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| Re: V-12 Miata! (DIAF) » | « » 12:14 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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How does it turn .... or stop for that matter?
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (DIAF) » | « » 12:15 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (DIAF) » | « » 12:15 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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LOL!Anyone know what that thing weighs? Does it weigh more than the 5.0 that dudes used to put in the Miata?
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (SAPJetta) » | « » 12:15 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (SAPJetta) » | « » 12:16 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by SAPJetta » | | How does it turn .... or stop for that matter? |
you know. i just don't think that's the point... and yes, you can argue that's no longer a "true" miata. but i feel as though it has morphed into something much more evil. 
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (FlashRedGLS1.8T) » | « » 12:17 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by FlashRedGLS1.8T » | | LOL! Anyone know what that thing weighs? Does it weigh more than the 5.0 that dudes used to put in the Miata? |
I saw a weight of 682 pounds for the V12, vs high 300's for the stock motor. I don't know the weight of the 5.0. This isn't my car, in case anyone were to think so.
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (DIAF) » | « » 12:18 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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As far back as that engine goes, it's almost a mid-engine now!
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (compy222) » | « » 12:18 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by compy222 » | you know. i just don't think that's the point... and yes, you can argue that's no longer a "true" miata. but i feel as though it has morphed into something much more evil. |
No, it's not a true miata, it's 3 of them stuffed into one! 
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (SAPJetta) » | « » 12:19 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by SAPJetta » | | How does it turn .... or stop for that matter? |
With the steering wheel and brakes of course. It probably turns just fine in all reality. The weight looks to be well behind the front axle (perhaps more than before). Sure it will weigh more, but that can be dealt with easily enough.
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (DIAF) » | « » 12:21 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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Give that monster to my fiancee and call it a crub eater all day. The tires would have more scrape damage than burnout damage.
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (rabbit_hmpr) » | « » 12:22 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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Where is the tranny going to go? Wouldnt it have to be a bit of a monster to handle that kind of power?
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (FlashRedGLS1.8T) » | « » 12:22 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by FlashRedGLS1.8T » | | LOL! Anyone know what that thing weighs? Does it weigh more than the 5.0 that dudes used to put in the Miata? |
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (DIAF) » | « » 12:38 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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I actually cringe when i see a pair of Water Pump Pliers used in any automotive context:
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (speedbump2) » | « » 12:39 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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Well that's one way to build a reliable V12-powered British roadster...
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apparently there's a youtube video out there, but it's blocked at work, so I can't even search for it.
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (rabbit_hmpr) » | « » 12:40 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by rabbit_hmpr » | | Where is the tranny going to go? Wouldnt it have to be a bit of a monster to handle that kind of power? |
trannys go in the trunk, just as they should.
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| Re: (DIAF) » | « » 12:41 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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thats gonna be sick
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (SoLo2pointO) » | « » 12:41 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by SoLo2pointO » | | LOL sweet. |
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (DIAF) » | « » 12:43 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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It's a kool one of a kind car, and surely fun on the straights.But it really is sort of an answer to a question nobody asked: "I want a Miata, but I want it to be nose heavy, a gas hog, and expensive and unreliable to keep running."
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (DIAF) » | « » 12:44 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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what kind/displacement of V12 is it? power?
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (DIAF) » | « » 12:44 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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That is intense. I want to see that thing on a track 
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (justinsvr6) » | « » 12:49 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by justinsvr6 » | | what kind/displacement of V12 is it? power? |
5.3L, he's expecting around 400-425hp.
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| Re: (DIAF) » | « » 12:50 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by DIAF » | apparently there's a youtube video out there, but it's blocked at work, so I can't even search for it.
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Have you tried it.youtube.com? It works for me even though youtube.com is blocked
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (DIAF) » | « » 12:50 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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that's one sexy and unreliable engine, wait it's just like a woman!
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| Re: (MKIV) » | « » 12:55 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by MKIV » | Have you tried it.youtube.com? It works for me even though youtube.com is blocked |
just tried  doesn't work.
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| Re: (DIAF) » | « » 12:57 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=hsh4cEhEWlg  "HOW A MIATA SHOULD FEEL" (Happy Hairdresser?)
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| Re: (DIAF) » | « » 12:58 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by DIAF » | apparently there's a youtube video out there, but it's blocked at work, so I can't even search for it.
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (Ryukein) » | « » 1:01 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Ryukein » | | That is intense. I want to see that thing on a track |
Do you really like understeer that much?
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (speedbump2) » | « » 1:01 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by speedbump2 » | | I actually cringe when i see a pair of Water Pump Pliers used in any automotive context:
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Its jsut for weight balance
| Quote, originally posted by disenfranchised » | I think that's too subtle. If I'm going to do it, I'm just going to get a sticker that says "My other ride has a beard."
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that is sick! can't wait for more vids.
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| Re: (lowredcabrio) » | « » 5:34 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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Lol, what's the weight distro on that thing 70/30. That must handle very badly.
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (DIAF) » | « » 5:39 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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Wait... don't people usually *remove* Jaguar engines from cars?
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| Re: V-12 Miata! (cougar) » | « » 5:44 PM 7-16-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by cougar » | | Wait... don't people usually *remove* Jaguar engines from cars? |
My first thought as well. I prefer the LS1 as shown in my "Happy Hairdresser" video posted above^
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