S2K CR - RIP :(

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Don't get another cushy one... No AC no Audio FTW: http://sccaforums.com/forums/1/433471/S ... spx#433471" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Unbelievable :shock:, glad you're okay!

Yes, great protection for a convertible, and a little luck I think too!


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Jason Isley BS RX8 wrote:Don't get another cushy one... No AC no Audio FTW: http://sccaforums.com/forums/1/433471/S ... spx#433471" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I don't think he will trade me for mine :)
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Mako Koiwai wrote:white = appliance

silver = precision :D
Personally I'd go with blue. But neither Blue nor Silver were in his question of Black vs. White.
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Craig Naylor wrote:
Pete Loney wrote:BTW, I also spotted a Black CR for Sale in TX, for $19,900, but it's missing a Hard Top.
I have one of those in my garage :)
Stick with the white car. Both black and white have the clean from afar, dirty up close issues, but you won't leave fingerprints on the white car every time you touch it, as it melts part of your skin off. My kids liked the car until the first time they burnt there hands on it. Even on a nice 70 deg day, I've burn my hands mid day on the painted metal surfaces. Now they want nothing to do with it. It also won't make the air conditioner work as hard compensating for the additional heat it absorbs.

If I had it all to do again, I would not have bought the black Miata, and would have found a different color.
Two black Miatas in a row for me. Not again.
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White helps to hide rock chips and scratches... and dust! :|
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Max Hayter wrote: Faster on R compounds always equals more fun.
Fixed that for ya Max!
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Mike Simanyi wrote:
Max Hayter wrote: Faster on R compounds always equals more fun.
Fixed that for ya Max!
I'm barely slower than BS, and I'm on street tires. So, I have a better/stiffer suspension, but less grip overall. Is it more fun to wallow around on sticky tires, or have a stiff, precise car that you have to drive on a fine edge?

*doesn't want to buy R Tires!*
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Max Hayter wrote:
Mike Simanyi wrote:
Max Hayter wrote: Faster on R compounds always equals more fun.
Fixed that for ya Max!
I'm barely slower than BS, and I'm on street tires. So, I have a better/stiffer suspension, but less grip overall. Is it more fun to wallow around on sticky tires, or have a stiff, precise car that you have to drive on a fine edge?

*doesn't want to buy R Tires!*
It's called Street Prepared where you get to have both grip and good suspension! Peters won in an MX-5, why not come on over?!
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Bill Schenker wrote:
It's called Street Prepared where you get to have both grip and good suspension! Peters won in an MX-5, why not come on over?!
1st - Peters is not human.
2nd - I really don't want to buy R Tires, especially in that size
3rd - For CSP, I would not be comfortable competing without a truck and trailer.
4th - I suspect it would be like smoking crack, where there is no return to sanity :D
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Bill Schenker wrote:It's called Street Prepared where you get to have both grip and good suspension! Peters won in an MX-5, why not come on over?!
Come to the dark side, Luke. (I wish I could find a clip of Chris Farley talking into the fan from Black Sheep)
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Max Hayter wrote:
Mike Simanyi wrote:
Max Hayter wrote: Faster on R compounds always equals more fun.
Fixed that for ya Max!
I'm barely slower than BS, and I'm on street tires. So, I have a better/stiffer suspension, but less grip overall. Is it more fun to wallow around on sticky tires, or have a stiff, precise car that you have to drive on a fine edge?

*doesn't want to buy R Tires!*
I agree with you Max. I don't want to buy R comps either. On the other hand, I don't get punished when I occasionally drive it on the street. Everything's a trade off.
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George, my car is wonderful on the street (if you turn the shocks down and put normal wheels/tires on it). I hated it when it was stock - made me car sick!)
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Max Hayter wrote:
Mike Simanyi wrote:
Max Hayter wrote: Faster on R compounds always equals more fun.
Fixed that for ya Max!
I'm barely slower than BS, and I'm on street tires. So, I have a better/stiffer suspension, but less grip overall. Is it more fun to wallow around on sticky tires, or have a stiff, precise car that you have to drive on a fine edge?

*doesn't want to buy R Tires!*
Max, you're always moving at the speed of BS.
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Doug Rowse wrote: Max, you're always moving at the speed of BS.
Get off my lawn, you :unimpressed:
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Max Hayter wrote:George, my car is wonderful on the street (if you turn the shocks down and put normal wheels/tires on it). I hated it when it was stock - made me car sick!)
Next year you just might have more company. It would sure be nice to drive to events once again.
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Back to the main topic.....

It's official, the car is a total loss, Inspection paperwork going in the system today.
Adjuster getting to me on Monday or Tues.
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Pete Loney wrote:Back to the main topic.....

It's official, the car is a total loss, Inspection paperwork going in the system today.
Adjuster getting to me on Monday or Tues.
There wasn't much doubt. Good luck with the negotiation.
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George Schilling wrote:
Pete Loney wrote:Back to the main topic.....

It's official, the car is a total loss, Inspection paperwork going in the system today.
Adjuster getting to me on Monday or Tues.
There wasn't much doubt. Good luck with the negotiation.
In talking to Christine, Tom goes weekly to the location where my car is at to buy salvaged cars.
It will be on his menu next thurs. for auction possibly if I complete the negotation in time.

I most likely won't buy it back, unless Tom has more ideas how to work this for some advantage.

Hey K'Mo, better line up something with Tom !!
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i want a S2K street car.. >_<
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Hey Pete,
We're just reading all about this right now. Yes, your guardian angel has certainly been looking over you. We're so glad to hear that you are OK!!!!!
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Pete Loney wrote:
In talking to Christine, Tom goes weekly to the location where my car is at to buy salvaged cars.
It will be on his menu next thurs. for auction possibly if I complete the negotation in time.

I most likely won't buy it back, unless Tom has more ideas how to work this for some advantage.

Hey K'Mo, better line up something with Tom !!
Pete, I made quite a bit of cash selling off pieces of my first Miata and it was stock bits and pieces.
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I like Doug's comments in this thread. Are they freelance or do we have to compensate him?
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Mike Simanyi wrote:I like Doug's comments in this thread. Are they freelance or do we have to compensate him?
Nah, all content is free on the internet. ;)
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Holy cow, Pete! I'm glad you're okay. Sorry to hear about the car. I'm not even going to look at the pictures. I had to have my trunk/rear bulkhead/rear bumper replaced when a BMW X5 punted a stopped Buick into my S2000 about a year ago. This looks/sounds far worse. Glad to hear you have located a potential replacement already.
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