I managed 11th (last trophy spot) in 94 in a C-pkg 94 miata, in my first
year of RWD, so it can be done.
Stan
At 05:26 PM 2/9/99 -0800, Bret Dodson wrote:
>This is not related to the Integra Type R at all, but is now Miata R
>related. I spouted some pedantry stating that the conventional wisdom in
>Miata-land is that R models are pretty much needed to do well nationally.
>I believe Mr. Raymond is campaigning a non-Sport package '99, so we'll
>have to see if the same theory applies to the second generation cars.
>
>At any rate, I stated that there are stories of non-R Miatas trphying at
>national events, but that this was so rare as to be likened to urban
>legend.
>
>To which Darrin Disimo replied:
>>
>> I just want to set the record straight. An 'R Miata is not required
>> to trophy. There have been a few who have trophied at Nationals in a
>> non-R Miata.
>
>Really? I noticed a few non-R Miatas in Topeka, but don't recall if any
>of the trophy winners were not R's.
>
>I then pontificated a bunch of production figures and my thoughts on the
>Type R imbroglio. Mr. DiSimo closes with:
>
>> Remember, there are a fair number of Miata's in BS that are not R models.
>> And a good number are pretty competitive.
>
>Who? I'm genuinely curious. I've experienced alot of apprehension from
>other members of the Miata flock when I ever suggest doing something
>different.
>
>I have a buddy with a non-R Miata (actually it's a C-package luxo miata)
>set up nearly identically to mine except for his power steering. I can
>make his car go almost as fast as mine, never faster. I've been curious to
>try out a "normal" Miata without power steering to see how it would
>compare to my R model.
>
>Who are these fast guys with non-R Miatae and what type of cars are they
>driving? I'd love to be able to show members of the local Miata club that
>they can be competitive with their non-R Miatas.
>
>regards,
>Bret Dodson
>'96 Miata R (definitely faster than my '92 - though the '92 was noticably
>more nimble)
>Seattle, WA
>
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