Need A Recommendation + Advice On First "project" - Topic

Just to be clear, you guys are serious about the Miata stuff? I've heard a lot of hate about people tuning Miatas.

DSM was Chyrs/Miti partnership right? What car would you be referring to?

(Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question - I could be totally mislead here :lol:

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Miatas are sick project cars if you want performance.
You could manage a 400HP <2500 lb car with nearly 50/50 weight distribution for under $10k pretty easily.

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Oct 4 2014 09:36pm

I'd not recommend trying to learn basic mechanics on a newer import car which is practically entirely controlled by computers and other electronics.

But if willing to go for it - The Miata recommendation is a good one.

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Oct 4 2014 10:30pm

Quote (Tracerz @ Oct 4 2014 10:53pm)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EsO83qRYEk

Interesting video

Quote (WeePee @ Oct 4 2014 11:04pm)

lotus elises don't cost any money.
http://dougdemuro.kinja.com/i-owned-a-lotus-elise-for-free-and-so-can-you-1445088457

Got me excited there for a second...

Quote (Decom @ Oct 4 2014 11:26pm)

Says budget is 7k up front... Has Supra on list....

joke?

I didn't say a 98 TT supra, did I?

Quote (AXIS @ Oct 4 2014 11:33pm)

I won't lie, that was pretty funny.

Miatas are sick project cars if you want performance.
You could manage a 400HP <2500 lb car with nearly 50/50 weight distribution for under $10k pretty easily.

Had absolutely no idea! I've read a lot of hate about tuning miatas.
I guess this is something I'll have to look into

Quote (said_aouita @ Oct 4 2014 11:36pm)

thanks for your input

So many people talking about a Miata .. definitely going to have to look into this tonight

This post was edited by Textbook on Oct 4 2014 10:30pm

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Oct 4 2014 11:34pm

ct20b sw20 easily with that budget

upgrade

brakes
suspension
rims/tires

makes a fun street car.

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Oct 5 2014 07:53am

Eagle talon or exlipse. Easy to work on and tons of info online and aftermarket.

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