Sweet....Miata to lose pounds.

pauldun170 · 03-24-2009, 05:54 PM

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/24/n...-and-electric/

RACER X · 03-24-2009, 06:07 PM

it needed to, been getting fatter since the gen1/2 versions.

though i do like the latest version better then the previous ones.

Adeptus_Minor · 03-24-2009, 10:08 PM

After test driving one of the newer models (a couple of years back) I was sincerely tempted to put my masculinity on the line and buy a Miata.
Unfortunately, I'm not at a point where I can have a 'second car', so anything I buy will be my daily driver. The lack of space to transport things... groceries, luggage, long guns... keeps making me reconsider.

Getting lighter sounds good, although the thing already corners like it's on rails.
Unless they can keep power up, the smaller motor doesn't sound so hot and EPS... *sigh*.

R6Chick · 03-24-2009, 11:37 PM

I love mine! After a rental car all week, I just love hoping into my roadster and hitting the hwy.

The only downsides I find is the lack of space for even luggage, not the best gas milage for a go-cart, and a cheap looking interior.

RACER X · 03-25-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

After test driving one of the newer models (a couple of years back) I was sincerely tempted to put my masculinity on the line and buy a Miata.
Unfortunately, I'm not at a point where I can have a 'second car', so anything I buy will be my daily driver. The lack of space to transport things... groceries, luggage, long guns... keeps making me reconsider.

Getting lighter sounds good, although the thing already corners like it's on rails.
Unless they can keep power up, the smaller motor doesn't sound so hot and EPS... *sigh*.

I took a x-mas tree home w/ mine, towed my bike w/ mine had an old skoll 27"(or was it 32") TV in the ft seat......

R6 the early miata's had a "cheap " interior for a purpose......water resistence.

R6Chick · 03-25-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

I took a x-mas tree home w/ mine, towed my bike w/ mine had an old skoll 27"(or was it 32") TV in the ft seat......

R6 the early miata's had a "cheap " interior for a purpose......water resistence.

Mine's a 2007... I can't even fit my luggage in the trunk so it's hard to have people come in and visit me in Fort Lauderdale.

Rider · 03-25-2009, 09:18 AM

It's still a fucking chick car.

RACER X · 03-25-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

It's still a fucking chick car.

funny you say that, we were at the track this weekend, and can you guess which car was in more paddocks then any car?

funny watching a miata go around merci.........

r6, your is fla, what more do ya need then swimsuits and towels......kekeke

Adeptus_Minor · 03-25-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

funny you say that, we were at the track this weekend, and can you guess which car was in more paddocks then any car?

funny watching a miata go around merci.........

I saw a couple of them running at Cresson one time, they definitely hold their own among cars of similar class.
Of course, this was also apparently the Lotus Elise/Exige club day because the other track was chock-effing-full of those little bastards.

smileyman · 03-25-2009, 11:30 AM

Just depends on how far you want to go to lighten any car. I think I remember the old 7 lbs is worth 1 HP

So you strip the unecessary stuff, AC, big radio speaker magnets, ditch the stock exhaust and hanger for soem lite free flowing shit. Get desperate and remove all but one seat belt, no more mirrors, throw out those sissy sun visors and buy some shades...Carbon fiber hood, lighter wheels, go crazy and go with CF fenders, replace the grill with screen door screen, Ditch the glass and go back with plexi-glass, remove the carpet pad and sound deadening materials...You can really go nuts.

Weight is a compromise and if your desperate to get your Camaro/Miata/RX7/Mustang down to roadrace weight start stripping it. Why do that unless you are actually using it in competition I haven't the foggiest clue

Just be happy it rolls and drive it like you stole it!

03-24-2009, 06:07 PM	#2
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	it needed to, been getting fatter since the gen1/2 versions. though i do like the latest version better then the previous ones. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

03-24-2009, 10:08 PM	#3
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	After test driving one of the newer models (a couple of years back) I was sincerely tempted to put my masculinity on the line and buy a Miata. Unfortunately, I'm not at a point where I can have a 'second car', so anything I buy will be my daily driver. The lack of space to transport things... groceries, luggage, long guns... keeps making me reconsider. Getting lighter sounds good, although the thing already corners like it's on rails. Unless they can keep power up, the smaller motor doesn't sound so hot and EPS... sigh. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

03-25-2009, 11:30 AM	#10
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Just depends on how far you want to go to lighten any car. I think I remember the old 7 lbs is worth 1 HP So you strip the unecessary stuff, AC, big radio speaker magnets, ditch the stock exhaust and hanger for soem lite free flowing shit. Get desperate and remove all but one seat belt, no more mirrors, throw out those sissy sun visors and buy some shades...Carbon fiber hood, lighter wheels, go crazy and go with CF fenders, replace the grill with screen door screen, Ditch the glass and go back with plexi-glass, remove the carpet pad and sound deadening materials...You can really go nuts. Weight is a compromise and if your desperate to get your Camaro/Miata/RX7/Mustang down to roadrace weight start stripping it. Why do that unless you are actually using it in competition I haven't the foggiest clue Just be happy it rolls and drive it like you stole it! __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

03-24-2009, 11:37 PM	#4
R6Chick I haven't had that in yrs Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Moto: 2004 R6 Posts: 439	I love mine! After a rental car all week, I just love hoping into my roadster and hitting the hwy. The only downsides I find is the lack of space for even luggage, not the best gas milage for a go-cart, and a cheap looking interior.

03-25-2009, 09:18 AM	#7
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	It's still a fucking chick car.