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Old October 28th 05, 11:39 AM
Dave
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Default Basic Horsepower Upgrades

In article > , "Dan Fraser" > wrote:
>I was trying to decide between the Miata and a Mustang. If you really want a
>lot of power (and are willing to blow it out your pipe at $3.00 a gallon)
>you should have bought a Mustang.


What if he wants the Miata's handling, but with more power??

>I find my 02 Miata, right in character with the power its 1.8L engine gives
>hauling that 2900 lb car around.


That's one heavy Miata!


>Now, making an 80 MPH run down the Arroyo Seco Parkway between Pasadena and
>LA in a Miata. That is a total blast. Or a 50 MPH run along Mulholland.



What happens when you get behind someone who brakes into the turns
at 30 mph, and accelerates their 300hp boat out of them so you can't
pass? Or do you pass in the blind turn?
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