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Detroit wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 3:22 pm Too slow/small.

Maybe if you could fit 5.+ gears in the rear, that might work.
"over fast cars"
"[Miata] Too slow..."

:notsure: The ND Miata gets to 60 in under 6 seconds according to mags, so probably mid 7's for a :neek:
ND is quick in the first 2-3 gears. It's torquey instead of sporty, but it's effective. They're especially quick with a header+tune.
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Johnny_P wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:44 pm
NeonJonny wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:37 am

Enduro does all those things.
I want an enduro bike so bad. Even just a little 250cc shit kicker. Would be so rad.
If you have a garage pick one up! You can get an xr250r for cheap. I got my xr plated for 1500 dollars.
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NeonJonny wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 7:53 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:44 pm

I want an enduro bike so bad. Even just a little 250cc shit kicker. Would be so rad.
If you have a garage pick one up! You can get an xr250r for cheap. I got my xr plated for 1500 dollars.
That’s the juan I want. No garage doe.
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troyguitar wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:29 pm
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"over fast cars"
"[Miata] Too slow..."

:notsure: The ND Miata gets to 60 in under 6 seconds according to mags, so probably mid 7's for a :neek:
ND is quick in the first 2-3 gears. It's torquey instead of sporty, but it's effective. They're especially quick with a header+tune.
I know. I want one bad.
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I guess in a way I am lucky in that I hate the torquey power delivery of modern cars. Having zero interest in almost any brand new car keeps the :plac: options down to a minimum. I like... the 911 GT3, Huracan/R8, and that's about it.

ND is effective but not exciting IMO.
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 4:09 pm
max225 wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 1:49 pm

That’s why I want a :dedong: sedan.
2018 Camry is pretty decent. ;)
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Johnny_P wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 8:25 pm
troyguitar wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:29 pm ND is quick in the first 2-3 gears. It's torquey instead of sporty, but it's effective. They're especially quick with a header+tune.
I know. I want one bad.
I kind of want a Fiata. :yikes:
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Johnny_P wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:42 pm
Detroit wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 3:22 pm

Too slow/small.

Maybe if you could fit 5.+ gears in the rear, that might work.
"over fast cars"
"[Miata] Too slow..."

:notsure: The ND Miata gets to 60 in under 6 seconds according to mags, so probably mid 7's for a :neek:
I want something that rockets from 0-40 and has :lolol: power from 40-80 (passing), but that's about it.

The Model S power delivery is exactly what I want, TBH.
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Detroit wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:34 am
Johnny_P wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:42 pm

"over fast cars"
"[Miata] Too slow..."

:notsure: The ND Miata gets to 60 in under 6 seconds according to mags, so probably mid 7's for a :neek:
I want something that rockets from 0-40 and has :lolol: power from 40-80 (passing), but that's about it.

The Model S power delivery is exactly what I want, TBH.
Me too. Would be perfect. I like my car but you gotta beat the piss out of it to get it to move. Model S is the perfect punch it and go mobile.
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wap wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:46 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 8:25 pm

I know. I want one bad.
I kind of want a Fiata. :yikes:
The engine doe. I am also not sure on the looks. I think I’d rather just get the Mazzder and put a bro header and tune on it.
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Johnny_P wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:40 am
wap wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:46 pm

I kind of want a Fiata. :yikes:
The engine doe. I am also not sure on the looks. I think I’d rather just get the Mazzder and put a bro header and tune on it.
A Turbro engine with the Abarf sound should be 5/7 in that thing. :iono:
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Johnny_P wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:40 am
wap wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:46 pm

I kind of want a Fiata. :yikes:
The engine doe. I am also not sure on the looks. I think I’d rather just get the Mazzder and put a bro header and tune on it.
I know. :( Hammond liked it :doe: and I think it looks great. Very reminiscent of the original Fiat 124 Spider. Let me amend my statement. I want to try a Fiata.
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Detroit wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:05 am
Johnny_P wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:40 am

The engine doe. I am also not sure on the looks. I think I’d rather just get the Mazzder and put a bro header and tune on it.
A Turbro engine with the Abarf sound should be 5/7 in that thing. :iono:
See that's the thing for me. It would seem to have an interesting personality with a turbro and Abarf noises. Eh, no matter. I'll probably never even see one, let alone drive one.
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wap wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:10 am
Detroit wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:05 am
A Turbro engine with the Abarf sound should be 5/7 in that thing. :iono:
See that's the thing for me. It would seem to have an interesting personality with a turbro and Abarf noises. Eh, no matter. I'll probably never even see one, let alone drive one.
Come to Detroit. They're quite common with FCA being here.
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wap wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:39 pm
MexicanYarisTK wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 4:09 pm

2018 Camry is pretty decent. ;)
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It really is better to drive than that POS chrysler, an 8 speed slushbox that does not take ages to respond and NA motor. It almost reminds me of driving the 1999 c230 my parents used to have.
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MexicanYarisTK wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 1:17 pm
wap wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:39 pm

:disgust:
It really is better to drive than that POS chrysler, an 8 speed slushbox that does not take ages to respond and NA motor. It almost reminds me of driving the 1999 c230 my parents used to have.
I know it's been improved in every way but I just couldn't. :gag:
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wap wrote:
Detroit wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:05 am A Turbro engine with the Abarf sound should be 5/7 in that thing. :iono:
See that's the thing for me. It would seem to have an interesting personality with a turbro and Abarf noises. Eh, no matter. I'll probably never even see one, let alone drive one.
:wat:

I'm sure there's plenty around Chicago. Go test drive one or even better rent one on Turo.
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D Griff wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:25 am
wap wrote:
See that's the thing for me. It would seem to have an interesting personality with a turbro and Abarf noises. Eh, no matter. I'll probably never even see one, let alone drive one.
:wat:

I'm sure there's plenty around Chicago. Go test drive one or even better rent one on Turo.
I need to start doing the Turo thing
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D Griff wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:25 am
wap wrote:
See that's the thing for me. It would seem to have an interesting personality with a turbro and Abarf noises. Eh, no matter. I'll probably never even see one, let alone drive one.
:wat:

I'm sure there's plenty around Chicago. Go test drive one or even better rent one on Turo.
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Detroit wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:05 am
Johnny_P wrote: Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:40 am

The engine doe. I am also not sure on the looks. I think I’d rather just get the Mazzder and put a bro header and tune on it.
A Turbro engine with the Abarf sound should be 5/7 in that thing. :iono:
The sound would be 5/7, but from what little I've read & watched about the Fiata that engine is all mid-range. I'd want a roadster I can wring out, not leave between 3-4k constantly to get that torque shove. Meh.

Despite them being heavier and rather expensive considering the age, I think it'd be S2000 or bust for me. ND would get a look, doe.
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wap wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:46 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 8:25 pm

I know. I want one bad.
I kind of want a Fiata. :yikes:
I had, and continue to have, no interest in any Miata or Fiata until the RF showed up. That's a sweet looking ride and I want one.
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D Griff wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:25 am
wap wrote:
See that's the thing for me. It would seem to have an interesting personality with a turbro and Abarf noises. Eh, no matter. I'll probably never even see one, let alone drive one.
:wat:

I'm sure there's plenty around Chicago. Go test drive one or even better rent one on Turo.
You'd think, but I just haven't seen any yet. I'm sure I will eventually, probably some time this spring.
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:34 am
wap wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:46 pm

I kind of want a Fiata. :yikes:
I had, and continue to have, no interest in any Miata or Fiata until the RF showed up. That's a sweet looking ride and I want one.
Agreed on the RF.
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wap wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:49 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:34 am

I had, and continue to have, no interest in any Miata or Fiata until the RF showed up. That's a sweet looking ride and I want one.
Agreed on the RF.
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It's truly awesome looking. I just don't understand why it had to be so complex.
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Detroit wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:55 pm
wap wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:49 pm

Agreed on the RF.
:dat:

It's truly awesome looking. I just don't understand why it had to be so complex.
Especially when the NC hardtop was such a simple operation.
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