If you love the Mazda Miata you should already know this

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2024

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  • @seifawad1313
    @seifawad1313 Рік тому +3416

    IDC if the car is slow it's fun as Hell

    • @882hbsbbss
      @882hbsbbss Рік тому +52

      Chad

    • @4ae109
      @4ae109 Рік тому +227

      not even slow, 180 hp at 1000 kg is great

    • @chimkinnugget5221
      @chimkinnugget5221 Рік тому +18

      @@4ae109 would u say the same for the 86/BRZ?

    • @4ae109
      @4ae109 Рік тому +62

      @@chimkinnugget5221 yes

    • @BoostedNDMiata
      @BoostedNDMiata Рік тому +68

      That’s the beauty of this car. You can drive slow and have a blast. I drive within reason and have fun. Just now I have the power to put the car where it needs to be on command.

  • @everythingissosw33t54
    @everythingissosw33t54 Рік тому +1818

    it is better to drive a slow car to its full potential than to drive a fast car minimizing its capacity.

    • @xxcdoggxx908
      @xxcdoggxx908 Рік тому

    • @jacobwilkinson6112
      @jacobwilkinson6112 Рік тому +4

      It isn’t close to being a fast car honestly. A lot of fun though I’m sure

    • @audhen1
      @audhen1 Рік тому +13

      @@jacobwilkinson6112 depends on the driver. on my daily b- and c-roads I kill every porsche in the corners. on the straights i lose

    • @jacobwilkinson6112
      @jacobwilkinson6112 Рік тому +4

      @@audhen1 oh yeah. Miata’s can take turns like crazy, for sure. And like I said I’m sure they’re really fun. It’s just the low HP and lack of a turbo that turns me off. I drive a focus ST, so my car isn’t FAST fast, but it feels fast enough with around 300whp

    • @Roxie_peterson
      @Roxie_peterson Рік тому +1

      I have a corvette c5 from 2002 modified to have about 400hp and thats way faster and i can drive that to its full potential

  • @PolyMazda
    @PolyMazda Рік тому +410

    It may not be insanely fast but it feels incredibly nimble, the engine sounds raw and amazing, and it is such a unique driving experience

    • @JupiterxBlues
      @JupiterxBlues 3 місяці тому +1

      Its as fast as an s2000 but the ND2/3 has more usable torque. Basically its better than an s2000 in every way.

    • @anthonymullings8539
      @anthonymullings8539 3 місяці тому +2

      ​@jrod1577 well, besides the 9k redline, there's not much else that has that from factory.

  • @throwback19841
    @throwback19841 4 місяці тому +42

    The soft top design is a really great piece of engineering. Much easier to operate than the earlier generations, and with a single latch and easier to reach over the shoulder, awesome.

    • @johntechwriter
      @johntechwriter 3 місяці тому +4

      This soft top design puts to shame Porsche, Ferrari, and McLaren.

  • @westernmassghosthunters
    @westernmassghosthunters Рік тому +107

    i had a brand new 2021 mx-5 as a rental on the gulf coast of Florida in February 2021 , i fell in love with it. it wasn't fast but holy cow was it one of the most fun cars ever. i fondly remember the absolute joy i encountered while driving..

    • @billycherokee7630
      @billycherokee7630 Рік тому +9

      My friend just traded his 1989 Honda Prelude for a 1990 Miata and the first thing he did with it was drift it and do donuts and he got the cops called within 5 minutes. Such a fun car, it’s like a street legal gokart. 😂😂

    • @shaphansolomon6476
      @shaphansolomon6476 8 місяців тому +1

      Hey bro, please what makes a car fun to drive? Thanks

  • @wavy03
    @wavy03 Рік тому +89

    180hp is quite a bit on a light small car

    • @Grayxyz
      @Grayxyz 4 місяці тому +6

      A lotus elise, hailed as one of the most fun cars ever, is 160hp

  • @Teenitesy
    @Teenitesy Рік тому +6

    I had a NA for many years. I’m impressed with how the 2021 GT retains the original concept and makes it better. The 2.0L Skyactiv and 6 speed is sweet!! 🤩

  • @goonie1185
    @goonie1185 Рік тому +281

    the real fun starts when ur on curvy roads

    • @chasemoore1281
      @chasemoore1281 Рік тому +12

      As an owner myself 😊

    • @cactiiimusic
      @cactiiimusic Рік тому +12

      As an owner of the basic sport trim that doesn’t have coilovers, nor LSD, this thing STILL grips in corners. It’s extra fun when you just push it past its limits and get a little slide in🤩

    • @Willppyro
      @Willppyro Рік тому +4

      @@cactiiimusicbruh it’s hard to. the damn thing just sticks to the road like glue especially with good summer tires. I take 15 mph turns at like 45 😂 the real fun is when you throw some snow tires on in the winter

    • @chasemoore1281
      @chasemoore1281 Рік тому

      @@cactiiimusic don't feel bad I got the sport too

  • @nickkeeffe2297
    @nickkeeffe2297 Рік тому +16

    I gotta fiatta and I adore it. So sporty and fun

    • @Kstxrd
      @Kstxrd Рік тому +1

      Love my Abarth...

  • @ghookspambot
    @ghookspambot 5 місяців тому +27

    181 on what is basically the weight equivalent of a loaded shopping trolley.. that thing looks hilariously fun to drive.

    • @the_fist_inyou4785
      @the_fist_inyou4785 Місяць тому

      Can confirm! Haha went from driving turbocharged hatch backs to this and my god it’s just such a joy to drive. I live in a very hilly/mountainous area with great weather so it’s just perfect.

  • @97MiataBro
    @97MiataBro 4 місяці тому +5

    I’ve had seven Miatas. It’s all I drive. Does fine in Winter with proper tires and some extra weight in the trunk. 💜

  • @domsolano
    @domsolano Рік тому +29

    I was having the same conversation with my car friends. They all have overly modified car, turbos, etc. I drive my Miata stock and keep it that way. Everything about this car from factory is everything I've wanted in purchasing my first vehicle.
    During conversation, I told them: "Yeah, you guys could probably take me on a straight, but let's hit up a track where it's only roundabouts" 😂

    • @tanakax25
      @tanakax25 Рік тому +6

      Stock is reliable! The most I think I'll ever do is big brakes and suspension when I finally get one.

    • @JETZcorp
      @JETZcorp 10 місяців тому +2

      @@tanakax25 Go ahead and skip the big brakes. They look cool, but every Miata since the NC has had big enough brakes to work well even with a V8 swap. Small is light. Just get appropriate pads and fluid the the type of driving you plan to do.
      Suspension is good, though. Spend as much as you can afford on the dampers. Cheap coilovers can get you pretty good performance on the track, but kill you on the street. Getting the balance of ride and handling is where the money is. But a Miata on good suspension is completely untouchable and worth every cent.

    • @ujiltromm7358
      @ujiltromm7358 9 місяців тому

      "Custom parts, custom problems."

    • @anthonymullings8539
      @anthonymullings8539 3 місяці тому

      ​@@JETZcorp good coilovers still ride fine on the street. It ain't a cadillac, but unless you only drive on dirt roads or your municipality simply doesn't take car of their roads; it's really exaggerated how uncomfortable it is. I live in a patch town, so the roads are so-so, and my NB has VERY stiff suspension, but I still don't find it uncomfortable. Might change with some poly diff bushings and bucket seats, but I'll find that out the hard way pretty quick here. Sure isn't as comfortable as my beater, but it would feel weird if it was with how reactive and alive the steering is.

    • @JETZcorp
      @JETZcorp 3 місяці тому

      @anthonymullings8539 I said cheap coilovers beat you up. Emphasis on cheap. I have Ohlins on my NC and it rides great.

  • @BankaiFever
    @BankaiFever 2 місяці тому +2

    I want one of these so bad. Dope little convertible

  • @bluechox
    @bluechox 2 роки тому +654

    That seats gonna get stretchy af

    • @JKDJack
      @JKDJack Рік тому +151

      They dont, mine has 90k miles on it still good seats just take care of the leather

    • @justinellis8087
      @justinellis8087 Рік тому +142

      The car is ment for slender ppl not ppl with the bmi of a boulder

    • @AudreysKitchen
      @AudreysKitchen Рік тому +11

      Its the rear of the seat not the cushion under your ass lol
      Also leather really doesnt stretch much...

    • @audhen1
      @audhen1 Рік тому +4

      the seats have no cushion, but a special fabric. like a hammock.

    • @marc7983
      @marc7983 Рік тому +1

      No

  • @JupiterxBlues
    @JupiterxBlues 7 місяців тому +9

    Funny fact: The stock ND2 miata is faster 0-60 than a stock S2000 while also "feeling" faster due to less weight and lower center of gravity.
    So if anyone says the ND2 is slow, its just "herd mentality" at this point and its cool to say miata's are slow.
    Bonus fact: you cant say that the higher redline makes a grand difference when, back then, it was believed that higher RPM was necessary to stretch your gearing out further and to maximise power, and in turn, speed... but now a greater understanding in peak engine efficiency, power-to-weight ratios and proper gearing allows cars with lower max RPMs to accelerate faster by stretching your power along a wider rpm range allowing for more power across a wider range of RPMs(such as EXACTLY where your RPMs are going to be between each shift) rather than only ever getting into your peak power for a short time between shifts. Which is what the S2k suffered from in the AP1 and was somewhat fixed in the AP2.
    But 9k rpms in the now-inferior AP1 does have coolness factor that even I myself still want 😂
    But I'd still take the ND2 without a second thought. Lighter, stiffer chassis, faster, kinmatic posture control, more road feedback, and a greater torque-to-weight ratio, cheaper to buy, cheaper to maintain, cheap and abundant mods. Its a landslide win for the ND2.

    • @89andresp
      @89andresp 2 місяці тому

      Exactly. I have driven many cars and for fun the smartest choice is the Miata. Also, it's the car I would want to drive on the streets when it's not winter if I wanted to avoid a road hazard with a quick evasion maneuver or braking.

  • @erlend1554
    @erlend1554 Рік тому +125

    What do you mean only 180hp? My car has one of the sportier engines availible with a whopping 90hp

    • @vaultdweller2287
      @vaultdweller2287 Рік тому +16

      the weight is the really factor, semi trucks have like 500 horsepower but you don’t see them racing, well they do, just the delivery time really

    • @franko8572
      @franko8572 Рік тому

      What car is that!?

    • @audhen1
      @audhen1 Рік тому

      especially when he short shifts...

    • @drewrich1048
      @drewrich1048 Рік тому

      @@franko8572Maybe first gen Miata. Lol

    • @MA-kr6yv
      @MA-kr6yv Рік тому +1

      @@drewrich1048 the original mx5 had 115😂😂 alot suvs n small cars dont push past 100 hp or they scrape past it a lot of cars have tiny hp figures

  • @AngelRodriguez-lq3zv
    @AngelRodriguez-lq3zv Рік тому +216

    bro ripped the fuck out of the shifter goddamn 💀

    • @i_knew
      @i_knew Рік тому +4

      Hugely like it was some clay chunk

    • @laszlovanhouwelingen645
      @laszlovanhouwelingen645 Рік тому +1

      You should see how the cup drivers shift with the nd😂😂

    • @pschaefer143
      @pschaefer143 Рік тому +1

      Its made to be very positive when you engage with it. So you literally can shove it in and its built for it :)

    • @lordthicknipples-gt2oq
      @lordthicknipples-gt2oq Рік тому +3

      that wasn't really a very fast shift. Didn't even chirp 2nd gear

    • @Pretzel829
      @Pretzel829 6 місяців тому

      He was PUSHING

  • @jimmypappas9780
    @jimmypappas9780 3 дні тому

    Just got my miata today I love it

  • @CJZ964
    @CJZ964 20 днів тому

    Manual transmission, manual roof, rwd and lightweight. Glad Mazda stuck with it. If the youngsters of the future will love cars, this will be on the list. One of the few

  • @theiviachine
    @theiviachine Рік тому +1

    Go-carts are slow too, but still fun as hell!

  • @ogpapi2298
    @ogpapi2298 16 днів тому

    Plus the power to weight ratio is almost perfectly balanced on the NC model, I have a NC3 6 speed manual, the best car I’ve ever owned

  • @RisingHELL8404
    @RisingHELL8404 5 місяців тому +3

    Remember, Miata is always the answer ….

  • @_evanrogers
    @_evanrogers 7 місяців тому

    Will forever love an mx5, so much character fun little cars

  • @guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248
    @guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248 7 місяців тому +3

    I have to question the sanity of anyone who would remove a cup holder to save weight on a Miata.

  • @RebeccaHargate
    @RebeccaHargate 3 місяці тому

    I’ve had my ND2 for about three months. It’s not the speed. It’s how it handles in the turns. It’s so fun to drive.

  • @mr.moonlight7810
    @mr.moonlight7810 11 місяців тому +1

    Miata is stylish, i love em

  • @Bladecarandang
    @Bladecarandang Рік тому +2

    Still giggled tho 😏

  • @throwback19841
    @throwback19841 4 місяці тому +1

    Only bad thing about these cars is if you are over 6 foot, you probably aren't driving one on a track with a helmet on because you'll be too tall (depending on torso length). This is why for a track build, probably a modded BRZ is a better platform - stiffer, its got a roof, taller, you can add bhp but physically making a car larger is hard to do. There's things you can do to make yourself fit... but yeah, a bigger car is a bigger car. For road use? Mx-5 is always the answer. And top down motoring is more fun.

  • @joekev27
    @joekev27 Рік тому +1

    Id love to test drive a newer miata. Ive only driven my 92 which has been my daily for almost 10 years now and i love the car. Cant think of a more affordable car that is an abesoultely blast to drive.

  • @DarkstarDarth
    @DarkstarDarth Рік тому +30

    And you can also switch the battery to one that weighs 1/3 of the weight.

    • @ayi_oglu_ayi
      @ayi_oglu_ayi Рік тому

      What?

    • @coldtofu257
      @coldtofu257 Рік тому +8

      @@ayi_oglu_ayianti gravity battery/race batteries made usually without liquid with powders etc and are made of a eerily small form factor for the power they can produce, gotta love modern tech! *they’re not actually anti gravity it’s just the name*

    • @diegoe.4639
      @diegoe.4639 Рік тому

      Damn didnt know that. Will put this on my 19 rf when i get a replacement

  • @B00merBob
    @B00merBob 5 місяців тому +1

    It's my dream car!

  • @Littleweenaman
    @Littleweenaman Рік тому +1

    All the power all the time

  • @rtyt2007
    @rtyt2007 2 місяці тому

    My sister has a 2009 Mazda 3 SP25 with 175hp, it is fantastic feels super quick and zippy around town. 180hp would be perfect in a miata, plenty for having some fun

  • @half23
    @half23 4 місяці тому +2

    Considering the Miata was never designed for drag racing, it makes sense it’s not fast. But what other car can take tight corners without using the brakes?

  • @R34_Skyline-6
    @R34_Skyline-6 Рік тому +1

    YESS I LOVEE MIATAAAAAA

  • @yujiuchi
    @yujiuchi 7 днів тому

    I live in japan. Today I chased down a 2L roadster with my 0.66L Kei van like it was nothing. Even though the design of the car makes it look like a fast sports car, it's actually too slow. I had an NB8C and it was so much fun to drive though.

  • @JanellaLaurenBulaon
    @JanellaLaurenBulaon 2 місяці тому +1

    If mazda miata is slow i dont even want to mind about that, a mazda miata really looked like a super cute car

  • @waszkreslem9306
    @waszkreslem9306 Рік тому +4

    stage 1 or 2 on miata easily raises hp and torque in 220 territory and it really punches.

    • @matthewcaimbeul8722
      @matthewcaimbeul8722 Рік тому +1

      Drove a 300-310 who Miata. It definitely punched weight is crazy factor.

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb 3 місяці тому

      you needs cams and headers to get any additional power out of these. a software flash will gain you nothin'

  • @illPhil185
    @illPhil185 Рік тому +1

    I really miss my 1999😢

  • @juliuscaesar6746
    @juliuscaesar6746 Рік тому +32

    Laughs in 100hp NA

  • @footwyse
    @footwyse Рік тому +1

    Looks like a fun ride!

  • @НазарПристайко-ж8ъ
    @НазарПристайко-ж8ъ 9 місяців тому

    love Mazda Miata ❤😊

  • @HarveyJayDavid
    @HarveyJayDavid 5 місяців тому

    "it wasnt that fast" but giggles 😂

  • @JoseRodriguez-tw9ow
    @JoseRodriguez-tw9ow Рік тому +4

    Not to mention the head rests have speakers

  • @kristinandbradmeissner
    @kristinandbradmeissner 4 місяці тому +1

    Miata is the only car where taking out yhe cupholder makes a difference

  • @TheWitherhoard
    @TheWitherhoard 6 місяців тому

    It’s literally the GOAT

  • @ace_121
    @ace_121 10 місяців тому +2

    bro said “only 181 horsepower”
    the og miata is hurting from this

  • @edwardm.6132
    @edwardm.6132 4 місяці тому +5

    If this car had around 250hp, and was a bit more aggressive looking, it would be a dream car.
    I went with a 380hp F-Type. Maybe not quite as fun around the twisty bits, but it's fast, stunning to look at, and still really fun to drive!

    • @lalito1560
      @lalito1560 4 місяці тому

      Should've gone for the R

    • @edwardm.6132
      @edwardm.6132 4 місяці тому

      @lalito1560 I've driven the R. It's great. But the one I found was in Firesand orange, and was in great condition. I couldn't pass it up. It's still a lot of fun to drive. I don't regret it one bit, and if I want almost 500hp, I can always tune it.

    • @Codzilla71
      @Codzilla71 Місяць тому

      You can tune this to 250hp.

  • @bcob8989
    @bcob8989 Рік тому +5

    Wow that 10-25 mph pull was sick

  • @BudderKing4u
    @BudderKing4u Рік тому

    The ND seats feel really great ngl

  • @joshmanwaring3848
    @joshmanwaring3848 10 місяців тому

    My dream car

  • @megatrolltrollington
    @megatrolltrollington 2 місяці тому

    I almost bought a miata. I rented one for 3 days, then i bought an 86. The power wasn't the problem. There's just not enough interior space.

  • @Ambryu1
    @Ambryu1 Рік тому

    I turbocharged mine, now its fast

  • @tysonchickennuggets
    @tysonchickennuggets 5 місяців тому

    I wish they made a turbo version. We already know how powerful the 2.5 turbo is. Although its power and needs changing for a Miata

  • @reaper6404
    @reaper6404 Рік тому

    driving down by USC. Recognize those streets anywhere

  • @BoostedNDMiata
    @BoostedNDMiata Рік тому +130

    If you love 181 hp…. You’ll lose your mind with ~330 hp 😂

    • @tanakax25
      @tanakax25 Рік тому +12

      Aaaand lose your reliability 😅

    • @sirswervington5768
      @sirswervington5768 Рік тому +5

      @@tanakax25 not necessarily

    • @tanakax25
      @tanakax25 Рік тому +10

      @@sirswervington5768 not necessarily, but generally.

    • @tanakax25
      @tanakax25 Рік тому +1

      @@sirswervington5768 I'm not saying your reliability goes completely out the window though 😅

    • @ciello___8307
      @ciello___8307 Рік тому +3

      @@tanakax25 turbos aren't new technology. They can be pretty reliable

  • @EJleon96
    @EJleon96 5 місяців тому +1

    This thing is not slow at all. 0-60 in under 6 seconds is pretty quick. Sure not as quick as a type r but not far behind

  • @jwuonog
    @jwuonog 7 місяців тому +1

    I wish mazda would put their 2.5T motor in it

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb 3 місяці тому

      They should take their 2.5 and tuned it for N/A power. Still loads more torque and power (could easily make ~230HP) with almost no weight penalty.

  • @SpiderDaveOG
    @SpiderDaveOG 3 місяці тому

    “That wasn’t too fast, *Tee hee* “

  • @reconsoapy6920
    @reconsoapy6920 Рік тому +3

    the miata doesn’t need that much power like everyone says. the weight of the car makes up for the power output.

    • @cactiiimusic
      @cactiiimusic Рік тому

      Not to mention a basic tune with minor upgrades and a roar pedal (or any kind of instant feedback pedal mod) will unlock a whole new potential without requiring forced induction mods!

  • @juniper646
    @juniper646 7 місяців тому +1

    My '91 NA is probably making 80hp at this point. :(

  • @Tomcat_Coyote
    @Tomcat_Coyote Рік тому +2

    When you ONLY have 180hp ...
    *Looks back at my 70hp Toyota glovebox*
    Bruh ....

  • @ericbg2358
    @ericbg2358 5 місяців тому +2

    Better to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow

  • @elvic-xg6hh
    @elvic-xg6hh 5 місяців тому

    I had the red one (nd) I like more the new Integra I have.

  • @KatchAVibe-ie6mq
    @KatchAVibe-ie6mq 9 місяців тому

    Can someone please explain to me the love of these cars? What makes people want them so much? I seriously want to know

    • @ttoommssmmiitthh
      @ttoommssmmiitthh 8 місяців тому +3

      The steering feel is amazing. The car is SO light that you can toss it around like a go-kart. Plus the top down, amazing shifter, its a great experience.

    • @KatchAVibe-ie6mq
      @KatchAVibe-ie6mq 7 місяців тому +1

      @@ttoommssmmiitthh I get it now, thank you

  • @markmiller6751
    @markmiller6751 5 місяців тому +1

    Mazda listen. Make a v6 option. Many, many guys say it is underpowered.

  • @cat_luver16
    @cat_luver16 3 місяці тому +1

    Mazda Miata gets a 5.5 second 0-60 and that’s pretty fast imo

  • @JB91710
    @JB91710 Місяць тому

    Just keep in mind, the NC motor is a ticking time bomb. You will need to replace it with a bolt in Ford Fusion engine.

  • @iiarskii
    @iiarskii 5 місяців тому +1

    Glove box is right behind you gang …

  • @ThornEternal
    @ThornEternal 5 місяців тому

    The manual roof cover is goated. Weighs less, cheaper, less breaking points, and its faster.

  • @zzoinks
    @zzoinks Рік тому +7

    Does the cupholder save that much weight? 🤣

    • @lolkak1
      @lolkak1 Рік тому +2

      saves space, miatas are smol

    • @amya6736
      @amya6736 11 місяців тому +1

      😂

  • @Mikaeru87
    @Mikaeru87 Рік тому +5

    Only 181hp ?! ….. man… the car weighs less than you mom! How much horsepower do you need???

  • @garageworm17
    @garageworm17 Рік тому +19

    You didn't rev it out do you even miata bro

    • @BoostedNDMiata
      @BoostedNDMiata Рік тому

      😂 Meh. When you have 330 hp, you really don’t need to rev it out. My peak torque is 3000-5700. Anything 5800 we’re tapering off on TQ.

    • @garageworm17
      @garageworm17 Рік тому +1

      @@BoostedNDMiata we made 276 on a 1.6 at 7800 at only 15psi

  • @zazzle777i
    @zazzle777i Рік тому

    The car is slow because it's made for the track. It has a small light engine so can rail around around corners and not have to worry about slowing down to much

  • @AveragePootis
    @AveragePootis 5 місяців тому

    "only 180" i remember as a kid being amazed by some cars having a massive 120 lmao

  • @SSs-bd6rf
    @SSs-bd6rf 10 місяців тому

    You are suppose to run the rpms high in engines like these . Remember Mazda had a rotary engine, they know people like to rev the engines in this class of car.

  • @nanoscapehd6179
    @nanoscapehd6179 Місяць тому

    Man a turbo would MAKE this car. Just put the turbo in from the Mazda 3. 250hp would turn this into a real sports car

  • @ScottALaFollette
    @ScottALaFollette 5 місяців тому

    How many ounces/grams would a glove compartment add ?
    Surely not that much in a cabin that needs more storage, even if it’s a very small slot or bin style compartment.
    Wondering if cupholders could be built in to the lower door panels.
    🤷‍♂️🤔💡
    The Zoom-Zoom would still be there after adding a few ounces or grams here or there for better ergonomics.
    🌬️💨😃💪👍.

  • @wrenchaholic_
    @wrenchaholic_ 5 місяців тому

    I’m really surprised they haven’t upped the hp considering the Honda s2k has 240hp at the crank. Roughly 210to the wheels.

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb 3 місяці тому +1

      no need to... s2k had 240hp, but the motor was gutless below 5000rpm... and was heavier.
      If you want a fast car, you dont buy a miata in the first place.

  • @johntechwriter
    @johntechwriter 3 місяці тому

    The current generation Miata is pretty fast. Fast enough to blow the doors off a Jaguar XK-E. Having owned both, I know this. Another thing I know about the current-gen Miata: It will do an honest 135 mph.

  • @StoneAquatics
    @StoneAquatics Рік тому

    New engine prolly handle a nice amount of boost!

    • @JETZcorp
      @JETZcorp 10 місяців тому

      It's okay. The best engine for boost is the one from the late NB Miatas. That had the iron block and over-built internals of the old engine, in it's biggest strongest form, with the best heads. The later NC and ND engines will easily produce big horsepower, but the stock bottom-ends aren't as strong. The NC engine is starting to get a good aftermarket for building one up, but it's still pretty early days for these Skyactiv engines in the ND. Plus the ridiculously high compression is a limitation on the Skyactiv.

    • @hojnikb
      @hojnikb 3 місяці тому

      no it doesn't. It's high compression, along with limited fuel delivery, means you'd need to build a motor and fuel delivery even before you hit 300HP. And by that point, tranny will blow itself to pieces because its made of glass. Just get a more tunable car as a base, if you want that.

  • @xtianpaxillinator9252
    @xtianpaxillinator9252 4 місяці тому

    good

  • @dlg5485
    @dlg5485 8 місяців тому

    The Miata is plenty fast enough for 95% of people. It's not a str8 line car, it's a moderate speed corner car. That's where the Miata shines and that's where you should be testing it, not on a city street.

  • @willpolson7457
    @willpolson7457 Місяць тому

    181 I got like 25 in my Miata. I wish I had 181

  • @nsxt290
    @nsxt290 Рік тому +8

    If these cars are for people, leave the glove box & cup holders and small things. As long as it can do some fun driving it's ok

    • @JETZcorp
      @JETZcorp 10 місяців тому +1

      The real reason it doesn't have those things in a more conventional way is space. Adding a glovebox means there's no space for the passenger's knees, because the dash of the Miata is very low and the inside is already occupied with HVAC and other mechanicals. Cup holders can't really go in a conventional location because the transmission tunnel is right there, and there's no space for a cup between the trans and the driver's elbow. If you want a Miata with a bit more space and storage, consider the NC (2006-2015) generation. That has a glovebox, 4 cup holders, rear cubby, more head-room and leg-room than the current generation. It's ~150lbs heavier for it, which is why Miata people call it "the boat." But it's a lovely car, super underrated, and much easier to live with than any of the other generations. It's also a seriously good platform to go racing.

    • @nsxt290
      @nsxt290 10 місяців тому

      @JETZcorp thank you for the info. Convenience is nice though.

  • @nef36
    @nef36 3 місяці тому

    No glovebox means more room for groceries :D

  • @hahasosedgee
    @hahasosedgee 5 місяців тому

    i love my NA outback😭

  • @xile321
    @xile321 5 місяців тому

    What happens when the leather stretches out and your back is resting on the metal frame?

  • @LuisRivas-yb1gq
    @LuisRivas-yb1gq 5 місяців тому

    Man if my Kizashi with 185hp felt fast, cant imagine this tiny thing with 181 lmao

  • @iSchmidty13
    @iSchmidty13 5 місяців тому +1

    So what you’re saying is the seats have *negative* lumbar support

  • @imyou6478
    @imyou6478 Рік тому

    Dude removing that cup holder probably shaved 50lbs

  • @Paintballer_102
    @Paintballer_102 Рік тому

    nice

  • @seronishmarak1218
    @seronishmarak1218 4 місяці тому

    i like MIATA

  • @ivanguereca8651
    @ivanguereca8651 Місяць тому

    Sé que la pregunta puede parecer tonta pero, cual elegirías entre este y el mx5 y por qué? Gran video!

  • @emmanuelbekele7620
    @emmanuelbekele7620 5 місяців тому +1

    there’s no way that’s how you shift your gears

  • @butWhyDad
    @butWhyDad 10 місяців тому +1

    Fast cars aren't fun on normal roads because you cant even get to high rpms without hitting somebody or getting scared for your life 😂

  • @AS-ok8hi
    @AS-ok8hi 6 місяців тому

    He could have at least tried to look fast himself to help lol

  • @MR_LARGE
    @MR_LARGE Рік тому +1

    ill go with the 1990 na generation, i dont need a ipad in my car just pop ups

  • @Dude_Ness
    @Dude_Ness Рік тому

    does it have variable valve timing? belt or chain??

    • @limpethead
      @limpethead Рік тому +1

      NC has a chain. Yessssss

    • @JETZcorp
      @JETZcorp 10 місяців тому

      Dual VVT and chain. But it doesn't have VTEC-style variable lift.

    • @Dude_Ness
      @Dude_Ness 10 місяців тому

      @@JETZcorp i know lol vtec is the honda design one of the best i hear. thats okay as long as people take care of their car and do regular oil changes and dont beat on it it should be fine

  • @benhur_9377
    @benhur_9377 25 днів тому