Miata Mailing List: May 1994, Message #53
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   From: Jeff Maurer 
Subject: What is the world coming to? (fwd)
   Date: Tue, 3 May 1994 10:29:28 -0400

Forwarded message:
>From Jonathon:
> For example. Saturday, nicest day of the year. 75 degrees, blue sky,
> top down, t-shirt, shorts and shades, 70mph down an "A" road 
> (ie not a motorway).  I see another red MX5, hood down, shades on  etc
> in the inside lane so I blast up alongside (don't worry, it's dual
> carriageway), grin inanely and wave frantically. NO REACTION, absolutely
> bugger all. 
>From Will:
>     There I was minding my own business driving home in comfortable
>     old Red '91 when I spotted a brand new Montego Blue '94.  Pulled
>     up to the fellow *BUT*HE*DIDN'T*EVEN*WAVE*TO*ME*!  I thought they
>     only sold these cars to friendly people!

I've noticed this too.  A far cry from the '89-90 days that's for sure.
I just think that the cars are becoming so obiquitous that there are
plenty of owners that view the car as a commodity, and aren't enthusiasts.
Ah, well, take comfort in the fact that it's still an amazing car for
the money, and there are plenty of us "real owners" out on the road.

Question on tires:
I'm looking for 195/55-14's.  I know the Dunlop SP8000 comes in this
size.  Anyone know if something like the Yoko 008 or Intermediate is
available in this size?  Haven't seen it in the Tire Rack, etc. ads...

cheers,
Jeff

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