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Thread: What is the best Miata/MX5 for AutoX

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    Default What is the best Miata/MX5 for AutoX

    I was just wondering what is considered the best model Miata/MX5 for stock class in AutoX.

    I know the old R-Package was it for the NA and then it was the Sport when the NB came out.
    ...and across the line.

    1996 Mazda Miata - R-Package (Eve-L)
    2012 Mazda CX-9 - Grand Touring (Dory)




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    For CS (C-Stock) my '99 Sport is the one to have! Woot!

    Actually the MS-R is looking like it has some serous potental, but ya pretty much have to build one and you can (so far) only use a 2007 MX5 per da rulez!

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    The NA R-package is the best Miata for E-stock but is usually out classed by the '93 MR-2.

    The '99 sport is the gold standard for C-stock but the MS-R package, like POS said, is showing a lot of potential. I'd love a MS-R b/c of the torque of the NC and the great ABS brakes, but the simplicity of the '99 sport and cheaper tires is great.
    Thomas
    V-to-the-Dub

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    Uh oh, sounds like somebody is getting the bug...
    09 Lexus RX350
    .... no Miata

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    Quote Originally Posted by MadMonkey View Post
    Uh oh, sounds like somebody is getting the bug...
    Nah, he's too lazy to drive anywhere west of Lewisville
    VW Bug in running shoes
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    Crusty old e46 beater
    Battery Powered appliance car

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    One that doesn't have 400lb of "Comfort & Convenience" mods?
    '96 M-edition

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    Quote Originally Posted by CosmosMpower View Post
    Nah, he's too lazy to drive anywhere west of Lewisville
    True, I forgot about that detail. You gotta pay to play
















    09 Lexus RX350
    .... no Miata

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    Quote Originally Posted by MadMonkey View Post
    Uh oh, sounds like somebody is getting the bug...

    No. Just curious.

    Quote Originally Posted by CosmosMpower View Post
    Nah, he's too lazy to drive anywhere west of Lewisville
    Not lazy, poor with petrol at $3.75/gallon. It would likely cost me >$50 for gas and event fees not including lunch and vehicle wear and tear. Besides. I get up early enough during the week. I like sleeping in on the weekends.

    Quote Originally Posted by CraiginTX View Post
    One that doesn't have 400lb of "Comfort & Convenience" mods?
    Good one! About to add another 40 lbs in under chassis bracing too but at least it will be "low" weight. (Mmmmm... FM Butterfly Brace!)

    One day, when I get my SC the added weight hopefully won't be as much of an issue.
    ...and across the line.

    1996 Mazda Miata - R-Package (Eve-L)
    2012 Mazda CX-9 - Grand Touring (Dory)




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    Quote Originally Posted by black roadster View Post
    About to add another 40 lbs in under chassis bracing too but at least it will be "low" weight. (Mmmmm... FM Butterfly Brace!)
    You really should acknowledge Keith if you are going to quote him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Titus View Post
    You really should acknowledge Keith if you are going to quote him.

    Do you want that in MLA or ABA format? Actually I don't read enough of his posts to know what you are talking about.
    ...and across the line.

    1996 Mazda Miata - R-Package (Eve-L)
    2012 Mazda CX-9 - Grand Touring (Dory)




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    Quote Originally Posted by black roadster View Post
    Do you want that in MLA or ABA format? Actually I don't read enough of his posts to know what you are talking about.
    In the article on his Targa car in Forever MX-5, he made a comment about not liking to add weight but at least the weight is low.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Titus View Post
    In the article on his Targa car in Forever MX-5, he made a comment about not liking to add weight but at least the weight is low.

    Oh.. I haven't even read it yet.
    ...and across the line.

    1996 Mazda Miata - R-Package (Eve-L)
    2012 Mazda CX-9 - Grand Touring (Dory)




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    Quote Originally Posted by black roadster View Post
    Oh.. I haven't even read it yet.
    Wow... I pegged you for the guy that read it cover to cover the day it arrived in the mail. Mine sat for a few weeks, still in the plastic, but I took it with me to Jury Duty yesterday and read it while I waited. I guess your comment jumped out at me because I had just read the article.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Titus View Post
    Wow... I pegged you for the guy that read it cover to cover the day it arrived in the mail. Mine sat for a few weeks, still in the plastic, but I took it with me to Jury Duty yesterday and read it while I waited. I guess your comment jumped out at me because I had just read the article.
    Yeah... I have nearly every Miata Magazine and started reading those. I got up to the 1995 issues and stopped. I even have Miata books I haven't read. Just sitting on the shelf.
    ...and across the line.

    1996 Mazda Miata - R-Package (Eve-L)
    2012 Mazda CX-9 - Grand Touring (Dory)




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    Quote Originally Posted by black roadster View Post
    I was just wondering what is considered the best model Miata/MX5 for stock class in AutoX.

    I know the old R-Package was it for the NA and then it was the Sport when the NB came out.
    I think that the '96-'97 R's may be a little better than the '94-'95. The later ones have a type 2 torsen and a little more horsepower.

    But what do I know, I'm Mr. DFL.
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    If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.

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