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Sunset Therapy Drive in my ND2 Miata
Join me for a sunset therapy drive through some Arizona mountain roads in my 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND2)
As always, make sure to be safe and respectful in your backroad drives. Make sure there aren't a bunch of cars/people on the road, always stay within the lines, and stay well within the car's and your own limits.
#sunsetdrive #pov #binuralaudio #miata #mazda #nd
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Shekon-
    @Shekon- 3 дні тому

    5 year old video and its still the best ASU dorm guide video.

  • @tiegancarter
    @tiegancarter 13 днів тому

    I love the exhaust!!

  • @ZacharySound
    @ZacharySound 19 днів тому

    I bought a 2022 Club this past summer for my daily driver with 16k miles on it. It is a snowflake white mica - not the color I was hoping for but the price was right and I had been loooking for more than 2 years for a good deal. Thing was still in basically brand new condition with the original S001 Bridgestones. It is my third Miata my first was an NA '96 then a '99 that I bought both with 95k miles or more on the clock - parted with them both at around 240k! Haven't had a whole lot of time to enjoy my ND much it yet since we just went into winter and don't want to drive on those summer only tires. I might try to skip winter tires and get Continental Extreme Contacts Sport tires come spring. I'm looking forward to driving it up in the California SIerra's next year.

  • @aliali-ce3yf
    @aliali-ce3yf 28 днів тому

    you have 3 cars, and you're a little more than a year out from college?

  • @johnpulawski35
    @johnpulawski35 Місяць тому

    guy talks like topher

  • @CurtisHuffman-cj5qm
    @CurtisHuffman-cj5qm Місяць тому

    Interesting to find another Huffman that appreciates Miata's.

  • @G2Merica
    @G2Merica Місяць тому

    Stop talking and drive

  • @UrdnotAkongo
    @UrdnotAkongo Місяць тому

    2:11 Sir, making it look like an RC car was the my very first mod. I added a little red flag at the top of the antenna. Plus it added to the vertical visibility of the car. I just find it funny Miata drivers complain about being invisible, while at the same time doing a very popular mod which makes them even more invisible. Go figure

  • @rous3369
    @rous3369 Місяць тому

    Hope I can buy one of my own next year. This video is exactly what I needed, would love to see more

  • @KadirNokay
    @KadirNokay Місяць тому

    I watch this video from time to time. Thank you for posting this. Enjoy your fantastic machine

  • @aaronbb1749
    @aaronbb1749 Місяць тому

    Have you had any transmission issues? I wanna buy a used nd2 but I’m worried about that

  • @JAPANTougeTour
    @JAPANTougeTour Місяць тому

    Nice touge run! This video captures the fun of driving a Miata.

  • @carlcarlssen4299
    @carlcarlssen4299 Місяць тому

    dude why do u keep like regripping the wheel every second?

  • @kenesu1281
    @kenesu1281 Місяць тому

    ❤🤙🏼

  • @Jeffe4506
    @Jeffe4506 Місяць тому

    It’s amazing I don’t think I’ve heard someone say one bad thing about these lol I think I’m might get one… never seen better reviews on car in my life

  • @andrewstevenson6540
    @andrewstevenson6540 Місяць тому

    Well done Japan for still producing a lightweight fun sportscar with a clutch pedal and handbrake ❤

  • @Aymiraguitara
    @Aymiraguitara Місяць тому

    I have been considering on getting a Mazda MX 5 Miata. Honestly the cars look so cool and fun to drive !

  • @sinan325
    @sinan325 Місяць тому

    Is it Goodwin Roadstersport race exhaust?

  • @jimw2542
    @jimw2542 Місяць тому

    That sounds awesome with the baffle. My bro has same exhaust but it's a bit tinny, but he also bought it third party so he's probably got a lot of unknown other mods bc the guy went nuts. I personally love my HoM midpipe and catback with valve controller, but this is hella lighter. Nice vid! I'm surprised you can dig into those stock tires so much; I ran through them in 5k miles. Put on ps4s -- they're less playful but hug the road better. Cheers!

  • @carloscanizares101
    @carloscanizares101 Місяць тому

    This is to say thank you. I’m 42, retired and am now in a position where buying a Porsche Carerra GTS is more achievable, so I’ve been shopping/specc’ing. This video was a fantastic reminder of why I got my Miata in the first place.

    • @DjCheffolo
      @DjCheffolo Місяць тому

      how did you retire so young?

    • @carloscanizares101
      @carloscanizares101 Місяць тому

      @ I live off of the dividends from my investments.

    • @raweggs2947
      @raweggs2947 29 днів тому

      @@carloscanizares101 Any advice?

    • @carloscanizares101
      @carloscanizares101 29 днів тому

      @@raweggs2947 not a financial advisor, sorry. But I invest in high-yield income-generating funds from YieldMax, Roundhill and Defiance. Is it risky? ABSOLUTELY! Is it worth it? To own my time, yes for me! Being retired now doesn’t mean I can’t work again, if it goes south. But as long as I make smart emotionless decisions, I’m living my lifelong dream now. After all, tomorrow isn’t guaranteed.

    • @carloscanizares101
      @carloscanizares101 29 днів тому

      Sorry, I can’t. YT keeps deleting my posts.

  • @skreezyi
    @skreezyi Місяць тому

    i also have a 2023 miata and drive it nearly everyday and yet i still love watching videos like these of it in my spare time, it's just that good of a car 💯 these roads are just perfect, it feels like a racetrack <3 awesome video! ! i also love the stock look, it feels like the car is already perfect without barely any modifications too :')

  • @weezintrumpeteer
    @weezintrumpeteer Місяць тому

    Great footage and drive! Does your ND have the stock exhaust, or is it modified? Sounds really nice.

  • @jdm3gee14
    @jdm3gee14 Місяць тому

    It seems like tech guys will go for this more analog of a car. lol. I'm a sys admin and I'm eying this and the BRZ. I come from a WRX so its an upgrade in fun but downgrade in day to day needs.

    • @alhuff_
      @alhuff_ Місяць тому

      We’re actively breaking the stereotype of tech bros in teslas!

  • @georgekappland2935
    @georgekappland2935 Місяць тому

    AZ local here... Where were you?

  • @KadirNokay
    @KadirNokay Місяць тому

    Wish I had one as well. Fantastic video.

  • @KadirNokay
    @KadirNokay Місяць тому

    Oh man. Wow. Nice.

  • @sk8absence
    @sk8absence Місяць тому

    download offline maps, very helpful to see what's ahead if you're not very familiar with the road.

  • @walkerboy180
    @walkerboy180 Місяць тому

    I am glad to see another software engineer drive a miata too! Got my ND3 Club BBR a month ago! Absolute Motoring Therapy. Love it. Yet to hit the Humboldt roads with it. Great vid!

  • @crxstalline_
    @crxstalline_ Місяць тому

    Gotta love AZ mountain roads. Moved here from FL recently, been so fun getting to do some real driving

  • @CapFlipGaming
    @CapFlipGaming Місяць тому

    I'm still so bummed I had to sell mine. It's the perfect time of year to drive in AZ.

  • @HallowellsSpeedShop
    @HallowellsSpeedShop Місяць тому

    That’s such a fun road! Used to do it all time in my Si, and I have a video on my channel in an S550 doing it.

  • @aidanjack3094
    @aidanjack3094 Місяць тому

    Sounds amazing I have a manual 2021 Mazda 3 right now and am planning on getting a nd2 when I get out of active duty as a little treat to myself. God I can’t wait for a summer car

  • @MajorAddiction
    @MajorAddiction Місяць тому

    I love how popular the stubby antenna is. A lot of people probably think that it's OEM. Got the GWR also but the single exhaust. Love the car man, soul red is perfect.

  • @daniele3233
    @daniele3233 Місяць тому

    Which phone holder are you using?

  • @NDEEZMiata
    @NDEEZMiata Місяць тому

    What road is this, I haven’t driven it before 🤔 Also FWIW try giving it a bit more of a blip on those downshifts, you’re pretty consistently under revving. 🤙 3rd to 2nd requires a pretty hefty stab on these car if it’s high in the RPMs…it’s tricky to nail it. 60% of the time every time 😂 These ND2s are such a great car for our mountain roads, I never wish I had something faster. If anything it’s on those roads I wish we got the 1.5L….it’s almost got too much power for a road like tortilla flats. Best car therapy I’ve had so far…I find excuses to go drive way more often than previous cars.

  • @Moriggia
    @Moriggia Місяць тому

    For me is the best car in the world ❤.

  • @RuiDuarteyamamoto
    @RuiDuarteyamamoto Місяць тому

    I miss my 1.5 ND. This just shows you dont need much for a good sports car.

  • @mochi95121
    @mochi95121 Місяць тому

    auto therapist is the best therapy you can get great video

  • @magmag1059
    @magmag1059 2 місяці тому

    Exhaust sounds fantastic!

  • @DriverMD23
    @DriverMD23 2 місяці тому

    Just got an ND3 and it’s just pure bliss driving for the sake of driving. Top down with the right playlist, it really is a form of therapy. You really tapped into that in this video

    • @alhuff_
      @alhuff_ 2 місяці тому

      Congrats on the ND3, jealous of you not having to deal with the ancient infotainment on the ND1&2 😅- You're right though, nothing beats the top down feel!

    • @kirsolan
      @kirsolan Місяць тому

      first world problem: having to decide between loud music or car sound while driving with the top down.

  • @wackit6756
    @wackit6756 2 місяці тому

    BTW I purchased on Amazon a padded center armrest (SEG Direct Console pad $16.71) I don’t have the part number, but it just rests on top of the center console, has 2 straps that are hidden, texture looks just like the MX5 and it makes driving so much more comfortable. It’s made to look like leather. Some console armrests need the whole console removed to install, but this one just sits in place. ✌️

    • @richardgilmore5607
      @richardgilmore5607 2 місяці тому

      @@wackit6756 good tip.

    • @alhuff_
      @alhuff_ 2 місяці тому

      Good find - I saw MX5 things has a padded armrest replacement but it's $150. I'll have to check something like this out!

  • @wackit6756
    @wackit6756 2 місяці тому

    It’s nice to see someone really appreciate their car and it’s purpose! I bought mine almost a year ago, ('21' GT soft top) as a weekend car. Don’t know why it took me so long to get one. If you are a true enthusiast you don’t need to explain your purchase to anyone. About once a week I leave the house at 6:00 am, put the top down and drive through Santiago Canyon road, then through Laguna Canyon road to Laguna beach Ca. for coffee and breakfast. To be alone with a manual trans., music, the cool air and mountain roads, well there is nothing like it. Congrats on your MX5. 👍

    • @alhuff_
      @alhuff_ 2 місяці тому

      Those roads sound amazing - I'm definitely going to have to road trip over to CA to experience some in the Miata myself!

    • @ibloo2425
      @ibloo2425 Місяць тому

      Im in Irvine and I have a 1990 NA Mazda Miata. I too love going on Santiago Canyon!!!

    • @gregjones2472
      @gregjones2472 Місяць тому

      Well that just sounds awesome

  • @richardgilmore5607
    @richardgilmore5607 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the drive. I plan to pick up an used Mx5 likely a 2021 or down to 2018. I drove a stick in my 20s (now 67). Do you think I will pick it up again. It was always the first gear from start that grave me issues back then. I assume now a days it more redefined to get into it.

    • @IceNFire09
      @IceNFire09 2 місяці тому

      The Miata is very easy to drive. Clutch pedal is very light. The engine is a bit down on power off idle compared to something with more torque, so light feathering of the throttle while setting off works best. That being said, I've only stalled mine 3 times in the 3 months of ownership after driving autos for 14 years.

    • @richardgilmore5607
      @richardgilmore5607 2 місяці тому

      @@IceNFire09 well, that a confident builder. It was my main worry. Hopefully I can drive a used with a stick and make a choice. I don't mind auto with the paddles and stick slide. I am not trying to race anyone. I more a steering and top down type of guy. I have to deal with winter so the car will be a 3 season car. I have an SUV so that still my daily driver and soon to be others half car.

    • @IceNFire09
      @IceNFire09 2 місяці тому

      @@richardgilmore5607 If you're going to be just cruising around town top down, then sure the auto will fit the bill just fine. However, if you plan on taking it on some curvy back roads, I HIGHLY recommend getting the manual if you can wing it. The car is just so much more engaging.

    • @richardgilmore5607
      @richardgilmore5607 2 місяці тому

      @IceNFire09 I will keep that in mind

    • @alhuff_
      @alhuff_ 2 місяці тому

      My main other point of reference being my manual '93 F150 - I wouldn't call it easier but it's definitely way more enjoyable to go through gears. Even though it isn't a truck where you have enough torque to get going from a stop with basically no gas, the Miata is super light and it's very easy to find the bite point of the clutch. I stalled a few times when I first bought it but after a month or so I never stalled again. I definitely can't say the same for my truck lol I think the best part of the Miata is the manual transmission, and a lot of other people seem to think so too. But that means if you do go automatic, those are probably a *lot* cheaper on the used market.

  • @vbkngx
    @vbkngx 2 місяці тому

    Nice video man.

  • @JGomez1997
    @JGomez1997 2 місяці тому

    Man I test drove a MX5 off Turo and it forever changed my perspective on what I’m looking for in a car. Hoping to get on eventually my heart wants one but my brain says I need to save for more important things first

    • @liljfunk21
      @liljfunk21 2 місяці тому

      So what did the MX5 changed about driving beside being really small ?

    • @JGomez1997
      @JGomez1997 2 місяці тому

      @ I never really liked convertibles and used to think “who could possibly have fun with only 180 HP?” but man taking a car like this out on windy roads is where it really shines. Feeling the wind blowing and hearing your surroundings just makes the whole driving experience feel a lot more real. Heck even taking it to the grocery store makes the experience way more fun.

    • @liljfunk21
      @liljfunk21 2 місяці тому

      @ I live in Texas so I’m debating about the sun beaming on me and I use to ride motorcycles but I have a thick helmet so I’m really debating on this car

    • @alhuff_
      @alhuff_ 2 місяці тому

      That's exactly what happened to me 😂 - I rented one on Turo for a weekend and going back to my old car was depressing. I was in the Mazda dealership within a week test driving this one. Don't regret it for a second!

    • @alhuff_
      @alhuff_ 2 місяці тому

      @@liljfunk21 Totally get it. In Arizona we've definitely got the sun problem in the summers too. I spend most of summer with the top up to avoid getting burnt but come fall/winter it's top down 24/7!

  • @garya7893
    @garya7893 2 місяці тому

    If i had roads like that in New Orleans i may not be selling my E30 That looks fun

    • @IceNFire09
      @IceNFire09 2 місяці тому

      Baton Rouge here, so I'm right there with you lol. I've been satiating my appetite with Autocross. And if you can get away for a few days, Arkansas has some FANTASTIC roads.

    • @alhuff_
      @alhuff_ 2 місяці тому

      I definitely felt that struggle when I lived deeper in the city. Now that I'm further up north in AZ I can drive out a bit to find roads like this a lot easier. Definitely worth it every time.

  • @ThatSubaruDude
    @ThatSubaruDude 2 місяці тому

    Awesome video bro. I live in az too lol

  • @uAidan
    @uAidan 2 місяці тому

    came across this on my recommended and I just wanted to say I loved every second of this!! super relaxing watch, I appreciate you keeping it cool on public roads while also having a bit of fun hahah

    • @alhuff_
      @alhuff_ 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Probably the best thing about this car is the ability to have some fun without putting anyone in danger or breaking any major laws

    • @lucianolucidi8624
      @lucianolucidi8624 Місяць тому

      ​@@alhuff_ i agree. I love mine for this reason

  • @hussein9714
    @hussein9714 3 місяці тому

    Ur vid fun 😂

  • @clintonleonard5187
    @clintonleonard5187 4 місяці тому

    Bro drink some water I can't handle those dry mouth sounds. But nice video.