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by Stoyak
Mon May 23, 2011 11:12 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Noob with a question, NB8A RS or NB8B?
Replies: 8
Views: 8335

Yeah I'm keen to see how the MX5 handles compared to the Clio.

It's got a good benchmark to live up to as I guarantee the Clio will handle better then anyone who hasn't driven one would ever think :)
by Stoyak
Mon May 23, 2011 9:44 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Noob with a question, NB8A RS or NB8B?
Replies: 8
Views: 8335

Yeah that sounds about right, i think its something like 142hp and 158hp.

Weight wise I think the R2.5 was slightly heavier ~40-50kg.
by Stoyak
Sun May 22, 2011 5:40 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Noob with a question, NB8A RS or NB8B?
Replies: 8
Views: 8335

I actually test drove the RS today and its really nice, very tight. Only eyebrow raise was when chucking a tight u-turn, under mild throttle it sounded like the inside rear let out a bit of a screech. Now the car should have the Torsen LSD so is that just a case of a turn to tight for it to work eff...
by Stoyak
Sun May 22, 2011 4:58 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Noob with a question, NB8A RS or NB8B?
Replies: 8
Views: 8335

Noob with a question, NB8A RS or NB8B?

Hi all, I'm originally from Aus but I'm going to be working in NZ for a while and am looking at taking advantage of the cheap(ish) import car scene here. I own a Clio 182 Cup in Australia so I wanted something that will handle as well as it does without throwing money at it and I figure the perfect ...

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