Miata Mailing List: August 1996, Message #89
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   From: russotto@pond.com (Matthew T. Russotto)
Subject: Re: How to DETECT Radar Detectors
   Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 20:22:03 -0400

}     This is a clever trick.  However, does anyone know for certain if 
}     Miatas' brake lights flash when you pull on the parking brake lever at 
}     speed?  I know it's bad for your brakes, but "bad for your brakes" is 
}     still cheaper than a speeding ticket PLUS losing your radar detector!

No, the brake lights do not activate.  I'd be more concerned about
panicking, pulling too hard, and locking the rears.  Doing a 360 on
the highway really gets your adrenaline pumping.

Matthew T. Russotto
'91B Crystal White "Bashed"
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