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Mail From: bananarepublics (banana republics)

Hey everyone,
Test drove my first 2001 1.8 MX-5 Collection (metallic green with nardi
steering wheel). I current have a 93 and had a 91 as a daily driver in the
States for 3 years or so. The 1.8 handled horribly, only 24,000 km on it.
My current ride is lowered and all but this newer one had awful handling.
Just sort of twitchy and maybe a bit oversteery. I enjoyed the power and
the 6 speed gear box but have reservations. It was riding on Michelin
Pilots that are fairly wide and flat, so maybe that was it. Do any
1.8owners have comments on handling differences?
Thanks much.
Brett.

1993 white (black racing stripes and a kick a** momo wheel).
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Mail From: Larry (Larry Alster)

Stock worn shocks at stock ride height, which is higher than your current car was stock.

Tire pressures???


Larry

White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP
Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 EM FM I+ Turbo
Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow J.R. M45
Whooosh 2004 Titanium MazdaSpeed MX5

LowCountry Miata lowcountrymiataclub.net
Masters Miata
RAGS 074

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From: banana republics
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Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 2:26 PM
Subject: [Miata] handling on a 2001 1.8


Hey everyone,
Test drove my first 2001 1.8 MX-5 Collection (metallic green with nardi steering wheel). I current have a 93 and had a 91 as a daily driver in the States for 3 years or so. The 1.8 handled horribly, only 24,000 km on it. My current ride is lowered and all but this newer one had awful handling. Just sort of twitchy and maybe a bit oversteery. I enjoyed the power and the 6 speed gear box but have reservations. It was riding on Michelin Pilots that are fairly wide and flat, so maybe that was it. Do any 1.8 owners have comments on handling differences?
Thanks much.
Brett.

1993 white (black racing stripes and a kick a** momo wheel).



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