Miata Mailing List: January 1999, Message #41

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At 09:18 AM 1/1/99 -0500, Hobbes90@aol.com wrote:
>In a message dated 98-12-31 23:08:28 EST, tinabee3@juno.com writes:
>
>> I just have to wonder if Mazda deliberately made it more difficult to put
>>  turbo-superchargers in by doing this. Let's face it...the mods most of us
>>  do to our beloved roadsters must certainly aggravate them, especialy
>>  since they spend big $$$ to make sure the car is ideal, to their
>>  standards.
>
>Tina,
>
>Not really.  The strong Miata aftermarket allows Mazda to produce a lower
>powered car that is favorable with the insurance companies while still
>providing a car to power enthusiasts.  If Mazda upped the power of the Miata
>the insurance rates would increase and people who now enjoy the Miata in
stock
>form would not be able to afford it.
>
>Mazda sells plenty of Miatas just the way they are.  They will not change the
>basic recipe for a long time.
>

If they do change the recipe it will be towards the main stream.  This
means a softer ride, less power, electric top, heavier and more seats.
They CERTAINLY will not improve their sales on a broad base by doing to it
what many enthusiasts do.


>The Computers in '96-'97 cars is strictly for environmental controls.

While this might be true the '96/'97 computers are faster, give better
throttle response at part throttle and more horsepower (though the amount
is insignificant).

/^\dans