--- Jeff Lloyd <jslz3@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I have my bid in on one of these puppys for B-stock
> in '00
>
> it is 3 inches shorter then a miata, about as wide,
> has the same hp 140,
> weighs in @ 2200 (about what the previous generation
> R did)
It also has 7 inches more wheelbase, 2" wider front
track, and 5"(!) more rear track for about the same
width. An interesting detail is the _removable_
center console...I wonder if that's legal to pull for
Solo II?
> has 125 ft lbs of torque (miata guys how does this
> compaire?)
>
Hard to say. The variable valve timing might give it
a broader powerband. Then again, Toyota's not
talking.
> the only problem I see is the MacPherson strut
> suspention, will it be
> adjustable? will I be able to get camber?,,,, and
> will they finally put a
> LSD in it?
>
Dunno. The 15" rims will limit tire selection a
bit...
> anyone have news, I know it is supposed to be $8,000
> cheaper then a 10AE
> Miata, I'm keeping my fingers crossed,
>
Any other Miata is also $8,000 cheaper than a 10AE
Miata. :)
Craig
'99 ride = '96 Miata M;
'00 ride = win_lottery() ? MR2 Spyder : 1.6 Miata base;
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