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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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What do you think of the Miata Italias, designed/built by Simpson Design...? The body styling reminds me of the Ferrari 275 NART, and the Shelby Cobra Daytona Spyder.
Old Sep 10, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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I think it's hideous, and I have no respect for people who spend money on it.
Old Sep 10, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Nice attempt, but the proportions are just wrong enough that the whole thing looks awkward to me.
Old Sep 10, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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It's cool. Not 7 grand cool lol
Old Sep 10, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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Have seen it in person. Not a fan.
Old Sep 10, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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What is really hideous is the body styling of the new Miata! What were the current designers at Mazda thinking? They ruined what has been, for the past two decades, a beautifully designed roadster.
Old Sep 10, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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Do not want.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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I Don't support it...if you like a Ferrari, go buy a Ferrari. Don't put a kit on a miata or a fiero, it's a waste of money.
Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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It's an ok idea, bad in execution. The Italia, were it designed as a car not based on the Miata, would need to be a foot or so longer to look right.
Old Sep 10, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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I lol'd when that dude on cr.net crashed his. LOL. I just lol'd again.
Old Sep 10, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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I'm considering the SRT-4 kit. SIICCCCCCCCCK
Old Sep 10, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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I think the OP should be banned for starting two threads that have been done to death on m.net.

https://www.miataturbo.net/general-miata-chat-9/supertrapp-exhaust-51475/
Old Sep 10, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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"If you have ever experienced the pulse-quickening excitement of standing near a Lotus, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Cobra, Jaguar or Ferrari, then there’s no need to explain why the Italia was created. "

**** YAH I can't WAIT to STAND near my car!!! JIZZZARARORARHA
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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Rear end looks good. I think simpson's other designs are uglier.
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Originally Posted by Grisha
What do you think of the Miata Italias, designed/built by Simpson Design...? The body styling reminds me of the Ferrari 275 NART, and the Shelby Cobra Daytona Spyder.
i own the new italia II prototype [NB} fantastic transformation by simpsondesign
Old Jul 5, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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thanks for bumping an old thread...
the least you can do is post pics of...
well...
your ugly car
Old Jul 5, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Appropriate avatar is appropriate.
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Originally Posted by mgeoffriau
Appropriate avatar is appropriate.
Lol
Old Jul 5, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by buffon01
Lol
someday you may learn to speak english..............

your language shows your ignorance and mentallity!
Old Jul 5, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by petercameronnott
someday you may learn to speak english..............

your language shows your ignorance and mentallity!
It's English* ************. MENTALITY* You sad ****



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