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Post by pkrone on Jul 22, 2020 18:37:20 GMT -6
I've got a 1992 Miata that my wife and I bought about a month before she became pregnant with our first child.  About 7 yrs ago, I did some upgrades consisting of new paint w/ racing stripes, exhaust, intake, shocks, springs, wheels, tires, and roll bar. Added a new top last year. I love that car. It's a blast on the track. It corners like a snake in a rat hole. I appreciate the "analog-ness" of it: no abs, no power steering, no traction control. However, after our last track session, I came away wanting more. I considered a used Porsche 997 or 998 as the entry fee isn't bad. But the up-keep on a German car is pricey, so I decided to stick with my trusty old Miata. It's headed back to the shop for a new header, radiator, clutch, and lightened flywheel. Then come racing seats and harnesses. If I'm not satisfied, next will be some sort of forced induction.  |
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Post by Ken on Jul 22, 2020 18:57:45 GMT -6
I've always like Miatas. The newer ones look cool. I have a 2011 Mustang Convertible that I drive during the warmer months and I love it. A Miata would do but alas... my wife said "American only".  |
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Post by chils on Jul 23, 2020 5:27:59 GMT -6
Great looking Miata. I'm glad you are having fun with it. We have a 96 model with 60,000 miles on it. Bought in ND 12 years ago with 40,000 on it.
I had and sold a 71 Corvette and driving the two back to back must admit the Miata was 10x the car the old vette was. Better handling, comfort, and feel(sportiness). Felt like going from a canoe to a kayak.
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Post by drez on Jul 23, 2020 5:59:04 GMT -6
I remember as as a kid making fun of them. Back in 1992 I was a freshman in HS so I thought it looked like a toy. Not I appreciate the look more and that is a sharp looking car. A car that I would never fit in . Someday I hope to have a fun car/truck like that to tool around in. |
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Post by Seven on Jul 23, 2020 6:57:44 GMT -6
Wife and I had a 2008 Limited Edition with the "ice blue" paint, brown leather interior with blue stitching and brown soft top. The car was a blast especially since my DD was a 4-door Wrangler. Handled like a go-cart but felt a bit slow after I traded the Jeep for a VW Golf R. The Miata was very much a 2 or 3 season car in PA and, unfortunately, we rarely went a week without some jackass cutting us off. Traded her in for a 2005 BMW convertible.  |
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Post by pkrone on Jul 30, 2020 18:38:56 GMT -6
Picked up some race seats and harnesses for the Miata today. That should be a fun project. Still waiting for the other parts to come in.
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Post by pkrone on Aug 5, 2020 5:47:23 GMT -6
Just about got the race seats done. This project definitely forced me out of my comfort zone- I'd never drilled a hole in a car. Drilling out spot welds is a bit of a tedious task too...   |
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Post by gusso on Aug 5, 2020 18:56:59 GMT -6
I had an early one. My first new car. What a phenomenal vehicle it was! I loved that car, issue free for the 9-10 years I owned it.
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Post by Ken on Aug 5, 2020 19:03:15 GMT -6
It's wild because I hear nothing but love for this vehicle. It seems like no one has a bad word for it and that's unusual. I always liked the look and I always liked a convertible. We need to get Noofus in here!
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Post by pkrone on Oct 17, 2020 11:01:39 GMT -6
Completed the project this week... I got a supercharger installed. Now I need more grip...  |
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Post by matt6150 on Oct 17, 2020 11:06:01 GMT -6
Nice!
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Post by chils on Oct 17, 2020 18:02:57 GMT -6
Completed the project this week... I got a supercharger installed. Now I need more grip... That's awesome! Can't imagine my lil Miata with a blower. Rocket. |
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About 7 yrs ago, I did some upgrades consisting of new paint w/ racing stripes, exhaust, intake, shocks, springs, wheels, tires, and roll bar. Added a new top last year. I love that car. It's a blast on the track. It corners like a snake in a rat hole. I appreciate the "analog-ness" of it: no abs, no power steering, no traction control. However, after our last track session, I came away wanting more. I considered a used Porsche 997 or 998 as the entry fee isn't bad. But the up-keep on a German car is pricey, so I decided to stick with my trusty old Miata. It's headed back to the shop for a new header, radiator, clutch, and lightened flywheel. Then come racing seats and harnesses. If I'm not satisfied, next will be some sort of forced induction. 
