miataturbo.net-like debauchery thread (about the ND or something)
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I was trapped in the office after hours dealing with a retarded consultant and I am very ******* disappointed I missed this live. Kinda. Reading the commentary with no context is all kinds of
So when they bring this out to Laguna tomorrow, I'll jump in and pull the hood release, someone open the hood and everyone else can start snapping pics. Who is with me?!
So when they bring this out to Laguna tomorrow, I'll jump in and pull the hood release, someone open the hood and everyone else can start snapping pics. Who is with me?!
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Ungh, yeah that. I just worked 2x 12+hr days back to back and I'm losing a minimum of half a vacation day tomorrow. Forgive me if I can't remember what day this is, I'm starting to get a little punchy. Should make for a great weekend
FM has killer pics from the event up on Facebook for those who are so inclined. https://www.facebook.com/flyinmiata
FM has killer pics from the event up on Facebook for those who are so inclined. https://www.facebook.com/flyinmiata
#233
Believe me--I know EXACTLY what it's like to say that my car looks like someone else's design. Z3 this, Jaguar that, fugly this, why didn't you do that. These designers usually are in a competition with other design teams from other countries, and get pushed and pulled based on what corporate wants in the vehicle, and what "legal" will let them get away with.
It ain't easy, and I think Mazda's done a spectacular job...and not just because it's got a family resemblance.
It ain't easy, and I think Mazda's done a spectacular job...and not just because it's got a family resemblance.
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The more I look at it, the more I like it. I'm liking it a LOT.
But more than anything I just can't wait to drive it. After seeing what they did with the 3 , this is going to be absolutely fantastic to drive.
But more than anything I just can't wait to drive it. After seeing what they did with the 3 , this is going to be absolutely fantastic to drive.
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So they've finally designed one that looks like something a heterosexual male might buy new. Too bad the reputation is already slightly faggy or they could have more sales. Guys like power. If they build enough power into it then it will do well. If the engineers that designed the very first Miata weren't so hung up on keeping the power level low then the car would have done even better off the bat. The original '90 should have had an optional 2.x liter engine and this new one should have 200 advertised hp turbo as an option to keep up with the times.
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So they've finally designed one that looks like something a heterosexual male might buy new. Too bad the reputation is already slightly faggy or they could have more sales. Guys like power. If they build enough power into it then it will do well. If the engineers that designed the very first Miata weren't so hung up on keeping the power level low then the car would have done even better off the bat. The original '90 should have had an optional 2.x liter engine and this new one should have 200 advertised hp turbo as an option to keep up with the times.
Absolutely , 200hp is needed for this car. Why can't mazda build engines like Honda. They have a good 2.5l to start with, a revised head and intake and a 91 octane minimum would do that trick
#239
**** that. I'm holding out hope that there'll end up being wider 23"ish diameter tires to go on the 17s. I would convert to 17s in order to get wider than my current slicks if they came in the right diameter. Or on a street car I would totally rock the 17s if it got me wider street tires in the correct diameter.
#240
I think that if the rated horsepower is above 165HP, we'll be absolutely golden.