Front to rear balance
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:08 pm
Would anybody know what the front to rear balance of an NA6 is. I'm thinking it might fit better on my trailer if I reverse it on.
thanks olboy
thanks olboy
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Front to rear balance
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:05 pm
50/50 weight distribution if that's what you're talking about...
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:12 pm
sounds to good to be true
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:21 pm
I thought it was 53 f, 47 r in the NA............or maybe I'm thinking of a COW 
I don't think it'll make much difference which way around you have it on the trailer olboy, we're only talking less than a 1000 kg all up, only a poofteenth difference either way
I don't think it'll make much difference which way around you have it on the trailer olboy, we're only talking less than a 1000 kg all up, only a poofteenth difference either way
Front to rear balance
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:26 pm
Nothing worse than a trailer that is tail happy and my trailer is very light so a little bit will make a difference. I like to keep the speed up when towing. Driving slow is boring
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:30 pm
In every new incarnation of the MX5 Mazda claims an improved 50/50 weight distribution to model it replaces. I'm guessing Mazda have as much trouble reading scales as they do dyno graphs. 
It's either 50/50 or it's something different. 50.01/49.99 isn't 50/50 Mazda.
It's either 50/50 or it's something different. 50.01/49.99 isn't 50/50 Mazda.Front to rear balance
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:37 pm
its cross weight is 50 50, not sure about front to rear...
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:48 pm
The reason why the battery is in the boot - to get the balance to 50/50...
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:52 pm
Hi olboy,
Most early *reports state either a 51/49% or 52/48% front to rear weight distribution.
*Based on Road & Track's Mazda MX-5 Miata Portfolio and Mazda Miata MX-5 Performance Portfolio 1989-1996 both published by Brookland Books.
Hope this helps.
Les
Most early *reports state either a 51/49% or 52/48% front to rear weight distribution.
*Based on Road & Track's Mazda MX-5 Miata Portfolio and Mazda Miata MX-5 Performance Portfolio 1989-1996 both published by Brookland Books.
Hope this helps.
Les
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:53 pm
Double post due to poxy internet server.
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:59 pm
What if the driver is very skinny and the fuel tank is full, or lol the driver is very heavy and the fuel tank is empty?
Front to rear balance
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:27 am
Maybe someone who's corner weighted their car can confirm?
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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 1:14 pm
Maybe someone who's corner weighted their car can confirm?
That would be interesting. It sounds like its that close that it wouldn't make any difference on a trailer. like AJ said
That would be interesting. It sounds like its that close that it wouldn't make any difference on a trailer. like AJ said
Front to rear balance
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:23 pm
mxfive95 wrote:What if the driver is very skinny and the fuel tank is full, or lol the driver is very heavy and the fuel tank is empty?
it's on a trailer??...wouldn't expect a driver to be THAT anal...........
although, if mine ever had to go on a tow truck, you can bet I'll be in it
