miataturbo.net-like debauchery thread (about the ND or something)
#1586
I just want to see how it stacks up on paper since everyone agree's it's better than both the other cars
I never go there because I value my brain cells
Up to about a couple years ago I was obsessed with peak power. Now I'm starting to appreciate torque more and more on my daily drivers, to the point that I'd be willing to give up the 9k redline and extra 40hp up top if I could have 40tq down low/midrange. So I'm liking the ND powerband. just my .02
#1588
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She doesn't look like she's hiding very much about herself.
She may only be 4'11".
My experience with knowing women's weights is limited.
I know what 5'6" and 120lbs is like. And I know I'm 6'1" and 185. Beyond that I'm no carnie weight guesser.
She may only be 4'11".
My experience with knowing women's weights is limited.
I know what 5'6" and 120lbs is like. And I know I'm 6'1" and 185. Beyond that I'm no carnie weight guesser.
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<p>Went to a Mazda ride and drive event today. Got to drive a new Club manual back to back with an FRS. It was just on a little tiny short autox course, couldn't even top out 2nd gear and it was very narrow cone paths.</p><p>I came out of the car after the first run in the Miata and was trembling with desire. Holy smokes that thing is fantastic. What a sweet little mill. I definitely wanted more revs but it was so smooth and torquey, and soooo easy to control little slides. Just really a fantastic little car.</p><p>As soon as I got home I jumped in the S2k and went for a drive.</p><p>They're just so... different. I had texted my dad saying the Miata was definitively BETTER, but it isn't. It's just different. The S2k still has a feeling of solidity and refinement, a precision in the engine and transmission that isn't quite there in the ND. But the ND feels SO MUCH LIGHTER.</p><p>Ah. I loved that thing. It's no doubt the better DD. There's just something about winding out that sweet Honda mill though that the ND doesn't have.</p><p>Wish there was room for both in my garage (and budget), but two roadsters is probably enough </p>
#1593
Can't be the only one, people are dumb. I bet there's a dozen or more in the yard already.
MAZD MX5 MIATA
Doitt1! $3100, I will trade my miata lol
MAZD MX5 MIATA
Doitt1! $3100, I will trade my miata lol
#1594
Can't be the only one, people are dumb. I bet there's a dozen or more in the yard already.
MAZD MX5 MIATA
Doitt1! $3100, I will trade my miata lol
MAZD MX5 MIATA
Doitt1! $3100, I will trade my miata lol
#1596
A) I'm yanking the wonderful soft top and comfy heated leather seats with nice headrest speakers on mine. Sparco Evo II's and 6pt camlocks going in.
B) Losing it to Moti for two weeks while he prototypes the ND GT3 bar.
It's funny, I've been dinking around with Miatas for so many years and my favorite modified Miatas is always the NA with BGK, mildly built NB2 engine, light flywheel, 15x9's and a 6 x4.3 drivetrain. The ND drives just like that only it's comfy, prettier, gots bluetooths and killer sound. Yah, love.
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#1597
Has there been any word from mazda on a removable hard top? I read a post from Moti that suggested the street bar might not be able to meet SCCA/NASA requirements. That leaves the gt3 bar he is building around your car, which requires removal of the soft top. The majority of the HPDE crowd interested in the ND will want to keep it as a dual purpose car.
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Can't be the only one, people are dumb. I bet there's a dozen or more in the yard already.
MAZD MX5 MIATA
Doitt1! $3100, I will trade my miata lol
MAZD MX5 MIATA
Doitt1! $3100, I will trade my miata lol