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NC first-drive report
See miata.net for a report from the recent press introduction of the NC
(2006 MX-5). --- Lanny Chambers '94C, St. Louis http://www.hummingbirds.net/alignment.html |
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Ya, good article, pretty straight forward (not just gushing unadulterated
praise). Pros and cons both included. One thing I disagreed with the article on, he mentions that; although the car is no doubt faster than the previous model, he says that because of the flat powerband, it's 'deceptively fast'. That's code for 'it might be faster but it doesn't really feel like it'. He continues that he'll take real horsepower over 'percieved power' any time. This is the part that I don't necessarily agree with. Perceptions are everything unless you're racing someone head to head and how often do most of us do that. I would argue that 'percieved power' (which is percieved thru your seat of the pants) is especially important to the everyday enjoyment of driving a specific car. One of the funnest cars I've ever owned wasn't superfast (Renault Fuego turbo) but when the turbo did kick in, several factors determined just how much kick you recieved. That car was fun to drive and my lil 1.6 miata kind of gives you that little thrill as it hits it's power curve. Hopefully the NC will be quick / fast enough to be entertaining. My guess is that it will be but that flat power band worries me. Fingers are crossed but I'm guessing Mazda will pretty much get it right again. Now, interior styling.........that's another issue! Chris 92BB&T "Lanny Chambers" > wrote in message ... > See miata.net for a report from the recent press introduction of the NC > (2006 MX-5). > > --- > Lanny Chambers > '94C, St. Louis > http://www.hummingbirds.net/alignment.html |
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In article >,
"Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote: > Hopefully the NC will be quick / fast enough to be entertaining. My guess is > that it will be but that flat power band worries me. Well, you could always defeat the flat torque curve by jumping the exhaust cam a tooth on the chain. :-) --- Lanny Chambers '94C, St. Louis http://www.hummingbirds.net/alignment.html |
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