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HotRodzNKustoms @ May 3rd 2008 12:08PM
Why is installing a roll bar in a miata prohibitive? I have a SCCA spec roll bar in my miata which I use as a daily driver and I haven't found it to be of any hassle other than rearward visibility.
Punkcrisis @ May 3rd 2008 12:18PM
I think they are talking about the extra cost of adding a roll bar, Miata's seem to hold their value aswell compared to the 318.
thefronge @ May 3rd 2008 12:26PM
500 bucks is a small price to pay for a superior track car...
Ian @ May 3rd 2008 12:53PM
I had a similar rollbar on my Miata and still couldn't run track events with several local clubs. It seems that for insurance reasons, more clubs are excluding convertibles from their track days, which is one of the reasons I sold the car and bought a used M3.
Damon Lavrinc @ May 3rd 2008 2:25PM
The choice to go with the 318 over the MX-5 was two-fold: 1) not having to spend the time and money on a roll bar, and 2) we needed something that could haul tires and the other bits of detritus in our daily lives.
thefronge @ May 3rd 2008 11:56PM
Well, to each his own, but I've seen two Miatas at track days who carry their race tires on a rack attached to the back of their car. And my roll bar took me one afternoon to install. Good luck!
Damon Lavrinc @ May 5th 2008 1:24PM
I'm not disputing that I couldn't get tires into a Miata, but the usable back seat, larger trunk and fixed roof (not a convertible fan) on the 318is made it an easy choice. I've tracked my fair share of MX-5s and am perpetually impressed, but like some suggestions of going for a FF car, I've been there, done that and am moving on.