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Re: Official cars for Pat thread

this is also sometimes referred to as M1 (NA), M2 (NB) M3, (NC). it basically denotes each generation. you will also see NA 1.6 and NA 1.8 since there was an engine size increase in 1994.

Re: Hoping we get a cpl new members

is the web address listed on the banner or magnets?

Re: Official cars for Pat thread

i see it currently has 5 bids on it with 2 days left to go. if you have already bid, don't bid on it again till the last hours, if it stays in your price range. you can also check into a proxy bid near the end where you state your highest bid amount and by what increments it will increase your bid when someone else out bids you. i'd say 4000 for that car would be reasonable. i think it's at 3200 right now.

Re: n00b in the Jackson area...

hi there Josh Mack-uh-fee :)  i just bought my '96 not too long ago and this is a good group. stay tuned for events and the 2010 Autocross season.

Re: Official cars for Pat thread

the auction is still active but I checked that dealer's used inventory and can't find it any where. jonesboogey isn't too far away.

Re: 2009 Bartlett Christmas Parade

make sure you have no "santa" stuff, they won't let you use it. he's the end of the parade and they are picky about that. i'll be there hauling the scout pack float with the truck.

Re: Official cars for Pat thread

here's one in jonesboro on ebay, not sure if it's a reserve auction or not but definitely worth looking at.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Super-Clean-1995-Miata-with-new-top-and-leather-must-C_W0QQitemZ170411106471QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item27ad4b20a7

Re: Official cars for Pat thread

i sort of figured her price range, which she hasn't mentioned, would put her in a late NA or early NB car.

Official cars for Pat thread

since we all want to help Pat find her an auto, i figured i'd start a thread based solely on that.
 
here's a nice looking '96 in Nashville
 
http://nashville.craigslist.org/ctd/1477657080.html

green '99.
http://nashville.craigslist.org/ctd/1472183119.html

red '99 in Rome, Ga
http://bham.craigslist.org/ctd/1458250343.html

'96 near Knoxvilel
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/1449567182.html

black '96 near Ashville
http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/1474354833.html

'94 near Fort Oglethorpe
http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/cto/1469098443.html

Re: SOME AUTOCROSS VIDEOS!

that's one of the improvements on the HD version, lithium battery pack vs throw aways. i guess you could always buy some lithium rechargables and keep a charger handy. they also increased the SD capability to 32gig if i remember right. i can't wait till this spring so i can get some more seat time in.

Re: Here's an Automatic for Pat

that pink one lives in lakeland, i prefer to call it pepto...

Re: Here's an Automatic for Pat

low mileage. wonder what the price is? could possibly sell the hard top and pay for some of the repair work.

Re: WTB 2000 and up Taurus / Sable

not sure how you can tell if they are side airbag cars or not but this looks like a nice one here.

http://memphis.craigslist.org/cto/1465164159.html

Re: WTB 2000 and up Taurus / Sable

ahh they ain't that bad. my cruiser is the CV Interceptor. Some days when I am going to calls i have to remember it's not the Miata. Its still no charger though, i miss that car. all in all the CVPI handles better than you might expect and they are comfortable not sure how much different the civilian models are though.

Re: Back from the Track Day in Baton Rouge

where is this Trace you mention?

Re: SOME AUTOCROSS VIDEOS!

my videos didn't turn out too well, the image stabilization was on but not sure that had any effect on it. i REALLY want to get the new GoPro Hero HD camera. go to their website and check out the samples. Formula 1 and Porsche Track especially. 1080i on board!

Re: Back from the Track Day in Baton Rouge

hmmm, that animal that i hit in the road didn't do any damage, surely it was stiffer than cones (no pun intended). maybe i got lucky.

Re: Back from the Track Day in Baton Rouge

does he not have the belly pan on his car? just wondering how those cones took out the radiator and what i may need to be careful of. i'm 99% sure my car is going to be track only.

Re: Thursday Night Hot Rod Night at the Blue Plate

wound up no going, yesterday afternoon i started getting sick and today it's worse. wasn't about to attempt it.

Re: Thursday Night Hot Rod Night at the Blue Plate

anyone going tonight? or are they doing it today?

Re: Got the seat installed

still working on that, in the dragsters we've had in the past there were provisions in the cage for connecting the harness. this doesn't have one so i'll have to see if i need some tabs welded to it or exactly where to mount them. in the picture i just had them there trying to figure out the fitment.

Got the seat installed

still working on the harnesses, really just checking the fit of the seat. it could use some type of bracing in the rear but it works fine. lots of lateral support at the hips, could be better in the shoulder area. it could also use some better padding.

Re: need to sell a 96 M edition

i still know some people in the PCA, i'm sure someone can find him. he didn't specify what kind of money he was looking to spend.

Re: need to sell a 96 M edition

what year is the car Kris?

Steve, wonder if Mr. MacFarland (914) would be interested?

Re: Lifter Noise

we'll just call you Billy with the red miata that looks good! lol

I might try and make the little rock event but i'll either spectate or shag cones.