Austin has similar winters, obviously at just 200 miles south, but we usually get even less snow than Dallas.
The main reason that the PRHT interests me is the ability to not deal with a ragtop at all, (literally zero exterior vinyl or cloth upkeep), but to still have a convertible option.
That said, I am looking at the MSM a little more closely every day. Want to loan me your car for a weekend? ;-)
Pat
No.... but if you come up to Dallas on a Sunday, you can take it for a spin. Remember, it's not a stock MSM. Got the FM Little Enchilada package and around 200 HP.
Careful there Frank, I could take you up on that one day!
This black 2005 MSM has caught my attention, but I am not ready yet........
I definitely plan to up the power a little on the MSM if/when I get one, probably with that same FM package.
Thanks!
Pat
I am seriously considering this package, as well as some beefier sway bars. You bought the car with the little enchilada, correct? Have you driven a stock MSM? On mine I find the stock power delivery too soft.
You could add the "HUGE TAK" to make it perfect!
There's a guy here in the Hou SCCA that switched out the 6 speed in the MSM for a 5 speed and (in autocross) he seems to have a clear advantage over the std MSM's that have to go into 3rd gear (and back) on an all too regular basis! You might consider it.
Chris
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Now, you're coming around! cd
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Bought it that way. Haven't driven a stock MSM. Never drove a turbo before. It's taking some getting used to (tje 6-speed, also) It's an entirely different car than my '96 base Miata. More power, of course, but less driveable as a daily commuter.
As I said in another post, I've been reading about (and considering) it. Thanks.
That is a given, I would think. Also the huge wing. After that, it would be fast, fast and yup, ferious!
My failure to save that advertisement for the archives will always be one of my bigger regrets..........
Pat
We all share in the blame, I doubt there'll ever be another that weird...
The offer was not made in jest!
Looks like I need to get my traveling gear together! I have a long-standing invitation from Mr. D'Agnolo to come to Houston for some autocross, and now a trip to my town of birth for a spin in a modified MSM. :-)
Cool!
Pat
At least we have the pleasant memories.........
Pat
I'd rather leave the 6-speed and just get a 3.63 final drive.
The last Bridgestones on my 99 (several years ago) were good tires for about two years. They then became so hard that I ended up replacing them. (No stick on autocross turns) Slide, slide, slide.
I wonder how much drop in rpm this provides at highway speeds. I may have to ask them. They mention it's great for high powered Miatas, they don't mention std powered cars.
Chris
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Let's go big time! ;-)
Chris (Mr. D'Agnolo!?)
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That's right, old man! (Chris turned 50 recently, much older than my young self)
Pat
This newsgroup is infested with you kids...
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