>No the '99 is *terrible*. Trust me, you _don't_ want one. Ok, so I'm lying
>:-). Actually in reality the '99 is probably 2-3% better overall, but not
>in all situations. George Douganis keesps proving the '94 model is right in
>there despite having 12 less hp and higher gearing. Each one has it's pros
>and cons and it usually comes down to the course as to which is better
Similar to what I hear but has yet to be proven.. <g> A decent BS Miata
guy moved from a '95R to a '99 Sport and prefers the '99.. Added power and
chassis stiffness are his top raves..
Do you know what the top-5 BS cars were at the Nationals this year?
(year/model)
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>The '99 has a slightly smaller steering wheel but otherwise is exactly the
>same interior-room-wise as the earlier car.
I think the added "clutter" (HVAC buttons, gauges e.t.c.) made it *feel*
smaller to me.. But in fairness, I always feel cramped for the first hour
or so after driving out of winter storage..
I do have the more accomodating, lightweight '95 interior..<g> (no armrests..)
>
>The big problem with the '99 is shocks. Once Koni has their shocks out in
>June/July we should start to see more of the '99's true potential. Right
>now your choices are the too soft but ok Mazdaspeed shocks, the factory
>non-adjuatable Bilsteins or $$$ custom shocks from Ground Control or Penske.
What size front sway bar does the '99 Sport come with nowadays? I recently
added Koni's and an Addco 7/8" bar and love the mod.. I'll be as big as
Arnold from added steering effort though.. :)
-Brian
porterb@mediaone.net
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