Time to say goodbye (for now) .. Will be seeing the other end of the spectrum - Page 4

glamcem · 12-23-2017, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nate.the.great

love the Miata and miss my 1994 at times. i've never had so much going so slow, haha. on the way to duvall (from Sammamish where I live too) I was thinking about how fun the Miata would be on those roads. the smaller size of the Miata gives you just a little room to move around on the road while staying in your lane, and loved the weight.

That's the road that I use to go to Chase Race, in Duvall

It's so much fun indeed

Provoste · 12-25-2017, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by glamcem

I wasn't actively looking to sell my 1LE but had a "feeler" type post on Craigslist
A local Chevy dealer contacted with me and said they're very interested in my car and luckily they also had the Mazda dealer and the car/color combination that I would be interested in.

They gave me an offer that I couldn't pass on (most likely because there is someone looking for the exact car that I have and it's very hard to find these cars in PNW)

Long story short I made the switch yesterday

I will miss the car and this community for sure but in the meantime I will be checking posts and answer questions so I won't be a stranger

If it wasn't for a Miata I would never sell my 1LE that's for sure. The new car is a '17 Club edition in Meteor (dark) grey color Soft top. It will eventually get Edelbrock supercharger kit but for now I will take care of the rest of the mods to make it track worthy (roll bars, seats, weight reduction, wheels/tires, coilovers..etc ..etc) . My plan is to convert it to a global cup car but with a supercharger to help alleviate the power deficit (~ 2100 lbs and 210 whp)

Congrats Cem, good looking spec... sounds like it’ll be a fun little monster. Prolly a little smaller expendable bill too! Let me know if you’re looking to clear out parts, might have interest.

Triple D · 12-25-2017, 05:32 PM

If you decide to look at Boxster, a 2009-2012 model has a robust engine with no seal or bearing issues. Oil changes are easy too. Just back on to a ramp and dump the 7 quarts. The filter is a paper element. In twelve years of Boxster ownership, I replaced on alternator for $1000. Everything else was bullet proof. Amazing handling with an interior that isn't quite as cramped as a Miata's. But, the SS has a sound track and ride quality that is hard to beat. I love it so far.

VAZL1 · 12-25-2017, 07:05 PM

glamcem · 12-26-2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Provoste

Congrats Cem, good looking spec... sounds like it’ll be a fun little monster. Prolly a little smaller expendable bill too! Let me know if you’re looking to clear out parts, might have interest.

Thanks man

sent you an email

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Originally Posted by Triple D

If you decide to look at Boxster, a 2009-2012 model has a robust engine with no seal or bearing issues. Oil changes are easy too. Just back on to a ramp and dump the 7 quarts. The filter is a paper element. In twelve years of Boxster ownership, I replaced on alternator for $1000. Everything else was bullet proof. Amazing handling with an interior that isn't quite as cramped as a Miata's. But, the SS has a sound track and ride quality that is hard to beat. I love it so far.

Thanks for the information. I always considered Porsche's and I might try one in the future. The only thing is while they're good compromise between lightweight and power, they're still compromise :/ I was thinking of getting a low mileage C5 Z06 and make it below 3000lbs but I eliminated that plan for the above reason. It might be still worth to try at some point though as I never owned a Porsche

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PolynesianPowerhouse · 12-27-2017, 09:04 PM

Wow, you'll def be missed. cant even account all the help you've given the AutoX/Road and track guys advice over the last year and some change! def learned a great deal from ya as well as helped me decide on what wheels to get finally. hope ya still stick around and posts.... Miata or any car you may decide on further on.

Ponyeatr16ss · 12-28-2017, 09:51 AM

I guess you have people who dream of Camaro’s all day and are faithful then there are “cool guys” who change cars like underwear 😂😂😂😂

glamcem · 12-29-2017, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PolynesianPowerhouse

Wow, you'll def be missed. cant even account all the help you've given the AutoX/Road and track guys advice over the last year and some change! def learned a great deal from ya as well as helped me decide on what wheels to get finally. hope ya still stick around and posts.... Miata or any car you may decide on further on.

Likewise, thanks for all the great information you shared! I will be around and will post the link to the new build. So far I ordered tires,wheels, Ohlins R/T coilovers (11k/5k), SCCA Roll bar, front grille, camber bushings

soon to be ordered header, exhaust, BBKs, ..etc

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Originally Posted by Ponyeatr16ss

I guess you have people who dream of Camaro’s all day and are faithful then there are “cool guys” who change cars like underwear 😂😂😂😂

If it wasn't for the deal that they gave me, I would be still owning one.
Hopefully the new project won't be a disaster.

Matos1LE · 12-29-2017, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

Pics don't work

I drove the new Miata and it was fun; the standouts were clutch and shifter. Still prefer the 1LE for the body control, sound, and highway comfort.

That's odd, I can see the pics just fine.

apexit53 · 12-30-2017, 09:38 AM

Should be a fun car in a different way for sure! I know I had someone looking at buying mine and I thought about going back to a BRZ/86.

glamcem · 01-01-2018, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit53

Should be a fun car in a different way for sure! I know I had someone looking at buying mine and I thought about going back to a BRZ/86.

I had a BRZ before, Miata is so much more fun in any way possible IMO

WhyUMad1LE · 01-01-2018, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Matos1LE

That's odd, I can see the pics just fine.

He fixed the pics after my original post.

apexit53 · 01-03-2018, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by glamcem

I had a BRZ before, Miata is so much more fun in any way possible IMO

Yeah but the brz was more everyday 1 car mode. Plus I built mine for STX and it was a blast... just a little loud hah

Enjoy

glamcem · 01-03-2018, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit53

Yeah but the brz was more everyday 1 car mode. Plus I built mine for STX and it was a blast... just a little loud hah

Enjoy

If it has to be a DD and/or you need the back seats (for kids maybe) then it makes sense. I was actually thinking the same back then and Miata didnt have the aftermarket support so BRZ made sense. Also the BRZ/FRS community or online forums had tons of information available.

However, Miata (like S2000 and Corvette) are true sports cars from the ground up meaning double wishbone, engine and seating position etc. New Miatas also have enough aftermarket support the only issue with these cars are the lack of power that needs to be addressed

and when it comes to that, In stock form BRZ was the most boring car I have ever owned, Miata OTOH is somewhat more fun since it's much lighter and convertible. I would highly suggest to drive them both again to make a decision

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12-25-2017, 05:32 PM	#45
Triple D Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: River Falls, WI Posts: 41 View My Garage	If you decide to look at Boxster, a 2009-2012 model has a robust engine with no seal or bearing issues. Oil changes are easy too. Just back on to a ramp and dump the 7 quarts. The filter is a paper element. In twelve years of Boxster ownership, I replaced on alternator for $1000. Everything else was bullet proof. Amazing handling with an interior that isn't quite as cramped as a Miata's. But, the SS has a sound track and ride quality that is hard to beat. I love it so far.

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