Every miata I've been in feels like all four wheels go separate ways when
the car is cornered hard. Roadsters feel solid as a rock. Possibly I rode
in a bad miata and good roadsters. I'm not sure if the roadster would
benefit from stiffening. Miatas however...
----- Original Message -----
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 6:50 PM
> I read an article in Sports Compact Cars regarding a 300 Z they were
> modifying in which they mentioned a product made by Foam Seal they were
> using to stiffen the body and other various parts of the car. According to
> the article the foam comes in various stiffening strengths from about 40%
to
> 400% mixtures. The article said that significant stiffening of the body
> became evident.
>
> I contacted the company and they said that in about 2 months they will
> release it for consumer use. Right now it is used in the manufacture of
> several cars including the Q45 where they inject it into the "A" posts to
> strengthen them and quiet them down.
>
> I think this product could have a significant impact on the Roadster body
> to achieve greater stiffness, hopefully making the Roadster as stiff as
my
> Miata.
>
> As of yet pricing is unavailable.
>
> '66 Mike from NYC
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