a little afternoon inspiration/meditation

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 08/03/2020 at 14:28 • Filed to: None

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This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/03/2020 at 14:32

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I would have bought one back in y2k, had I fit inside. How the Miata had more room in it is beyond me. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: 08/03/2020 at 14:36

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I’ve driven an S2000 once, and an ND Miata once, both for just a short while, and neither on roads where they could really shine, but he Miata “spoke” to me more, whatever that means.

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/03/2020 at 14:38

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I sold mazdas back in the NA era. They were a blast to slide around.

ihm96 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/03/2020 at 14:43

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I wonder where in PA these roads are. I need to go

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: 08/03/2020 at 14:44

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I’ve driven an NA once, but it was a stripped down, track-prepped version that belonged to a friend, so not a true representation. Never have driven an NB. Drove an NC once and unintentionally did a powerslide in the first intersection - ha! The ND’s the only one that really fits me (and just barely).

B_dol > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/03/2020 at 14:52

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I found the same thing to be true! Drove a nicely modified S2000 a friend had and while it could sure scoot, it did not feel fun. Now, even a stock Miata manages to engage the driver and paint a grin on my face.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/03/2020 at 15:02

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That is relaxing and supremely well edited. Thank you. I needed that. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > B_dol 08/03/2020 at 15:05

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That’s it! The S2000 is serious. A precision weapon.

The Miata’s a puppy that wants to play.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 08/03/2020 at 15:08

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Glad you enjoyed it.

B_dol > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/03/2020 at 15:08

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Agreed. Embarrassed to admit that after 3.5 years of FRS ownership. In 2013 when I purchased that I was not a fan of the NC generation Miata and the older ones lacked any degree of practicality - what I measure as carrying hockey gear or luggage for a couple’s weekend getaway. 

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/03/2020 at 15:09

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I generally use the wife’s car when I need to drive the doggos somewhere , but when I can’t I put the roof down in in the S2k. The chubby one gets carsick with the top up and both seem much happier in open air.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > B_dol 08/03/2020 at 15:14

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I desperately wish the Miata’s drivetrain could live in the 86's body. A Miata is out of the question for me for at least 5 years, probably.

Toyota and Mazda do have a partnership...

I was no fan of the NC, either.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 08/03/2020 at 15:14

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Great photo!

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > B_dol 08/03/2020 at 16:22

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My guess is that Honda considered the earlier AP1 was too lively and overreacted with the 2004+ AP2 updates - more understeer, heavy flywheel (14-> 21 lbs ) and wide rear tires (225mm-> 245mm ) on what is still just a natural aspirated 4 cylinder .

I put the smaller 16" AP1 wheels on mine to improve the ride quality, but the weight and grip reduction have also been transformative. It just feels like a much lighter and happier car, like the sensation of removing ankle weights.

Very Miata-ish, actually ...

B_dol > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 08/03/2020 at 16:28

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It is an excellent car still and my response was in the realm of splitting hairs. I wish I had given a stock example a go - it’s always hard to tell if modifications fundamentally alter a car in a positive or negative direction without a baseline.