Hi All
"J.B. Zimmerman" wrote:
>
> I own two sports cars. One is my 1970 TR6, and the other is a 1987 Mk.I
> Toyota MR2, normal aspiration. IMHO, the MR2 is an absolute kick to drive.
> While it doesn't have a load of horsepower (you'd need a Supercharged Mk. I
> or a turbo Mk. II - 145/225HP, respectively) it doesn't need it. The fun of
> the MR2 is not in straightline speed, but in *handling*. The MR2 (Mk. I at
> least, I don't have a Mk. II) is what our beloved LBCs would be with modern
> kit in the suspension and a slightly different design philosophy. In sum, I
> get a thrill just owning and driving my TR6. In the MR2, whenever I'm
> feeling unsure, I take it to a tight highway offramp and blast through it at
> around 65-70mph with no slip whatsoever. the resulting grin is enough to
> reassure.
I drive a TR3 on the street ( also have one in pieces). Last spring after
volunteeraing at a "tire wall day" at Blackhawk Farms Raceway, near Rockford
Illinois - spend all morning rebuilding the tire walls built infront of trees,
concrete wall, and armco barriers - we were rewarded with taking laps around the
track, "no passing allowed".
I saw a MR2 in an Improve Touring class - minor modifications- with street
tires. While admiring it the owner asked me to join him for a few laps. WOW!
it
does handle - mid engine cars provide a nice balance.
Still love the TR3 solid rearend slides. Ooops... I mean controled two wheel
drifts :-)
Cheers, Barry
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