Miata Mailing List: February 1993, Message #84
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   From: (none)
Subject: Re: Rain Performance of Miata/MX5
   Date: (none)

In general, I've found my Miata to be quite happy during wet-weather
autocrossing.  I've had a number of opportunities to try it, and have
been pleasantly surprised.  I think the fact that the car is so well
balanced plays a major role in this.  The Yokohamas are pretty decent
tires in the rain; I'm not sure how they do it, but they do.

With respect to shocks, I would expect them to have much less effect
in the wet in terms of the advantage of trick vs. stock.  In fact, I
set my GABs a click or two softer when the surface is wet, since I've
found that you want a bit more compliance in the suspension when the
conditions are less than optimal.  However, I think the trick shocks
are a big win when it's dry.  You'll thank yourself for spending the
bucks while you're kicking yourself for not having done it sooner.

I won't reopen the GAB vs. Koni debate, though...

- Steve Bruun