Its tough going up against modern metal, the Miata is a nice little car, and
you can get one cheap.
One place you win hands down, is parked in the parking lot or driving down
the highway - few Miata's will get a thumbs up, oooohs and aaaaahs like a
nice TR6.
Good luck.
Just to add to the tire debate:
Just put new rubber on my '76, (Michelin X plus 205/70 15) the tire store
flat out refused to put 215's on, (I think new springs on the front from
BPNW noticeably lowered the car...time to do the rear) While I liked the
look of the former redlines, there is absolutely no comparison in ride and
driving. I never expected to feel the difference just cruising - it is now
significantly better.
Keith Meinhold
66 Marston Avenue
San Francisco CA 94112
415 585 5998 H
415 336 5336 C
415 836 7775 W
http://www.navyboy.com/
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Neil Beesley
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 1:49 AM
To: Gameparker@cs.com; 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: Miata Racing - Futile Attempt?
While I've had to spend pots of money to make my six handle and brake better
than the wife's stock 1.6 MX5 (as Miatas are called over here) there's no
contest in a straight line. I do have a PI six with its power advantage over
carbs, but your mods should be more than enough to win through.
Mazda did a good job making those things feel a lot nippier than they are. A
friend of mine with a Lotus Esprit (0-60 4.8 seconds) even reckons the MX-5
seems to feel more sprightly than his until you get over 50 !
Regards,
Neil Beesley
'70 TR6
CP52411
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Gameparker@cs.com
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 12:58
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Miata Racing - Futile Attempt?
List,
has anybody successfully gone up against a Miata with their TR6? I ask this
because where I work, there are more than a few people who have Miatas, of
which there are some real driving enthusiasts (translation - like to go
fast). One gentleman just acquired a 1990 Miata and let me drive it. The
experience scared me because to me, acceleration seemed to be every bit of
my
TR6 and perhaps more and braking/handling was no contest. The gentleman
suggested we go to Moroso this weekend (an official venue) and put the two
against each other on the strip. Does anybody know if I stand a chance, or
will I embarrass myself? His: bone stock 1990 Miata - revs easily to
6500rpms. Mine: 74 TR6, head milled to 9.5:1, fast road cam with .403"
lift
and 270 duration, port matched headers, twin SU's with optimized needles -
forced to shift at 5500rpm. I know it sounds like a no-brainer, but that
Maita was QUICK!!!
Cheers
Geoff Parker
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