A stock Miata is not stable at 95 MPH.
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slamming on the brakes at 110mph for a chicane, then yes, it is a little sketchy at those speeds.
I read somewhere that someone with a v8 swab had a miata up around 180 and it was aerodynamically crap at those speeds. who knows what he had done aero wise though.
I read somewhere that someone with a v8 swab had a miata up around 180 and it was aerodynamically crap at those speeds. who knows what he had done aero wise though.
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With top down, its not that the car is unstable, its just twitchy, with my alignment little movements of the wheel translate into alot at that speed.
On my way to the NJ beach I did about 115 for like 3 seconds. The car friggin grabs EVERY crack in the road, and above 100 is when the front end just seems to get lighter and lighter...
I really would not want to be driving a stock body miata over 130 lol.
On my way to the NJ beach I did about 115 for like 3 seconds. The car friggin grabs EVERY crack in the road, and above 100 is when the front end just seems to get lighter and lighter...
I really would not want to be driving a stock body miata over 130 lol.
#33
As far as helmets being illegal for passenger cars, I don't find any real why nots.
Sure vision is somewhat impaired, but those of us who wear them are already a step ahead with awareness.
Yes, it covers both ears, but todays stereos and quiet cabins are the same effect when it comes to hearing emergency vehicles. Bleh.
I think a full face helmet when combined with an airbag and typical seat belt may pose for some face fractures, but with proper restraints and a helmet - you are way better off.
With a high percentage of head injuries that occur in crashes on public roadways, I wonder why some litigator hasn't persued this further.
From what is written law wise, it seems awful gray (grey) to me.
I'm sure there is definitive info somewhere.....
#37
i've had mine maxed out at 120+mph and it honestly didn't feel unstable at all.* actually, if anything, it felt MORE stable when it got past 80.i have the front air dam on it though - when i put it on i noticed a difference.* feels like the front of the car gets sucked down with more speed.