Alright, since this has come up, let me toss this out there. Last fall I picked up a pair of 92's to do a 302 conversion, of which I have all the pieces and parts (DIY, so no kit) and the test mule is ready to start cutting (yes, I have been slacking all year). Ran into a guy locally that has a FB RX7 with a carb'd 302, beautiful swap, no cutting, off the shelf headers, etc.. really got me thinking. So, After a little research, I find that the RX7 kits are dirt cheap (Granny's entry is like $380, full kit is like $1300), you don't have to screw with $700 custom headers, you don't have to cut the frame/body/whatever. I could sell the Blue Miata I have (once fixed) and cover the cost of the kit and a decent FC vert donor car. So I am waffling.
HOWEVER...
It's not the Miata. :( The FC (which is what I can afford and what is
topless) is not as good looking (IMNSHO), rollbar is more problematic but
still doable.. interior is very dated compared to the Miata. So I got to
further thinking, and perhaps you guys can lend a hand.
What car meets the following criteria?
RWD
Sports car (not Pony or Muscle)
Convertible
Easy to stuff a Ford 302 into
Affordable shell, say <$2000 for a decent rolling chassis
So far I have 88-92 FC RX7 as probably the easiest/cheapest, then Miata...
is there any other options? BMW 3 series? The convertible thing is what
slims the list down significantly...Looking for some input. I love the
*idea* of the Monster Miata, but the level of work involved for a cheap DIY
is more daunting the more I look at it and the RX7 looks like a project
with a much higher (for me) success rate... but perhaps there is some other
option out there?
Wallyman
Bryan Wyatt
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There're plenty of "right wheel drive cars" that fit that description as
well. FWD is just a different layout with its own set of advantages and
disadvantages--some of which make it markedly inferior for several forms
of motorsport (drag racing, for example). If we really wanted to be
snobby about it, AWD is even better than either of the other options (at
least if results from the WRC in the 80's is to be believed). I don't see
anyone trumpetting its virtues...of course, it could just be because this
is a Miata list and we all want to feel we drive the fastest car
imaginable (even though we know it's not)...
-Bryan
--- On Wed, 10/8/08, Larry Alster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Larry Alster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: Bucket list
To: "'Eric McCord'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 6:11 AM
They’re still wrong wheel drive, I just don’t like a car that you have to
lift in the middle of the corner to get it to rotate an finish the turn!
Larry
White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP
Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 SM2 FM I+ Turbo
Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow #99 SM2L JR Supercharger
Whooosh 2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5
LowCountry Miata http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net
Masters Miata
RAGS 074
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Just my Super Uber Humble Opinion..................not that means a rats
ass in the grand scheme of things.
Eric
On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 12:21 AM, Bryan Wyatt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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The folks that designed the last Lotus Elan would probably disagree.
FWIW, the Sirocco/Corrado was also a fierce package. Let's not forget ye
olde ITR...or all the Civics that owned STS2 until Andy Hollis threw a ton
of money and experience at a Miata ;-)
-Bryan
--- On Wed, 10/8/08, Eric McCord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Eric McCord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Bucket list
To: "Matt Goertz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 12:16 AM
Fast is great but, I can't bring myself to calling a FWD car a "Sports
Car". Going fast with torque steer is just not very refined.
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