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BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE-71RS We're fortunate to finally have a great tire available again.

It is. :-)

Thanks. Interesting that you clump the 95-96 with the 97-01. My hypothesis was that the automatic "hit" is larger against the years that the 3.2 was the manual engine (97-04) vs the earlier cars... looks like it's not a valid hypothesis (or could be a low data thing). Frankly, seeing only 1%...

For our 1997 Targa with stock wheels and KW V3 suspension, I got a set of the Rival 1.5s. They are flat-out terrible. Sidewall is much too stiff. Ride is destroyed. I have been on the two OE tires for over 25 years. It was a shocking difference. I will be looking for a set of softer sidewall...

It would be interesting to see the data on automatics get split out by generation. My thinking is that the discount is bigger vs peer group in the 97+ cars... The black 97 on BAT this week is an example.

I found a thread discussing adding Blutooth to the NSX. But it was fairly old. Is this the correct unit to buy nowadays (model MBUSDB3)? Any known issues? http://gromaudio.com/store/bt3_adapters/honda_acura_91-08_bluetooth_aux-in_ipod_iphone_adapter.html Anything else needed? Car is a 1997 in...

Re: The Anderson loop run -- September 25th !!! I know I'm going to sound like an old fart, but I feel like I have to share the wisdom of my years.... Please be careful out there and don't let the adrenaline get the better of you guys (and gals). These drives can get a little too intense...

I may make it out there. I hate the idea of getting up that early.

Depends on the track. :wink: No...the nsx is faster at almost any track I can think of thats bigger than an autocross. Unless it rains. Then the Miata will drive circles around the NSX. My fastest laps in a stockish NSX on track tires are almost identical to my well-prepped Spec Miata. This in...

LOL. NSX is a fabulous car. It can teach you things you can't learn in other cars. A Miata will teach you aggression, an NSX will teach you to be smooth. If you drive an NSX at the limit at the track enough, you will develop a very strong ability to give small inputs to keep the car on an even...

I started my racing career autocrossing my miata in the early 90s. After 3 regional championships, I discovered track days and, then road racing. As others have mentioned, there is a lot of waiting around, but it is a specialized sport where you have to be able to commit a track to memory before...

No affiliation, but we use Katy Coach Works. They do exquisite work. Mention my name to Pete.

Not to toot our horn too loudly, but Chris at ALARA Garage has trophies from Keels and Wheels for his detail work. Plus he is a wizard at the paintless dent repair. His clear film work is amazing too. Be sure to come by and check out some of his work before spending your hard earned money...

Glad you guys had a good time. I was suffering until yesterday. Let's do it again sometime! As far as front plates, there are pros and cons, but I have always had the benefit (yes, benefit) of getting a front license plate ticket with my speeding tickets. It gives your lawyer a bargaining chip...

I fear the events are going to get cancelled. There is a lot of animosity with the tenants in the shopping center (the cones have been a stopgap effort to reduce the bickering from the shop owners who are crying that it is hurting their business). The masive showboating on the exit will be the...