I Took Delivery Of My New Elio Today !

[4matic]

I was planning on using the Elio as a commuter so I could then turn my Miata into a fun project car. Either supercharged or turbo, along with a 2.5 motor swap. But for now, she needs to stay reliable as my commuter so no major work yet.

I have no problem waiting since I still love commuting in the Miata. I considered just getting another Miata (first gen) to use as a project vehicle instead. While I prefer the idea of the Elio in my driveway and a project Miata in the garage, the Elio has to get made for that to happen.

Be bold...why not a Jag V12 engine! LOL

 

[bowers baldwin]

Nice...even equipped with a set of Borbet aftermarket alloy wheels!

Actually they are M edition Miata wheels, but yea, they are nice. Wish I kept my hollow spoke wheels, they were lighter..

 

[bowers baldwin]

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Be bold...why not a Jag V12 engine! LOL

I'm gonna go out on a limb here, but I think that may upset the balance a little bit... just sayin'

 

[bowers baldwin]

Congratulations!

Great looking street rod!!

Nice to know there’s a group of car lover’s on this forum!

Yea, it's only 2800 miles away from me, hopefully it will be on a truck heading east soon.

 

[Maurtis]

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Be bold...why not a Jag V12 engine! LOL

LOL, that is pretty mean! It comes down to money and enjoyment, really. $10k gets you a reliable 2.5L motor with forged internals, good quality turbo kit, and 300HP to the wheels and retains good driveability. That combo is pretty hard to beat in a 2,500 lb car. And for more performance but lower reliability that 2.5L motor has the capability to run higher boost but 300HP is a good place without having to replace transmission, axles, etc.

If the company I work for gets bought out any time soon and I find myself on a ridiculous pile of cash, an LS3 swap gets you ridiculous power and a V8 rumble for $30k - $40k. But that requires new transmission, differential, blah blah blah. But it makes for a mean sleeper!

 

[Trusting]

I've owned a Miata and an RX7 and always wondered why Mazda never put the rotary in the Miata....

 

[bowers baldwin]

I've owned a Miata and an RX7 and always wondered why Mazda never put the rotary in the Miata....

The Miata was the rebirth of the British sports car (looking at you Lotus Elan), having a RWD 4 pot up front was on their must-haves. Plus cost, the Miata was to be affordable, the Wankel would have jacked the price up too far.

 

[4matic]

The ‘19 Mazda Miata RF is so cool...

The 2019 MX-5 Miata will go from 155 horsepower to 181, a nice power increase for the lightweight sports car.

 

[bowers baldwin]

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The ‘19 Mazda Miata RF is so cool...

The 2019 MX-5 Miata will go from 155 horsepower to 181, a nice power increase for the lightweight sports car.

I like it, but call me a purest, it's over 200 lbs. heaver then mine was and they are past the $25K mark, I donno, with that kind of price you might look elsewhere.

 

[Ty]

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Hey Ty...

Superformance makes a wonderful reproduction of a early “Slabside” 289 Cobra/Ace...

Plenty of time to sweet talk your wife before Christmas!

It would make an awesome Christmas present to yourself!

I wanted the Red/Titanium Roush 427 version from Superformance!