Miata long travel kit

greggl4321 · Samba Member Joined: May 30, 2017 Posts: 276

There is a long travel kit for the Miata, what are some peoples thoughts on it? Would this be better than a Baja bug? Could someone explain up travel? Is it more important than downward travel? Could someone explain where I may be confused?

Taking a day off, possibly. Starting to feel tired from studying, don't want to burn out.

ach60 · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 11:20 pm Post subject: Re: Miata long travel kit

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1301386303223993/
Miata Karts Of 'Murica a Public Group on Facebook may be able t help you.
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djkeev · Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 6:56 am Post subject: Re: Miata long travel kit

So you want to go "4 Wheeling" in your Miata??

If you do this, have you thought about how your highway handling will be affected?

Where do you drive the most?

Dave
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greggl4321 · Samba Member Joined: May 30, 2017 Posts: 276

I don't have a Miata, I've seen one with a long travel kit on it, and I was just wondering a few things.

In general, I was wondering if someone could tell me about the Miata and as a long travel vehicle. Is it a good platform for long travel?

A lot of my ideas are just that, ideas, I like to read and think about cars in my free time, as a hobby. Until I find that perfect one I guess.

djkeev · Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:46 pm Post subject: Re: Miata long travel kit

I've had the Miata.

It is a perfect blend of fun British sports cars and Asain engineering. Dependable fun ........ with a measure of safety and Air Conditioning.

It is extremely low, a very short wheel base and has much less than wonderful traction once road conditions become less than ideal.

Possibly the WORST car on snow and ice that I've ever driven! There simply is no weight over the drive wheels.

I cannot imagine it would be very good on muddy logging roads or similar rural paths, even if raised for clearance.

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ach60 · Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:38 pm Post subject: Re: Miata long travel kit

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I've got enough seat time in a buddy's Miata to know it's a well balanced car.
Why would a well balanced car be shitty in the snow, mud, or wet weather?
I'd say tires don't match the application.
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Cali_Army_Guy · Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2018 9:41 pm Post subject: Re: Miata long travel kit

https://youtu.be/E0qFNDYMpKQ

Hoonigan has an episode with a long travel Miata. Also has an off road Porsche 912 in that episode.
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