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    Default Looking at getting a 2nd Miata,

    K so I have a chance to get a 97 Miata c package I think, it will be a second race car/daily driver for me so I can race in a few diff classes. Who do I call with the vin to find out if this car has a torsen LSD? Ill get the vin tomorrow... Thanks

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    Call 800-222-5500, Mazda North America Customer Service.

    Note: That car is 15 years old. Unless it's been owned by the same person the whole time and you trust them, there is a possiblity that the rear-end has been swapped. Not a high probability, mind you, just a possibility.

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    The C Package designation ended in '94. But looking at the spotter's guide, if it has Cruise/Power Antenna/Headrest Speakers it has at least the Popular Equipment Package which included the LSD. If it has leather it has the PEP and LSD.
    http://www.miata.net/faq/america/1997.html

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    It's BRG/ dark blue looking not sure what color yet,with tan top, and tan leather and two tone black and tan int,

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    Could be a 1994 M Edition.
    http://www.miata.net/faq/mfield.html





    Montego Blue Mica with tan leather interior, tan boot, and tan top
    Equipment: Nardi wood shift knob and hand brake handle, polished alloy wheels with locks, air conditioning, stainless sill plates, custom mats, M Edition key ring/badge/lapel pin, Includes all A and B package options: power steering, leather- wrapped steering wheel, power mirrors, alloy wheels, Torsen limited slip differential, cruise control, power windows, headrest speakers, power antenna
    Options: Hardtop, automatic transmission, ABS (standard with automatic transmission)
    Production: 3000, described in the brochure as "special edition", and in magazine advertisement as "limited production"
    Base MSRP: $21,250 plus $395 (later $425) freight, plus options
    Brochures: There was no M Edition flier in 1994, although the model was shown in a magazine ad. It was mentioned on the specifications page of the second 1994 sales catalog
    M3 is always the answer.

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    I thought all of c packages had LSD. Mine has LSD but it also has leather.
    1990 White NA - SOLD
    1994 Black NA - SOLD
    2006 Red NC - GT with limited slip, HIDs, all OEM.

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    Well it's deff the blue color!!! But it's a 97...the interior looks just like that m with the leather and all options, so I'm going to assume it has the LSD till I call and see Forsure, should be a fast track car when I'm done with it..

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    Quote Originally Posted by motorollow View Post
    I thought all of c packages had LSD. Mine has LSD but it also has leather.
    C packages typically do have LSD and leather both.

    The '97M was Marina Green, so we know it's not that.

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    In 97 they offered and STO package that was blue and DID NOT come with an LSD. It is a darker blue than the 94M.
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    Not really looks like the 94m blue,

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    It could have ABS which would be a plus
    1990 White NA - SOLD
    1994 Black NA - SOLD
    2006 Red NC - GT with limited slip, HIDs, all OEM.

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    It does have ABS!!! Im picking it up next Friday, so u guess will start seeing me in 2 Miatas I'll just swap between the 2 on race days!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigsrturbo View Post
    It does have ABS!!! Im picking it up next Friday, so u guess will start seeing me in 2 Miatas I'll just swap between the 2 on race days!
    Register the second car in a different class with Tony Clifton as the driver.

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    Titus has two cars, but he doesn't take them to the track! :)
    1990 White NA - SOLD
    1994 Black NA - SOLD
    2006 Red NC - GT with limited slip, HIDs, all OEM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Titus View Post
    Register the second car in a different class with Tony Clifton as the driver.
    . I wonder how many people got that. There are plenty of old farts here so I think your good.

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