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Re: S2000s and Miatas + 15HP

To: brianberryhill@usa.net
Subject: Re: S2000s and Miatas + 15HP
From: Stephen Bernard <solo-2@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 01:00:47 -0400
> After driving a 99 Miata with Eibachs, it really makes me want to 
> trade in my Probe GT until I drag race my buddy in his Miata :P  Once
he 
> learns to drive his car, he'll probably beat me in raw times on the
autox 
> course though.

The Miata is a fun car regardless of the year no doubt
about that. :)

> Anyway, to the point... I think the Miata is fast because it can 
> handle, and15hp won't necessarily help it out a whole lot unless its a
fast 
> course. The 6 speed will make things fun though.

I suppose it depends on the gearing and torque.
But while 15hp isn't much it's still 15hp more.
We'll see what happens when it comes out.

> I wish the Miata had an 8k redline like a few other 4 cylinder cars.

Well 7600 rpm's is still pretty good.

Steve Bernard
Red '99 Miata (B-Stock)
NER Region (Novice Class)
mailto:Solo-2@juno.com

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