Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
As the title says. I am in the mood for a change and a gay (happy) roadster that I could auto-x and spec race would be cool.
Which models are most desirable? Thanks.
-Robert
Which models are most desirable? Thanks.
-Robert
97' M3
2009 STU Regional Champ.......
2009 STU Regional Champ.......
Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
OMG, say it ain't so! Not another one!!
Old men can still dream!
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Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
I borrowed a friend's Miata (with most of the common STS mod's). I was reminded of what a fun car it is to drive, but I resisted the urge to start shopping for one. If only Mazda had made a hard-top version.
Aaron Carroll
STM 11 - 91 Geo Metro
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STM 11 - 91 Geo Metro
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Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
Sounds like you need an s2000
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Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
Yea....I am not sure either....scottgib wrote:OMG, say it ain't so! Not another one!!
97' M3
2009 STU Regional Champ.......
2009 STU Regional Champ.......
Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
Dammit, who spilled water on them! Just don't feed them after midnight. Then they turn into Disney's.
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Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
How fast do wanna go?
This might be weird to say but Im almost enjoying my 94 R as much as my turbo 97..... almost. Until I try to get onto Pelli at 8 am....... But I like the fact that I haven't done anything except wheels and a front sway and it handles extremely well, even with a wacky alignment.
But yeah, if you find an R-package in stock good condition, it'd be good to pickup. 99 sports are getting easier to find for cheap. 89-93 are 1.6's, which are lighter, but less power. 99-00 they improved the 1.8 with a better head and slightly higher compression, 01+ they added VVT and more compression, and then theres the MSM which can haul ass with only 180rwhp (read Mr. Coatney's)
I think you should find a cheap 1.6, prep it for STS and join the ever growing pro STS group . $4k and you've got a pax competitive car.
This might be weird to say but Im almost enjoying my 94 R as much as my turbo 97..... almost. Until I try to get onto Pelli at 8 am....... But I like the fact that I haven't done anything except wheels and a front sway and it handles extremely well, even with a wacky alignment.
But yeah, if you find an R-package in stock good condition, it'd be good to pickup. 99 sports are getting easier to find for cheap. 89-93 are 1.6's, which are lighter, but less power. 99-00 they improved the 1.8 with a better head and slightly higher compression, 01+ they added VVT and more compression, and then theres the MSM which can haul ass with only 180rwhp (read Mr. Coatney's)
I think you should find a cheap 1.6, prep it for STS and join the ever growing pro STS group . $4k and you've got a pax competitive car.
Marcus Luttrell - 99' Miata - GLTC/Max3/ST5 #92
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Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
flier129 wrote:How fast do wanna go?
I think you should find a cheap 1.6, prep it for STS and join the ever growing pro STS group . $4k and you've got a pax competitive car.
someone build this car............. Ill buy it!!!
1.sell mine
2.buy this one
3.profit!
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Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
John Brown wrote:flier129 wrote:How fast do wanna go?
I think you should find a cheap 1.6, prep it for STS and join the ever growing pro STS group . $4k and you've got a pax competitive car.
someone build this car............. Ill buy it!!!
1.sell mine
2.buy this one
3.profit!
But I didn't insert the word nationally
Marcus Luttrell - 99' Miata - GLTC/Max3/ST5 #92
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Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
I'll trade my 95R for your M3.
Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
Allright....but throw in yours.....and its a deal...01badz28 wrote:I'll trade my 95R for your M3.
97' M3
2009 STU Regional Champ.......
2009 STU Regional Champ.......
Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
Robert, what kind of cash would it take on top of a Miata to get your M3?
My Miata is in great shape 110k. Needs a little paint, which I'm going to take care of.
PM me if you need to.
My Miata is in great shape 110k. Needs a little paint, which I'm going to take care of.
PM me if you need to.
Chris Harp
2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2018 Toyota Tundra | 2011 BMW M3
2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2018 Toyota Tundra | 2011 BMW M3
Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
If you're just looking to run locally you probably want to get an NA (90-97) and set it up to run STS. You can get ridiculous amounts of info from miata.net about STS car setups. ES and STR really don't have consistent competition.
Black 94 Miata
STS (or STR) 98 (Depends on how I'm feeling)
STS (or STR) 98 (Depends on how I'm feeling)
Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
David Stanford
PSTC 180 (disclaimer... this class is only valid on the discretion to the SCCA that change ST* rules every 5 minutes)
Tires 140 TW maybe legal tommorrow...WTF
PSTC 180 (disclaimer... this class is only valid on the discretion to the SCCA that change ST* rules every 5 minutes)
Tires 140 TW maybe legal tommorrow...WTF
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Re: Hey guys....think about a Miata......which one?
that car is seriously underprepped for STS.. and for another 1500 or so (it would take far more to get competitive) you could get a real STS car..
$6500.00 ?? seriously?
$6500.00 ?? seriously?
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