8 Crazy Nights!
03-05-2004, 10:49 AM
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8 Crazy Nights!
I love to drive my 8 at night when there is less traffic...except for the deers 
There is just something fun about cruising up into the Watchung Mountains when the sun goes down.
Anyone else like driving into the night with the HID blazing?
There is just something fun about cruising up into the Watchung Mountains when the sun goes down.Anyone else like driving into the night with the HID blazing?
03-05-2004, 12:53 PM
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Day time, night time, it's all the right time.
And that thread title brings back bad memories. I had to review that DVD for a friends site. If you're interested in how bad it was, here ya go:
8 Crazy Nights Review
P.S. Really not trying to self promote or anything.
And that thread title brings back bad memories. I had to review that DVD for a friends site. If you're interested in how bad it was, here ya go:
8 Crazy Nights Review
P.S. Really not trying to self promote or anything.
03-05-2004, 12:58 PM
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There's nothing like a long summer drive along the coast at night with the top down.
03-05-2004, 02:06 PM
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Originally posted by MazdaManiac
Gonna be tough to do on the RX-8.
Gonna be tough to do on the RX-8.
Other possibility is keeping the TTR and buying a beater with a backseat...but I can't stand the idea of driving a beater on a daily basis and I definitely don't like the idea of putting a baby in the back of a tinny beater.
-Eric
03-05-2004, 02:41 PM
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Not true at all. I had the top down a few times this week when the temps hit 50. With the windows and windscreen up, the heated seats on, and the heat pumping out...it's great.
-Eric
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03-05-2004, 03:06 PM
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I know, which is why my goal is to find a car that ignites my interest enough for me to be willing to part with a drop top...and I think the RX8 might be that car.
Other possibility is keeping the TTR and buying a beater with a backseat...but I can't stand the idea of driving a beater on a daily basis and I definitely don't like the idea of putting a baby in the back of a tinny beater.
-Eric
I know, which is why my goal is to find a car that ignites my interest enough for me to be willing to part with a drop top...and I think the RX8 might be that car.
Other possibility is keeping the TTR and buying a beater with a backseat...but I can't stand the idea of driving a beater on a daily basis and I definitely don't like the idea of putting a baby in the back of a tinny beater.
-Eric
03-05-2004, 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by md_guy
Amen to that. I'm really going to miss driving a convertible when spring rolls around. Maybe I can put a brick on the gas pedal and stick my head out the sunroof or something
Amen to that. I'm really going to miss driving a convertible when spring rolls around. Maybe I can put a brick on the gas pedal and stick my head out the sunroof or something
03-05-2004, 03:16 PM
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I've always loved the Miata and it DOES 'ignite my interest'!! As an enthusiast, how could it not? It's perfectly balanced, has an awesome tranny, and fits like a glove. I'm probably in the minority of people who never found it to be underpowered. It worked perfectly as it was engineered. I'm glad to hear that the new MazdaSpeed version doesn't destroy the Miata's basic balance and poise.
I've actually thought about an older Miata...who knows? :D
-Eric
I've actually thought about an older Miata...who knows? :D
-Eric
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03-05-2004, 03:18 PM
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Originally posted by GeorgeH
Then get an older Miata to complement the '8. I know, it may not "ignite your interest" but have you ever driven an old 1.6 Miata? They may not be fast but they are very honest, pure sports cars that can really get under your skin on a deserted back road with the top down. And they are cheap.
Then get an older Miata to complement the '8. I know, it may not "ignite your interest" but have you ever driven an old 1.6 Miata? They may not be fast but they are very honest, pure sports cars that can really get under your skin on a deserted back road with the top down. And they are cheap.
Ditto that. It was 50-something here this morning, and it felt awesome with the top down. My 93 Miata turns into a project car when i finally acquire my 8.
03-05-2004, 07:10 PM
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Nope. I built my own system.
I have a T3/T4 with a Bell intercooler, some pipes from an old Aerodyne kit and a SDS EIC for additional fuel.
I'm going to put an E-Manage in soon as I get the time.
I'm not the type to fork over money for things I can do just as well or better myself for half the price.
Not to knock Bill and Keith at FM - their stuff is top-notch...
I have a T3/T4 with a Bell intercooler, some pipes from an old Aerodyne kit and a SDS EIC for additional fuel.
I'm going to put an E-Manage in soon as I get the time.
I'm not the type to fork over money for things I can do just as well or better myself for half the price.
Not to knock Bill and Keith at FM - their stuff is top-notch...
03-05-2004, 08:38 PM
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I almost bought a Miata back in '95 but wound up moving into NYC and realized the last thing I needed was a new car. My test drive was amazing...the feel of the transmission, the handling. I'm telling you, Mazda did the right thing by keeping the engine small and keeping the car well balanced. The dealer had an awesome deal on a loaded car that was on the lot. It was black, tan leather (with speakers in the headrests)...beautiful car. I always kind of wished I'd bought it and hung onto it for weekends.
-Eric
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03-06-2004, 12:47 AM
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Originally posted by GeorgeH
Then get an older Miata to complement the '8. I know, it may not "ignite your interest" but have you ever driven an old 1.6 Miata? They may not be fast but they are very honest, pure sports cars that can really get under your skin on a deserted back road with the top down. And they are cheap.
Then get an older Miata to complement the '8. I know, it may not "ignite your interest" but have you ever driven an old 1.6 Miata? They may not be fast but they are very honest, pure sports cars that can really get under your skin on a deserted back road with the top down. And they are cheap.
Fortunately, I got my '91 back a few months ago. The little 1.6 motor still revs strong and happy, and guess which car of my three gets driven the most? Yep. The '91. The magic still works.
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