miataturbo.net-like debauchery thread (about the ND or something)
#3201
Woah, I'd never heard of that before, that's sweet. As for the more volume with a more powerful version, I really don't know. Sometime I think miata buyers/owners are too cheap to buy a more powerful version, just look at the msm. I mean sure it wasn't a massive increase in power, but it was what people had been asking for, a more powerful miata, and it didn't sell that well. Sometimes I think the same thing, let's just hope they continue to keep it alive.
#3203
The MSM was stupid. They put a turbo on a BP and made 30 hp with a stupid turbo that takes forever to spool but also had no top end. Then they handed it out to the dealers who stuck a $5-10K markup on it and were surprised that it didn't sell. Duh. Once they'd sat on dealer lots for a few months, had the markup removed, and FM had released some enchilada parts, the leftover ones got snapped up quickly.
From this, Mazda management decided that there was no market for a higher-power factory Miata.
--Ian
From this, Mazda management decided that there was no market for a higher-power factory Miata.
--Ian
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The MSM was stupid. They put a turbo on a BP and made 30 hp with a stupid turbo that takes forever to spool but also had no top end. Then they handed it out to the dealers who stuck a $5-10K markup on it and were surprised that it didn't sell. Duh. Once they'd sat on dealer lots for a few months, had the markup removed, and FM had released some enchilada parts, the leftover ones got snapped up quickly.
From this, Mazda management decided that there was no market for a higher-power factory Miata.
--Ian
From this, Mazda management decided that there was no market for a higher-power factory Miata.
--Ian
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Not only did they finally sell without markup, they sold at HUGELY discounted prices. I remember test driving a new '04 that had been there a year or so. MSRP was in the $29k range, and it was being offered at $21k.
Absurd.
Absolutely LOVED that car... My 18 year old self couldn't decide if I wanted that or an SRT-4 more though...
Absurd.
Absolutely LOVED that car... My 18 year old self couldn't decide if I wanted that or an SRT-4 more though...
#3207
A more powerful (OEM) Miata will begin to expose the delicate balance and impact of Gram Strategy in addition to pitting the car against more powerful competitors in a different segment (where it wouldn't fare well).
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I don't agree that another 50-70 hp would put the Miata in a different segment. It'd take it up to $40k ish for a loaded one probably, which is a lot of scratch for a Miata, but it's still less than a loaded Mustang GT or Camaro convertible or 370Z, and far less than even a simple Boxster or Z4... incidentally, the same vehicles most people cross shop them with currently.
But it isn't gonna happen. Mazda is very conservative right now.
But it isn't gonna happen. Mazda is very conservative right now.
#3209
Damn the transmissions, full speed ahead!
BBR launches stunning Mazda MX-5 / Miata ND Stage 1 turbo upgrade | BBR GTi
BBR launches stunning Mazda MX-5 / Miata ND Stage 1 turbo upgrade | BBR GTi
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I don't agree that another 50-70 hp would put the Miata in a different segment. It'd take it up to $40k ish for a loaded one probably, which is a lot of scratch for a Miata, but it's still less than a loaded Mustang GT or Camaro convertible or 370Z, and far less than even a simple Boxster or Z4... incidentally, the same vehicles most people cross shop them with currently.
But it isn't gonna happen. Mazda is very conservative right now.
But it isn't gonna happen. Mazda is very conservative right now.
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But they have to figure everything else. Is it covered under warranty? If so there's another chunk of money and engineers testing it, and then warranty coverage costs. No warranty? Then just go aftermarket.
You aren't grasping the amount of work it takes for a car manufacturer (or any other large or small business) to make changes and offer different configurations.
You aren't grasping the amount of work it takes for a car manufacturer (or any other large or small business) to make changes and offer different configurations.
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^ exactly.
Partnering with a company to produce a Mazda-approved kit would be just as costly and probably even more complex than if they just did it all themselves... Unless they don't cover it under warranty.. and if that's the case then what's the point?
Partnering with a company to produce a Mazda-approved kit would be just as costly and probably even more complex than if they just did it all themselves... Unless they don't cover it under warranty.. and if that's the case then what's the point?
#3217
it's funny cause the automotive OEM "enthusiast" world has completely flip-flopped in the last few years: import manuf's will now void your warranty, disrespec ur famiry, and basically burn you at the stake for even looking at a power modification for your whatever it is.
Meanwhile 'Muricuhh manuf's are pumping out numerous absurdly high powered iterations of many of their models, offering track versions of said cars, and even offering big power adders which can be bought with a warranty.
It's like the old days all over again.
I love my factory equipped launch control and line lock
Anyways, nothing to see here, keep on dreamin rish
Meanwhile 'Muricuhh manuf's are pumping out numerous absurdly high powered iterations of many of their models, offering track versions of said cars, and even offering big power adders which can be bought with a warranty.
It's like the old days all over again.
I love my factory equipped launch control and line lock
Anyways, nothing to see here, keep on dreamin rish