CruzinAltitude
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I was tempted to vote for the 1993 L E simply becuase it looks so sad in the poll with no votes, but I dont want to mess with the figures of your poll.
Best Miata of All Time
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Keith@FP
njaremka said:
1999 and 2000 models are identical. The CA cars got two cats, while the federal models got one.
In 2001, the Sport package came with bigger brakes and a fantastic (and heavy) underbody ladder brace. This was made standard in 2003.
The 10AE was no quicker than any other 6-speed car. The 2000 SE was mechanically identical and a lot less blue
We've got a 10AE in the shop right now, getting a small horsepower injection. We're gonna double it.
Keith
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Keith@FP
Opinions are divided in the shop here about manual steering. I like the fast ratio of the power steering especially for autox. On the track, however, the manual rack works nicely even with 205 race rubber. Our race car actually has a power rack (fast ratio) with the power assist removed, and runs 10" slicks.
Keith
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Keith@FP
When I've got something to put up there.
Keith
Keith
Keith@FP said:
My statement is based from driving a 94 R w/ an FM or EARLY FMII system. The power was nice, but with his bit fat tires, at least 205 variety, the whole car felt 'heavier' to me. Unless I had a devoted track car, I just don't think I could enjoy the same light feeling as my PS-assisted Miata gives.
hmm... the couple of track miatas (mostly Spec cars) I've tooled around in didn't have the PS system, and I actually prefer it that way.. Gives a much more direct feel... Now if I had to parallel park the thing all the time I'd think differently..
In fact I yoinked the PS out of my old 7 too, so maybe I'm a bit nutty..
Someday I will build a turbo miata... can't decide what year just yet.. At least I have great connetions for miata stuff http://www.rx7-miata.com/
In fact I yoinked the PS out of my old 7 too, so maybe I'm a bit nutty..
Someday I will build a turbo miata... can't decide what year just yet.. At least I have great connetions for miata stuff
http://www.rx7-miata.com/
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Keith@FP
Darin, I do agree with you. It does make the car feel a lot more massive. My own Miata is a stripped 1990 with PS and a really fun 11:1 engine and 215/40-16 tires. One of my coworkers had a 1992 250 hp+ FM II car with the same size tires and manual steering. His car just felt massive - very fast, but bigger. Mine felt lighter and more nimble.
Keith
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Mazdaspeedgirl
Resident Autocrosser
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- 99 10AE MX-5 | 2016.5 CX-5 GT
10 AE baby!
Miatas I have owned: 1999 red sport package with all the appearance add-ons, an emerald green 2001, 99 10 AE miata. NEVER have I gotten more looks than in the 10 AE. He's just sex-ahhh!!!
Miatas I have owned: 1999 red sport package with all the appearance add-ons, an emerald green 2001, 99 10 AE miata. NEVER have I gotten more looks than in the 10 AE. He's just sex-ahhh!!!
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Keith@FP
Darin said:You hit the nail on the head, Keith. Funny you mention 11:1, I was at Todaracing.com today, day dreaming.
Maybe FlyinMiata should hire me to do some free-lance graphic/photo/poster work, and pay me in a BEGI kit instead?
heheh!
:beer:
Toda? These are our Wiseco pistons, right off the FM shelf
Since I'm the FM graphic designer and photographer, I don't think you're gonna get hired freelance...
Keith
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Keith@FP
1992 only for North America. It was used on a special edition in the UK a few years later, and it's the same yellow that was used on the 2002 "Internet" cars under a different name. It's also Protege5 yellow.
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