Why do....?

EndlessCorners · 01-17-2007, 10:22 PM

Why do NA's have a line that runs all the way around the body?

Full-Bore Motorsports · 01-17-2007, 10:38 PM

Because that's how they designed it?

ExHondaMan · 01-17-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EndlessCorners @ Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:22 pm

Why do NA's have a line that runs all the way around the body?

Go ask someone from M.net, I'm sure they will give you a detailed account and even the name of the designer that thought of it.

Are you just showing off your new signature pic?

xn7 · 01-17-2007, 11:00 PM

your nb is so jdm with its endless corners of body lines i can see when its on the freeway raining driving too fast crash

freedomgli · 01-17-2007, 11:03 PM

It's just a "character" line to add a stronger-than-normal interest to the car?s aesthetics by creating a sense of movement.

EndlessCorners · 01-17-2007, 11:51 PM

Nah not showing off my new sig.

I was looking at the ride height thread and suddenly noticed the line. I thought it looked a bit weird compared to my characterless NB.

xn7 are you threatening me?

xn7 · 01-18-2007, 12:04 AM

no your nb is threatening you

na lines add stability when cornering, at speed, and esp in the rain

EndlessCorners · 01-18-2007, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xn7 @ Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:04 pm

no your nb is threatening you

na lines add stability when cornering, at speed, and esp in the rain

My NB is getting some better safety equipment because of its threateningness and its endless corners.

I did some quick research and found that when the NA line is properly tuned it can reduce drag and yield up to a metric ton of downforce.

xn7 · 01-18-2007, 12:28 AM

sorry but line tuning is ridiculous they're already tuned for high performance from factory and setting them to anything other than stock can have dire consequences.

yes a metric ton that also shows how durable and rigid the miata chassis is to be able to withstand such forces.

Max_Power · 01-18-2007, 12:35 AM

Most of the cars have these lines to make a future bodywork more cost efficient...

EndlessCorners · 01-18-2007, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max_Power @ Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:35 pm

Most of the cars have these lines to make a future bodywork more cost efficient...

so true

Greg G · 01-18-2007, 06:37 AM

Sending this to general chat to die...

Fritch · 01-18-2007, 09:36 AM

this thread blows

why do miatas have doors?

J_Man · 01-18-2007, 01:18 PM

Btw, the paint below the line on the sides is a bit different - that rough looking gravel guard. A body shop owner told me that this way they can redo the gravel guard portion, repaint/blend it without repainting the whole door

pandadriftna · 01-18-2007, 02:04 PM

why do miatas have motors? we could just push them everywhere...

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xn7 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 552	Re: Why do....? your nb is so jdm with its endless corners of body lines i can see when its on the freeway raining driving too fast crash

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01-17-2007, 11:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
EndlessCorners Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 517	Re: Why do....? Nah not showing off my new sig. I was looking at the ride height thread and suddenly noticed the line. I thought it looked a bit weird compared to my characterless NB. xn7 are you threatening me?

01-18-2007, 12:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
xn7 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 552	Re: Why do....? no your nb is threatening you na lines add stability when cornering, at speed, and esp in the rain

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xn7 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 552	Re: Why do....? sorry but line tuning is ridiculous they're already tuned for high performance from factory and setting them to anything other than stock can have dire consequences. yes a metric ton that also shows how durable and rigid the miata chassis is to be able to withstand such forces.

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