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Old 10-30-2011, 03:54 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
My neighbor ditched his Miata ,got a CRX and picked up 12 mpg without lifting a finger.
I think Phil has this right. Better to ditch the Miata while it looks good and is in stock form, retaining its value. Switch to something which is basically more promising like a CRX or even a first gen Insight, if you can find it.

Get your objectives straight in your mind. Do you want to work the usual ecomodding approach to improved fuel economy, or do you want a custom street rod?

Making basic changes such as windshield angle are very difficult technically, and the associated adaptations, such top, seats, doors, side glass, etc. just ripple on forever.

If you are determined to proceed with the Miata, I'd buy a good front spoiler such a the one by flyingmiata.com, built a complete smooth belly pan, remove the right side mirror, possibly add rear tire spats. Then I'd look at constructing a template derived extension of the hardtop rear, with new rear window.

Can such a thing pass road safety inspection in your state?????
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