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SpartanIV posted:What do you like about the NDs more? NC pros: Hardtop Glove box and slightly bigger trunk Steering felt better Smoother ride Feels less cramped. Might not be true. I like the stupid smile on the front. ND/fiat pros: Better performance and gas mileage (I get 20mpg in my NC sitting in Atlanta traffic all day) More comfortable seats Higher trim version had nice features (blind spot, lane departure, cool little knob in the middle near the shifter that controls the radio) Looks better (except for the soft top) I don't track or race, so the performance of the NC is perfectly fine for me and creature comforts are what I was really looking at. I had to "fix" the seats on my NC since it was killing my lower back, but it was easily fixed by some foam padding and a seat cover.
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Zarfol posted:NC pros: This is awesome and exactly what I'm looking at. I'm not planning to race but want something sportier for daily commuting and that's fun to drive. So it looks like the NC is the right choice. I also like the big goofy smile 
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At least give the ND a test drive. The driving dynamics are mostly the same, but the cabin is a bit tighter on the ND, the torque comes on way lower, and better MPG to boot. It'll only cost you time.
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The ND has a locking glove box, it's just behind you. There's also a hidden compartment behind each seat.
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Prhts and the rf both lose the behind the seat compartments. The main draw for an ND for me would be the fuel economy. However until an RF is in my price range I will be sticking with a prht nc.
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Phone posted:Have you heard of the Lotus 7, my man!? If I ever end up with anything Miata-based again, it will almost certainly be in the form of an Exocet.
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Driving home from work today through a small neighborhood, guy leans out of his car going the other way and goes "Whoah buddy, slow down!" Glance down at my speedo, 15 mph :/
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Elysium posted:Driving home from work today through a small neighborhood, guy leans out of his car going the other way and goes "Whoah buddy, slow down!"
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Vitamin J posted:Dude. Why does this happen. Every other car I drive nobody cares when I speed, but the I drive Miata 5mph under and I get yelled at, waved at, and honked at by angry people who think I'm going too fast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SHzuKCflrI
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puberty worked me over posted:I'm running Wilwood 160-5840 rotors with BP-10 Pads in the front. Rears are Wilwood 160-3305. Do any of you see an issue running Hawk HP+ in the rear? Only street use the car sees is driving to and from the track. I believe my friend has used Stoptech street performance pads on his NB on the track. I don't think he's had any issues.
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The dealership suddenly can't go below $20K tonight. So I guess I'm not going to be a Miata owner today 
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SpartanIV posted:The dealership suddenly can't go below $20K tonight. So I guess I'm not going to be a Miata owner today I used to do this. If someone came back it meant I was their best offer so I could raise my price. Wait longer until they're tired of it sitting there.
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craig588 posted:I used to do this. If someone came back it meant I was their best offer so I could raise my price. Wait longer until they're tired of it sitting there. I figured it was either that or they had another interested party who is a sucker or since the sales person I originally talked to wasn't there today they were doing a good cop/bad cop thing and she'll call me tomorrow being "OH IM SO SORRY BUT I CAN MAKE YOU A DEAL AT 19.5" or something. Also I peaked in their managers office and the two people I've been talking to have the most sales for the month marked on the tracking board which means they're in no hurry to make a deal. 
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Dealers are scum. Every dealership car I've ever looked at, new and used, the sales person has used the line "someone else is interested and coming tomorrow, don't miss your chance!"
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I liked the Fiat until I drove the ND. I had my NC in for some work about two weeks ago and drove both an ND Club and the Fiat 124 (might've been a Lusso?). Both are nice cars, both handled well, but the 124 just felt way more floaty and distant. Not sure how to describe it - almost like you'd give it an input but it'd be reluctant to respond immediately. It definitely had a bit more power (and turbos are fun). It also had more body roll in the corners. Granted, both were used but I don't think either had north of 10k on them. The interiors are nearly identical, but I liked the Fiat seats a bit more. I think that if it came down to it, I might take a 124 over the ND Sport, but not over a Club. I would like to try out the Abarth at some point, however, as the Fiat 500 Abarth was a lot of fun.
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That looks like when I take my Miata to the airport for work. Tool case in the trunk with my backpack, and my suitcase taking up the entire passenger area.
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DEUCE SLUICE posted:
This would be me but with a gun case and range bag
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It was even worse Monday night, I had one of my bigger speaker cabs riding shotgun so the bass was standing straight up. Stuck over the windshield by about 4" - I should have put a wig and googly eyes on it to use the carpool lane on the bridge. I had thought the pictured small-gig combo amp would fit in the trunk but it's too deep by about an inch. My wife blew out her knee and can't drive stick right now so if she has the other car I have to get creative. edit: or I sell Miata and get RX8 DEUCE SLUICE fucked around with this message at 19:18 on May 10, 2017 |
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DEUCE SLUICE posted:
love too make signs and banners for political purposes then realize the only way ta carry them to rallies and meetings is in the passenger seat with the top down rolling up to the comrades like a true class traitor
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Why are there so many loving automatic Miatas for sale but only a handful of manuals 
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SpartanIV posted:Why are there so many loving automatic Miatas for sale but only a handful of manuals Buyers remorse
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Nocheez posted:Taking a stab here, but most likely you're one of the general populace who thinks you're supposed to see the side of your car in your mirrors. It's not too late to learn! Holy poo poo, this helped a lot. Even helped on my old car. I swear I was taught to angle it so you see the edge of your car. Angling it out also skews it from the natural contour of side mirror shell, as though it's not designed to do that.
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MeruFM posted:Holy poo poo, this helped a lot. Even helped on my old car. Very happy to help!
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So, I fell in love with the mid-90s design when one came through my shop, and I found a 1996 for sale recently. Are there any pitfalls specific to miatas or that generation aside from the usual used car stuff? (Automatic, leather interior, 150k miles) Sentient Data fucked around with this message at 02:42 on May 11, 2017 |
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Sentient Data posted:So, I fell in love with the mid-90s design when one came through my shop, and I found a 1996 for sale recently. Are there any pitfalls specific to miatas or that generation aside from the usual used car stuff? Unless you asbolutely have to have an automatic, try to get a manual. Half the fun of driving a Miata is the gears.
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RillAkBea posted:Unless you asbolutely have to have an automatic, try to get a manual. Half the fun of driving a car Fixed for ya
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Sentient Data posted:So, I fell in love with the mid-90s design when one came through my shop, and I found a 1996 for sale recently. Are there any pitfalls specific to miatas or that generation aside from the usual used car stuff? I've got an auto '96 for the gf. Drives fine. Like everybody else said, half the fun is shifting. I wouldn't recommend it.
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Trip report: the damned frame was rusted through e: Trip report v2: Found and bought a 99! Already threw in new tires, battery, and an oil change, will be doing the timing belt and water pump and whatnot soon since it was bought at auction and the seller doesn't know when it was last done Sentient Data fucked around with this message at 01:52 on May 14, 2017 |
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Welp, ruined the ND. Fatcow helped me put Konis on the car today. Drove it around with the Bridgestone Potenza S001s that came with the car, and I can't get it to wiggle any more. It just sticks. I'm still not convinced to drop $500+ on a front sway bar, but we'll see what happens. I need to flip the RE-71Rs, though... the insides are pristine but the outsides are  .
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Yup, ruined. Better salvage what you can in a part out.
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I'll try to dredge up some sympathy... Except I can't seem to find any  I'm at a car show today with my 10AE, helping out with security. Parked beside a LHD 10AE, mine is RHD
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Do you have an adjustable rear swaybar? I found out that if you dial those all the way up on an NC you end up sideways more often than not.
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 I bought a really big Miata last weekend.
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Everyone shits on the NC Miata, but I'm glad that we have a few defenders here in this thread, destructo.
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Phone posted:Everyone shits on the NC Miata, but I'm glad that we have a few defenders here in this thread, destructo. You made fun of me for buying an NC!
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I've seen some mean looking NC's. Gotta go with a dark color to get rid of the brashness of the grin.
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djfooboo posted:I've seen some mean looking NC's. Gotta go with a dark color to get rid of the brashness of the grin. I have an NC1 Touring. The extra lip and side skirts make it look a bit less cute. It's also far more comfortable than the dozen NBs I sat in prior to purchasing it.
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