Mazda Miata vs Toyota MR2

[DodgeNitroBIRM]

Under accleration, yes. HOWEVER, when you let off the accelerator, the weight unloads and causes an oversteer condition (that many normal people can't predict and, thus, get into trouble) because the weight is then moved forward off of the rear tires and in the direction of the corner.

[Ferrari Tifosi]

Yeah, I suppose it was the T-top style. But I thought it's center part of the roof could be removed like a Corvette.

Targa Top? Like a Supra or a F50?

[DodgeNitroBIRM]

Yes, thanks. Couldn't remember the word for it.

[KnifeEdge_2K1]

Under accleration, yes. HOWEVER, when you let off the accelerator, the weight unloads and causes an oversteer condition (that many normal people can't predict and, thus, get into trouble) because the weight is then moved forward off of the rear tires and in the direction of the corner.

no thats only if you lift off in mid corner upsetting the balance of the car instantly, that would happen in any car including ff and fr cars
thats centrifugal force acting upon the center of gravity which increases the slip angle of the tires, if the center of gravity was nearing to the rear the rear would have a larger change in slip angle increasing oversteer but thats weight distribution

you said weight in the rear, thats a whole different thing

mid engined cars actually have their weight alot closer to their cog (hence MID engine) which have a low polar movement of enertia, since the weight is so close to the center steering response is quicker because there is no huge weight at the front of the car to throw around

under breaking mid engined cars will shift weight forward causing a their weight distribution to edge towards the 50:50 mark which gives a stable neutral steer tendency

[crisis]

I beleive they are both to be axed. I suppose the Miata has had a long run. Id pick it anyway cause its rear wheel drive.

[Karrmann]

I read an article in automobile magazine comparing the two and they said that the miata kills over the MR2

[Hell_Unleashed]

Just last week, top gear were comparing these roadsters. They had the MR2, MX5 and the Fiat Barchetta which I HAVE to say is a complete piece of sh!t so I will not talk about it anymore.
Anyway, they concluded by saying the MX5 is a better performing and more practical car than the MR2. Jeremy also said something about Toyota deciding not to have a boot in the MR2 because they didn't want to upset the weight balance in the mid engined car... but I really wasn't sure if that was joke or not. I hate roadsters so I wouldn't go for either.

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

Same here, Hell_Unleashed. I think they're all hairdressers cars. Give me a proper car anyday, perhaps a Audi S4 Convertible. Or any other proper convertible, like a mid 90's Mercedes E320 Conv, or M3 conv. The new M3 though. Not the old one.

[Hell_Unleashed]

Same here, Hell_Unleashed. I think they're all hairdressers cars. Give me a proper car anyday, perhaps a Audi S4 Convertible. Or any other proper convertible, like a mid 90's Mercedes E320 Conv, or M3 conv. The new M3 though. Not the old one.

LOL... they showed the S4 convertible on the very same episode they showed the roadsters in... that is a sweeeeet car!

[KnifeEdge_2K1]

I beleive they are both to be axed. I suppose the Miata has had a long run. Id pick it anyway cause its rear wheel drive.

they're both rwd ...

this is just like the time that dude on top gear thought a fiat was french

[KnifeEdge_2K1]

LOL... they showed the S4 convertible on the very same episode they showed the roadsters in... that is a sweeeeet car!

cabrios and roadsters are 2 dif things

cabriolets are more on the luxurious laid back type car while roadsters are ment to be zippy toys

[KnifeEdge_2K1]

Same here, Hell_Unleashed. I think they're all hairdressers cars. Give me a proper car anyday, perhaps a Audi S4 Convertible. Or any other proper convertible, like a mid 90's Mercedes E320 Conv, or M3 conv. The new M3 though. Not the old one.

dude thats the most messed up opinion ive ever heard

u think an M3 cabrio is a proper convertible while a simpler more to the point roadster isnt ...

right ... so i assume u think an slk is a proper convertible as well !?!?!
dude what are you smoking

[Karrmann]

Same here, Hell_Unleashed. I think they're all hairdressers cars. Give me a proper car anyday, perhaps a Audi S4 Convertible. Or any other proper convertible, like a mid 90's Mercedes E320 Conv, or M3 conv. The new M3 though. Not the old one.

cmon, compare the two, and they are not hairdressers cars, those are civics. give me a break.

[NAZCA C2]

The Miata is one of my favorite all time cars. The MR-2 isn't bad but I think the Miata looks a lot better. Plus there are Miata racing leagues galore in case you want to use the Miata on the track.

Does anybody have any pics of the special edition Miata from about year ago. I think it was called the Shinsen version.

[Ferrari Tifosi]

Get a new Mazdaspeed Miata, mmmmm turbo.