S2000 vs MX-5 - Weight
09-02-2010, 12:04 PM
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I think that the crash pictures linked to above really illustrate just how solidly the S2000 is built. To me, the peace of mind that comes with knowing how safe our cars are is woth it.
09-03-2010, 03:53 AM
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[QUOTE=iDomN8U,Aug 31 2010, 07:24 PM]can anyone tell me why the MX-5 is like 450lbs lighter then the S2000?
Mx-5 = 2,410 lb (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_MX-5)
S2000
Mx-5 = 2,410 lb (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_MX-5)
S2000
09-03-2010, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 8escape,Sep 2 2010, 11:19 PM
I wasn't talking about the Boxster S
2005/2006 base boxster was 2855, same as 05/06/07 s2k
2007/2008 base boxster was 2877, base s2k went to 2864
mileage for manual base boxster in 07/08 was 20 city/29 hwy vs. 18/25 for the s2k.
2005/2006 base boxster was 2855, same as 05/06/07 s2k
2007/2008 base boxster was 2877, base s2k went to 2864
mileage for manual base boxster in 07/08 was 20 city/29 hwy vs. 18/25 for the s2k.
09-03-2010, 06:23 PM
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Croc, great post. Though I think it is clear that the windshield frame of S2000 is much stronger than the Miatas. In most rollover accident pictures, s2000 frame is still intact, while the Miata frame is almost always collapsed. Makes a big difference in safety, just like the standard roll bar.
09-04-2010, 03:07 AM
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this is good to know 
according to pictures on the WWW, 1st and 2nd generation miata's windshield collapses easily.
about 3rd - i didn'e even 1 pictures of it - probably because all Miatas are really hard to get rolled over........
according to pictures on the WWW, 1st and 2nd generation miata's windshield collapses easily.
about 3rd - i didn'e even 1 pictures of it - probably because all Miatas are really hard to get rolled over........
09-04-2010, 06:19 AM
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when we try to answer this question we need to decide first what MX5 are you talking about?
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Aluminim parts:
All miatas have aluminum hood and boot.
3rd generation has all suspension arms from casted aluminum - reall good stuff.
still less fun chasis though
09-04-2010, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 8escape,Aug 31 2010, 07:40 PM
The MX-5 is a newer design than the S.
I think a better question is why does a 2005-2008 Boxster weigh the same as the same model year S2000, but is larger, has a more powerful 6 cyl and gets better gas mileage?
I think a better question is why does a 2005-2008 Boxster weigh the same as the same model year S2000, but is larger, has a more powerful 6 cyl and gets better gas mileage?
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