Building a modified Mazda MX-5/ Miata to beat a new Porsche Boxster (Pt 1)

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  • @jeyendeoso
    @jeyendeoso 10 років тому +429

    Dont you just love how his face turns bright red in happiness and excitement when he accelerates the mazda for the first time?

    • @monolith2001
      @monolith2001 10 років тому +46

      That face made this video and even put a smile on my face.

    • @entrepreneur_journey7
      @entrepreneur_journey7 10 років тому +29

      I love that supercharger whine!

    • @benpowersification
      @benpowersification 10 років тому +26

      That's why everyone needs a supercharger in their life.

    • @alldamnnamesaretaken
      @alldamnnamesaretaken 10 років тому +26

      It was the face of true Happiness

    • @placidopro20
      @placidopro20 9 років тому +9

      benpowersification Could not be said better

  • @reece005
    @reece005 3 роки тому +45

    Matt still looks the same 6 years later, what a lucky person 😂

  • @lambosuperl
    @lambosuperl 10 років тому +161

    I'm in love with that supercharger whine

    • @patriotbarrow
      @patriotbarrow 10 років тому +6

      It literally sent shivers down my spine. I want one in my life so badly.

    • @patriotbarrow
      @patriotbarrow 10 років тому

      I have never driven both so I don't know which one I'd pick.

    • @entrepreneur_journey7
      @entrepreneur_journey7 10 років тому +2

      Same here... I need a supercharger in my life too! :D

    • @benpowersification
      @benpowersification 10 років тому +5

      In a tunnel the whine is louder than the exhaust. Its magic. :-D

    • @reneprins2225
      @reneprins2225 7 років тому

      lambosuperl u

  • @stubones
    @stubones 5 років тому +112

    September 2019 and this mx5 is still going strong and annoying nosy old ladies 😂

    • @shinguin6233
      @shinguin6233 4 роки тому +17

      I am not particularly interested in what you think!

    • @Emil-sh6sq
      @Emil-sh6sq 2 роки тому +1

      @@shinguin6233 Loved that interaction

  • @Dafastso
    @Dafastso 8 років тому +587

    buy a mx 5 with 86,000 miles for $1,500?
    please show me where

    • @renski8976
      @renski8976 8 років тому +35

      +Zenica Europe. lol

    • @Pete762
      @Pete762 8 років тому +29

      +Zenica English pounds not dollars

    • @geekybench
      @geekybench 8 років тому +53

      +needraintodrift 1000 pounds = 1500 dollars

    • @Pete762
      @Pete762 8 років тому +5

      ***** you are right...my bad I thought Matt said 1500 pounds

    • @geekybench
      @geekybench 8 років тому +23

      Cameron Newman Those types of Miatas in Australia would cost me upwards of 8 grand.

  • @hks071
    @hks071 9 років тому +472

    What a way to use company's money to upgrade his own car.

    • @Yowzoe
      @Yowzoe 8 років тому +41

      Nice work if you can get it.

    • @mc1996
      @mc1996 8 років тому +1

      xD

    • @bernadetteabdool6274
      @bernadetteabdool6274 6 років тому +1

      Mazda miata flush mount lights

    • @MatthewTaylor3
      @MatthewTaylor3 5 років тому +6

      It's called genius

    • @Forge_1
      @Forge_1 5 років тому

      @@MatthewTaylor3 well he gotta look at his car now

  • @tkangwei
    @tkangwei 10 років тому +67

    This kind of mods video should be done more. Love it.

    • @tkangwei
      @tkangwei 10 років тому +1

      Nah, the more the better. You know what I mean?

    • @MaZEEZaM
      @MaZEEZaM 10 років тому +1

      The prices in the UK are far cheaper than in Australia though, cheapest MX5 I could find was about $7,000AUD and it had about 270,000kms on the clock, though you could get a decent one for 10K. The parts and labor costs would also probably be way higher here :(

    • @entrepreneur_journey7
      @entrepreneur_journey7 10 років тому

      Amen!

    • @DeSjeft
      @DeSjeft 10 років тому +1

      *****
      Although a bit biased, they sure do put up a good show. Too bad they give out wrong price indications though. They make it sound way cheaper than it is in reality. (they have sponsors, unlike any other person daily driving an MX5...

  • @googlereviewer1944
    @googlereviewer1944 9 років тому +53

    Really interesting video. Love stuff like this. The smile on Matt's face as he accelerates for the first time is golden!!

  • @SAFFY7411
    @SAFFY7411 10 років тому +60

    Well done. Looking forward to part 2.

  • @rajivkishore
    @rajivkishore 10 років тому +29

    Matt this video was brilliant!!
    That smile when you accelerated that mx5 was soo genuine I just couldn't stop smiling myself!
    More videos like this please! Loved it, can't wait to see the result! :]

  • @arrenlambert8044
    @arrenlambert8044 5 років тому +3

    Meister R coilovers have always been the suspension I choose, have used other brands in the past but these are the brand I have stuck with, have had a set on my car for over 4 years now and there still like new. Also they have one of the best customer service I have ever experienced

  • @Autoexpress
    @Autoexpress  10 років тому +18

    Link to part 2: Part 2: Modded Mazda MX-5 (Miata) takes on Porsche Boxster on track

    • @lilRicky891
      @lilRicky891 8 років тому

      what about the cost of dyno runs that are not cheap easily spend another grand for that

    • @mc1996
      @mc1996 8 років тому

      donkykóng Are you serious? A dyno run can be made it about 30 bucks...

    • @lilRicky891
      @lilRicky891 8 років тому

      Yeah good luck with that why don't you go try see how far you get

    • @mc1996
      @mc1996 8 років тому

      LOL! Here (Portugal), i just have to make 1km to get a dyno run for 35€ on a local tune shop...in UK ou USA will be the same, i have visit enought foruns to know that

    • @mc1996
      @mc1996 8 років тому

      donkykóng And more, no one here will ask more then 50€ per a dyno run. But dyno run is not a ecu tune...maybe that is what you want to said

  • @carmadnomad294
    @carmadnomad294 6 років тому +1

    Enjoyed the mechanics part, he seems like a really nice who knows his trade and enjoys it! Nice to see in this day and age

  • @logmegadeth72
    @logmegadeth72 9 років тому +43

    1000 pounds for an MX5 in the UK, so that about $1500 here in the US, people here want at least $3000 or more for a NB (Mark 2) Miata. :(

    • @doedskvad4086
      @doedskvad4086 9 років тому

      20000kr here in norway

    • @alexf461
      @alexf461 9 років тому +2

      I've found a few floating around for 1800-2000 here in Virginia. In pretty good shape too.

    • @logmegadeth72
      @logmegadeth72 9 років тому

      Alex Folkner Send some to me in NY. Everyone wants way too much even for ones in rough shape. (would prefer getting a fixer upper anyway)

    • @alexf461
      @alexf461 9 років тому +2

      I'm actually going to pick up an NA this weekend for $1500 for a daily while I build my rx7. Granted I have to make a trip about 3 hours north for it.

    • @logmegadeth72
      @logmegadeth72 9 років тому

      Alex Folkner Sweet. I haven't looked for one around me lately. But I can't really justify having a NA as a toy yet. I'll wait until I'm done with college. Haha.

  • @f1errar1
    @f1errar1 10 років тому +12

    Need an exhaust though. It would be cherry on top :)

  • @gene978
    @gene978 10 років тому +2

    That was the BIGGEST SMILE on MATTS Face EVER on this channel.

  • @jo05dk
    @jo05dk 10 років тому +10

    Can't wait to see how it does. LOVE this kind of video!
    Going for the super charger: Damn good choise imo.

  • @MyStonerMind420
    @MyStonerMind420 10 років тому +197

    Your mechanic looks as though he knows good grade when he sees it.

    • @stu.d6011
      @stu.d6011 10 років тому +26

      I recognize them stoner eyes too. 😁

    • @TeamHorneyRacing
      @TeamHorneyRacing 10 років тому +20

      He was just knackered. I've known Nick for years and his only vice is a cold pint of Guinness.

    • @colormesarge
      @colormesarge 6 років тому +3

      @@TeamHorneyRacing lol right. There are people I've known my whole life that dont know I smoke

    • @martialazzzmartialazz7365
      @martialazzzmartialazz7365 5 років тому

      Didn't expect you here love your videos

    • @pickeljuice9325
      @pickeljuice9325 5 років тому

      Ayeeee

  • @raunaqcavet5403
    @raunaqcavet5403 10 років тому +3

    best Auto Express video I've seen for a while

  • @boktorinator693
    @boktorinator693 5 років тому

    That whine from the supercharger is incredible!

  • @Nevarnost
    @Nevarnost 3 роки тому +4

    "it's probably worth a thousand pounds"... Oh god i miss those times

  • @ericclements9104
    @ericclements9104 10 років тому +1

    your mechanics high as hell
    those eyes. that hair. that soothing calm voice

  • @suttonsplash14
    @suttonsplash14 4 роки тому +1

    classic video, OG Mat Watson

  • @bullseatpizza
    @bullseatpizza 10 років тому +1

    If you're after any performance from your MX5 then Nick at Skuzzle is by far the best person. Genuine guy, great laugh and there's nothing that he doesn't know about them. His work is honestly second to none.

  • @bitumen83
    @bitumen83 10 років тому +5

    I really like the sound of MX-5 with supercharger :)

  • @Thee_Sinner
    @Thee_Sinner 7 років тому +294

    This mechanic looks like he just got done crying for the last hour lol

    • @seanrussell6614
      @seanrussell6614 6 років тому +11

      he was in a load of videos from car throttle project mx5

    • @Fabzil
      @Fabzil 6 років тому +4

      Probably because he was the on working on the car :D !

    • @benzintrinker5821
      @benzintrinker5821 6 років тому +16

      Nah obviously its caus he was stones AF, probably nervious for the interview, trying to take the edge off

    • @galipvictorsanliturk4865
      @galipvictorsanliturk4865 6 років тому +17

      Weed

    • @PNiss-wu4xf
      @PNiss-wu4xf 6 років тому +6

      Definitiv weed!

  • @iDreamDance
    @iDreamDance 10 років тому

    Your face when you accelerated Mat! Looks like so much fun...

  • @TSMSQ
    @TSMSQ 10 років тому +77

    It amazes me how cheap these MX-5s are in the UK!

    • @nicholaschip5820
      @nicholaschip5820 6 років тому +1

      It doesn't amaze me.

    • @benzintrinker5821
      @benzintrinker5821 6 років тому +16

      because no1 outside of the Uk wants a car with the steering wheel on the wrong side :P

    • @rotorthermotech1310
      @rotorthermotech1310 6 років тому +3

      Benzintrinker ‘ there’s plenty of countries who drive on the right side of the road (that’s the left side of the road)

    • @rotorthermotech1310
      @rotorthermotech1310 6 років тому +2

      TreeroyJ here in Australia luckily they’re rust-free , sadly still too expensive 🏎

    • @stevenhs8821
      @stevenhs8821 6 років тому

      MX-5s not expensive in the US, but not so unbelievably cheap as in UK. The only the you could get for 1K lbs in the US is a bad clunker or a hidden gem. 1k lbs approx $1300 in the US is pretty much nothing, a car that hopefully will run for a year if you are lucky. I can't imagine getting that MX-5 for under $2500 n the US.

  • @yipzone
    @yipzone 10 років тому +3

    Looking forward to Part 2!

  • @iyee318
    @iyee318 10 років тому +1

    Great video. Not that I don't enjoy the usual review videos this is exactly the type of video that enthusiast have a difficult time finding. Thanks Matt.

  • @MohitSharma-if1bg
    @MohitSharma-if1bg 4 роки тому +1

    Oh my god the sound and speed of that supercharged Miata.... I am definitely supercharging my BRZ after watching this my god.

  • @Crushercurtis702
    @Crushercurtis702 10 років тому +61

    SWAY BARS!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @hagbard72
    @hagbard72 5 років тому +4

    You guys are so lucky...that MX-5 would cost a minimum $8k here in Canada. One I looked at yesterday looked just like yours but had only 35k on it, guy wanted $12k for it.

  • @andylie7699
    @andylie7699 10 років тому +3

    Excellent video, Mat!

  • @FiredEmpire
    @FiredEmpire 10 років тому +3

    Mighty Car Mods finally reached the UK.

  • @AmjadJDM
    @AmjadJDM 10 років тому

    Best Auto Express video I can remember, more of the same please!

  • @LifeInElSalvador
    @LifeInElSalvador 10 років тому +7

    no matter what the outcome was... It was fun.

  • @ValuedComment
    @ValuedComment 5 років тому +13

    I had no idea Ross Noble knew so much about MX-5s.

    • @rossisaacs541
      @rossisaacs541 5 років тому

      Dan Bailey did know what you were talking about then Boom seen him... brilliant

  • @Kav3h
    @Kav3h 10 років тому

    Great video, can't wait to see the second to see how the car is on the track.

  • @Chillaxed69420
    @Chillaxed69420 10 років тому

    One of the most fun and interesting videos I have seen in a while. I can't wait for the next one. Well done, gents!

  • @diamondback662
    @diamondback662 5 років тому

    When I was shopping for cars I actually ended up buying a used MX-5 over a used Boxter. Once I found out what a nightmare the Boxters are to work on, I'm really glad I made that choice. Never regretted the choice of a stock MX-5. Simple to repair, cheap to repair and it only cost me $4000. Best purchase ever.

  • @jamesfbowes
    @jamesfbowes 10 років тому

    Love the video and this is what I would love to do as well. Either a MX 5 or a Land Rover Defender (but as a work horse). Can't wait for the Par r 2.

  • @SamnissArandeen
    @SamnissArandeen 10 років тому

    Holy hell, that is one of the best blowers I've ever heard~ Affirms for me why I prefer them over turbos.

  • @bbsheppo
    @bbsheppo 10 років тому +6

    Great idea and video!

  • @future62
    @future62 10 років тому +4

    Such an effing tease! Good video.

  • @iantownsend5480
    @iantownsend5480 10 років тому +2

    Can't wait for part 2

  • @Ioanides001
    @Ioanides001 10 років тому +1

    Cool idea!! Do more of that and more often!
    S2000 modding next? Against some convertible sports car (Jag?)

  • @Carguylogan
    @Carguylogan 6 років тому

    I have the same supercharger on my 2003 and I made 200 at 8 psi. 171hp at 5 psi. I also use the Trackdog fuel and timing cards and AEM water/methanol injection because the summer temps get to 115° F here.

  • @waxmax117
    @waxmax117 10 років тому +1

    Geez Matt, you're everywhere! Next thing I know I'll be seeing you on Top Gear!

  • @DepakoteMeister
    @DepakoteMeister 10 років тому

    Nice to see some in the UK are now quoting rwhp (which is what a chassis dyno measures) and not extrapolating crank bhp and quoting it as gospel.
    Would be interesting to perform the same experiment using a TorSen LSD, bigger braked (including ABS), wider tyred 2001 onwards Sport model fitted with upgraded suspension bushes and a decent set of anti-roll bars (e.g. 1.125” hollow front, 12mm rear).

  • @blathers_13
    @blathers_13 9 років тому +27

    lol theres me thinking suspension was very easy to change

    • @andrewfison3214
      @andrewfison3214 5 років тому +1

      I upgraded my 92 Na with not too much difficulty using jack stands and brute force, all in all not too hard, the only part i am not going to atempt when i turbo mine this year is the clutch, that is beyond backyard shops i feel

  • @mcheddadi
    @mcheddadi 10 років тому

    LOVED this video! this is the kind of content that I want to see!

  • @04dram04
    @04dram04 6 років тому

    The NB miata is a quality car. The interior materials are on par with porsche boxter. Rock solid car.

  • @rahilahmad3604
    @rahilahmad3604 10 років тому

    Pleaseeeee I need the results for this match up! I love these kinds of old school vs new school battles

  • @NikoWheels
    @NikoWheels 10 років тому +60

    Clean NB miata with 80k miles for 1k pounds? Hmm not that I have seen.. Good video otherwise though thanks.

    • @Autoexpress
      @Autoexpress  10 років тому +12

      ***** It seems that in the UK MX-5 prices are a bit lower than elsewhere!

    • @alldamnnamesaretaken
      @alldamnnamesaretaken 10 років тому +1

      Auto Express
      they sure are, I payed arround 6.000 € for an mx5 nb-fl from 2004 with about 124.000 km on it (that would be 4,727 British Pounds for an mx5 with 77.050 miles in Belgium, Also I can't find any supercharger under 2.819 British Pounds over here.

    • @ammanafzal8528
      @ammanafzal8528 8 років тому +1

      I have seen a mk1 mx5 for £2,000 with 69,000 miles on it.

    • @pooop592
      @pooop592 8 років тому +7

      thats because in the uk we have old lesbian women selling them and not caring how much they get from it

    • @bobbybird9433
      @bobbybird9433 5 років тому

      Mine cost me £1150.00 57k on the clock

  • @gsk5161
    @gsk5161 Рік тому

    Love the boxster look, my MR2 Spyder is close in looks but always seems like the slightly awkward cousin

  • @blueshattrick
    @blueshattrick 5 років тому +1

    Even in 2019, the cheapest Miata I can find similar to his is going for about $4,000-5,000.... (though remaining examples have probably depreciated fully by now, and may be going up in price!)

  • @richardrider9077
    @richardrider9077 6 років тому

    Myself owning a turbo version. I attend airstrip attacks and to date I've done over 150mph over the 1/2 mile straightaway. Way fun

  • @audavid
    @audavid 10 років тому

    Can't wait for part 2... good job

  • @Epik76
    @Epik76 10 років тому

    Great video! Subscribed just because of this video! Right Mods, must be lots of fun. Greez from Germany

  • @pangzter
    @pangzter 10 років тому +4

    Really want the MX-5 to win this one!

  • @iloper
    @iloper 10 років тому

    awesome video and awesome mechanic. Congrats!

  • @colinmorand129
    @colinmorand129 9 років тому

    Awesome reaction when he took it out...that's what tuning is all about..its a pretty cool feeling :)

  • @keomo
    @keomo 5 років тому +1

    Love the mechanic Nick looks knowledgable and super agreeable, but HAF haha

  • @patricksoon85
    @patricksoon85 5 років тому +4

    For a second I thought I was watching a carwow video.

  • @edge21str
    @edge21str 9 років тому

    A stiffer front sway bar would've been a good investment. The mx-5 sway bars are made to over-steer a bit out of the box, because it's more fun to drive like that. Having it tend to under-steer slightly however can improve your lap times and make the car more stable and less twitchy at corner entry. In any case a great and easy build for a fun track car and daily.

    • @Yowzoe
      @Yowzoe 8 років тому

      Looks like front sway bars for NAs range from 11mm to 21mm. Is bigger always better (for a hard-driving daily)?

    • @edge21str
      @edge21str 8 років тому

      Yowzoe
      For hard driving in general I'd get the thickest one available to you for a good price. If you look into tubular sway bars you can even find ones that are up to 29mm thick and still save weight, but they're a little more expensive.

  • @drummadryanoj
    @drummadryanoj Рік тому +2

    Back when MX5s were priced properly

  • @UnknownUser-fg3fs
    @UnknownUser-fg3fs 10 років тому

    Can't wait for part 2!

  • @renanribeiro6584
    @renanribeiro6584 10 років тому

    Nice... and I'm glad you did the first lap and tuning on a whole episode, unlike Motortrend with that Nissan that has been going on for months already and nothing...

  • @davijuli50
    @davijuli50 7 років тому

    The Vmaxx Xtreme coilovers are also very good coilovers!

  • @mornadu
    @mornadu 10 років тому +1

    Awesome! I love these kinds of videos

  • @seanm996
    @seanm996 10 років тому

    so glad I found this video.. I need a new car and if I get an mx5 I'll have to follow this mod for mod!

  • @TougeTime
    @TougeTime 6 років тому

    Ad08r. I see you are a man of culture as well.

  • @don-cw1yz
    @don-cw1yz 5 років тому +1

    Saw a Mazda Miata modified with a Corvette engine and transmission at a car show, it was very well done.

  • @perumalammalnallaperumal2848
    @perumalammalnallaperumal2848 10 років тому

    Do is see a new drive channel in the making!!!!! SUBSCRIBED

  • @ericgeorge5483
    @ericgeorge5483 5 років тому

    Such a great video, I'd love a tuned MX5

  • @montoya4ever
    @montoya4ever 10 років тому

    Do more of this kind of videos i love them

  • @FLABEX224
    @FLABEX224 9 років тому +54

    I really couldn't care less if the S2000 is better than an MX-5, I would pick an MX-5 over an S2000 any day!

    • @YouArentSlick
      @YouArentSlick 9 років тому +16

      Never understood that argument. It performs better, but it's a step up in price too. What is there to argue about lol

    • @LlLnig
      @LlLnig 8 років тому +8

      +WowzaBoyz people who want miata over s2000 is broke people who can't afford s2000

    • @tirekickers6632
      @tirekickers6632 7 років тому +18

      The miata weighs 500-600 pounds lighter depending on model and has a shorter wheel base. At low speeds and normal driving, it's more fun regardless of price. Just like most people would agree a go kart is more fun than a car, that's a miata compared to almost any other car.

    • @SvenTviking
      @SvenTviking 6 років тому

      LlLnig Or they want a sleeper.

    • @TheSQL-Lover
      @TheSQL-Lover 6 років тому +2

      LlLnig now, some people with weak personalities feel better buying expensive cars, boost their ego in front of others, that’s another story, and I would agree, those people may be better with the s2000

  • @macmovieman1
    @macmovieman1 10 років тому

    Where is Part II? Great video and well done guys.

  • @anvil777
    @anvil777 7 років тому

    That was fun guys. I love the MX-5 and I really do love Porsche so it's hard to pick. But money talks.. MX-5

  • @camryt
    @camryt 10 років тому +1

    AD08R's are awesome! I wouldnt swap them for any other tire.

  • @22rabbits
    @22rabbits 10 років тому

    decent good modding compared to OEM expensive cars!!!! love it :) a real every man video

  • @RFX
    @RFX 9 років тому +1

    6:55 - The same face everyone makes when first driving a Miata! lol :D

  • @LondonE46
    @LondonE46 10 років тому

    Great video...very very interesting! Do more like that!

  • @redspecialsniper5595
    @redspecialsniper5595 4 роки тому +1

    I predict this journalist will end up working for carwow

  • @yippie6862
    @yippie6862 10 років тому

    Awesome episode Mat! I think next you should have replaced the old exhaust pipes. A more freeing flow one can gain you another 10hp or so.

    • @MrWangXX
      @MrWangXX 10 років тому +2

      a sticker also can gain you 5.8hp, I learned that from Top Gear S21E01

    • @westfieldwednesday8714
      @westfieldwednesday8714 10 років тому

      Xman Wang lol especially if they are stickers of your stereo or NOS

  • @1seipai
    @1seipai 10 років тому +5

    Most interesting idea but are you bonkers? Against a Boxter! 😀

    • @kma198199
      @kma198199 10 років тому +10

      You may be suprised how well it does.. look up curb weight for both cars. Power to weight ratio is a lot closer now.

  • @christianlombardo14
    @christianlombardo14 5 років тому

    EXCELLENT educational video my friend!!!! Thank you!

  • @iantownsend5480
    @iantownsend5480 10 років тому +2

    Am I the only one who now wants to buy a mx5 & put a supercharger on it looks fun dude

  • @tirekickers6632
    @tirekickers6632 7 років тому +2

    Mazda Miata smiles per gallon: I lost track 5 miles ago because I'm still smiling and laughing.

  • @SteezyG
    @SteezyG 10 років тому +5

    I NEED PART 2

  • @WimlyDoon
    @WimlyDoon 5 років тому +1

    I always trust the dark elf's input on miata's.

  • @hagbard72
    @hagbard72 9 років тому

    must have some great deals in the UK on MX-5s, because here in Canada, you're going to be paying $4k-6K for one of the first or second series.

  • @benpowersification
    @benpowersification 10 років тому

    Whacking a mega short ratio torsen in will improve acceleration and road based hoonery. Does make long cruises more of a pain but then thats not what it's for....

  • @recursion.
    @recursion. Рік тому

    Matty mat you are sucha swag man

  • @tierneykong
    @tierneykong 10 років тому

    More videos like this please!

  • @lewishall626
    @lewishall626 4 роки тому

    I got a 1.45 in my 1.2 8v clio in the wet, im pretty impressed to say the mx5 got a 1.23 in the dry

  • @Ziccolumbia
    @Ziccolumbia 10 років тому

    Please make part 2!

  • @skiran6316
    @skiran6316 4 роки тому

    Expression at 7:00 is what driving a Mazda is all about

  • @stephanematis
    @stephanematis 10 років тому +2

    No matter what the question is, the answer almost always is Miata.
    (Oh and Flying Miata FTW) Robin Colliver