Miata Mailing List: November 1994, Message #43
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   From: Martin7368@aol.com
Subject: Re: front plates
   Date: Tue, 1 Nov 1994 23:39:30 -0500



>Several of the team red miata drivers here in Colorado have solved the
>problem by mounting the front plate inside the front radiator opening,
>mounting it to the black plastic struts inside. I have seen it done by
>cutting a few small holes or slots in the sides of the plates, then using
>cable ties to mount the plate to the strut. Usually, the plate is
>"modified" by trimming it to fit. This was, if fact the installation on
>the winning car (94 R package driven by Bob Klingler) in this years SCCA
>Solo II nationals. Personally, I think this is what made the car so fast!
>
>Looks pretty good, too. 
>
>Dale Kirstein
>92 White Miata, CS7 Colorado Region SCCA

I saw this on Bob's car and thought it looked pretty good. He reported no
overheating problems (and was real fast) so I figured what the heck and tried
it on my 93.  Later while towing the tire trailer at 60 mph on a 70 degree
day my engine temp gage went to 3/4. I had previously never passed the 1/2
way mark. This includes 80 mph trailer runs on 98 degree days. Go figure. I
could chalk it up to the difference between 93's and 94's but I have seen
other pre 94 cars with obstructed radiators that are not having any problems.
My plate is now  back in the stock position. :-(

Maybe I'll ditch it when a move back to good old lawless Houston.

Martin (it's gittin cold, time to leave Illinois) Goodale
93 White