One simple mod to get more induction note into the cabin is to modify the sound tube, a device Mazda uses to channel induction noise into the cabin. If you look at some tutorials, you’ll see that it’s quite effective.
Nice review! I have a 2022 Miata, in GT mode. I didn’t think the upgrade package was worth the extra expense. The standard seats are excellent, and keep in mind that the Brembo brakes are on front only. It’s not a 4 calliper system. Standard brakes on rear wheels.
2023 Basic GT RF with no mods in Soul Red was my choice. Cost was $35 MSRP. No need or desire to upgrade or mod based on normal driving after one year of ownership. It’s not my daily just therapeutic device for lots of weekends!😊
I learned how to drive manual in my 22 nd rf. But i realized the nd would never cut it on straight away so ended up buying 21 sti manual as my 2nd car now everyday is exciting rotation between the 2 cars
Nice road to drive on. So hard to find anything like that by me. Also the leaves falling constantly make the turns even trickier here in the Midwest. Also its heavier than 2200 pounds. 2365 I think was the weight I saw but have not taken my 2024 Club with the sport package to a scale drive on scale yet. Got it in the snowflake white metallic instead. At 5'10" the view thru the windshield is perfect.
I have been considering upgrading the suspension on my ND2 but mostly drive on canyons like the road you are on and have come to really appreciate how the stock suspension is set up for that exact scenario.
The sound tube in ND3 is little bit different from previous models, new tubes etc. so I don’t think the sound tube kits people sell (Dave does it) will fit ND3 plug and play.
@@dietrichwagner from what I’ve read the sound tube is different but the diameter of each end remains the same, in theory the kits being sold should fit. I’ll know in the next few weeks on mine.
It would be nice if they could put something around that rear view camera such as a Miata emblem or something. Otherwise, that camera looks like a belly button or the part where manure comes out of.
35th anniversary color will be Artisan red and will probably end up replacing SoulRed Metallic. They are very similar, but SRM looks better IMOH. If Sould red disappear it will be worth holding on to.
@@blurayffan66 It’s rumors accompanying the 35th anniversary launch. I hope it does not happen. But both colors are fairly similar and very hard to make. In my opinion, would be hard to justify having both. Hopefully rumors are false.
The side skirts (or side sill extensions as Mazda calls them) come with the brembo/bbs/recaro package along with the rear bumper skirt. If you click on “read more” that’s listed beside the price of the package on their website when you go to add it on the build configuration, it’ll list the parts as part of the “Aero Kit”.
Great review. Do you wish you would've gotten the RF model or are you perfectly happy with the soft top? I too am excited to see the British Racing Green version. My two biggest complaints about the Miata is, even with advancements with CAD programs, interior space is way too cramped for me, at 6 feet tall. Sitting in the passenger seat is impossible. Mazda has to fix this in their next iteration but they must *NOT* make the car any bigger or heavier. Also, I hate the infotainment screen plopped on top of the dash. It's always in your face and you cannot ignore it. It's like scratching on a chalkboard. Mazda must integrate the infotainment screen into the dash. For instance, the infotainment screen in the instrument cluster on the Audi TT is perfect. Mazda must use the TT for inspiration. The Miata has always been about refinement. No excuses Mazda. Honda and Toyota has fallen off the turnip truck. Whistles and bells and chimes and beeps everywhere, like a video game arcade. It's awful. Mazda is the only premium, no compromise Japanese car in the world right now. Keep it simple. Refine. Refine. Refine. How do you improve a spoon?
I’m 6’1”. The first couple times sitting in an ND2, I thought it seemed almost too cramped, in either the soft top or RF, especially having owned an NC1 and NC2. In 2020 I purchased an ND2 GT RF after a few track drives because there were some aftermarket seat brackets that work well. Before even breaking in the car, however, I fully adjusted to the car. I can get completely comfortable for even long drives. There’s even room for a helmet, no problem. The cabin holds you in place much better for spirited driving. The NC models now feel too spacious, and I have to use my legs more to hold myself in place in stock seats, unlike the ND models. I never swapped out the brackets. I’m guessing at 6’+ proportions come into play, but I think most people under 6’2” will find that an ND can work just fine with a little time behind the wheel without swapping out the seat brackets. But on a test drive this might not be obvious.
3rd gear should be a bit shorter than it is. If it was a little shorter it would be perfect for canyons. It seems to me like 2nd is too short and 3rd is too long.
@@jubbalandcars But this is not necessarily the 2025 model year, right? We still don’t know whether 2025 will see qualitative changes to the car, do we?
Mate, it’s a nice car but you’re going to have to start rev matching that thing every-time if you want your transmission to last. In my experience the best technique for larger people is the right foot operating both gas and brake. Its well adapted to this driving style as well with the ecu letting you apply alot of brake and throttle at the same time. It’s weird at first, but in time you’ll find that it’s much faster and that the gdi offers some really usable low end torque to keep the momentum instead of revving it out.
Those roads look like a dream to drive on. With respect, I cringed for the first few minutes of the drive as I maybe only caught 1 heel-toe downshift and otherwise was hearing the engine wine from merely braking...
Your video’s thumbnail reads: “When Miata isn’t always the answer” yet the video itself is overall praising the vehicle and we don’t end up with what you meant in the thumbnail at all. So why did you put it there??
Jeeeez! You sniffed out my secret backroad near my neighborhood 😠 Please don’t overshare !! 🙏 I’m there maybe twice a week in one of the cars. (did you at least enjoy a nice hike or picnic at the ‘end’? 😉)
Lol it's no secret. These are some of the most popular and recommended roads in the region. They were the first roads I started exploring in the area with my FRS 10+ years ago
@@jubbalandcars Be vigilant when in that area. not on that specific road, but once you’re on the bigger road it dumps into . There have been several on-road juggings there over the past couple of years. If I’m in the Miata, I get the top back up before leaving the road. (although I’m usually just wearing like a 6R-based Prospex for such romps).
had the same car in 2020 looks great and excellent build quality but it is god awful slow. no torque at all. mazda wont put a decent engine it. look at the car and driver lap times. lighting lap. its bottom of the list. needs more power and more grip. and decent size steering wheel
One simple mod to get more induction note into the cabin is to modify the sound tube, a device Mazda uses to channel induction noise into the cabin. If you look at some tutorials, you’ll see that it’s quite effective.
ND3 has a different sound tube. I personally deleted mine to add the Verus AOS.
yep sound tube mod is one of the best thing you can do to the car..don't really need aftermarket exhaust after that
ya it has some crazy good gt4rs like induction noise that mod is god like, just not sure about how it effects the car and on track.
Nice review! I have a 2022 Miata, in GT mode. I didn’t think the upgrade package was worth the extra expense. The standard seats are excellent, and keep in mind that the Brembo brakes are on front only. It’s not a 4 calliper system. Standard brakes on rear wheels.
Love the car content, you helped me a lot during my premed years. Best of luck!
Love to hear it! Cheers
@@jubbalandcars LOL WHAT?!? i didnt realize it was you! glad you get to pursue your interests like this, hoping to do the same :)
I have had zero problems trying to overtake on the hwy in my 24 Club. Just use an extra second to decide and build momentum.
I just got mine too! Exactly the same color and trim as yours. Awesome car!!!! I’m 6’2 I can still fit in there lol ❤
Thanks for your comment, I'm 6'3" and really want a Miata
2023 Basic GT RF with no mods in Soul Red was my choice. Cost was $35 MSRP. No need or desire to upgrade or mod based on normal driving after one year of ownership. It’s not my daily just therapeutic device for lots of weekends!😊
What a beauty- congratulations and enjoy!
I learned how to drive manual in my 22 nd rf. But i realized the nd would never cut it on straight away so ended up buying 21 sti manual as my 2nd car now everyday is exciting rotation between the 2 cars
Nice road to drive on. So hard to find anything like that by me. Also the leaves falling constantly make the turns even trickier here in the Midwest. Also its heavier than 2200 pounds. 2365 I think was the weight I saw but have not taken my 2024 Club with the sport package to a scale drive on scale yet. Got it in the snowflake white metallic instead. At 5'10" the view thru the windshield is perfect.
I gota good deal on my 2017 miata 13k miles for 20k. Pretty much still brand new. Love it to
I have been considering upgrading the suspension on my ND2 but mostly drive on canyons like the road you are on and have come to really appreciate how the stock suspension is set up for that exact scenario.
Great review!
I just got the Acura integra aspec manual (love it) but wish I got what you have. Next lease.
Be sure to check out the sound tube modification, kinda gives a ITB/VTEC sound for very little cost.
The sound tube in ND3 is little bit different from previous models, new tubes etc. so I don’t think the sound tube kits people sell (Dave does it) will fit ND3 plug and play.
@@dietrichwagner from what I’ve read the sound tube is different but the diameter of each end remains the same, in theory the kits being sold should fit. I’ll know in the next few weeks on mine.
@@Throttle.Monkey, I noticed a subtle but lovely induction sound on my ND3. Then got the Goodwin Race exhaust and now cant hear it anymore 🤣
@@sunnyvalentino Yes, driving ND3 with the stereo off, you can in fact hear the induction sound pretty good. But we need more sound..
Any updates on if the sound tube delete kits work on the ND3? @Throttle.Monkey
It would be nice if they could put something around that rear view camera such as a Miata emblem or something. Otherwise, that camera looks like a belly button or the part where manure comes out of.
I wish there was a green paint option. It looks good with the current options, but I've always wanted a green one.
Dr. Jubbal!
It's time to get a full exhaust from Good-Win Racing and tune 😁
No tune necessary
I have an almost stock nd2 excited to see what you do to it
bbr is a miata parts brand from uk(turbo,exhausts etc)
Have you decided what aftermarket exhaust you're going to go with on your new Miata?
35th anniversary color will be Artisan red and will probably end up replacing SoulRed Metallic. They are very similar, but SRM looks better IMOH. If Sould red disappear it will be worth holding on to.
...what makes you say Soul Red Metallic will disappear- I have not read, or heard, anything about this iconic color going away....???
@@blurayffan66 It’s rumors accompanying the 35th anniversary launch. I hope it does not happen. But both colors are fairly similar and very hard to make. In my opinion, would be hard to justify having both. Hopefully rumors are false.
@@edwinot I hope they keep both... and I do not think they look similar at all. Just my 2 cents 🤙
@@blurayffan66 ua-cam.com/video/7p5m8hVNXHw/v-deo.htmlsi=LL1lZulI43N9e9wk
Look forward to the review after you lower, stiffen and put some sticky tires on it.
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Check the Paco Motorsport seat lowering brackets. They will give a little more run in the cabin. I have one on mine and like it a lot.
I picked up mine three days ago and at 200 miles. Maybe another 50 later on today. What oil did you go with for your first oil change after break in?
I have a red club as well from 2016, but for some reason it doesn’t have the bbs wheels, I think the first owner sold it 😢
YESSIR
How about the package of Eibach.
Eibach Pro-kit Springs and sway bar ?
(lowering by 0.8 in)
The colour of the 35th anniversary is absolutely heinous looking lol
Agreed 🫤
💯
I don’t think anyone’s cracked the ND3 ECU for tunes yet and there’s worry it might not be possible with the enhanced security of the ND3 ECU…
this is true. I wanted to get the BBR220 kit for my ND3 but they explicitly state that it is not and possibly might never become available.
Fab9 is working on an ND3 flash with versatune
@ just saw that Bryan posted about this. Maybe it’s not as bad as people were saying.
@@matthewmiller8105 who is Brian? I am VERY interested :)))
how are you able to add the side skirts on? On Mazda site once you add the Brembo/BBS RECARO Package you cant add the side skirts
The car is totally stock with no added options apart from Club BBR package
The side skirts (or side sill extensions as Mazda calls them) come with the brembo/bbs/recaro package along with the rear bumper skirt. If you click on “read more” that’s listed beside the price of the package on their website when you go to add it on the build configuration, it’ll list the parts as part of the “Aero Kit”.
Great review. Do you wish you would've gotten the RF model or are you perfectly happy with the soft top? I too am excited to see the British Racing Green version. My two biggest complaints about the Miata is, even with advancements with CAD programs, interior space is way too cramped for me, at 6 feet tall. Sitting in the passenger seat is impossible. Mazda has to fix this in their next iteration but they must *NOT* make the car any bigger or heavier. Also, I hate the infotainment screen plopped on top of the dash. It's always in your face and you cannot ignore it. It's like scratching on a chalkboard. Mazda must integrate the infotainment screen into the dash. For instance, the infotainment screen in the instrument cluster on the Audi TT is perfect. Mazda must use the TT for inspiration. The Miata has always been about refinement. No excuses Mazda. Honda and Toyota has fallen off the turnip truck. Whistles and bells and chimes and beeps everywhere, like a video game arcade. It's awful. Mazda is the only premium, no compromise Japanese car in the world right now. Keep it simple. Refine. Refine. Refine. How do you improve a spoon?
I’m 6’1”. The first couple times sitting in an ND2, I thought it seemed almost too cramped, in either the soft top or RF, especially having owned an NC1 and NC2.
In 2020 I purchased an ND2 GT RF after a few track drives because there were some aftermarket seat brackets that work well.
Before even breaking in the car, however, I fully adjusted to the car. I can get completely comfortable for even long drives. There’s even room for a helmet, no problem. The cabin holds you in place much better for spirited driving. The NC models now feel too spacious, and I have to use my legs more to hold myself in place in stock seats, unlike the ND models. I never swapped out the brackets.
I’m guessing at 6’+ proportions come into play, but I think most people under 6’2” will find that an ND can work just fine with a little time behind the wheel without swapping out the seat brackets. But on a test drive this might not be obvious.
3rd gear should be a bit shorter than it is. If it was a little shorter it would be perfect for canyons. It seems to me like 2nd is too short and 3rd is too long.
Put some ohlins on this thing and you have a real scalpel with flat steering
“Special edition that’s coming out next year”? What do you know that the rest of us don’t?
35th Anniversaey edition was announced earlier this week, and was hinted at months ago. Looks like I was wrong about BRG though
@@jubbalandcars But this is not necessarily the 2025 model year, right? We still don’t know whether 2025 will see qualitative changes to the car, do we?
@davidallen3284 From what I know there will be no change from 2024
@@itaybutavia1204 🤞
Mate, it’s a nice car but you’re going to have to start rev matching that thing every-time if you want your transmission to last. In my experience the best technique for larger people is the right foot operating both gas and brake. Its well adapted to this driving style as well with the ecu letting you apply alot of brake and throttle at the same time. It’s weird at first, but in time you’ll find that it’s much faster and that the gdi offers some really usable low end torque to keep the momentum instead of revving it out.
Every shift was rev matched
This or an s2000?
Those roads look like a dream to drive on. With respect, I cringed for the first few minutes of the drive as I maybe only caught 1 heel-toe downshift and otherwise was hearing the engine wine from merely braking...
Your video’s thumbnail reads: “When Miata isn’t always the answer” yet the video itself is overall praising the vehicle and we don’t end up with what you meant in the thumbnail at all. So why did you put it there??
Reused a thumbnail idea from an old video, since a new thumbnail design wasn’t ready in time for video upload
Jeeeez! You sniffed out my secret backroad near my neighborhood 😠
Please don’t overshare !! 🙏
I’m there maybe twice a week in one of the cars.
(did you at least enjoy a nice hike or picnic at the ‘end’? 😉)
Lol it's no secret. These are some of the most popular and recommended roads in the region. They were the first roads I started exploring in the area with my FRS 10+ years ago
@@jubbalandcars
Be vigilant when in that area. not on that specific road, but once you’re on the bigger road it dumps into . There have been several on-road juggings there over the past couple of years. If I’m in the Miata, I get the top back up before leaving the road. (although I’m usually just wearing like a 6R-based Prospex for such romps).
Special edition color is maroon. Blah
I know… disappointed
This video made me dizzy
had the same car in 2020 looks great and excellent build quality but it is god awful slow. no torque at all. mazda wont put a decent engine it. look at the car and driver lap times. lighting lap. its bottom of the list. needs more power and more grip. and decent size steering wheel
Boring watch you drive