- Harsh ride. I attribute this to the 17" wheels, which I do think are good looking. Not bizarrely large like some say. If I decide to keep the car, for sure I will get smaller wheels. Not sure if I have to go down to
- The 6-speed is odd. 1st and 2nd are too short, 5th and 6th too tall. I never, ever missed shifts on the 5-speed. With the 6-speed sometimes it's hard to tell whether you're in 3rd or 5th. If I decide to keep the car, I would seriously considering a 5-speed swap, depending on the cost.
- Haven't got the Prosport gauges wired correctly yet. It's tiresome to have to initialize them every time you start the car. Oviously fixable.
In the end, I'm not sure it's suitable as a daily driver. It wants to be on the open highway or on a track. Not happy in traffic. The old Miata, though lacking power, was really more fun to drive, I think. The hot and humit weather here in Dallas lately hasn't been pleasant either.
OTOH, I've gotten more complements on the car in the few weeks I've owned it than in the 14 years I had my '96 Montego Blue.
If I do decide to keep it, I think I will add to the Little Enchilada package it already and upgrade the ECU and injectors. If.
Off to San Francisco on business tomorrow for a few days. That will cool me off.