"Will-Riley" (locked-dif)
04/26/2016 at 15:51 • Filed to: None
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"Will-Riley" (locked-dif)
04/26/2016 at 15:51 • Filed to: None | 11
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Hello all,
I’ve been a long time lurker on Jalopnik and Opposite lock, and I would like to start sharing my automotive endeavors with the OPPO community. Here’s a little bit about myself.
I am a college student, runner, and automotive enthusiast. I’m a Technologies major, and Computer Science Minor. I run cross-country and track for my school, and I work a part time job as a mechanic for the school I attend. Most of the time I work on late 1990s dodge fleet vehicles and trucks, as well as Kubota riding lawnmowers. Currently I drive a 1991 Mazda Miata, I bought it in the summer of 2015, from a one owner, it presently sits at just under 76,000 miles. A part from the wheels and removable hardtop, it is bone stock, all the way down to the cassette player. At home, I have a 1986 Toyota MR2 that runs and drives well, and is in good shape cosmetically, but is plagued with a few electrical gremlins. It’s mechanically strong, however parts are becoming increasingly rare to come by.
This summer I have big road trip plans, (possibly coast to coast) and I look forward to attending my first autocross session. I have not decided on which car to try first, the Miata or MR2? I would love to hear your suggestions on what I should take out to knock over a few cones and embarrass myself in an empty parking lot.
Thanks for giving this a quick read, and I’ll keep you all updated!
1986 MR2
1991 Miata (Low quality iphone pictures)
MIATAAAA
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 15:53 |
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Welcome! I love both of your cars. The Miata looks FRESH.
Very nice.
EL_ULY
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 15:57 |
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o hai
$kaycog
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 15:58 |
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Yay, another new
victim
friend on Oppo today! Welcome!
Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 15:59 |
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The two cars I want to own next. You have good taste.
Trunk Impaired 318
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 16:00 |
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Having autocrossed (albeit briefly) each, the MR2 is much more fun. It’s much more difficult to drive fast but its by far the more fun of the two.
Nonster
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 16:01 |
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I’ve got a red AW11 too, but I swapped in the 20v blacktop motor! I’ve never driven a Miata, but I’ve been autocrossing my MR2 for a while now and it can be a challenging yet very rewarding car to drive. It really rewards smooth driving and will punish you with understeer and sudden oversteer if you get too ham-fisted, but it feels awesome when you get on the gas and feel it dig in
BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest.
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 16:02 |
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Do a photoshoot with both of the cars, under a bridge, in a warehouse, etc. They look like they’re fierce competitors.
Bytemite
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 16:02 |
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You own my two favorite cars in the world! Welcome brother. They are also the best cars in the world, no bias.
CB
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 16:09 |
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Welcome to Oppo! Hope you enjoy your time here! Stay out of the basement.
Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 16:13 |
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Welcome! Love the mid-engine.
My bird IS the word
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 16:28 |
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Welcome! Just out of curiosity, why did you decide to buy two different Japanese 2 seaters?
MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 16:30 |
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The Miata will be more competitive class-wise, but the AW11 is a MUCH more rewarding driving experience, especially stock for stock. You’ll also learn more about driving in a shorter time, as the MR layout punishes bad habits and rewards skill.
shop-teacher
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 16:32 |
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Welcome! Nice cars!
Niko's Work Account
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 16:34 |
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Git! Git outta here!
DasWauto
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 16:42 |
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Excellent taste in wheels. I need to do those Enkei 92s for my e30.
TDogg
> Will-Riley
04/26/2016 at 20:32 |
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Welcome! #miataislife