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I've been wanting a sports car for awhile.

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by tacomathom, Jun 19, 2014.

  1. Jun 19, 2014 at 6:58 PM
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    tacomathom

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    It's not new, it's not Mexico
  2. Jun 19, 2014 at 7:00 PM
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    I just picked it up Monday. 2014 Mazda MX-5 Sport (the base model). Fun to drive.
     
  3. Jun 19, 2014 at 7:01 PM
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    memario1214

    memario1214 Hotshot Offroad Moderator Vendor

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    Awesome! I been thinking of getting something a little sporty myself. Im too big for a Miata though unfortunately as much as I think it would be a blast.
     
  4. Jun 19, 2014 at 7:05 PM
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    Looks great! Seeing those Miatas around always makes me want a Honda S2000.. But I need to get out of college before I start my car collection :cool:
     
  5. Jun 19, 2014 at 7:11 PM
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    Glad to hear it mate.

    Go ahead and post a pic of your sports car when you can.


    /tongue firmly in cheek
     
  6. Jun 19, 2014 at 7:22 PM
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    Icon coil overs, Camburg UCA, 1" body lift, lots of trimming, Scion XB seats with Wet Okle covers, Alpine Head unit and amps with RF subs and Polk Momo in doors, and much more.

    Check out Mighty Car Mods on you tube. It's two guys from Australia, one with an MX5 and the other with an S2000, pretty funny at times.

    A sports car is a nice contrast to these trucks. I am eyeing a Nissan 370z but it has to be just what I want because I am making payments on another vehicle still :eek:
     
  7. Jun 19, 2014 at 7:41 PM
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    StAndrew

    StAndrew Wait for it...

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    Intake, exhaust, lift. Typical stuff.
    :p
     
  8. Jun 20, 2014 at 3:57 PM
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    LOL! :rolleyes:
     
  9. Jun 24, 2014 at 4:51 PM
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    I've had a miata for ten years they are one tough car that loves high RPM's and just won't fail. When I bought mine it was for a summer toy and even tho I drove the snot out of it the thing just ran better.
    Don't listen to the wise asses that call it gay, ask anyone that auto crosses or runs scca these cars are for real.
     
  10. Jun 24, 2014 at 4:54 PM
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    My mother owns a 2012 MX-5 Miata!!! It's a fun little shit! Hell she even put 18" wheels and lo-pro performance tires on it lol!!
     
  11. Jun 24, 2014 at 4:55 PM
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    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    Awesome! I've had my mazdaspeed MX-5 for about 4 months, by far my favorite vehicle ever.

    I just have one question, is it a manual? Please tell me it's a manual:D
     
  12. Jun 24, 2014 at 5:00 PM
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    A Nissan 240s cruised by me today just like this one but with green wheels. Ya, I like. [​IMG]
     
  13. Jun 24, 2014 at 5:39 PM
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    I've got a soft spot in my heart for the old Z series. Me and a friend had 240, 260, and 280s at one point, and another pal 's dad had a 300 from 1984. Twin turbos on that thing were absurdly fast. That car was the first time I ever backed out of the throttle of a car because it was just TOO fast at the time. Not the road, the driving conditions, any of that...it was my best friends' dads' ride, and when we whipped by 140 with a lot of pedal and horses left, I had to back out of it.

    Plus, I used to shoot the shit with the original V8 Archie, back before the internet was big. I had 3 Fieros, two of which had 400 small blocks in them. They were originally built to be Porsche-killers, then when the WI State Bears all started running interceptor 5.0 fuckstains, I went for gearing and top end to out-run them.

    Good lord, memories. I still dont' know how I lived through to reach the age of 25.
     
  14. Jun 24, 2014 at 10:30 PM
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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Yup, had an 81 280 as my second car I ever owned. Sadly it had the frame rot already but hell of a fun car for the summertime..
     
  15. Jun 25, 2014 at 6:19 AM
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    ItalynStylion Sounds Gooooood

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    Want to really have some fun in it? Take it to the race track (NOT the drag strip). That car was intended to be driven hard at the track. I know it sounds silly but you'll definitely not be the only one there in a miata. In fact, you'll be in the majority. Most track days are ruled by miatas.
     
  16. Jun 25, 2014 at 6:20 AM
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    It's a 5 speed
     
  17. Jun 25, 2014 at 6:22 AM
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    I always thought the first generation 240SX hatchback was a beautiful car.
     
  18. Jun 25, 2014 at 7:21 AM
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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Am I the only one wondering why the driver's headlight has a skewp?
     
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    Optical illusion. There's no space around the headlight covers.
     

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