SparklingFresca Autocross and Track Adventures

Jul 7, 2023 | 07:48 PM

SparklingFresca

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SparklingFresca Autocross and Track Adventures

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May 8, 2024 | 08:07 AM

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Having owned an ND Miata and an RX-8 at the same time... I have no interest in owning another ND Miata, haha

May 14, 2024 | 09:29 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SparklingFresca

I was honestly expecting a lot more out of it given how it's been talked up so much as the holy grail of sports cars right now. I'm sure it would feel more lively compared to the 8 at autox, but for track it just felt like a downgrade.

It might feel more lively but also not. The steering feel is non-existent and the brakes are truly awful. The brakes don't work and you get "panic assist" crap trying to help.

May 14, 2024 | 06:18 PM

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Great looking car, BTW.

Jun 4, 2024 | 11:07 AM

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The higher heat range plugs seemed fine for us for everything but daily driving or highway use. We'd get occasional misfire CELs cruising on the highway or around town if we didn't put any real load into the engine to get the plugs hot.

That said, those plugs look nice and clean at least!