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Our shop is contemplating building up ANOTHER dedicated competition car. This would be a NB Miata to run in STR for SCCA Autocross and with a suspension and aero swap, in NASA Time Trials.
Along those lines we would be looking for a 1999 or 2003 without ABS. The fewer options the better.
Just curious.... why not a 2000, 2001 or 2002? You were specific about the model years. I think I get the 1999 - lowest weight, fewest "gizmos" -- but why skip 2000, 2001, and 2002 and go straight to 2003?
I'm guessing they want the option to make it a Club Sport.
Does Terry even fit in a Miata? Don't be like Ken and have to buy half a dozen before you find the answer.
Yum, more STR-fodder!
No, we will likely be looking for a good utility driver that can commit to a full season of autocross, time trials and some testing.Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
What is the weight difference between a 94, 99, and 03?
Sounds like fun. Sure wish I had a resume.Quote:
Originally Posted by modernbeat
Not sure on the middle years, but the NB2 (01+) have a better exhaust manifold from the factory. Sure you can buy/mount headers in STR as long as the cats don't move, but why spend money if you don't have to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kestrel
Does seem weird though the overall gap. Maybe there's a tuning difference in the 03+?
Its about to be officially legal to remove the header cats, and use a race cat within the boundaries of the oem cat's location, so that will make STR a little more compatible with other forms of racing. Especially with bolt-in test pipes!
I am going to guess jrj512 is correct. In 2003 only, the club sport edition was offered. There were 50 cars made, all with no A/C, no PS, no stereo/speakers, and no wind blocker. In addition, 25 of the cars came with a hard top and NO soft top.Quote:
Originally Posted by goofygrin
You guys are right. The 1999-2000 is a little lighter and easier to tune, but the 2001+ has a bit more power at the expense of weight and complication. The 2003 Club Sport has the potential to be the lightest 2001+. The CS without the softtop is almost as light as a base model '99. Of the 1999-2000 models, the '99 came in a slightly lighter and stronger non-PS version that was not available in 2000.
So what does one do to apply for such a position?? :burnrubr:
Wait for my call.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Have you seen this club sport ?
http://www.jimarmstrongsubaru.com/us...f31de9a111.htm
Sorry, at that price we would not be able to afford to develop new parts for it! :punchout:Quote:
Originally Posted by mpheinitz
How about this one for $3,000
Its a 99, non ABS, lsd, ect ...
http://www.dfwmiata.com/threads/2157...hitting-an-SUV
It's got some non stock mods that are illegal for the class. LOL.
Yeah about that, i just had to get it to latch ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by modernbeat
Man, theres not any good deals in town anymore :/ What happened to the NB market? All the prices went up! a few years ago youd be able to find green NB's for $4k! now its hard to find one a decent one for $5k Boo2
I'm regretting selling my 100k mileage base model '99 two years ago. It sold for $4500 and went to Chicago. The owner shopped Texas to find a rust-free car.
Just posted today (no affiliation)..While it's not a 99/03 it might be worth looking at. Asking price is low,may get it for less. Oh yeah, it's already FTD so it's got that goin for it. :clap:Quote:
Originally Posted by BAM!
2000 Mazda Miata NB - $3750 (FlowerMound/Lewisville)
Date: 2012-01-26, 4:17AM CST
Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?]
2000 Mazda Miata 1.8 Liter engine, 5 speed standard, about 104k miles, exterior red, black interior, glass window on soft top.
Flaws: front bumper is cracking due to age - could use a new one, same goes for the soft top.
Soft top is starting to show its age, has a 2 inch cut on driver side. no airbags, Paint has scratches expected with age.
Pros: low miles, Fun To Drive, a/c, heater, Fun To Drive, brand new 100 month battery, Fun To Drive, Drive Train is SOLID, and its Fun To Drive
Detachable stereo (though I never listen to it, because I am having fun just driving). Inspection sticker until January 2013 (just past inspection) and Tags until May of 2012, and FTD!!!!
Other: Tires are size 15 and maybe a little too large for the car but in relative good shape, it has HONDA wheels (they just looked better than the Mazda ones - apologies to the purists). This is still a 12 yr. old car, there are always minor flaws here and there but not many.
Why sell if it is FunTo Drive? Beause family of two became family of three -- kid does not want to stay home with granma any more.
This is really a fun car to drive (and I had many fun ones to drive), it has flaws but a solid drive train. Craigslist has 21 miatas under $4k and the newest model is a 1997 (all first generation). If you can find a cheaper second generation (NB) miata.....buy it!!! and have fun with it!!!
I will post pictures when the weather clears!!!
If you are interested in seeing it, shoot me an email and we can connect and schedule a time and place.
The unpleasant: Don't mean to be rude but you wouldn't believe the things some people come up with.
No, I will not take a thousand for it, the asking price is $3750.
No, I am not interested on trades.
NO, I will not finance.
NO, I will not take a check, cash only.
NO, I will not ship anywhere, cash and drive
NO, I will not meet you outside the Dallas metro area.
No, the car is NOT perfect.
I will delete the add when the car is sold or if I change my mind about selling it because it is FTD!!!!
- Location: FlowerMound/Lewisville
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
And expanding the search a bit (OKC) here's a great candidate, with some useful mods (bar, HT) and you could recoup some cost by selling the suspension. Obv. year typo in post body)..
1999 Mazda Miata - $5000 (Blanchard)
Date: 2012-01-22, 3:30PM CST
Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?]
1995 Mazda Miata. 127,000 miles. Cold A/C. Factory hardtop. Hard dog roll bar. Flyin' Miata dual tip cat back exhaust. Tein coilovers. NGK plug wires. New tags as of today.http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...229_171400.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...229_171417.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r...229_171425.jpg
We've had our eye on that one. But the repaint is a little spooky. If it was local we'd have checked out by now, but to drive up there just to risk finding a bondo barge is iffy.
Wow that red one looks nice, ive been looking for a hard top and roll bar as well.
Wish I never sold my green NB! :banghead:
btw I have a great dirt track resume looking into getting back into auto crossing miatas! ;)