Andrew sure looked happy as he cruised onto the Golden Gate Bridge while we
shed a tear at seeing Leigh's 1500 leave BADROC. I posted some pics at
Photopoint. Check them out as a visitor to my id roadster@rcn.com, the 14
pics are under the album Friends. (Looks great via album viewer.)
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=1420039
I've got comments below:
----- Original Message -----
From: <CalSpeed@aol.com>
To: <shifty@best.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 8:34 PM
Subject: Re: 1500's, U20's and Miatas
> In a message dated 3/12/01 2:48:24 AM !!!First Boot!!!, shifty@best.com
> writes:
>
> << We met up with Calspeed and Fred Katz for lunch to send Andrew on to
parts
> north, and afterward I finally got the chance to drive a '67.5 2000...
> Then I drove Fred's nice red '66 with U20 and SU's. ... Both have 1600
> rear-ends, and both feel great!
>
> Fred and Mike also drove my '93 1.6 liter Miata with Racing Beat sways
and
> braces. I'll let them comment on that. >>
>
> Okay, I will comment on Leighs Miata. I love it. I absolutely love it.
I
> even hate to say it... but if I do sell my 67.5 Solex I will replace it
with
> a Miata. Leighs '93 1.6 Miata feels so smooth and strong. The handling
was
> wonderful and the brakes stop it right now! Of course you didn't need to
to
> tell you that. Especailly on a Roadster List.
>
Fred here - It's a blast driving his Miata. Last time I drove one was 10
years ago, and it was an automatic. What a difference with Leigh's '93! The
steering is quick and responsive on turns, and the suspension is nimble - no
doubt due to the suspension and frame enhancements that Leigh added. And
brakes work well with a light touch, what a concept! There are definite
trade-offs switching between Datsuns and Miatas. The Miata is slick and does
a lot of work for you, what with the power steering and brakes, while the
Datsun makes you work a bit harder but gives a rugged in-your-face feel.
>
> Thanks for the ride Leigh. And to Andrew. good luck on your trip south.
We
> are going to miss that 1500. The BADROC fleet will not be the same.
>
Fred here - total agreement. Looking forward to meeting up in SoCal later
on!
>
> Calspeed
>
Fred - So.SF
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