I appreciate the videos Jackson. I only got MisterR sportives, light FM wheel lugnuts, light FM wheels, light GWR single street exhaust and a light flywheel FM clutch combo. Sadly the clutch was badly installed, and I had to replace it with a Stage 2 Exedy combo. Then i installed a detachable powered subwoofer in the trunk, which defeats all the weight savings, lol. I got to have my base when the roof is down at speed, sorry Miata purists. I have other minor mods I can't even remember right now, but I have to look back at my car every time I get out of it. Yes it has dents and scratches, but who cares. I would've never imagined an NC2 could gather as much attention as it does. You get thumbs up, and you get nasty looks too. You're right, the CB exhaust gives it that addictive sports car note. I can't tell you how much I enjoy daily driving it. Yes, you do have to dodge potholes, and you have to angle everything so you don't rub your LRB undertray bolts, but the experience is so addictive. Sorry Miata purists, but I think the NC, IMHO is the absolute best Miata there is. Yes, I do have the fat PRHT too.
My 2007 is totally stock! And I love it. But I also really appreciate what you've done with yours and I've learnt so much from your videos, especially the ones about fixing little irritating issues! My interior fan MOSFET thingy is still broken though 🤷♂️
I agreed with pretty much everything you said. I have a 2014 with PRHT, 6 Speed, LSD, and Bose. I found it with Bilsteins/ Eibach , Work 3 piece wheels. It's everything I wanted. I've done some mods and really enjoy driving it
Man, I love your vids and definitely love the Miata! Yours is a perfect representation of what I want mine to look, run, and feel like and I hope I can catch up to you in fewer than 8 years!
I feel like the 2.5 is great for midrange torque, but if you want to rev higher, the 2.0 from the NC2/3 is the better option. I'm planning on doing cams and valve springs on my NC3, and I should be able to see 8000RPMs with that setup. The 2.5 doesn't like to rev above 7000 without destroking it. I also don't like the idea of deleting the balance shafts. That being said the 2.5 is still a fantastic option, it's just not for me.
The 2.5 is a great race engine when you care more about lap time than character. I'm all about the revs. The 2.0 has a bigger bore and shorter stroke than an S2000. It has potential to really spin like crazy if built to do so.
@@JETZcorp I whole heartedly agree. 2.5 is a weapon on the track (until people start paying for the K24 swap) but I'm never doing a 2.5 swap. Cams and valve springs on my car should get me to at least 7800RPM, hopefully 8000.
I'm trying to think if there are any mods I regret on my NC, but I can't really think of anything. I'm in the process of doing a full Bosectomy on it right now, and I hope I don't regret it, but I'm fairly confident I won't. I definitely like watching what you have done to yours and take some ideas from you and other NC TH-camrs. I am old as dirt so I can't really get away with the crazy appearance mods any more, so I'm trying to mod mine in a way that keeps a fairly stock appearance while being quite not stock underneath.
Last year I bought a 2012 PRHT in the same color; yours looks great. You've made it your own but it's not too over the top. I'm considering Ohlin's coil overs as my 1st upgrade to flatten the car out and help it handle like it should.
@@FeedThatAddiction as an Öhlins owner, I'd say: consider options that don't limit shock travel. I'm happy with my Öhlins and they perform well on track, but I'm not so happy about sacrificing wheel travel. Just one perspective but if you take Flyin' Miata's word for it, it's purely done to cut costs. Just something to think about. They're still fantastic coilovers
Bought a 2012 6MT PRHT in March. So far I've upgraded wheels (heliograms), muffler (cobalt), headers (hooker), and an ecotek tune from dynotronics. Hemholtz mid-pipe is up next to hopefully kill the drone I have around 3k RPM This is definitely the most fun car I've ever owned.
I have a 2012 6MT PRHT bought new and have done many mods over the years. I can vouch for the helmholtz midpipe. It really does kill the drone at cruising speed. It works great!
i have a 06 grand touring and i am having such a blast driving and modifying my car. however it is an auto and im genuinely just curious would you still do what you did for car if it was an auto or is it a deal breaker?
Ever get any flak for no front plate? I moved from Florida and refuse to desecrate my beautiful MX-5 smile. I’ve gotten two warnings over 5 years, but no actual tickets, yet.
I don't have a MX5 now but I'm planning on getting one in a few year's time as my retirement present. Target would be an NC2 or NC3. But in the meantime, keeping my eyes opened on maintenance, servicing and upgrades if I get one. I have a question. I love the outdoors (hiking, mountain biking, trail running) and sometimes, I need to drive through gravel roads or light off road trails to get to trail heads. Definitely be slapping on some A/T tires but I'm torn between putting in a 2" lift kit or installing longer shocks. In your opinion, can I do either one without any modification or replacement of the suspension components?
NOPRO actually makes a strut top spacer to raise the body. I would go with coilovers and just adjust the height to your desired settings. Plus it will handle better if you want to lower it down for more spirited driving
@@ColoredinLight Thanks for the info. Will put that in my notes. 🙂 Agree on the coilovers. Higher on rougher terrains and lower on pavement. I can imagine myself driving on gravel with the top down. 😃
Pretty sure he's one 235/40s Either way, that's the size I'm going with next time. Right now I'm on 225/45s. I appreciate the smoother ride, but I hate how slow they feel in 1st gear
@@midtown1466 I am wheel & tire shopping for a 2014 PRHT. the one thing I learned is run flats are only in the 205 stock size, lol just got some use out of my RFT as the passenger front blew a 1 inch tear in the sidewall on a murderous pothole, 15 miles from home. I see the YOKOHAMA ADVAN FLEVA V701 are dirt cheap in 235/40 17
@ekw555 I'm on Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s. Hell of a tire for the price. Although, I'll have to call the tow truck if the fix a flat kit doesn't work
@midtown1466 The Firehawks are priced very well. However, I must put in a word for the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 (God, I hate their names). I got these in the stock little 205/45 size, and the grip is completely outrageous. But what I didn't expect was the wet performance. My brother in Christ, this Miata in the rain out-grips any other car from anybody I know in the dry. It's like driving with cheat codes.
@toshibavoodoo If you really prioritize a comfy ride over absolute sharp handling, going to lightweight 16" wheels is a big help. I'm planning to get a set of 16x7.5 Hypergrams and put either 215/50-16 or 205/55-16 all-seasons as my cruising tire, and have some really spicy 200tw tires in 225/45-17 for track days and street racing. That way, I can change the character of the car by just swapping wheels in 15 minutes. I did the winter tire thing last year, but they drove really gummy and gross feeling.
You could find dyno results online for tons and tons of 2.5 swaps that are all basically the same and easily searchable on Google. I'm not even worried about that power it makes, it's still slow.
The Strap door pull is definitely a modification that I do NOT regret. Thanks, Jackson!
This is probably the best looking NC on the planet.
🙏
Yes
I appreciate the videos Jackson. I only got MisterR sportives, light FM wheel lugnuts, light FM wheels, light GWR single street exhaust and a light flywheel FM clutch combo. Sadly the clutch was badly installed, and I had to replace it with a Stage 2 Exedy combo. Then i installed a detachable powered subwoofer in the trunk, which defeats all the weight savings, lol. I got to have my base when the roof is down at speed, sorry Miata purists. I have other minor mods I can't even remember right now, but I have to look back at my car every time I get out of it. Yes it has dents and scratches, but who cares. I would've never imagined an NC2 could gather as much attention as it does. You get thumbs up, and you get nasty looks too. You're right, the CB exhaust gives it that addictive sports car note. I can't tell you how much I enjoy daily driving it. Yes, you do have to dodge potholes, and you have to angle everything so you don't rub your LRB undertray bolts, but the experience is so addictive. Sorry Miata purists, but I think the NC, IMHO is the absolute best Miata there is. Yes, I do have the fat PRHT too.
Very high-quality video. I've watched your videos since you started, and the progress is enormous.
Thank you!!
My 2007 is totally stock! And I love it. But I also really appreciate what you've done with yours and I've learnt so much from your videos, especially the ones about fixing little irritating issues! My interior fan MOSFET thingy is still broken though 🤷♂️
I agreed with pretty much everything you said. I have a 2014 with PRHT, 6 Speed, LSD, and Bose. I found it with Bilsteins/ Eibach , Work 3 piece wheels. It's everything I wanted. I've done some mods and really enjoy driving it
Man, I love your vids and definitely love the Miata! Yours is a perfect representation of what I want mine to look, run, and feel like and I hope I can catch up to you in fewer than 8 years!
Looks good keep the vibe!keep walking with tuning👍
I love my 2.5 full forged turbocharged with 510hp,very good rocket love it!
Thanks!
You have great taste, keep up the good work.
I feel like the 2.5 is great for midrange torque, but if you want to rev higher, the 2.0 from the NC2/3 is the better option. I'm planning on doing cams and valve springs on my NC3, and I should be able to see 8000RPMs with that setup. The 2.5 doesn't like to rev above 7000 without destroking it. I also don't like the idea of deleting the balance shafts. That being said the 2.5 is still a fantastic option, it's just not for me.
The 2.5 is a great race engine when you care more about lap time than character. I'm all about the revs. The 2.0 has a bigger bore and shorter stroke than an S2000. It has potential to really spin like crazy if built to do so.
@@JETZcorp I whole heartedly agree. 2.5 is a weapon on the track (until people start paying for the K24 swap) but I'm never doing a 2.5 swap. Cams and valve springs on my car should get me to at least 7800RPM, hopefully 8000.
I love my 2011 nc2 kendo mx5. I've started making it my own. Great video, liked and subscribed. John in the UK.
Thanks for the sub!
it looks amazing, man, I have lived the transformation journey, and the end results are worth the time and money. f**k haters
Thanks man!
I'm trying to think if there are any mods I regret on my NC, but I can't really think of anything. I'm in the process of doing a full Bosectomy on it right now, and I hope I don't regret it, but I'm fairly confident I won't. I definitely like watching what you have done to yours and take some ideas from you and other NC TH-camrs. I am old as dirt so I can't really get away with the crazy appearance mods any more, so I'm trying to mod mine in a way that keeps a fairly stock appearance while being quite not stock underneath.
Perfect miata, I've based a lot of my mods on your car, thank you sir 🙏
Hi Jackson! Love your videos. Keep on realizing your dreams about the NC!
Suspension is #1 imo. Totally transform my NC3
For sure!
Love your miata helped me decide to widebody mine and love every second of it
Nice! And thank you.
Now you need to up the power. I got a 25th anniversary, went fully forged, turbo, 321bhp @ 0.6 bar boost, it's now a real supercar killer!!!
Eventually!
Last year I bought a 2012 PRHT in the same color; yours looks great. You've made it your own but it's not too over the top. I'm considering Ohlin's coil overs as my 1st upgrade to flatten the car out and help it handle like it should.
Ohlins are an awesome choice
@@ColoredinLight if you were between Xidas or Ohlin’s, and you weren’t basing it off price, what would you go with?
@@FeedThatAddiction as an Öhlins owner, I'd say: consider options that don't limit shock travel. I'm happy with my Öhlins and they perform well on track, but I'm not so happy about sacrificing wheel travel. Just one perspective but if you take Flyin' Miata's word for it, it's purely done to cut costs.
Just something to think about. They're still fantastic coilovers
Bought a 2012 6MT PRHT in March.
So far I've upgraded wheels (heliograms), muffler (cobalt), headers (hooker), and an ecotek tune from dynotronics.
Hemholtz mid-pipe is up next to hopefully kill the drone I have around 3k RPM
This is definitely the most fun car I've ever owned.
I have a 2012 6MT PRHT bought new and have done many mods over the years. I can vouch for the helmholtz midpipe. It really does kill the drone at cruising speed. It works great!
I think I’m going to get the xidas for my winning blue NC eventually.
Love the car and the content you make.
Thank you!
Brother, my current situation with my NA Miata in its entirety is a regret lol
Jokes aside, YOUR NC looks amazing. ❤
Appreciate it!
Anyone who claims to "hate" the car is just gatekeeping NAs.
I deadass thought your Miata was a S2000 with a spoon body kit in the thumbnail.
Have you ever had the ISR performance circuit spec, if so how loud is it compared to stock. It comes with the midpipe, front pipe, and muffler
I've seen clips, it's pretty damn loud
i have a 06 grand touring and i am having such a blast driving and modifying my car. however it is an auto and im genuinely just curious would you still do what you did for car if it was an auto or is it a deal breaker?
It's up to you, it's your car so make it how you want!
Ever get any flak for no front plate? I moved from Florida and refuse to desecrate my beautiful MX-5 smile. I’ve gotten two warnings over 5 years, but no actual tickets, yet.
I have not!
What do recommend on a sound system with Apple play
I don't have a MX5 now but I'm planning on getting one in a few year's time as my retirement present. Target would be an NC2 or NC3. But in the meantime, keeping my eyes opened on maintenance, servicing and upgrades if I get one.
I have a question. I love the outdoors (hiking, mountain biking, trail running) and sometimes, I need to drive through gravel roads or light off road trails to get to trail heads. Definitely be slapping on some A/T tires but I'm torn between putting in a 2" lift kit or installing longer shocks. In your opinion, can I do either one without any modification or replacement of the suspension components?
NOPRO actually makes a strut top spacer to raise the body. I would go with coilovers and just adjust the height to your desired settings. Plus it will handle better if you want to lower it down for more spirited driving
@@ColoredinLight
Thanks for the info. Will put that in my notes. 🙂 Agree on the coilovers. Higher on rougher terrains and lower on pavement. I can imagine myself driving on gravel with the top down. 😃
curious what size the tires are.
and, it's in the mod list. 😀
(235/40, 255/40)
so, it's an old school muscle car w/ the bigger rears.
Pretty sure he's one 235/40s
Either way, that's the size I'm going with next time. Right now I'm on 225/45s.
I appreciate the smoother ride, but I hate how slow they feel in 1st gear
@@midtown1466 I am wheel & tire shopping for a 2014 PRHT.
the one thing I learned is run flats are only in the 205 stock size, lol
just got some use out of my RFT as the passenger front blew a 1 inch tear in the sidewall on a murderous pothole, 15 miles from home.
I see the YOKOHAMA ADVAN FLEVA V701 are dirt cheap in 235/40 17
@ekw555 I'm on Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s. Hell of a tire for the price. Although, I'll have to call the tow truck if the fix a flat kit doesn't work
@midtown1466 The Firehawks are priced very well. However, I must put in a word for the Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 (God, I hate their names). I got these in the stock little 205/45 size, and the grip is completely outrageous. But what I didn't expect was the wet performance. My brother in Christ, this Miata in the rain out-grips any other car from anybody I know in the dry. It's like driving with cheat codes.
Your NC gives me s2k vibes
Definitely a little bit of inspiration!
God i want one as a daily but they a lil out my range right now
there's definitely cheap ones out there!
best modded and best looking NC worldwide! Greetings from Germany!
Appreciate it man!
You should be running 200 tires. How many miles per year are you putting on the car?
Nah, I don't want 200. Will just get eaten up
I couldn't give a ducktail if people say it's not a Miata. I love my mini RX8
Love those wheels ..i couldn't catch what they were..someone please tell me...ta
I've got a few videos on them specifically
@ColoredinLight thanks..just what I need
Very nice 🙏🏼🤩
did you have to roll your fenders for that wheel setup?
Yep
225/50 R17???
Want to get a taller tire for my NC!
That size is generally going to have a bit of rub when you hit bigger bumps. Depending on your goals for the car, that might be tolerable to you.
@@JETZcorp Thanks, looking for comfy ride, as I use it for 24hour cruises through the National Parks.
@toshibavoodoo If you really prioritize a comfy ride over absolute sharp handling, going to lightweight 16" wheels is a big help. I'm planning to get a set of 16x7.5 Hypergrams and put either 215/50-16 or 205/55-16 all-seasons as my cruising tire, and have some really spicy 200tw tires in 225/45-17 for track days and street racing. That way, I can change the character of the car by just swapping wheels in 15 minutes. I did the winter tire thing last year, but they drove really gummy and gross feeling.
@@JETZcorp Perfect, I think doing a second set is the way to go.
I put a custom muffler on and it’s slower.. what’s happening
In your head. A muffler isn't gonna make a noticeable difference like that.
@@ColoredinLight felt like it.. going for a tune soon so that’ll show it if it has 👍
@lassydogpie5390 well the tune is gonna make the car actually faster so it will be hard to really compare apples to oranges.
NO PRO THE WORLD !!!
All those words and no Dyno results from the swap and tune. Bummer
You could find dyno results online for tons and tons of 2.5 swaps that are all basically the same and easily searchable on Google. I'm not even worried about that power it makes, it's still slow.