Guest bastaad525 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 well.. always wondered if I'd fit in a Miata (6'2", 250lbs)... it was very cramped, my head was almost right up to the soft top, and I had to sort of stoop to get a good view out of the windshield. That said, it wasn't wholey uncomfortable... very grippy supportive seats. This was the mazdaspeed turbocharged one, rated at 170 hp. It was fun... I finally got a small taste of what the fuss has been all about... the chassis felt amazing, even though I only drove it briefly, I could tell this thing would be solidly planted and probably very easy to control. The gearing was VERY short, it had a six speed, and first and second gear just go by NOW... redline is a lower-than-expected-for-a-fourbanger 6500rpm. It feels relatively powerful... actually felt very similiar to how my turbo motor felt before I upped the boost. But after second gear acceleration was not at all impressive... no 'thrown back in the seat' feeling. But what I wouldn't give to have that car for a run up the Sepulveda pass (nice curvy mountain road). Sucks though... the price is way high for such a 'slow' car, considering there are much faster and more powerful cars to be had for cheaper (SRT-4, WRX to name a few)... heck you can almost buy a base model 350z for the cost of this thing. Ah well, was fun anyways, and now I DEFINATELY see why you guys like putting miata seats in the Z!!! that was easily my favorite part of that drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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