The Perfect Miata Doesn't Ex--

"way2blu does a rev update" (way2blu) 01/19/2019 at 17:10 • Filed to: Miata, Seriously it's a Miata, The OG Miata, WANT, Lotus, Lotus elan

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*heavy breathing*

I never thought I’d want a car more than I want another ‘65 MG Midget, but this Miata just changed that.

!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!  don’t care.

Still want this Miata.

WilliamsSW > way2blu does a rev update 01/19/2019 at 17:16

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Ooooh, that’s pretty - although I find it very weird that it has power windows.  Hell, I’m kinda surprised it has windows and not curtains.

Chariotoflove > way2blu does a rev update 01/19/2019 at 17:18

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That’s gorgeous.

way2blu does a rev update > WilliamsSW 01/19/2019 at 17:22

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Despite the power windows, it’s still almost 1000 lbs lighter than a modern Miata...

Also from 1970 onwards, these made 126 hp. The NA 1.6l Miatas made 116.

I kinda need one of these.

WilliamsSW > way2blu does a rev update 01/19/2019 at 17:23

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So, like 1400 lb? Wow.

way2blu does a rev update > WilliamsSW 01/19/2019 at 17:26

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That’s without the driver. This is a rare car in that it gets 10-20% heavier for each additional human that’s sitting in it.

someassemblyrequired > way2blu does a rev update 01/19/2019 at 17:35

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MZ Miata >> NA Miata

someassemblyrequired > way2blu does a rev update 01/19/2019 at 17:38

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Can confirm 95 HP in a 1700lb Spitfire is mental.   This has to be off the charts.

Chuckles > way2blu does a rev update 01/19/2019 at 17:42

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That's why you want the 1.8L Miata engine.

AestheticsInMotion > Chuckles 01/19/2019 at 17:53

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Preferably mated to prettier t he NA6 dash

WilliamsSW > way2blu does a rev update 01/19/2019 at 17:54

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Now I want one...

Terra > way2blu does a rev update 01/19/2019 at 18:12

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Heavy breathing is right. I hate that I don’t have dozens of thousands of dollars to waste at any given moment.

Chuckles > AestheticsInMotion 01/19/2019 at 18:15

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I agree, although I don't care enough about the difference to ever swap out the dash in my 1.8

AestheticsInMotion > Chuckles 01/19/2019 at 18:38

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Yeah... That so much work. If I had a big garage and was already tearing into the dash for major projects, maybe.

Although I'd lose my secret amplifier storage spot... 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > way2blu does a rev update 01/19/2019 at 18:39

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I love this dealer’s crazy inventory but they should really have seperate inventories for projects and turn key cars. 

Chuckles > AestheticsInMotion 01/19/2019 at 18:48

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I haven't even changed out the awful Sony Xplod head unit that the previous owner installed. It's so terrible that I consider it a theft deterrent. I've had a car broken into before to steal my stereo, so I don't really want to put I nice stereo in a car with a vinyl top.

vondon302 > WilliamsSW 01/19/2019 at 18:48

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That is weird. Maybe power windows are lighter after all.

pizzaman09 > way2blu does a rev update 01/19/2019 at 22:08

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I have a 62 Sprite.  This hits me in all the right spots.  That a very cool Miata.

way2blu does a rev update > Chuckles 01/19/2019 at 22:59

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With...

Nine more horsepower, but nine hundred more pounds 

way2blu does a rev update > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/19/2019 at 23:01

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Beverly Hills Car Club is wild. They had an Alfa GTV with some rare VIN, for $86k. The back end of the car was GONE. Rusted away for eighty-six thousand dollars.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > way2blu does a rev update 01/19/2019 at 23:04

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BANANAS

WilliamsSW > vondon302 01/19/2019 at 23:37

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The weight penalty is probably minimal, I would guess - weight benefit would surprise me though?

WilliamsSW > way2blu does a rev update 01/19/2019 at 23:39

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Wat? I love the GTV but that’s crazy talk.

WilliamsSW > Terra 01/19/2019 at 23:41

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It’s probably for the best.

Or so I keep telling myself...

MrSilv3r > someassemblyrequired 01/20/2019 at 00:55

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Mine only has about 50 : ( But a 13b should brighten it up a bit. Care to share how you made 95hp? 

britboitexas > way2blu does a rev update 01/20/2019 at 01:31

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Tbe is one reason for the price, the signature on the fuel cell. 

RooseveltDad > way2blu does a rev update 01/20/2019 at 01:36

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That’s a Lotus Elan, not a Miata. 

InFierority Complex > way2blu does a rev update 01/20/2019 at 11:19

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Power windows but you have to spend 10 minutes putting the top up or down :) The Miata may have been inspired by Lotus but thank god they took Fiat and Alfa’s lead in convertible tops.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > way2blu does a rev update 01/20/2019 at 21:26

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knock-off-steelies FTMFW.

450X_FTW > way2blu does a rev update 01/21/2019 at 14:24

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I never should have clicked the link for “inventory”.........

way2blu does a rev update > 450X_FTW 01/21/2019 at 14:30

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It’s a bottomless pit of dreams, distraction, and rust. I only click on their website if I know I have a few hours to waste...

someassemblyrequired > MrSilv3r 01/21/2019 at 16:57

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Well if you start with a late Mk.3 without emissions, they were plated as 78 (at least the Canadian cars) and capable of quite a bit more. We didn’t do a ton to it, modern coil, electronic ignition, decent wires and modern plugs (well at least mid-90s modern) . Swapped the twin-SUs for a Weber. Big ass Monza exhaust & decent headers made a huge difference. Basically a stage 1+ bolt on tune will give you 15-20% boost in horsepower. Added a kit to make the rear suspension safer, and the thing was a total riot, and a lot cheaper than an NA Miata in the 90s .

CaptDale - is secretly British > way2blu does a rev update 01/21/2019 at 17:12

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I will counter with: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite

way2blu does a rev update > CaptDale - is secretly British 01/21/2019 at 20:25

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Same weight but half the power output. I used to have a ‘65 MG Midget; it was great but the Lotus will own both on any autoX course.

CaptDale - is secretly British > way2blu does a rev update 01/22/2019 at 11:07

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Yeah that is fair. I have a 69 Sprite with a 1275, but I really want a 100/6 BN6 and take it on vintage rallies and AutoX