1998 M Roadster vs 99 question (archive)

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Posted by Jason L. on September 22, 1998 at 16:30:13:

Okay so I let the allure of the M Roadster get the better of me and I went out and bought a 1998.

What are the differences between the 99 and 98 models besides ASC and does ASC really make that big of a difference in handling?

Side Airbags TC 00:57 9/23/98 ( 3)
- Side Airbags (warning: I'm using the "L" word) Robert 10:35 9/23/98 ( 2)
  - Re: Side Airbags (warning: I'm using the "L" word) TC 21:04 9/23/98 ( 0)
  - Re: Side Airbags (warning: Also the "G" word) Mark F 11:25 9/23/98 ( 0)
They all have LSD('98s too), ASC and side ... airbag standard...///Mike G 00:07 9/23/98 ( 0)
Re: 1998 M Roadster vs 99 question Chris_P 16:39 9/22/98 ( 8)
- Re: 1998 M Roadster vs 99 question Robert 10:19 9/23/98 ( 0)
- Re: 1998 M Roadster vs 99 question Chuck 19:24 9/22/98 ( 2)
  - Don't they also have a limited slip diff? Scott Linn 19:40 9/22/98 ( 1)
    - 1998 has LSD...(eom) DC 20:14 9/22/98 ( 0)
- Re: 1998 M Roadster vs 99 question Devon Davis 16:55 9/22/98 ( 1)
  - Snow?? Chuck 19:30 9/22/98 ( 0)
- Okay.... Jason L. 16:41 9/22/98 ( 1)
  - Doesn't bother me!! We drove, they didn't!! (eom) DC 18:48 9/22/98 ( 0)

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