FoxyRoadster Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I've had enough of my baja bug, its not a bad car just tired of having a car that stands out so much in a crowd. So I've been offered a straight across trade for a 91 1.6L miata, nothing wrong with it besides that it needs paint and a top. I figured with the roadster already might as well add another convertible to the mix. I'll get some OIC's of the miata tomorrow. I remember seeing them new on the car lot when I was little and wanted one, so might as well right? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Doo eet. Miata's may not have the best image, and your friends are definitely gonna give you a hard time. But Miata's are a kick in the pants to drive. Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Doo eet. Miata's may not have the best image, and your friends are definitely gonna give you a hard time. But Miata's are a kick in the pants to drive. Well my plan was to drive it as is for a while, then maybe an LSx swap. lol 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 You're a woman, right? In that case, Miata > Bug. They're especially not bad with a decent body kit to remove some of the jellybean-ness Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Well my plan was to drive it as is for a while, then maybe an LSx swap. lol LS swap just would ruin the balance of the car. Take that LS money, and do the suspension. Flywheel/clutch. And whatever else you see fit. A former employer of mine races Spec Miata Cup. Miatas have a quicker lap time around Portland International Raceway than Camaros, Corvettes, Vipers, Mustangs, and almost anything else you wanna throw at them. Quote Link to comment
squatches Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 do it!! miatas are fun little cars and who cares what anyne says there not driving it anyways, and as for the swap go for a 1.8 block with 1.6 head and turbo that sucker nothin around will keep up with you once you catch traction!! and those autokonexion fast backs are sweet! heres how i had my old miata setup. then came the sad day when i wrecked it. :( then shortly after the motor blew Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 and those autokonexion fast backs are sweet! I had no idea that was a kit. I thought that was a one-off piece. So sick. I seriously might be shopping for a Miata soon. Just because of that. Quote Link to comment
squatches Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 yeah their a kit, http://www.gomiata.com/auminaonepif.html they cost almost 2300 just for the top. but you have to cut your trunk seal and drill 2 holes in the body to mount it. and if im right the flares on that car are autokonexion aswell. Quote Link to comment
squatches Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 yeah the flares are autokonexion to, http://www.gomiata.com/aumina89na4r.html Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Get an S2000! Quote Link to comment
jbirds510 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I had no idea that was a kit. I thought that was a one-off piece. So sick. I seriously might be shopping for a Miata soon. Just because of that. funny...I never really thought much of them till about 30 seconds ago when I just saw that too!!holy shit that makes that car look pissed off! Quote Link to comment
jun Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 A guy I work with has a built '66 Mustang Fastback, '10 GTI, and his previous car was a very modified C5 Vette. But he will tell you all day long that the best car he's had was his first gen Miata with suspension and good tires. I too have toyed with the idea of a Miata as a driver and occasional track car. And you can't help but smile when those little things are running circles around much more "prestigious" cars on the track. Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 The Miata is by far the best handling car I've driven thus far. I'm attempting to make the 510 handle as well, but it's definitely a challenge. Either way, a Miata for a Baja bug is an epic win. Reliability, handling, probably even mileage. There is no downside other than not being able to launch off sand dunes. This is my old Miata: Quote Link to comment
Blitz Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I still miss my miata. I had the hardtop, swapped the 1.8L motor, everything. If I had the space I would definitely get another one. Even with stock everything it handled like a go-kart. Quote Link to comment
Madness Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Damn, there are some miata fans on here. Ask Bob3 about miatas, his kids raced them for a few years. Quote Link to comment
hessianben Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 miata FTW!!! just dont drive it when there's any light out or without something to cover your face... jk, those are some of the best bang-for-the-buck track cars out there! if you can find a hard top, it will go a million times in a better direction looks wise... at the very least, some high-neg. offset wheels (13" or 14" even better) will loook sweeeet! although..... but, oh yeah! Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Got the car, I'll get OIC's up later. I ended up just outright buying it instead of trading the VW for it. Bout hit a central air unit that flew off a trailer going 75mph in it too, fortunately the thing handles really well! :blink: Body is rough, but already thinking widebody. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Awesome. Now enlarge those pics! :P Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 MX5's kick ass. I don't know if I would drive one on the street. But a few mods and they are a kick in the ass to drive. :lol: Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Already like doing the major "Hmmm, I have a supercharger already." thought, I had intended it for the roadster but I can always get another. Though I'm not too sure on the wheel adapters debating on stuffing my work equip type 01's on the miata. Quote Link to comment
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