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[–] FosterMolasses@leminal.space 2 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

Didn't the kids recently come up with a word for this? Those guys that drink matcha a lot and read feminist literature? I can't remember the term lol

[–] LowKeyLooker@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

Performative male

[–] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 1 points 8 hours ago
[–] darkreader2636@lemmy.zip 14 points 1 day ago
[–] toeblast96@sh.itjust.works 45 points 2 days ago (2 children)

miata attack❗❗❗❗❗❗❗❗❗

[–] AceBonobo@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Those headlights really are cute

[–] FosterMolasses@leminal.space 1 points 8 hours ago

And little blush marks!

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 23 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It looks surprised and slightly embarrassed to see me.

[–] 123@programming.dev 3 points 1 day ago

You didn't knock you see..

[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 26 points 2 days ago (1 children)

This is only the third one of these I've seen but is part of the joke that Corvette man is actually NOT a douche and it's assumed he would be? If so that's kinda refreshing.

[–] vinceman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 22 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 2 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 minutes ago) (1 children)

I feel like there's a few comics missing in between these two, and because of you, now I have to go find and enjoy the entire series.

You monster.

[–] vinceman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I believe it is on Patreon.

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Ah shit nevermind.

[–] RustyNova@lemmy.world 16 points 2 days ago

I love this goofy little car. It's literally 🤓and you can't tell me otherwise

[–] HeyJoe@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I have owned 5 cars in my life and zero of them were picked by me. This guy is living the life I'll never have.

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 1 points 19 hours ago

Well that's an easy fix. Sell/trade-in your car, and when you go shopping for the next one, don't tell anyone, and don't bring anyone with you other than your mechanic.

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I prefer my 350Z Roadster. Two extra cylinders, enough headroom for my tall ass, and actual usable trunk space (once you remove the spare tire lol). It may not be as light as a Miata, but it's faster, almost as small, and still corners like a dream.

[–] frezik@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

I had a 370Z for a while. I dunno if they did this on the 350Z, but they stuck a very heavy flywheel on it that does terrible things for throttle response. Makes it as smooth as a V8, and that's obviously a cop to people who aren't buying it for performance. You can cut the flywheel weight in half and still have a perfectly functional car for regular road use.

The shape of the trunk makes a difference. Yes, the 350Z/370Z trunk is larger on paper, but the Miata's is shaped nice and square. Easier to drop things into.

Felt like sitting in a bathtub. Has much worse rear visibility than a Miata (even with the top up).

Its oil cooling isn't sufficient on the track without upgrades. Engine will go into limp mode after a couple laps. Can be fixed, of course, but a Miata is pretty close to track ready out of the factory.

Traded the 370Z for an NC Miata and have never looked back. On any kind of twisty track, the flywheel issue prevents the 370Z from being able to use its extra power; I don't think my track times are significantly different between the two.

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

Yeah sorry can't relate lol. Throttle response is good, not as good as my old Genesis Coupe BK1 3.8, but honestly my only complaint is that it could use an extra 20 whp because I have the DE engine. But on the bright side, there's a lot of headroom for power unlike the HR, so you can mod it, and even turbo it without having to build up the engine. There are lighter flywheels available, but that also introduces chatter so I'm happy with OEM.

With the top up, rear quarter panel visibility is limited, yes, but I drive with the top down 95% of the time so it's a non-issue for me.

No oil cooling issues because again I have the DE engine. It does burn oil like every 350Z/G35, but not enough to need topping up between changes, thankfully.

The main reason why I chose the 350Z over the 370Z (other than price) is for the old school steering with a power steering pump that barely feels like it's there. I heard the 370Z's steering wheel is light and floaty like modern cars; my 350Z's steering is very communicative, and as such it's easy to know exactly what the tires are doing.

My second (and only real) complaint is with the interior. It is so cheap and plasticity, and scuffs incredibly easy. The 370's interior is a considerable upgrade. I miss having push-to-start as well.

[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 1 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

I love how Celicas look (especially the first and seventh gen), but I could never get over front wheel drive, and horsepower numbers that make a Prius look like a Ferrari. Why oh why did Toyota put such a beautiful car on such a shitty platform, for every single generation!? All show and no go.

[–] Sxan@piefed.zip 3 points 2 days ago (3 children)

My BIL has done well financially, and currently owns a couple of quite expensive cars, but he still claims þe Miata he owned in college was þe most fun car he's ever driven. He says þat it's not þat it went fast, but it felt as if you were.

[–] frezik@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 9 hours ago

I once did a track day with a Nissan GT-R, Ferrari 588, Lamborghini Gallardo, and a Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Excepting the 911, I would have been just as happy to have been in my Miata that day.

Supercars are vastly overrated. Even the 911 is a tough sell against the cheapness of the Miata.

[–] SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 19 hours ago

I inherited a 1960s MGB and this is absolutely true. It feels like you're barreling around corners, but the speedometer only reads 10 MPH.

[–] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 14 points 2 days ago

It drives like a go cart. Loads of fun.