miataturbo.net-like debauchery thread (about the ND or something)
#306
I'm running 245/35-17's on my Catfish, and there really aren't that many options for tires. With the ND, I think this will open up big time and Toyo (et al) will add some new sizes. BTW, 245/35-17 is a 23.7" tire that's 9.6" wide.
I've seen and talked to people who think that even a 225 series tire is too much for this weight vehicle. Not true. When the rubber heats up, there's a whole new world of grip out there...
My , the ND has the potential to be head and shoulders the best of the bunch. This is not a knock on any other generation, but I think that this is a car that may leave a bigger mark on history than the original.
I've seen and talked to people who think that even a 225 series tire is too much for this weight vehicle. Not true. When the rubber heats up, there's a whole new world of grip out there...
My , the ND has the potential to be head and shoulders the best of the bunch. This is not a knock on any other generation, but I think that this is a car that may leave a bigger mark on history than the original.
#307
My hope is that I can keep my NBs alive until it's time to make a racer out of a ND. Never liked the NC high sideline soapbox look.
If there still is a big block engine available from a simple swap (not a unique bolt pattern etc) this will still be reasonable. The times for a simple bandaids turbo kit is long gone though.
#309
"Whining about the screen"
Audi
Mercedes
BMW
All the big boys are doing it so Mazda has just gotten with the times by not releasing an interior that looks dated 3 minutes after you leave the dealer...
I think it looks great, performance will be a bit on the weak side so I doubt I will buy one until there are some proper aftermarket power bolt ons available. Hopefully this surfaces faster than what they did for the NC generation... 200whp ND daily would be lovely.
Audi
Mercedes
BMW
All the big boys are doing it so Mazda has just gotten with the times by not releasing an interior that looks dated 3 minutes after you leave the dealer...
I think it looks great, performance will be a bit on the weak side so I doubt I will buy one until there are some proper aftermarket power bolt ons available. Hopefully this surfaces faster than what they did for the NC generation... 200whp ND daily would be lovely.
#310
I'm running 245/35-17's on my Catfish, and there really aren't that many options for tires. With the ND, I think this will open up big time and Toyo (et al) will add some new sizes. BTW, 245/35-17 is a 23.7" tire that's 9.6" wide.
I've seen and talked to people who think that even a 225 series tire is too much for this weight vehicle. Not true. When the rubber heats up, there's a whole new world of grip out there...
My , the ND has the potential to be head and shoulders the best of the bunch. This is not a knock on any other generation, but I think that this is a car that may leave a bigger mark on history than the original.
I've seen and talked to people who think that even a 225 series tire is too much for this weight vehicle. Not true. When the rubber heats up, there's a whole new world of grip out there...
My , the ND has the potential to be head and shoulders the best of the bunch. This is not a knock on any other generation, but I think that this is a car that may leave a bigger mark on history than the original.
Market leaders tend not to innovate much. Plus, there is nothing new about the formula to "wow!" everyone. Now if mazda brings GT-R (similar how the GTR brought supercar performance for 90k when it first came out) like performance for $30 grand, you might find that having a big impact...
Performance ideas aside, this is a great car. How many other manufacturers actually listened and brought weight down 4 generations later into a car's life? I think its spectatcular that Mazda has put most of its effort in weight savings and a decent looking car.
#313
It's going to be closer to 160-165hp out of a 2.0L. The 1.5L is the overseas motor that is sold due to taxation based on emissions and engine displacement. The 1.5L in the new Mazda2 is going to make around 115hp if I'm remembering correctly; it's the same deal with being able to buy a 1.6L in an NB or a 1.8L in the NC.
#319
It's going to be closer to 160-165hp out of a 2.0L. The 1.5L is the overseas motor that is sold due to taxation based on emissions and engine displacement. The 1.5L in the new Mazda2 is going to make around 115hp if I'm remembering correctly; it's the same deal with being able to buy a 1.6L in an NB or a 1.8L in the NC.
I read a quote from one of the Mazda execs that "less HP won't work in America, they won't allow it."
Essentially saying the American market buyers won't allow for a new model that has less HP.