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sw20monster · 01-02-2016, 03:09 PM

Basic suspension upgrades on the Spyder will put a smile on your face. You can find a 2zz equipped one for pretty cheap now a days. And usually the suspension will be set up. Have fun on your search. I love my Spyder.

Rampage · 01-02-2016, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I'm clearly a SW20 fan.. but if I wanted an MR2 that wasn't a project car..... MR-S.

I have owned both. It is MR-S wins by a mile for me. Even when It had the crappy little 1ZZ it was still more fun the the SW20. My SW20s were a 91 NA and a 93 Turbo. Both red. The only thing better about the second gen is the looks.

Rampage · 01-02-2016, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dem00n

The Fiat Spiders and Alfa Romeo Spiders are the best toy roadsters in the world...

And they come with the bonus of teaching you how to work on cars. Almost constantly. 6 months of ownership of a 1972 Fiat 124 was an enlightening experience. Almost nothing about it was good but it was very educational.

Sideways&Smiling · 01-02-2016, 04:46 PM

MR-S = way lighter and better handling. Not as good looking, sure... but a better car.

hmong337 · 01-02-2016, 07:59 PM

Mr-s all the way. Get a 2zz in there and that baby should sing. However, I am "a little" biased towards the sw20 models. Simply, they just make power way easier and cheaper. Will be hard to find a clean one though. Way easier to find a clean mr-s because of being newer.

Talus1 · 01-03-2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MuseChaser

I'm going to go in a TOTALLY different direction in answering the OP's question.

Me too...

Dave-ROR · 01-10-2016, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rampage

I have owned both. It is MR-S wins by a mile for me. Even when It had the crappy little 1ZZ it was still more fun the the SW20. My SW20s were a 91 NA and a 93 Turbo. Both red. The only thing better about the second gen is the looks.

I didn't know it was a competition

The MR-S is a better package from the factory in terms of handling, weight, agility, etc. Also, it's newer and more reliable. The power is the con with the MR-S but I've still looked for one off and on with plans to swap motors.

The biggest con of the MR-S for me is simple the roadster part. It's mostly useless in Florida as it's too damn hot 90% of the year to bother dropping the top yet the sun/elements wear it out so you still have to replace it/care for it/etc. Extra work for something that's basically worthless here.

Those people who love humid air, high dew points and high temps I guess will love that part.

Rampage · 01-10-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I didn't know it was a competition

The MR-S is a better package from the factory in terms of handling, weight, agility, etc. Also, it's newer and more reliable. The power is the con with the MR-S but I've still looked for one off and on with plans to swap motors.

The biggest con of the MR-S for me is simple the roadster part. It's mostly useless in Florida as it's too damn hot 90% of the year to bother dropping the top yet the sun/elements wear it out so you still have to replace it/care for it/etc. Extra work for something that's basically worthless here.

Those people who love humid air, high dew points and high temps I guess will love that part.

LOL. That is why mine does not even have a drop top. It didn't have one in Ohio and it certainly does not have one now that I am in Florida. I would not even own one if it did not have the hard top so I agree with you. The biggest pain is that I cannot take it on a track without installing a Harddog roll bar or a custom one which then takes away from the value of the car.

jflogerzi · 01-27-2016, 03:14 AM

Well after a lot of searching I have narrowed it down to what else a mitia. Currently eyeing this one. Hope to check it out this weekend. Owner claims 175 HP and around 170 tq which is plenty for a 2200 lbs car

1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata
$5,500
714-408-8610
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/191158C2

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cdrazic93 · 01-27-2016, 06:31 AM

i was about to say miata is always the answer, then i saw the stripes. oh god. so this will be the time miata might not be the answer...

jflogerzi · 01-28-2016, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cdrazic93

i was about to say miata is always the answer, then i saw the stripes. oh god. so this will be the time miata might not be the answer...

I am okay with the stripe.. But will need to see the car in person

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cdrazic93 · 01-28-2016, 02:47 PM

good for you, good for you. i dont think im man enough to rock that lol

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sw20monster Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2002 MR-2 Spyder Location: stockton ca Posts: 74 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Basic suspension upgrades on the Spyder will put a smile on your face. You can find a 2zz equipped one for pretty cheap now a days. And usually the suspension will be set up. Have fun on your search. I love my Spyder.

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