fishdonotbounce
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Damn what happened to the Smart???
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not sure, it would turn over but wouldn't start. tried a fuel pump and all fuses look good. replace the coil packs, wires and plugs a couple months before. Just haven't had the time or weather to really check it out
Rolled it. Miata shopping now.
Fiji Mazda3
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I love the casualness.
I have a handful of Miata within my company. What are you looking for?
Something under $4k and preferably with a top that doesn't leak and an engine that is good. Not too picky really. I've got 3 set up to look at tomorrow. Miata people respond a lot faster than sportbike people!
What does it look like? Would you ever trade or sell it? Just wondering my Dad needs a car for work.
So by your logic any MS3 that dynos with over 238 lb-ft is on a improperly calibrated dyno? The only charts I have seen where the MS3 has that low of torque is where the power was rolled into after 3k RPM and did not have the boost spike at that spot. You can tell the difference in the charts by the shape of the graph before 3k RPM.
begi (notice only 75 HP being made at 3k rpm, obviously rolling into the power slowly here. Also the only dyno coming close to the 238 lb-ft that you claim is a maximum for the MS3 to the wheels)
automobile mag (216 whp is low for this motor, this is lower than begi dyno -- but still significantly higher torque than begi since they didn't ease into the power)
and the coup de grace - Tru-Boost (67 degrees 29.35 in-hg 14%humidity SAE 0.99)
These charts are from http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123653857-Mazdaspeed3-Dyno-Comparisons
I'm not vouching for the accuracy of any of these charts. Air intake temperatures will be lower in real world driving conditions. This will affect the output in a negative way when measuring on a dyno.
hopefully no one saw you roll it... guy's in big SUV's are just waiting to see a smart car roll ya know.
Is columbusNate sure that all his MSP's sensors are good? Just a thought.
There's a somewhat nice looking MSP on Columbus craigslist right now for like $3800 if someone needed an MSP.
I saw a big blue camry run at an autocross event yesterday... i lol'd.
Is columbusNate sure that all his MSP's sensors are good? Just a thought.
There's a somewhat nice looking MSP on Columbus craigslist right now for like $3800 if someone needed an MSP.
I saw a big blue camry run at an autocross event yesterday... i lol'd.
what sensors should I check?
http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3734651364.html
Doesn't look bad for $3800
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Glad you are ok Jess. Does this mean you will slow down, at least a little bit?
Thanks, I was in a parking lot going under 40. Doubt this will affect my need for speed lol.
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That's a nice looking car from what I can see, but it doesn't look like some of the MSPs I have seen around. I wish I could find one like the Sumlins have I really like that one.
If the hype is to believed the Smarts are incredibly strong little cars. I guess the reason they don't allow them at autocrosses is warranted. (dunno)
It sounds like you are OK, which is good! Good luck with your Miata shopping.
It sounds like you are OK, which is good! Good luck with your Miata shopping.
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Agreed. And thanks--2 down, waiting on the 3rd to arrive... So far neither has had any body rust which is impressive.
