[Miata] First Winter Drive

[the.jack]

-----Original Message-----
On Behalf Of Larry Alster
Subject: Re: [Miata] First Winter Drive

Light throttle touch

Use second gear if needed if the wheels spin too easy at start up

Watch out for the other idiots!!!

Larry

White Knight   1991 Crystal White   #99 CSP
Silver Bullet     1992 Silverstone     #17 EM  FM I+ Turbo
Honey B         1992 Sunburst Yellow  J.R. M45
Whooosh       2004 Titanium MazdaSpeed MX5

LowCountry Miata  http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net
Masters Miata
RAGS 074
-----Response-----

	You should be much better off in the evenly balanced Miata than the front-heavy RWD Mustang.  My Mustang wasn't so great in
the snow (though passable).  The Miata drives circles around it.  I never really thought RWD was ever acceptable in the snow, but
the Miata has proven me wrong.  The level of communication to the driver helps a lot with that.
	I didn't see a need for adding weight (i.e. sand) in the rear last year.  I think the balance of the car is fine for winter
driving.  You already have the basics I'm sure, so it's just a matter of learning the Miata in the winter, and it's not hard.
	Be safe my friend!

Chris C.
99 Mazda Miata 5-sp Emerald