School me on Miatas.

[InuFaye]

Lookin' ghey and you don't even know it....err...wait, you are in a Miata, nvm.

Once you drive one, you never go back.

Also all of the gay dudes I know love Audis, BMWs, and MB.

[slammin.e28]

Once you drive one, you never go back.

We shall see.

I enjoy being able to hold my poop in when I can't make it to the nearest bathroom though.

[z31maniac]

Some pics of the progress on Miata track build if you're interested.

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/my-90-miata-hpde-build/50595/page1/

[InuFaye]

Some pics of the progress on Miata track build if you're interested.

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/for...d/50595/page1/

Nice!

I will be watching this, as I want to slowly go through the suspension.
Not sure if I want to get Coilovers or just run some Konis/Eibach springs.

[z31maniac]

I've read lots of good stuff about the Flyin' Miata VMaxx coilovers, so I decided to go with them. They have now released an adjustable version for a few hundred more and with stiffer springs.

I figured the non-adjustable spring rate + sways would be good enough (almost sent them back and exchanged them) because my local track, Hallett, is fairly bumpy/rough.


There are more pieces/more complicated setup than the E30, but it's just as easy to work on. Only real problems I've run into so far:
1. The rear CVs were so rusted into the hubs, I ditched both. Torch, days of PB blaster, 3 bent bearings pullers.......
2. Getting the front knuckle from the upper control arm. I'll get the control arm off this week and just let a machine shop separate them for me.

[InuFaye]

I've read lots of good stuff about the Flyin' Miata VMaxx coilovers, so I decided to go with them. They have now released an adjustable version for a few hundred more and with stiffer springs.

I figured the non-adjustable spring rate + sways would be good enough (almost sent them back and exchanged them) because my local track, Hallett, is fairly bumpy/rough.


There are more pieces/more complicated setup than the E30, but it's just as easy to work on. Only real problems I've run into so far:
1. The rear CVs were so rusted into the hubs, I ditched both. Torch, days of PB blaster, 3 bent bearings pullers.......
2. Getting the front knuckle from the upper control arm. I'll get the control arm off this week and just let a machine shop separate them for me.

Wow just over 1k for coilovers and swaybars?
Looks like ill be going this route.

[Wh33lhop]

I'd want to try out the XIDA coilovers if i were in the market.

[z31maniac]

I'd want to try out the XIDA coilovers if i were in the market.

Yeah, but those coilovers are as much as I spent on the car!

If I get fast and decide to go racing...............XIDA's, AFCO's, or Fat Cat Motorsports is where I'd send a check.

[mach schnell]

What's faster? An E30 318is, or an NB Miata? On the street, at an HPDE, and at an AutoX. Anyone?

[z31maniac]

The NB Miata has a far superior suspension, less weight and more HP.

An I/H/E on the 01+ motors with a tune nets 140-145whp in a 2300lb car. I loved my 318is (mine was on GC's with poly bushings and 215/40/17 RT-615), but I can't imagine it handling like a well setup Miata does, and my car is a '90 with probably 90whp.

[Nsquared97]

What's faster? An E30 318is, or an NB Miata? On the street, at an HPDE, and at an AutoX. Anyone?

At an autoX a 318is doesn't stand a chance against an NB, assuming equal drivers/tires.

[iwantspeed]

Lately I have been gaining an appreciation for miata's
and this was desktop background for a few days.

[z31maniac]

^Yep, completely misses the point of Miata.

[slammin.e28]

^Yep, completely misses the point of Miata.

There's a poop brown one that runs around here that's all stanced out.

Looks gayer than a normal Miata.

[ReallyDirtyThirty]

I just sold my Miata last weekend. Drove it for five months and never got laid (by a woman). Bought my E46 a month ago on a Friday and literally that Saturday I fell in to some damn good poon. Still banging it too. Coincidene? I'm not so sure...