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?
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?
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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.
Iain
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Yum, more STR-fodder!
Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
What is the weight difference between a 94, 99, and 03?
Maybe 4 wheels aren't so bad after all... wickett.org
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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.
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!
Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
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??![]()
Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
Have you seen this club sport ?
http://www.jimarmstrongsubaru.com/us...f31de9a111.htm
How about this one for $3,000
Its a 99, non ABS, lsd, ect ...
http://www.dfwmiata.com/threads/2157...hitting-an-SUV
99 Miata NB (Daily), 91 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo (Toy)
It's got some non stock mods that are illegal for the class. LOL.