2017 Fiat 124 Spider

[68_427]

My friend has a 91 from Florida with nitrous

Paint is bad, buy has vinyl wrapped hood and trunk and engine was rebuilt less than 5k ago.  Interior could use love too

[AutobahnSHO]

My friend has a 91 from Florida with nitrous

Paint is bad, buy has vinyl wrapped hood and trunk and engine was rebuilt less than 5k ago.  Interior could use love too

Miata? Trying to sell?

I mostly shop for stock cars, not looking for a project but a dependable car; wife says she'll steal it from me from time to time so it needs to be respectable....

[68_427]

But it has a 70 shot

[AutobahnSHO]

But it has a 70 shot

Wife would get her license suspended in a very short time. 

[MX793]

Trying to wrap my head around why somebody would put nitrous on an NA Miata.

[Soup DeVille]

Trying to wrap my head around why somebody would put nitrous on an NA Miata.

Why not?

[12,000 RPM]

Trying to wrap my head around why somebody would put nitrous on an NA Miata.

If anyone would, they would be 68_427's homie

[68_427]

Trying to wrap my head around why somebody would put nitrous on an NA Miata.

He got the entire NOS brand kit for $200.  A 60% power gain from $200 is pretty dope.

[MX793]

He got the entire NOS brand kit for $200.  A 60% power gain from $200 is pretty dope.

60% power gain for like 2 seconds.  Unless you're drag racing, NOs is pretty useless, and a Miata is a poor choice of vehicle if drag racing is your thing.

[68_427]

I'm sorry I don't see how it's useless.  You can literally choose when you want an extra 70hp.  Want to pass on a two lane or a highway?  Have a stock NA Miata?  Sorry better luck next time.  Have NOS?  No problem.

[AutobahnSHO]

Just DON'T ASSPLODE MIATA




(So seriously, is he looking to sell? how much? )

[Payman]

I'm sorry I don't see how it's useless.  You can literally choose when you want an extra 70hp.  Want to pass on a two lane or a highway?  Have a stock NA Miata?  Sorry better luck next time.  Have NOS?  No problem.

After the 6th time replenishing the tank, you'll realize it's uselessness.

[68_427]

Y'all put gas in your cars.  Beside it's not a big deal for a second or even third car.  ITT people who would rather not have the option for extra on demand power?  Suit yourselves

[12,000 RPM]

I would rather go turbo or engine swap to be honest. To do it right (stronger internals, tune) you are gonna go through about the same hassle and not spend much less money. Mite as well go balls deep widdit

[68_427]

The engine was already rebuilt with forged internals anyways.  Nos is cheap and fun to use while the turbo parts get collected

[MX793]

Y'all put gas in your cars.  Beside it's not a big deal for a second or even third car.  ITT people who would rather not have the option for extra on demand power?  Suit yourselves

I have that option.  I step on the accelerator pedal and I instantly have more power at my command.  It's also 100% legal for street use in all 50 states, unlike NOS.  FYI, simply having a NOS bottle hooked up in your car is grounds for a citation for engaging in racing or a contest of speed in NY.

[CaminoRacer]

Well that's cuz NY sucks

[MX793]

Well that's cuz NY sucks

Having a bottle hooked up (let alone using it) on the streets is illegal in a lot of states.

[Soup DeVille]

I would rather go turbo or engine swap to be honest. To do it right (stronger internals, tune) you are gonna go through about the same hassle and not spend much less money. Mite as well go balls deep widdit

Yeah, you're getting that turbo setup for $200 too, right?  And no, you don't need stronger internals and a full tune until you start getting a bit nuts.

Nitrous is what it is, but it's not as bad as a lot of people seem to think. 

[Soup DeVille]

Having a bottle hooked up (let alone using it) on the streets is illegal in a lot of states.

So is speeding.

[12,000 RPM]

Yeah, you're getting that turbo setup for $200 too, right?  And no, you don't need stronger internals and a full tune until you start getting a bit nuts.

Nitrous is what it is, but it's not as bad as a lot of people seem to think.

Show me a full nitrous setup that's $200

[68_427]

Well that's cuz NY sucks

They can't search a locked trunk so it's no big deal at all.

[68_427]

Show me a full nitrous setup that's $200

I posted the only reason he bought it was because it was on sale from NOS for $200.

Unthusiast spin

[MX793]

They can't search a locked trunk so it's no big deal at all.

If they pull you over and see/recognize NOS controls, they absolutely can search the trunk.

[68_427]

This isn't F&F with big red buttons

[Payman]

[Cookie Monster]

If they pull you over and see/recognize NOS controls, they absolutely can search the trunk.

You'd have to be pretty dumb to have buttons that noticeable to a cop.

[Soup DeVille]

If they pull you over and see/recognize NOS controls, they absolutely can search the trunk.

I doubt it, but again it's a bit of a pointless conversation. Almost everything involving modifying cars comes afoul of the law in one way or another eventually.

[Soup DeVille]

Show me a full nitrous setup that's $200

That's what the man said it cost, and on sale, or used it's completely possible. Should I be required to show receipts?

What would your beefed up internals, recammed tuner motor cost?

[MrH]

Anyone watch the motor trend comparison video?  The Miata has a better power train by quite a bit.  I didn't realize that turd in the Fiata is a single overhead cam and needs 21 PSI to make 5 more hp than the Miata.

Jason from Motor Trend had issues with the miata's suspension tuning, but he was driving the grand touring.  He also commented about a lack of LSD, so I'm interested to see what he would think of the club version.