September 3rd, 2014, 08:36 PM | #1 |
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Miata Fans?
What do y'all think of the ND Miata MX-5? I know, I know, we don't have any specs yet but just on the looks, I am a fan!
They are doing everything they can to cut weight on this car. They even went back to four lug wheels. Can't wait to see the official numbers to see if this thing weighs less than the NB Miata. |
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September 4th, 2014, 12:12 AM | #2 |
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Looks very cool. Toyota needs to bring back there little two seat sport car. I think it was called the MR2????
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September 4th, 2014, 12:17 AM | #3 |
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mr2 was mid-engine rwd. you could do a lot to them. but still a unitbody. miatas are cool. i am using miata hubs actually. the new miata looks like a bmw.
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September 4th, 2014, 09:05 AM | #4 |
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BRZ-ish front and a Z4 rear.
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September 4th, 2014, 11:04 AM | #5 |
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September 4th, 2014, 11:14 AM | #6 |
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September 4th, 2014, 01:42 PM | #7 |
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Oh, and yes, I have always loved Miata's. Mazda knows how to build that car to a T.
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September 5th, 2014, 03:52 PM | #8 |
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Miata fans anagrams to "Fast Mania" which seems pretty accurate
( also many graphics packages do image resizing so we won't need our passports to see the right hand side of the photos) |
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September 5th, 2014, 04:10 PM | #9 |
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I'm sure it will be an amazing driver..
..but it still looks girly! Too many rear docile curves. It needs either wider tires or bigger rims or BOTH!
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September 5th, 2014, 07:00 PM | #10 |
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I personally love it.
I think the rear is more F-type than Z4. |
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September 5th, 2014, 07:01 PM | #11 |
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September 5th, 2014, 07:40 PM | #12 |
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At least 200hp and permanent roof (rumored for next year) please.
People consider the FR-S a sports car? |
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September 5th, 2014, 07:46 PM | #13 |
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Yeah, but Toyota sucks at engines, so they had to get with Subaru to find a great power plant.
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September 6th, 2014, 09:32 AM | #16 |
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Well the miata is lighter so 200hp would give it a better HP/weight since the current one is what, 170hp?
I've been waiting for the turboed version. I was disappointed when they announced the hp/weight. Wasn't the rumored weight lower? It does handle nicely. I give it that. Thought sports cars were 2 seaters: vette, s2k, 370Z, mr2, rx7, supra, boxster/cayman, solstice, Elise/exige, etc. Guess I'm used to the traditional definition. |
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September 7th, 2014, 01:42 AM | #17 |
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love it, always loved miatas and I do like the way the new one looks. That said my favorite miata is still the '94-'98 gen1 miata w/the 1.8L engine (as opposed to the original 1.6L engine) this is up there
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I never knew seats defined the performance of a car. The good muscle cars from the 60's were mostly 4-seaters. That would be more "traditional" than an S2K, MR2, etc.... But if you are talking about all out performance, then you'd only like 1-seater cars.
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September 7th, 2014, 08:25 AM | #20 |
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Muscle =/= sport. I'm just saying.
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September 7th, 2014, 09:42 AM | #21 |
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Depends on what you consider sport.
Straight or curves, each have their own idea of fun. To some, sports cars must cost over $60K. I've met a few that seriously looked down on you for driving something cheaper than 60K, as it isn't "sporty" enough for them. Gotta love those guys...
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September 7th, 2014, 10:46 AM | #22 |
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I'm digging the new miata. Very modern styling. Still maintaining the small chassis. Those are 16 inch wheels on that car. Nice.
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September 7th, 2014, 10:52 AM | #23 |
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Can't wait to see what Flyin' Miata does with them. I follow them on Facebook for the updates they have. Car porn.
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September 7th, 2014, 02:21 PM | #24 |
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Will it fit an LS?
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September 8th, 2014, 06:24 AM | #25 |
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Not a big fan of the front end treatment, the rest I kinda like. Honestly doesn't matter, if it drives like a proper Miata it will be a great little car ..... just like its predecessors. I still prefer my Breeze
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September 8th, 2014, 09:18 AM | #26 |
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This doesn't look bad, but I still prefer the NA, call me old fashion aha
Those flip up lights...
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September 8th, 2014, 05:56 PM | #27 |
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The lovely thing about Miata's...they force you to actually DRIVE.
You don't have the power, so you need perfect lines and maximum momentum to keep your speed. Of course, full suspension doesn't hurt either.
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September 11th, 2014, 12:19 PM | #28 |
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I suspect the ND will grow on me over time, but my first impression is Z3 copy.
My lineup includes 04 250, 90 Miata, and 04 Dodge truck. |
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September 13th, 2014, 10:13 PM | #29 |
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I decided to read up a bit on the new model, seems that they've cut some serious weight from it. 220lbs lighter than the 2015 is huge especially when you consider that it's already a relatively light car to begin with.
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September 13th, 2014, 11:11 PM | #30 |
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If they jam the 129HP engine in there, meh. If they jam 150-160 hp engine in there, that's gonna be a hoot.
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September 14th, 2014, 05:27 AM | #31 |
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Last time they redesigned the car and the weight went up, they only added enough hp to keep the power:weight the same. Hopefully they stick the same engine in to really take advantage of that weight loss instead of delivering the same straight line performance.
Forget the power to weight ratio mazda, we'd all love a Miata that was a tenth or four faster to 60! |
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November 4th, 2014, 05:34 PM | #32 |
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November 4th, 2014, 05:38 PM | #33 |
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God I think I'm in love with the ND
I'd still buy an NA like my older bro got recently given the opportunity though
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November 4th, 2014, 06:05 PM | #34 |
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I had a 1999 NB. It was the most fun car I ever owned. My wife owned 2 Porsches a 944 and a Boxster and the Miata was more fun. I was sad when I lost it in a wild fire in Texas. I like the new Miata.
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November 4th, 2014, 06:55 PM | #35 |
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November 4th, 2014, 08:58 PM | #36 |
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@choneofakind Screw the FR-S. It's got like 500 pounds on the this car. I'd totally get the ND. Topless is fun! Plus the Miata is the most raced car in the world.
I'd go for this BRZ though! |
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November 5th, 2014, 03:52 AM | #37 |
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See here's the problem with convertible cars in Ohio:
I live in the snow belt... And it spends 5 months of the year below 40, most of that snowing and under 20. Convertibles just aren't practical |
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November 5th, 2014, 04:14 PM | #38 |
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Partially because Mazda has a huge program form racers. They give discounts if you are a member of a racing organization.
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One of the facilities in my region is down outside of Houston and there is a Miata performance shop, and an individual's miata race prep shop I go by every time I am out there. It definitely brings an itch to the surface lol.
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