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Re: [evolution-disc.] Miata package identification

To: <Kevin_Stevens@pursued-with.net>, <evolution-discussions@yahoogroups.com>,
Subject: Re: [evolution-disc.] Miata package identification
From: "Kat Bryce" <katbryce@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 20:18:11 -0400
Look on the door panel.  It should list the suspension package.  At least the
M2's 1999-2001 do..

Kat
'00 Silver with Suspension package
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Kevin Stevens
  To: evolution-discussions@yahoogroups.com ; autox@autox.team.net
  Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2001 5:02 PM
  Subject: [evolution-disc.] Miata package identification


  Hello, all -

  I'm looking at a 1994 Miata, and trying to figure out whether it is
  actually an R-package, or a tarted up base model.

  It doesn't have:
  headrest speakers
  power windows, mirrors, or antenna
  cruise control
  any special badging
  leather steering wheel

  It does have:
  R-package rear spoiler, front and rear skirt dams
  5-speed
  AM/FM stereo (not sure about cassette)
  cloth seats

  The shocks have been replaced, so I don't know if the originals were
  Bilstein or not.

  The wheels have been replaced with Enkeis, so I don't know if the
  originals were alloy or steel.

  The present owner (not a sports car type) replaced the wheels and shocks,
  and says that when he bought it (not new) it had alloys on it, he's not
  sure about the shocks.

  The question is whether the previous owner slapped
  R-package trim and alloys on a base model or not.

  The other things I know to look for are sway bar diameter (I can't tell
  decisively between an 11mm and 12mm bar without another to compare to),
  and the presence of a Torsen.  I had him launch the car moderately hard
  into a couple of right-hand turns; he got inside chirp but no wheelspin.
  I'm not convinced that it was hard enough to be a definitive test; don't
  know how hard you have to launch the thing to find out.

  My question is: is there no definitive way, like an option code or VIN
  decode or some badging, to identify a 1994 R-package?  I couldn't find any
  option code listings in the center console, glovebox, or inside the door
  jamb.

  Any help appreciated!

  KeS



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