> Miata. More of 'em out there.
id second this. is there a better handling stock class car for under $5000?
MR2 is a nice car, and the turbo has ok power.
-james c
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Allendorfer, Peter" <Peter@regionofdoom.com>
To: "'Todd Stiers '" <tas@darthracing.com>; <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 9:20 AM
Subject: RE: 91-95 MR2 Comments?
> Miata. More of 'em out there. Cheaper, More reliable, and you get the
> drop-top. A little bit more trunk (If you pull the spare tire.) And they
> are just as planted. If you get the 1.6l Miata made from 90-93 then you
> even get an almost competative PAX.
>
> -Peter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Todd Stiers
> To: ba-autox@autox.team.net
> Sent: 2/24/02 10:12 PM
> Subject: 91-95 MR2 Comments?
>
> Working "Station 5" at the last event (tight left hairpin), I
> noticed the very distinct MR2 handling characteristics - namely,
> it stuck and cut nicely as compared to all takers, even the
> S2000s (whats with the mudflap on the FRONT of the tire on these? hope
> its replaceable).
>
> Since then, I've been pondering the aquistion of a 91-95 MR2 as a
> possible replacement for Darth Rabbit (85 VW Cab) as my "toy"/autox car.
>
> I'd loose the Cabriolets drop top and pick-up-like utility, but I'd
> also hopefully be driving a more competitive, "real" sports car with
> more engine and lower gravity, and a stiffer frame, rear wheel drive,
> etc. The look is growing on me too, very Ferrarish.
>
> Anyway, any comments on owning, maintaining and autoxing these
> cars?
>
> Specifically:
> Coupe vs T-Top? (coupe I presume, but no sun?)
> Turbo vs Normal? (autoxing)
> Biggest issues when shopping/looking for one? (they seem rare and often
> crashed at crazy speeds)
>
> I'll be bothering you MR2 drivers for advice and a peek next event.
>
> Any other non MR2 suggestions welcome too (I see Mr Davis WTB
> an old Honda...hmmm) as possible, more competitive replacements.
> I can't afford/justify buying and beating a new car, and I'd like
> to run in a stock class.
>
> And yes, driving time, better tires, and a rollbar/subframe on the
> rabbit might make more sense for my situation near term. I'm just
> starting to feel a little lame and out there in my old buggy (but
> not as lame those poor souls that I do manage to beat ;) ).
>
> Thanks
> -T
>
>
>
>
> --
> Todd Stiers
> tas@darthracing.com
> http://www.darthracing.com
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