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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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Default ITT, we takes turns guessing why Emilio has no more use for Crusher.

The only thing that makes sense is that he has something better in mind, or something different. As Miatas go, what could be better than Crusher?
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 12:47 PM
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Different and possible better than Crusher?

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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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His secret desire is to become a drifter.
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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Can't see it being anything but a Miata. There's too much invested in 949, SuperMiata, etc.
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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FRS/BRZ
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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Going to only run SuperMiata with Speedventures and not NASA anymore. Can builder a car for a lot less and/or has plenty of Miata's built already that work for his racing needs.
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 01:59 PM
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He decided to no longer sell performance parts and now only lifestyle items.
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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Decided to start collecting anime and is moving back in with his parents.
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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the NB is an old car. Gotta keep up with the jonses.
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Dunning Kruger Affect
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Nah, BRZ / FRS platform is way better.

If it's a new platform, my guess is either FRS or maybe BMW (1/3 series?)
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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Or there's the NC.
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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I see only post #9 wasn't to lazy to read his response in the For Sale thread.
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Midtenn
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Nah, BRZ / FRS platform is way better.

If it's a new platform, my guess is either FRS or maybe BMW (1/3 series?)
+3 for FRS/BRZ
-He's done a lot of talking-up of that chassis.

Im sure the C6 Z06 market could use a 6ul-esque wheel option.

Im sure he'll get a kick reading this thread. The miata community will go as Emilio goes.
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Decided to be all manly again and get back into competitive cycling.
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or, he just killed a man and the police are looking for him.
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He's moving to Albuquerque to cook meth make his famous chicken.
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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I'm guessing this is more of a "business decision" than a "I've got an emotional attachment to Crusher" type situation.

I'd like to see SuperMiata become a nation-wide, low-buck series of events.



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