By Request (well, only ONE Person asked, but)... pics to make you say "yummm"

[BigProbe]

So how about in THIS topic, we dont start debating the merrits of the PGT vs. Miata? I am pretty sick of it. I happen to LOVE my new car, and there is nothing you can say to change that. With that said, sit back, relax, watch the pretty pictures, and just be HAPPY for me... :grin:

HI!
http://www.geekazoids.net/~images/miata.jpg
I put these on for the City of Bremerton's Armed Forced Day Parade I participated in with parts of Puget Sound Miata Club. :smile:

http://www.geekazoids.net/~images/miataleftfront.jpg
Below is one of my FAVORITE shots
http://www.geekazoids.net/~images/miataleftrear.jpg

Close up of tip from GReddy Catback
http://www.geekazoids.net/~images/miatarightrear.jpg

I had to use all of my 'Mad Hops!' to get these pics...not to bad a vertical for a white guy, eh?
http://www.geekazoids.net/~images/miatatopfront.jpg

http://www.geekazoids.net/~images/miatatopview.jpg


Anywho, those were taken Yesterday...thoughts? Positive Feedback?

[BillyBadAss]

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shiny:smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::sm ile::smile::smile:

[ttocsnodrog]

You're gonna break your leg climbing trees like that, Darin... I like that property, too. The car? ehhh, it's a miata, what can I say?

[Bufalo]

On 2001-05-22 01:32, BigProbe wrote:
So how about in THIS topic, we dont start debating the merrits of the PGT vs. Miata? I am pretty sick of it. I happen to LOVE my new car, and there is nothing you can say to change that. With that said, sit back, relax, watch the pretty pictures, and just be HAPPY for me... :grin:


:tup: Word.


Below is one of my FAVORITE shots
http://www.geekazoids.net/~images/miataleftrear.jpg


As I'm the ONE who requested more pictures of the car, let me be the first to say that YEAH!!! That should DEFINITELY be one of your favorite pics! Gorgeous car man! Great scenery for the background too. Much better than in a parking lot with a bunch of other cars there. I really like the pics. I REALLY LOVE the car!

[NBProbe]

I really like the Miata, but I only have one complaint.....I had my friends out the other night and those pop-up headlights are freakin' huge!!!! They look like stop signs popping out of the hood! On top of that I couldn't see outta the rearview b/c of his rollbar.

[BigProbe]

I would agree...but there are light modifications I can make to reduce the pop-up height...It seems I just pop-up too high.. shrug.. genetics...

[The8SecondThrill]

On 2001-05-22 02:16, NBProbe wrote:
I really like the Miata, but I only have one complaint.....I had my friends out the other night and those pop-up headlights are freakin' huge!!!! They look like stop signs popping out of the hood! On top of that I couldn't see outta the rearview b/c of his rollbar.




HEADLIGHT CONVERSION!!! i dunno why, but that miata hood looks like it would fit a probe.. im nuts

[supergoat]

Darin, as I keep telling you, NICE CAR!!!!

Now allow ME to make a request.....VIDEO that sucka!!!!

:tup:

[NBProbe]

Oh, yeah, I guess I forgot to mention......Those are some kick ass Pics you took and your car is sweet ass sweet!

[Lino Sacman]

That's a really sweet looking Miata you got there Darin. I'm happy to see you're really enjoying yours.

I'm also a big fan of the Miatas (or MX-5 as they're called abroad). Those cars have a lot of personality. They're quick and nimble and a hell of a lot of fun to drive. They also always prove themselves to handle very well at the autocrosses.

My brother has one and I love driving his around. In fact, it was my brother and his interest in his Miata that really got me into looking to improve my Probe. Now that he's got his Jag I think he'll finally let me autocross his Miata. :grin:

Here's some "glamor" pictures I took of his car when he let me take it for a cruise up the coast to Santa Barbara.

This is at the clifftop of S.B. City College
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1345888&a=12998860&p=48943014&Sequence=0&res=high

This is next to an orange orchard also at S.B. City College
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1345888&a=12998860&p=48943024&Sequence=0&res=high

This is at the marina
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1345888&a=12998860&p=48943019&Sequence=0&res=high

...and this is at the Four Season's Hotel/Resort
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1345888&a=12998860&p=48943029&Sequence=0&res=high

[Snorb93GT]

That car is incredible!!! I want it!

Very nice purchase, Darin. :tup:

[mmkay]

No matter what anyone says Darin, it's really nice. congrats!

I hope you're gonna ad some booost.

[BigProbe]

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1345888&a=12998860&p=48943014&Sequence=0&res=high
VERY, VERY slick Miata...those are the chrome hoops I want behind my seats :smile: hehe


Is he a member of miata.net?

[Lino Sacman]

I don't know...I'll have to ask him. But ever since he got his Jag the Miata lost it's garage space and now it sits outside his house along the curb. It's still his daily driver tho. :smile:

BTW his license plate spells out "ragtop lover". :tup:

[BigProbe]

I wish WE could have characters like that on our plates.. :sad:

[TakimanPGT]

Great pair of Miatas. A friend of mine is out looking for one now. Maybe i'll get a chance to drive one soon! :smile:

[dmark101]

On 2001-05-22 14:11, BigProbe wrote:
I wish WE could have characters like that on our plates.. :sad:

welcome to california! :razz:

let me see. miata. probe. virtues/pitfalls of each.

oh wait! you didn't want to debate this again. hmmm. drat!

:evil:

[OKProber]

Sweet car, man. I like it a lot. :tup:

[Angel]

I love your car Darin! And now that I can get rid of mine one of those is looking pretty darn good. :grin:

[anarchyx34]

Awesome Miata Darin. I really like the interior color. I've only driven a couple of Miatas (a '96 M edition and a 2000 Base) but I loved every moment of it. That handling is unreal, and the sounds it makes are captivating. And NOTHING is better than that shifter. I would buy one in a heartbeat if I could afford it.

[Aetherfury]

Nice car Darin!

My girl has a '97 Red Miata that is really sweet. If I was a little smaller I would buy one in a second. They're so fun to drive. At least I get to drive them all day at work ;) We have one of the '99 10th anniversary models in stock right now. It's pretty damn sweet.

[Dan94atx]

These are the only Miatas that I like... major motivation from a supercharged V8. The fender flares are what makes the car to.

http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/speedway/2866/bk_eng2.gif

http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/speedway/2866/megabk1.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/speedway/2866/megabk2.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/speedway/2866/megayel.jpg

[BigProbe]

If the only Miatae you like have transplanted motors, you would be missing the point of having/driving one anyway...

I find myself amazed that so many ppl who claim to be "car enthusiasts" are so caught up with the actual accelleration of a vehicle. (shrug). I am learning there are pronouced benefits to driving slowly. Maybe its my age. :???:

[McGuillicuddy]

On 2001-05-22 01:32, BigProbe wrote:

http://www.geekazoids.net/~images/miata.jpg



AAHHHH!! It's the Mexican Staring Frog of Southern Sri Lanka!!! Run for your lives!!

Hehe, j/k. Sweet car, I'd get one in a second if I had funds.

[Dan94atx]

I understand where you are coming from completely as there is much pleasure to be had from a Miata in stock form. The Miata is a great car, however, To be a true "Sports Car" it would have to do the quarter better than a high 15 low 16(Its most certainly got the handling down :grin:). With the conversion every sensory experience is quadrupled and it becomes a true sports car dipping to the low 13s in the quarter and pulling close to a g in the slalom.

It does not have to be a V8 either I have seen 4 bangers with turbos run quick to, so it would still be a true Miata. Different strokes for different folks.

The Miata is not a Sports Car... it is a Roadster that handles well and looks cute and at that it accomplishes its goal.

[BigProbe]

PLEASE! Lets not get into this debate.. the car IS a sports car, according to the folks at Guiness Book of Records which lists it as the best selling sports car of all time. Do you think MGB's weren't sports cars? The Miata doesnt exactly fit into the term ROADSTER as there is no large rear folding seat/trunk. Adding a V8 to this car would do nothing more than add weight to the front, to screw up the great 50-50 distribution. Add a small (lightweight)turbo system and the Miata will Have it all...except a back seat.

[Dan94atx]

Is noooott :grin:

By the way you do have a nice car.

[TheProbeKid]

On 2001-05-22 19:53, BigProbe wrote:
the Miata will Have it all...except a back seat.


From what I hear it wouldn't get much use even if you had one... ;) :sad:

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[Dan94atx]

road·ster (rdstr)
n.

1.An open automobile having a single seat in the front for two or three people and a rumble seat or luggage compartment in the back.
2.A horse for riding on a road.

:grin:

[BigProbe]

Right..that is why the Miata is not a "Roadster"

You can continue the debate HERE (http://www.probetalk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=13495&forum=65&109) if you wish, but you will lose! :smile:

Infact, read through the entire topic before you reply...cuz you will then understand.

[BigProbe]

On 2001-05-22 19:56, TheProbeKid wrote:

On 2001-05-22 19:53, BigProbe wrote:
the Miata will Have it all...except a back seat.


From what I hear it wouldn't get much use even if you had one... ;) :sad:

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[ This Message was edited by: TheProbeKid on 05/22/2001 12:57pm ]


Nope, Lana likes it on the hood. (shrug) I aim to please.. (snicker)

[HowLeTT]

nice car, nice pics, and nice rims!

[DieselFX82]

On 2001-05-22 01:32, BigProbe wrote:


http://www.geekazoids.net/~images/miatatopview.jpg


What the hell?? are you in the tree to take that pic?

[Jon90LX-SE]

Nice roadster! I've read that is the most fun car to drive (over vettes and supras).

Ahhh.. Washington is so cool. :sad:

[BigProbe]

On 2001-05-22 20:14, DieselFX82 wrote:

On 2001-05-22 01:32, BigProbe wrote:


http://www.geekazoids.net/~images/miatatopview.jpg


What the hell?? are you in the tree to take that pic?



Nope, I used my 'Mad Hops'... :smile:

That photo results from an 8 ft step ladder, and me wanting to be creative. Just to take pics OTHER than the standard front/back/side/etc... Its definately the 1st time I have seen photos of cars from that perspective. :smile:

[Hans[93GT]]

On 2001-05-22 19:49, Dan94atx wrote:

The Miata is not a Sports Car... it is a Roadster that handles well and looks cute and at that it accomplishes its goal.



:bs: :bs: :bs:
Nowhere in written history has anyone defined how much power a "sports car" is supposed to have. Therefore your conclusion is only a personal opinion.

A sports car is not about how much performance you HAVE, it's about how much performance you can USE.

Tell me how often you could squeal around residential neighborhoods in a Camaro, or even a Probe. You can't. There's not enough room, and the tires don't talk to you. With a Miata, you can. You can peel out at every opportunity. I'd buy one in a heartbeat, if I could carry skis with it.

Hell, even though my Probe sticks better than my old Rabbit GTI, I had a lot more fun with the Rabbit in tight neighborhoods.....without having to worry about bumpstops crashing, tires letting go all at once, etc.

[Lino Sacman]

The Miatas will do mid to low 14's with just a bolt-on Sebring supercharger ($2,300). Is that fast enough for you?

[FWP!]

On 2001-05-23 02:07, Lino Sacman wrote:
The Miatas will do mid to low 14's with just a bolt-on Sebring supercharger ($2,300). Is that fast enough for you?



$2300 to get into the low 14's!? Pfft, what waste.

It's a Miata :zzz:

[89lxprobe]

darin:

car is very nice good buy
but imho i dont dig the red leather :smile:

[nAmYzArC]

Despite my not liking convertables, I must say it looks pretty darn nice! :smile: Wish they made a non-convertable version...

[BigProbe]

On 2001-05-23 02:28, 89lxprobe wrote:
darin:

car is very nice good buy
but imho i dont dig the red leather :smile:



Niether did I..unitl I drove the car for a bit..it grows on you. :smile: hehe

[89lxprobe]

it must! why not, its a miata! so whats the deal with yoru probe? selling it or keeping it?

[Bufalo]

Will, you are such an unbelievable smurfhole.

[BigProbe]

On 2001-05-23 04:44, 89lxprobe wrote:
it must! why not, its a miata! so whats the deal with yoru probe? selling it or keeping it?



AFAIK I am keeping the pgt..

[BigProbe]

For all the "hata's" I found this on the Miata.net board:

I'm not trying to toot my own horn but I finally got a little respect when I won 2nd place in Gainesville this weekend I would have won but I got on the gas too hard at the start and lost but 3 tehth of a secound. final round run was a 15.3 the crx with b16 head on a type R block ran a 15.1 My best time was a 14.39 @ 95.00 MPH the cool thing is I'll be on ESPN2 on june 2nd 11:30P.M. to 12:00A.M. and on june 4th 11:30 a.m.-12:00p.m. what a rush.I want to thank people like minimonster and miatamamma for there defense on how a Miata can run with the best and hold its own not only in a autocross but in a straight line too!!!
Thanks guys hope to see you at the strip!!!
Jeff Thibodeau
georgiamiata
White 97 JR SC @ 8PSI

If I am not mistaken, that is well into the 14s for $2695.00

:grin: See! This IS a cool car afterall!! hehe..

[ProbeGT-R]

I think the new ones look bad ass!!!! :tup:

http://history.mazda.co.jp/Newyork99th/en/p_mx5_3.jpg

[BigProbe]

On 2001-05-23 16:58, ProbeGT-R wrote:
I think the new ones look bad ass!!!! :tup:

http://history.mazda.co.jp/Newyork99th/en/p_mx5_3.jpg



Very subtle way of saying:

'I think YOUR miata looks like ASS, Darin'

hehe :sad:

[Katydid]

I think its pretty. But I have to ask, aside from the general pictures to show other people who live nowhere near you, do you all take 'baby pictures' of your cars?

[BigProbe]

Pretty much...I have perhaps 200-300 photos of my PGT around the house, in boxes. I just take photos at particular points along the car's "lifetime". I Really enjoy photography, and enjoy cars. So the two just sorta happen.

Thanks for your kind words.

[Hans[93GT]]

On 2001-05-23 12:40, Bufalo wrote:
Will, you are such an unbelievable smurfhole.


I second that, assuming he was serious

[BigProbe]

On 2001-05-23 02:11, 93PGT wrote:

On 2001-05-23 02:07, Lino Sacman wrote:
The Miatas will do mid to low 14's with just a bolt-on Sebring supercharger ($2,300). Is that fast enough for you?



$2300 to get into the low 14's!? Pfft, what waste.

It's a Miata :zzz:



Right, and it make soo much more economic sense to spend that much or MORE to get a street-driven/non-stripped 2nd Gen PGT solidly into the 14s. :roll:

Dude, really, if you want a FAST car, sell your PGT and get a freakin Mustang...A lot of Mustang/Camaro owners say the SAME things about Probes...

[Dan94atx]

Its is an EDITED POST! I told you to continue this in the other thread.. This thread is about commenting on the photos of my car, etc. NOT about the debate we all had LAST week on Roadster vs Sportscar. :roll:

[BigProbe]

On 2001-05-23 21:41, Dan94atx wrote:
Its is a Roadster! *4 heh heh

Yes I do think that the MGBs where not sports cars they are roadsters.
http://www.sluiterm.cistron.nl/
Since the Miata is a direct rip-off of these originals, if the mgb is a roadster then the Miata is a roadster.

Who cares if you go to google.com and type in sports car and you get a link for Miatas... the search engine looks for words on web pages... I could put up a site with a Geo Metro and call it a sports car google would pick it up as well.

Hey! While we are on the subject of Geo Metros ... remember the Geo metro LSi convertible??? That had two seats was a convertible hmmmm so is that a sports car?!?!? Hell no!

The Miata is a roadster. If you go back and look at the definition I got from dictionary.com it fits your car word for word and most importantly it says an OPEN CAR... Does it say open car in any of your definitions of sports car? no.

Roadster! Roadster! Roadster! Roadster!Roadster! Roadster!



Couple of things here, Einstein..

1st, I thought I said if you want to debate "sports car or not" goto the thread I showed you
2ndly, The car is not OPEN when it has the TOP up...and what about the REST of the definition? So, lemme get this straight, Motorcyles are Roadsters cuz they have no top? That must hold true for my father in law's LeBarron. (shrug). Read the entire text. I could also do up a website which showed a drawing of my ASS and call it "sports car".
If you cant tell the dif tween what a Metro converible does and a Miata, you probably shouldnt be allowed to feed yourself with metal flatware.

[Dan94atx]

http://www.th.physik.uni-frankfurt.de/~jr/gif/phys/einstein.jpg

Ja Darin... Zie Miata is a Roadster and it is for zie Maedchens.

[BigProbe]

wanna race? (shrug) :roll:

[Bufalo]

On 2001-05-23 18:26, Hans[93GT] wrote:

I second that, assuming he was serious



yup, I was.

[Dan94atx]

On 2001-05-23 22:23, BigProbe wrote:
wanna race? (shrug) :roll:


Heh heh ummm OK.
Clearly its not feasible for me to go to Wa or you to come to Tx so we will have a Car Test shoot out

My Z runs 13.3s so it smokes both your cars but my probe runs 16.6 which gets smoked by your probe but is close to the Miata! Your Miata is quicker, but if you allot me one length and the roll (by the end of the quarter about .5 of a second handicap) I think it will work out to a reaaaal close race! You have to use car test and no cheating taking out weight changing gear ratios etc. and you can change hp (be reasonable) for the exhaust. I will make the Car Test car an automatic I know the gear ratios... Heh heh this could be fun. Post your best time Sucka!

[BigProbe]

On 2001-05-23 22:55, Dan94atx wrote:

On 2001-05-23 22:23, BigProbe wrote:
wanna race? (shrug) :roll:


Heh heh ummm OK.
Clearly its not feasible for me to go to Wa or you to come to Tx so we will have a Car Test shoot out

My Z runs 13.3s so it smokes both your cars but my probe runs 16.6 which gets smoked by your probe but is close to the Miata! Your Miata is quicker, but if you allot me one length and the roll (by the end of the quarter about .5 of a second handicap) I think it will work out to a reaaaal close race! You have to use car test and no cheating taking out weight changing gear ratios etc. and you can change hp (be reasonable) for the exhaust. I will make the Car Test car an automatic I know the gear ratios... Heh heh this could be fun. Post your best time Sucka!


What MPH is your Z "running" in the 1/4? If its not more than 108 its doesnt "smoke" anything. And why would I allow you a handicap? Run whatcha Brung. :razz: Cartest means DICK, btw.

I will play around with it when I get home, btw.
Oh, and there is more to racing than "Quarter Mile".

[Hans[93GT]]

On 2001-05-23 22:43, Bufalo wrote:

On 2001-05-23 18:26, Hans[93GT] wrote:

I second that, assuming he was serious



yup, I was.


Then the "mega smurf" label under your name is very appropriate. Anyone who insults a Miata is simply misguided. Probably the same type of people who buy Harleys because of their image, even though they'd have more fun on a sportbike. But then I'm editorializing.

[Dan94atx]

This sucks my quarter times are worse than what I actually ran... I have no more time now but I will post a proper time tommorow.

[FWP!]

On 2001-05-23 23:25, Hans[93GT] wrote:

On 2001-05-23 22:43, Bufalo wrote:

On 2001-05-23 18:26, Hans[93GT] wrote:

I second that, assuming he was serious



yup, I was.


Then the "mega smurf" label under your name is very appropriate. Anyone who insults a Miata is simply misguided. Probably the same type of people who buy Harleys because of their image, even though they'd have more fun on a sportbike. But then I'm editorializing.




Wow, that was great! You guys were carrying on a conversation about me without me even being here :grin: I personally think Miatas are girly girl cars, I've never ever ever liked them, I don't care if they're made by mazda. I always see 50+ year old moms and dads driving them, I in fact don't think I've ever seen a single person driving one that was under 35, lol. I just don't find it attractive at all, and if you guys wanna judge me for the way I think of a stupid Miata, that shows your true maturity levels :roll:

[BigProbe]

On 2001-05-24 01:11, 93PGT wrote:

On 2001-05-23 23:25, Hans[93GT] wrote:

On 2001-05-23 22:43, Bufalo wrote:

On 2001-05-23 18:26, Hans[93GT] wrote:

I second that, assuming he was serious



yup, I was.


Then the "mega smurf" label under your name is very appropriate. Anyone who insults a Miata is simply misguided. Probably the same type of people who buy Harleys because of their image, even though they'd have more fun on a sportbike. But then I'm editorializing.




Wow, that was great! You guys were carrying on a conversation about me without me even being here :grin: I personally think Miatas are girly girl cars, I've never ever ever liked them, I don't care if they're made by mazda. I always see 50+ year old moms and dads driving them, I in fact don't think I've ever seen a single person driving one that was under 35, lol. I just don't find it attractive at all, and if you guys wanna judge me for the way I think of a stupid Miata, that shows your true maturity levels :roll:



Or, instead of badmouthing a car that I obviously like, you could just do the noble thing and say, "Nice ride, dood...not my style, but Good for you."

(shrug)

I only see 35yr old Women driving Probes...so what?

[97 MGT]

I see 60 year old women Driving probes!

I think will is just angry at ProbeTalk lately!

[FWP!]

On 2001-05-24 01:26, probester wrote:
I see 60 year old women Driving probes!

I think will is just angry at ProbeTalk lately!



The only 60 year old lady I've seen driving a probe was when I was working at a ford dealer in Milwaukee, every other probe I've seen has a guy driving it or a hottie driving it, oh wait, there was a guy in Milwaukee that had a GORGEOUS 95gt that seemed to be in his 30's.

I'm glad you like your car Darin, I'm actually surprised you got it, did you sell the Altima to get it? Or do you have three cars now? :wtf::eek:

[BigProbe]

I'm glad you like your car Darin, I'm actually surprised you got it, did you sell the Altima to get it? Or do you have three cars now? :wtf::eek:



We have the three of them.

[Dan94atx]

What MPH is your Z "running" in the 1/4? If its not more than 108 its doesnt "smoke" anything. And why would I allow you a handicap? Run whatcha Brung. :razz: Cartest means DICK, btw.

I will play around with it when I get home, btw.
Oh, and there is more to racing than "Quarter Mile".

[ This Message was edited by: BigProbe on 05/23/2001 3:03pm ]


What are you talking about dude?!!? a 13.3 is faster than a 13.7 aaaany day of the week. Trap speed shows the potential of the car to run a better time however until you can put the power down it doesnt mean "DICK". FWIW 13.3 at 110.

Did you get a time for the Miata???
I got 16.0 at 88 for my pgt auto, I did add 10hp and 10lb ft of torque and reduced the overall height by two inches and ground clearence by 2 inches for my Intraxes. :grin: This is with automatic gear ratios.

Oh and my car out handled a Miata at Dallas International Speedway(On cartest) Every time!!!

BRING IT ON SUCKA!!!!!

[BigProbe]

What are you talking about dude?!!? a 13.3 is faster than a 13.7 aaaany day of the week. Trap speed shows the potential of the car to run a better time however until you can put the power down it doesnt mean "DICK". FWIW 13.3 at 110.


On Cartest I got my PGT to 13.6@107mph. Speed in the 1/4 DOES mean "dick" if you talk about who would win in a street race. I would go with the car that has a higher trap speed at the 1/4 mile, in a street race every time.
But it IS kinda messed up, your Z needs 100 MORE hp than my pgt to go 3mph faster.. heehee :razz:

Did you get a time for the Miata???
I got 16.0 at 88 for my pgt auto,


No, my cartest is having problems...I will try to re-install it.


Oh and my car out handled a Miata at Dallas International Speedway(On cartest) Every time!!!


You are high...or are entering false data about either of the cars. (shrug)

[Dan94atx]

I promise I am not entering false data... it is an automatic and I got the right gear ratios I added 10hp and 10lb ft of torque for my mods which is very reasonable for my mods and also dropped the car 2 inches.

Give me the dimensions of your tires and I will do it for you.. I will also add 5hp and 5lb ft of tq for the exhaust and reduce 30lbs for the spare tire and the lighter wheels.

I will take screen shots :grin:

[Hans[93GT]]

Dallas International Speedway? How many corners does it have? Or is it just an oval? All I can say is, STOCK Miatas are nearly ALWAYS faster than MODDED Probes in SCCA autocrosses.

As for Miatas being "girly" cars, it's my opinion that anyone who wastes their time worrying about what kind of person drives a certain car is obviously either too self-concious or has an inferiority complex. Good choice of a car, Darin

[BigProbe]

Thanks, Hans. :smile: I am not upset about the reactions of the board to my new car. Just think had I purchased that CIVIC at the dealership!! haha ;)

The people "in the know"...those "true car enthusiasts" have all responded the right way. The people that matter know the deal bro. Its about the sport.

[FWP!]

On 2001-05-24 22:28, Hans[93GT] wrote:
Dallas International Speedway? How many corners does it have? Or is it just an oval? All I can say is, STOCK Miatas are nearly ALWAYS faster than MODDED Probes in SCCA autocrosses.

As for Miatas being "girly" cars, it's my opinion that anyone who wastes their time worrying about what kind of person drives a certain car is obviously either too self-concious or has an inferiority complex. Good choice of a car, Darin




Actually I came in 6th out of 80 cars in my class at a recent SCCA event nearby, and I placed ahead of a lot of Miatas, lil nissans, BWM's, Audi's, the probe handles awesome and you can't beat my skillz :grin:

[PimpJ95Pgt]

anyone remember that bad ass red one that was in SCC last year, it was smurfing tight as hell it had like 5 page thing on it

[BigProbe]

Right...there are a number of things if one want to smurf up a miata...

Sigh...The car is FUN.

[Scottie2Hottie]

On 2001-05-25 01:45, 93PGT wrote:

On 2001-05-24 22:28, Hans[93GT] wrote:
Dallas International Speedway? How many corners does it have? Or is it just an oval? All I can say is, STOCK Miatas are nearly ALWAYS faster than MODDED Probes in SCCA autocrosses.

As for Miatas being "girly" cars, it's my opinion that anyone who wastes their time worrying about what kind of person drives a certain car is obviously either too self-concious or has an inferiority complex. Good choice of a car, Darin




Actually I came in 6th out of 80 cars in my class at a recent SCCA event nearby, and I placed ahead of a lot of Miatas, lil nissans, BWM's, Audi's, the probe handles awesome and you can't beat my skillz :grin:



But thats because you swapped to an MTX.. Why not a 6spd?

Go greg go!

[PGTdriver]

http://www.geekazoids.net/~images/miata.jpg

Loook intooo my eyyyeesss...youuu are gettting verryyyy sleeepppyyy
:smile:

Nice pics guys...Lino, your bro's white Miata is nice...aren't those the same wheels Howard has on his black '97 GTS?

[Hans[93GT]]

On 2001-05-25 01:45, 93PGT wrote:

On 2001-05-24 22:28, Hans[93GT] wrote:
Dallas International Speedway? How many corners does it have? Or is it just an oval? All I can say is, STOCK Miatas are nearly ALWAYS faster than MODDED Probes in SCCA autocrosses.

As for Miatas being "girly" cars, it's my opinion that anyone who wastes their time worrying about what kind of person drives a certain car is obviously either too self-concious or has an inferiority complex. Good choice of a car, Darin




Actually I came in 6th out of 80 cars in my class at a recent SCCA event nearby, and I placed ahead of a lot of Miatas, lil nissans, BWM's, Audi's, the probe handles awesome and you can't beat my skillz :grin:



You must have some half-assed Miata drivers in your neck of the woods, then....
Here are the results of the 2000 SCCA Nationals....
B-Stock Class (containing 14 Miatas).....best time 108.567, worst time 110.796
G-Stock Class (which is what PGTs compete in).....best time of 112.948, held by a Type-R.

How about Mustangs/Camaros/Firebirds, you ask? Nope, only 4 of the 16 cars in F-Stock class were able to beat the SLOWEST Miata. So how do you like them apples?

Darin, this issue of Grassroots Motorsports has a good article about prepping a Miata, let me know if you want it


_________________
SUVs:
1)It's just a trend--"Look at me, I'm more rugged than your average city boy!"--Yeah right.
2)They drive up our gas prices--"Yeah, but it meets low emissions!"--Big f-ing deal.
3)So I call them Stupid Useless Vehicles.

[Dan94atx]

You must have some half-assed Miata drivers in your neck of the woods, then....
Here are the results of the 2000 SCCA Nationals....
B-Stock Class (containing 14 Miatas).....best time 108.567, worst time 110.796
G-Stock Class (which is what PGTs compete in).....best time of 112.948, held by a Type-R.

How about Mustangs/Camaros/Firebirds, you ask? Nope, only 4 of the 16 cars in F-Stock class were able to beat the SLOWEST Miata. So how do you like them apples?

Darin, this issue of Grassroots Motorsports has a good article about prepping a Miata, let me know if you want it


_________________
SUVs:
1)It's just a trend--"Look at me, I'm more rugged than your average city boy!"--Yeah right.
2)They drive up our gas prices--"Yeah, but it meets low emissions!"--Big f-ing deal.
3)So I call them Stupid Useless Vehicles.

[ This Message was edited by: Hans[93GT] on 05/25/2001 5:32pm ]


Really? Hey thats pretty fast.. for a ROADSTER! :grin:


Oh poopie me runs away before the wrath of the Admin comes! haaa haaaa haaa

[Lino Sacman]

Thanks John yes I think they are BBS wheels just like Howard's.

BTW I was just browsing thru some of my bro's Miata mags today and saw some more interresting stuff:

2000 Miata /w Jackson supercharger:
0-60mph in 5.2sec
1/4-mile in 13.4sec

2000 Miata w/ 5.0 engine shoehorned into engine bay:
1-60mph in 4.2sec
1/4-mile in 12.2sec (HOLY SHEET!...can you say Viper Killer!):eek:

Nice pics guys...Lino, your bro's white Miata is nice...aren't those the same wheels Howard has on his black '97 GTS?
____________________________________________
Former ride: 1993.5 PGT
Current ride: 2001 Jetta GLS VR6

[Deadwlkin]

OK,
I give up....
were IS waldo?

[BigProbe]

On 2001-05-27 15:59, Deadwlkin wrote:
OK,
I give up....
were IS waldo?



:wtf:

[Tang Pgt]

HI!
http://www.geekazoids.net/~images/miata.jpg




Darin,

Please tell me those **cough gay** things are not actually really on your headlights :wtf:

[BigProbe]

No, Don..
they were on only for the parade I was in.. :smile: I just stuck them on for the photo..

rest assured, my car is as non-gay as a miata can get :smile: