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Dec 30, 2004 | 08:56 AM

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brantshali

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Originally Posted by Chazmo,Dec 30 2004, 06:49 AM

S2000 feels big compared to the Miata? Interesting. I never felt that way.

Since the very first time I sat in an S2000 I have loved it for what it is, but it's always felt significantly bigger to me. I'm not sure exactly why...

Dec 30, 2004 | 09:41 AM

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So, size does matter?

Dec 30, 2004 | 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chazmo,Dec 30 2004, 10:41 AM

So, size does matter?

I always figured it did. I just prefer the opposite of what many do...the smaller the better...

Dec 30, 2004 | 09:51 AM

#144

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Actually, seriously, with cars I agree, Brant. Well, to a point, that is. I assume that's why we're sports car lovers.

J, did you actually get to drive the Lotus? Now that I think of it, the S's 3-dimensional frame (if I recall reading this correctly) was inspired by some earlier Lotus car(s). Is that correct? Is the Elise a 3-dimensional frame too?

Dec 30, 2004 | 10:17 AM

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Dec 30, 2004 | 10:17 AM

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LOL!!

Dec 30, 2004 | 10:20 AM

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That's the Elise Frame. It features a Hydro-Aluminum construction that is riveted and glued to save weight.

I suspect it doesn't have the robustness of an S frame but it looks pretty thorough.