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11-05-2006, 10:27 PM

turdz> On a different note, I don't think the Miata lacks power. When my friend switched from a nicely modded s13 (stock engine) to a Miata, I test drove his stock Miata and I loved everything about it. I was perfectly sized for it, it handled like a 240 with a spring/shock combo, and the power was similar to a stock KA. Maybe I'm just used to an underpowered car.

Stock versus stock, the 240SX has something the miata doesnt - balls and practicality.

Honestly, the car BEGINS to move at 3500-4000 rpms. That means that the rest of the powerband is more or less, completely useless. The chassis itself flexes more than my S13 hatch ever did, but I guess that should be expected of a roadsterrrr. I never noticed it nor was it an issue in the S2000. A similar car with a high powerband, but atleast the car has more power.

Stock, the miata leans a LOT.. I feel like I am on a boat. Swaybars/coilovers resolved a lot of that. The Mazda build quality is just not up there with NISSAN. Sometimes I felt that NISSAN lacked in certain areas when I compared it with Toyota. Well, this is the way I feel about Mazda. I think the best thing about the NB Miata, is the damn shift assembly. Its very close together, very similar feel of precision like the NSX. Honestly, I can say its better than the S13 w/ B&M.. which I like a LOT.. but has more angle to it. The B&M is nice, but lacks some angle.

So even though the SR is a 2.0 and the Miata motor is a 1.8, the thing barely wants to stay on.. while the SR is always ready to go. You need to drop from 2-3k to get the car moving.. and thats that, its just annoying. Not to mention, the lack of interior space is far from great. With the 240, you can actually throw wheels in the back and go the track, alignment shop, etc...

11-05-2006, 10:27 PM	#25
ixfxi Guest Posts: n/a	turdz> On a different note, I don't think the Miata lacks power. When my friend switched from a nicely modded s13 (stock engine) to a Miata, I test drove his stock Miata and I loved everything about it. I was perfectly sized for it, it handled like a 240 with a spring/shock combo, and the power was similar to a stock KA. Maybe I'm just used to an underpowered car. Stock versus stock, the 240SX has something the miata doesnt - balls and practicality. Honestly, the car BEGINS to move at 3500-4000 rpms. That means that the rest of the powerband is more or less, completely useless. The chassis itself flexes more than my S13 hatch ever did, but I guess that should be expected of a roadsterrrr. I never noticed it nor was it an issue in the S2000. A similar car with a high powerband, but atleast the car has more power. Stock, the miata leans a LOT.. I feel like I am on a boat. Swaybars/coilovers resolved a lot of that. The Mazda build quality is just not up there with NISSAN. Sometimes I felt that NISSAN lacked in certain areas when I compared it with Toyota. Well, this is the way I feel about Mazda. I think the best thing about the NB Miata, is the damn shift assembly. Its very close together, very similar feel of precision like the NSX. Honestly, I can say its better than the S13 w/ B&M.. which I like a LOT.. but has more angle to it. The B&M is nice, but lacks some angle. So even though the SR is a 2.0 and the Miata motor is a 1.8, the thing barely wants to stay on.. while the SR is always ready to go. You need to drop from 2-3k to get the car moving.. and thats that, its just annoying. Not to mention, the lack of interior space is far from great. With the 240, you can actually throw wheels in the back and go the track, alignment shop, etc...