RX7 and MP3 handling?
 

I have a friend that bought a mp3. It's a sporty looking car and it handles good, but this guy brags how much his car can handle and how fast his slalom speeds are and all this shit! Has anyone gone at it in a course with twisties or test drove one and compared its handling capabilities? Thanks

We autox an MP3 in SF. I'm waiting my turn behind the wheel, but I must say that it's the SHIT for out of the box handling performance, Put a really good driver behind the wheel and the sky's the limit.

It has great torque at low rpms and serves autox purposes well. I don't believe it has enough horspower to be good roadracing, however a simple swap can take care of the low compression issues with the FS-DE.

Autox in stock class and swap out the 22lb imitation Racing Hart wheels for some lightweight forged 17x7's in a +50-55 offset and good tires, shit you would be at the top of your class. It's you and the Miatas, hehe. Could even put adjustables in their and stay in your class and really kick ass. I mean it comes with specifically valved Tokiko HP's, Springs, Sway Bars, and Rims, STB stock. Other goodies, but nothing to do with Handling.

I own a Protege5 and am amazed at its prowess. I have yet to enjoy a FWD car as much as the Protege. They have less of a tendency to understeer, as typically felt with FWD vehicles.

I'd say the BEST GAS MILEAGE DRIVING EXPERIENCE I've ever has. hehe.

Nothing compares to the feeling of a RWD Rotary though. IMO.

Rishie

I was looking at getting one however after looking over the specs I don't really like the speed times such as 0-60, 1/4 mile, etc. it is a slow car with a great handling package. All they need to do is give it some zoom zoom and it will be all good :D

I know it has great handling, it's just he gets on my nerves how he doesn't get over it.
Thanks

Thats why Mazda is going to be putting a turbo on the new one. :D
Can we say handles better than a Z06, fast as WRX and cheaper!