2019 Mazda Miata Club Brembo/BBS/Recaro Review and SCCA Autocross Setup Guide

This is a Scroggs Competition-Car Review of my 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club with the Brembo/BBS/Recaro Package, including my Championship winning competition set-up guide. Huge thanks to my sponsors Bridgestone Tires and Strano Performance Parts. Please subscribe for more Car Review videos including used-cars, competition-cars, classic-cars, SUVs, cheap-cars and more!
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[@user1138]

Honestly this might be the best review of the ND I've ever seen. Good work!

[@fastpaxSCR]

Thank you!

[@ag4allgood]

Agree user1138, he touches on all the good along with the bad. Only thing is I use my 2016 MX-5 Club in 4 season Illinois including when the snow flies the winter tires go on & its great in the snow too. 4 years with it now & its been very solid. The soft top gets care with a soft bristle brush & the 303 cleaner every car wash. I do not park under trees so never had any problem with the top drain filters. Its an awesome car that has been thru some of the worst snow / ice storms along with torrential downpours.

[@aroundomaha]

@@fastpaxSCR Any thoughts yet about the updated BRZ/86 as a competitive platform in CS?

[@travis5481]

Just purchased a 2020 Club and had to stop the video at around 28 minutes to go for a drive. Well done. I really like the insight into your autocross setup.

[@johnbyrd3369]

I ran across your review of this car a couple of weeks ago, and quite frankly I was a little "shocked." When the ND first came out it seems I remember everyone was going with either MCS or Ohlins shocks. I really didn't want to spend that much money prepping for a street class, so I dismissed the Miata. After seeing you were on Konis, I really got interested as I was in the market for a new car. I bought a 2021 MX-5. I probably would have not done this if it hadn't been for your review. Mazda owes you a commission.

[@onlyhereonce7290]

This is a great GREAT video. It is very comprehensive. And very informative. A polished video. Audio is spot on. Good job.

[@Skimmah222]

Wow!! Best video I've seen on this topic and appreciate the in depth section on SCCA and the difference in standard equipment from model to model. Thanks so much!!

[@Chilicharger665]

This is an actual review from a true enthusiast! You got a like, subscribe, and I will probably show my friend this. I am on my 3rd ND now and the newest one is an RF. It is a pure daily and the quietness on the highway is a huge bonus compared to all my previous soft tops.

[@usaclaimsthemoon4198]

How are you on your third ND?! Car came out in 2016 hahaha

[@Chilicharger665]

@@usaclaimsthemoon4198 I actually have 2 2019's right now lol. ST and RF

[@ToxicHorsePucky]

How’s the wind buffeting with the top down?

[@Chilicharger665]

@@ToxicHorsePucky RF wind buffeting on the highway is more than the soft top.

[@spacetime_wanderer]

How do ST and RF compare in noise during rain or heavy wind?

[@nicholasfrisch244]

I have been itching to sell my Focus RS for an ND2 for over a year now, and wow, this video pushed me even closer to doing it.

[@maginext]

Best review of the ND miaita! And by 4/27/21 i am confident to say I have seen just about all the indepth ones. Over 20 of em from popular youtube car reviewers. This took it to another level.

[@DCOURTS1984]

One of the best review videos ive ever seen. all cars included!

[@camhd1200]

I recently purchased a 2016 ND in red and just love it. I watch all sorts of vids on the Miata ND and I must say this video is absolutely one of my favorites. Thank you

[@Berniesf]

This is the review I was looking for. It can't get better than this. It helped me to take an informed decision on which Miata buy.

[@snowboardinpassout]

I think you nailed it there about the drivability on the twisties. Took one out for a test around Green Mountain, just outside Denver, and it's so awesome when you can't really use all the power and torque of a Boxster GTS. Lovely review.

[@dlg5485]

I joined SCCA a couple years ago even though I don;t even own a performance car. I just want to support a 'working class' racing organization. That said, I am planning to finally purchase a MX-5 within the next year, before production of the ND2 ends. I'm looking forward to getting into autocross and possible competing in the street category. I love the subtle mods you've done to make the car more competitive and drive a little better on the street. I will definitely refer back to your build for ideas when the time comes. Subscribed!

[@SunSunSunn]

did you buy a miata? if you're a member of scca, it gets you an employee discount with most Mazda models.

[@dlg5485]

@@SunSunSunn Yes I did buy a Miata and I got the discount, but I already sold it. Not because I didn't like it though. I absolutely loved that car, but I sold it when dealers didn't have any and buyers were desperate for them, so I made a handsome profit. I'm already planning to buy another one.

[@yankee2yankee216]

I have also used the Koni adjustables on my Miatas. I used them on my '94, which I had for 11years. I set the fronts all the way hard and the backs one notch off all the way hard, and that worked for me, and that was for the street! Now that I'm 11years older, and now have a "new" '97 to play around with, I may have to experiment with some softer settings...

[@AndreThompson925]

I spy with my little eye Mt. Diablo! (grew up in Danville, MVHS alum 1993). Great review. I just ordered a 2022 Soul Red Crystal BBR Club and now the longest wait of my life since Top Gun: Maverick was announced.

[@Eros_Racing]

Today I’m back to finish the second half of the vid and I noticed it keeps getting better and better

[@andywolf7984]

By far the best real world review. Thanks.

[@inthebagsolutions]

Really enjoyed the Review, best overall I've seen. Personally have a 2017 GT RF and I love it.

[@alangross2277]

A really awesome review of this great little sports car. I have a 2021 RF Club with Brembo, BBS, Recaro package and love it! I had a 2018 RF, BBS Package car for a very short period of time and the HP difference and ability to pull constantly to red-line is a nice upgrade between ND1 and ND2. The ND1 is still a very fun car to drive; I bought it because used with very low miles it was over $10K less in price, so I turbo charged it! Unfortunately, it burned up in my garage, along with my home, on June 30th. I only had two 40 miles drives, to gather data for my tune, which never got to be complete. The turbo had it pulling like a freight train, from 55 - 100 MPH was a matter of seconds. Autocross looks like so much fun, especially for this car; who knows I just might give it a try one of these days! Thanks for your insight into the world of SCCA Autocross! I rode a Honda CBR100-RR prior to getting my RF, but there is really no place for such power on our crowded roads in Northern Nevada any longer. While there are some other cars with much more HP and speed, there is no place to utilize that safely any longer, thus my choice for the MX-5 RF Club.

[@3ducs]

Did you ever determine the cause of the fire?

[@alangross2277]

@@3ducs No cause was able to be determined...and yeah, that's pretty scary!

[@3ducs]

@@alangross2277 Actually the cause has been determined. There was rain a few days before the event, humidity was high, daytime temperatures around or more than 100, lows in the 90s. The cattle were in feed lots, crowded together, no break from the sun. Normally cattle in hot weather get a break from daytime heat at night so they can shed their body heat, with humid air and no breezes the heat kept building which overstressed the animals. About 2,000 cattle died. Every year in America about 30 million cattle go to slaughter, a few millions die of other causes. 2,000 cattle is not a big thing in the scheme of things. This will have no effect on the beef supply.

[@alangross2277]

@@3ducs Uhhhh, commenting on the wrong video maybe? LOL!

[@3ducs]

@@alangross2277 Didn't you say your car burned up in the garage, taking your house with it? OOPS! YES!

[@MyDailyPerspective]

THE BEST REVIEW...with honest and well thought out feedback based on real world and race level driving. Thank you.

[@fastpaxSCR]

Thanks! Thats my goal, simple down to earth content, as if we were just hanging out talking cars :)

[@john_dee1431]

Good video. I like Koni setup for switching between soft and firm depending on your use that day.

[@MLeeder53]

I like the autocross classing aspect! good idea!

[@MrDroid0518]

This was downright fantastic 👏 alot of time and hard work went into this and I found valuable aswell as very enjoyable to watch

[@fastpaxSCR]

Awesome, thank you!

[@zakarneh]

👏👏👏 best review and well put together thoughts discussing the intended purpose for buying a car like Miata. I just bought a 2022 exact one and looking forward for driving the car when the weather gets better in Toronto. Im jealous about the California climate and mountain roads

[@demonsaint1296]

"the GT-S package". Thats what I was looking for and what I found, a blue GT-S. Took a while to find a blue one. Your explanation of the trim levels explained it perfectly. Thank you and subscribed.

[@ChocPretz]

Ill be honest, I really didn’t get the hype about miatas considering I haven’t driven one before until I watched you run that lap. HOLY HELL! That was wicked aggressive and looks so fun. I need to get myself this car.

[@IKCS1]

Awesome video very educational you really enhanced the feeling of something special with the MX-5 I have an ND2 2019 RF Machine Grey Metallic thanks for sharing this loved every minute of the video cheers!

[@ga6147]

Putting that axel back system 15:15, on my 21 ND2 tomorrow morning. Great channel.

[@samarkand_nights]

Thanks for sharing your opinion on the BBS/Brembo/Recaro package on the Club. It’s tempting, but it seems like the consensus is that, practically speaking, it doesn’t add much.

[@fastpaxSCR]

True, from a autocross perspective that package adds very little...and in some ways is worse (slightly heavier brakes/seats). I originally set out to get just a base Club, however at the time there were none in Soul Red within 500 miles of me, yet this car was essentially down the street at my local dealer, so that dictated my choice. That all being said, the seats are absolutely fantastic, and the BBS wheels and Brembo calipers look a lot better than the base package IMO.

[@jbl212]

Awesome video!!! Thanks Mark!!! Congratulations on the National Championship!!!!

[@fastpaxSCR]

Thank you sir!

[@m1flare]

Awesome vid. Only criticism I have is that it’s obvious you are using Doug’s formula in the intro which might cause people to be off put without giving the rest of the video a chance. But other than that this video is fantastic. Very educational. Really great job and look forward to watching your other stuff.

[@slowcarsfast]

Awesome review! I ran a few events with AAS last year with my GTI and was looking forward to doing more in my new NB Miata before the lockdown. I hope to see you around Crow's Landing in the future and would love to do a ride along when things return to normal.

[@aroundomaha]

Congratulations on your 2021 C Street championship! Thank you for this review and your Veloster piece. I'm having a hard time deciding between these two. I'd never driven a Miata until I test drove one after seeing your review and wow they are a riot. Let me know if there are other SCCA street class cars you like so I can torture myself with more choices! (kidding... sort of).

[@fastpaxSCR]

Thanks David! It's been a busy month or so since Nationals so I haven't had time for an update video, but it will be out very soon! You are asking the wrong guy about "other SCCA Street class cars I like"...I have perpetual Car-A.D.D., so the list is pretty long. I may switch things up in 2022 and sort of "retire" the Miata from active autocross duty (don't worry, it's not going anywhere), but I'm not sure what would be next. As you may have seen from some of my other videos, I'm a big VW/Audi fan, so it might be something from one of those brands...

[@aroundomaha]

@@fastpaxSCR Feel free to crash the Civic SI love festival in GS :)

[@6ghatch]

Great review! I just picked up a 30th A.E. that I'm preparing for either CS or STR. I’ve always wanted to see car reviews from the prospective of a racer/autocrosser. Some cars are just better for certain racing classes, due to how they react to the allowable modifications in that class. I hope to see some more reviews! Maybe consider shooting with the top guys in some Street/Street Touring classes and cover why the car is well suited for that class and how it performs as a street car, along with some autox setup tips.

[@fastpaxSCR]

Thanks for the tips and for watching!

[@palmelavig6117]

Best video for Mazda MX-5 Miata. Thanks you so much.

[@derwinjax]

Excellent and very informative video. I enjoyed every minute of it. I was seriously considering the purchase of this vehicle before the video, some how it showed up as a recommended viewing. I’m glad I watched.

[@indrektx]

Best review about MX-5! Thank you!

[@shiftintohigh5564]

16 Club owner, C Street!!👍👍😎 I have the same set up, Karcepts, Konis, Good-Win Super Street exhaust twin tips. Re 71s. Lotsa fun. TOD Tail of the Dragon is a hoot too😁😁👍 Yes, I have Horsepower and seat envy now.😩 But not enough to spend a bunch of money right now. I agree..”it never gets old.”👍👍😎😎 Epic comment: “but I just like shifting!” 👍👍👍😎😎 Yeah, 3rd gear, Auto X pretty speedy😁

[@rembo183]

Terrific video review and you definitely explain why this is such a fantastic car. I own a 2008 NC GT PRHT which i love to drive. Unfortunately it has no manual but has such incredible handling and plenty of acceleration. Thanks!

[@richardflaherty2373]

Thank you for that comprehensive informative video on the Miata.

[@jimknowles5483]

Best review I have ever read on the ND. For those not interested in the restrictions of auto cross modifications. But are seeking the ultimate canyon carver.....what setup would you recommend for a 2019. Just looking for maximum pleasure. Or would you say....just buy a 2014 cayman S.....? Or, just duplicate your car because further mods will yield so little. With your competitive driving background (congratulations by the way!! Thats not easy!) You are the perfect straight shooting individual to ask...... Could be another vedio on the "ultimate canyon carver"...... Thanks just jim

[@fastpaxSCR]

Honestly, these cars are great out of the box, and the upgrades I have done definitely enhance it a lot. In fact the handling limits are so high I'm not sure I'd want more speed on a back road. That being said, in competition (or track days) the suspension is certainly soft, even with the Koni shocks. I think the only upgrades I would do beyond what I have for just a fun street car would be some aftermarket sport springs (Eibach maybe), a larger rear sway bar (to go with the big front bar I have), and then maybe a flash tune for the engine for a little more grunt...although it already has a lot of grunt ;)

[@jimknowles5483]

Thanks so much for your reply. Just curious, in terms of "fun" on a twisty back road. Would the lotus Elise be any more fun....? Or merely faster?

[@nic9972]

if you in LA we should go driving in the mountains...i have same car in ceramic

[@AliKazi]

Dam that looks so fun 34:00 I wish I could just go out and buy one 😍 one day God willing 🤲🙏❤️

[@Matty0923]

Red Barchetta? Must be a Rush fan!

[@troycovington]

Great car review! I did not know that SCCA had a category for street for the ND. I will have to check it out in my area. I am considering buying an ND for track days and competition. It is good to know that I do not have to go all out into racing to do competition.

[@siatus5159]

Awesome review. Definitely very informative. Thank you very much.

[@Eros_Racing]

Duuuude thank you!!! Just what I’ve been looking for for months. Nobody does this so detailed explained. I got the sport because there’s no miatas where I live. Used or new. So now I just wanna get the recaro seats and breaks and sway bar and front strut tower. Idk if I should go to the dealer and add that package cause maybe they don’t even do that, or just buy things afternarket

[@heliscat]

Bollinger canyon stoplights don't make any sense. Saw Dublin Mazda has this very model. I love the recaro package. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@fastpaxSCR]

I actually just moved to AZ...I do not miss the San Ramon stop light timing lol ;)

[@johnnyd768]

Great video. Entertaining and informative at the same time. The more videos I watch of the new MX-5s the more I want one....

[@fastpaxSCR]

Just do it...seriously ;) There has never been a time behind the wheel that wasn't utter enjoyment, they are that good.

[@SecondHandRacing]

Great job. Making the switch from CAMC to CS and looking for cars to buy. Have an opportunity to get a BBS/Brembo/Recaro car, but have to see if I fit in the seats. Wish me luck.

[@fastpaxSCR]

Welcome to the "Club" Ken, hope to see you at an event sometime.

[@baronrichmond5667]

I have an ND1 and I'll say the electric fuel gauge is pretty wildly inaccurate. I believe it's actually a 12 (11.9) gallon tank, not 11. And most times I fill up when the gauge is on E, but it only fills up about 10 gallons....meaning there's actually almost two gallons left in the tank. I've made it over 400 miles on a few tanks (highway driving) and often ignore the E and drive another 50 or so miles before I become uneasy about how much gas is actually left. Most of the time I'll drive it about 350 miles before filling up, even though I hit "empty" before 300.

[@fastpaxSCR]

Yes this is normal on all Skyactiv Mazda engines, the direct injection system doesn't want the fuel level going too low so it will show zero miles to go yet there is around 1.5-2 gallons still in the tank.

[@mwizard11]

Great Video, Mark. I look forward to seeing the next one. Couple suggestions; consider when you edit w/ a cut to the same view using a cross desolve or some other transition. Also, keep the audio level consistent. The incar camera looks good. Consider using a small light for your face so your chest is not the brightest area. Loving my NC. Must get back to Crows for an event!

[@Saboda53]

Nice review! I have an RF (my fourth Miata!) and generally limit my top down driving to twisty backroads - not so much on the interstates, where it’s kinda unpleasant, lol.

[@KurtVW]

Great vid, you're clearly a fan of Doug DeMuro, pulling pretty hard from his review style. No shame in that tho, he does great reviews too. Thanks for the detailed review.

[@JamesBond-er7kz]

My new car is an MX5 RF ! Honesty Better than the previous DB i had !

[@trdxyr]

Great video! Thanks for the detail

[@MARK-po7cm]

Great video! Hopefully i get to review one soon!👍🏼

[@gilmacababbad8526]

Awesome review love it!

[@mellencolie]

I'm really disappointed that Mazda has eliminated a lot of options.. Want the RF but you can't get the Brembo package with it, they took away the tan interior on some of the colors and no GTS package. I wonder what is up with that...

[@ReubenBrunson]

Hey Mark, great video and great looking car! (Disclaimer: I have an identical model, aptly named the Red Barchetta.) I was curious if you use the same size RE-71R tire for both the street and racing? I am already thinking about what I do next when I run out of tread....

[@fastpaxSCR]

Sorry for the late reply. I currently have 205/40-17s on the stock BBS wheels...I have them as potential wet tires as they are more narrow and will cut through the water better. However the 225 size works very well on the street as well, if you only were using one set definitely go with the 225 size.

[@davideslampe3062]

@@fastpaxSCR So you think the 225 RE71R would be a better choice than the 215? On the BBS wheels & doing 6-8 track days a year(Sebring & PBIR) as well as commuting. Great vid, very informative!

[@Cleo-ix2kd]

That red is exactly what I want… 🤤🤤

[@HH-ez6qc]

Good grief, that is one sharp car!

[@D3X1M3REMIXED]

What did you do under the strut tower brace under the hood? Lube a screw or something? It’s in fast motion at the end. Thought you were going to take care of the much needed delete of that annoying sound maker. Especially for your soft top.

[@fastpaxSCR]

I'm actually adjusting the front shocks in that shot, on the Konis the adjustment is on top. The rules allow drilling a hole in the strut brace to allow shock adjustment, but I decided the couple of minutes to loosen all the nuts wasn't a big deal ;)

[@adventuresofjandk]

Fantastic review. Curious one thing. If you could have this or a lightly used Porsche 718 Boxster which would you choose? That is the dilemma I find myself in.

[@fastpaxSCR]

That would be a tough choice, the Porsche is certainly a fantastic car and if price were no object it would probably be a no-brainer. However for me price is an object, and the additional performance the 718 delivers isn't worth the price delta IMO. Now, if I could find a nice 981 S somewhere in the mid-$30K range...THAT would be a tough decision ;)

[@bobreno4042]

Great comprehensive review? I have a 2016 Club with BBS/Brembo package, Goodwin Racing Progress springs and sway bars and soon to be added GWR Race exhaust, no plans for autocross, but would like a bit more tire grip, was thinking Pilot SS or Connti ECS, do you thing the 225/45/17 would be OK on the stock BBS wheels for spirited back road driving?

[@fastpaxSCR]

Yes the 225/45-17 size works great on the stock 17x7 BBS wheels, they will be a little taller than OE though so just know the speedometer will read a little slow 😉

[@willwilliams141]

Great Video. Thank you for sharing. I miss my 2016 sport. sole red : )

[@dougmaverick3287]

Great info. I'm looking for a car that I can take to the racetrack and maybe autocross, that is not overly expensive on the consumables like brakes and tires. You mentioned that the club model of Miata would be the best choice for the track. When purchasing a used MX-5 how do you tell if it's been heavily tracked and maybe abused, and if that should be a concern?

[@shakur144]

Hi.. First off all.. What a great video. I've got nd2 rf I use it as my daily, what a wonderful drivers car it is. I'm curious off you're koni's, do you use stock springs on them? And how much lower is your car..

[@fastpaxSCR]

Yes, I still use the stock springs, only the shocks are allowed to be modified in the SCCA Street category...springs must stay stock. Installing Konis does lower the car slightly due to lower gas pressure than the factory Bilsteins, probably only around 1/4-1/2" though.

[@shakur144]

@@fastpaxSCR thanks for answering 👍 so the koni's and stock springs are very good for just only street use? I've got the stock shocks with eibach springs, but I want a little bit more sportier and direct steering but not losing a lot off comfort.

[@bootsy1968]

Great job and best review.

[@jasondixon9095]

I just got a 2021 grand touring one

[@adventuresofjandk]

Curious it appears you had the best time at that autocross. Do you have to race against higher horsepower vehicles or are their classes?

[@hrfb9696]

Great video ever. I have a 2014 GT w/ hard top miata. I wish I could have the steering a little further away from the seat. It has less than 30k and had changed the exhaust manifold with GWR catted street header. Any suggestion how to improve on it. Thanks

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

Excellent review, I really liked the areas that your drove your Miata. By the way if I wanted to just be a spectator at crows landing scca event do I have to join scca? None of my vehicles are scca ready at this time so I'm hesitant to join. By the way I did a low speed autocross the first generation mx5 in a manufacturers event at Cal Expo. I didn't do as well because I was instructed not to go into first gear through the turns. Ordinarily I would double clutch slow turns in my RX7 for greater acceleration out of the turn. Thanks for the great video and your well thought out setup had minimal tire squeal through the turns at crows landing. Also did you autocross 2002 in the past?

[@fastpaxSCR]

Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the video! No, you do not have to be an SCCA member to spectate an event. However that being said, in these unprecedented times I'm not sure when we will have an event again, and spectators may not be allowed based on social distancing guidelines...at least for the time being.

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

@@fastpaxSCR I do understand the COVID-19 cautions. I hope SCCA will once again be able to freely gather without the worry of COVID-19. I look forward to your future videos. By the way I do enjoy your current list of KZbin videos. Have a great evening.

[@MrSuryapratim]

This was amazing! ... I am usually quite picky with what I subscribe to but this is more than worth it. The perspective of the SCCA classes was very welcome .... I have a question though... Rather unrelated for the most part. I noticed that you were also the previous owner of a camaro (presumably a turbo 4). Could you compare that car to this one(I know sounds a little sacrilegious as a sentence to say ) ....I'm looking specifically for a comparison of your autocross experience in the two and also how the latter compares to a stock brz.

[@fastpaxSCR]

Yes, I had a 2.0T Camaro prior to the Miata, and I really liked it as an autocross car...it was so quick it was actually faster than an SS Camaro. However I didn't like it as much on the street. It was quick, but hard to see out of and the noises it made did not match the looks ;) The Miata is just better in all regards, way more fun to drive, and even quicker on an autocross course. I have a lot of seat time in BRZ's and FR-S's, they are also fantastic autocross cars with great steering response, however unless you are constantly revving the crap out of them they feel utterly gutless. I would have bought one if they had another 50+ HP...

[@MrSuryapratim]

@@fastpaxSCR I can't thank you enough for a detailed reply like that. It was very enlightening. I've been wanting to get my feet wet in the autocross waters myself and the v6 1LE on paper looks like a pretty good car. Its just that there isn't a lot of info about it online. Thanks again for your reply. I found it very helpful

[@dong2cptw]

Great video!!! It’d be amazing if you could do a comparison on S2000 and ND2!

[@fastpaxSCR]

That is on my list of videos I want to do, I plan to do some more motorsport-oriented comparisons like that in the future.

[@dong2cptw]

Scroggs Car Reviews Look forward to them!!!

[@Jcadiente50]

If you’re able to disclose which bump stops did you happen to use and which bar setting do you prefer? I am also on the karcepts front bar but I’m new into CS and looking at getting a good starting point. I saw some bump stops from goodwin but I’m still doing research. Thanks in advance.

[@tfaubus]

awesome vid, good work

[@leavemealone6620]

I'm confused. I am a proud owner of a 2019 MX-5 Club RF with Brembo BBS package and i cannot for the life of me figure out how this steering wheel telescopes as you have mentioned several times in your video as being an added new feature to this release. Can you tell this clearly not too mechanically savvy person (me) how to make my steering wheel telescope? ;) all i can get mine to do is move up and down vertically when I release the lever under the column. Thanks do much for your review and time!!!!

[@Zinnshady]

Great work

[@ScottHarris-cx7fc]

Looking to possibly buy a ND2 Miata Club. How tall are you? i'm 6'1" and not sure I would fit very comfortably.

[@aceofspades6667]

such a beautiful color and the perfect trim! Besides the Front Sway bar are there any other mods you'd suggest on the club to get rid of body roll? I'm not concerned about auto-x requirements just want to get rid of the roll for mountain/back road driving.

[@XtremeArtists]

Soul Red weighs 13 pounds more than Arctic White.

[@fastpaxSCR]

The easiest way to reduce the body roll if you aren't concerned with SCCA autocross classing would be front and rear aftermarket sway bars and stiffer springs. Lots of options out there depending on your budget, hit up Sam at www.stranoparts.com/ and he can set you up!

[@ltkwok2961]

What wheels/tires did you change into for the autocross and which Koni shocks (I assume only in the back) did you get. I have the GT with GT-S package so stock brakes. How do you think the breaks will hold up in an autocross?

[@fastpaxSCR]

The stock brakes on any ND are totally sufficient for autocross. My autocross wheels/tires are 17x7 Enkei PF01 with 225/45-17 Bridgestone RE71R tires. My street wheels are the stock BBS wheels with 205/40-17 RE71Rs, and those also double as my rain set if necessary. I have simple off the shelf Koni Sport shocks all they way around, I typically run the fronts full stiff and the rears I adjust according to surface/feel.

[@jackzhang6705]

Great video! You gave us a lot of insights there. Do you also use 225/45R17 on the Enkei for autocross? What’s your opinion on going wider than that?

[@fastpaxSCR]

Yes, the 225/45-17 is the go-to size for the ND2. Going wider on the 7" wheel can work, but I doubt it would be any quicker because it's just too much of a pinch. Now, if you went to a different class...say STR, then yes wider is better. Most STR classed Miatas use 245 size tires on 9" wheels.

[@adventuresofjandk]

You ever driven a M2 competition? I understand it’s twice the price but curious your thoughts.

[@stephencavanaugh8377]

Dig the GTV on your shirt!!

[@fastpaxSCR]

Go to blipshift.com for cool enthusiast shirts and accessories :)

[@OmarWaffles]

I think I’ve seen your car parked in downtown Livermore!

[@JakeBayCity]

Is the GT the only hard top version?

[@tonigarcia7787]

nice video, what accessory is what you use to anchor the gopro to the rear?

[@mpharr2]

How come no SCCA/NASA approved roll bar? OEM style bar, especially with driver with helmet does not meet "broom stick" rule?

[@fastpaxSCR]

Good question, the answer is a roll bar is not needed for SCCA autocross unless you get into Prepared and Modified classes. Doing track events is a completely different story however, some groups don't require one but I'd never take my car on a big track without a roll bar.

[@jwsnyder5021]

You're running Koni shocks, non height adjustable, with stock springs, yet you car appears to be substantially lower than with the Bilstein shocks. Cars sit on their springs...so how come yours is lower with the Koni's?

[@fastpaxSCR]

The Konis have much less gas pressure than the factory Bilstein's. Because the stock spring rates are so soft the high pressure of the Bilstein's sort of "pushes" them up, whereas the Konis allow the springs to compress more at static.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Anything else like it with a bit more power? Anything close to it in regards to handeling?

[@Charlieleeismyname]

Love it. Have a 2020 Club ragtop. No brembo bbs though. Bummer. Any idea what is on tap for '23,'24 Mx-5?

[@fastpaxSCR]

From what I've seen no significant changes are in store for the ND going forward...and the next generation (whenever that is) is rumored to be all electric :-/

[@Charlieleeismyname]

All electric miata. I just really doubt that. Hybrid more likely.

[@dlg5485]

Fantastic setup! What engine oil do you run and do you change it when autocrossing vs daily driving?

[@fastpaxSCR]

I run the factory spec oil and always service it at the Mazda dealer. The car gets driven very little so I don't change the oil based on miles but rather time...I typically change it every 4-6 months no matter how many miles.

[@ga6147]

What did you do in modifying the bump stomps PLEASE.?

[@Jstegman71]

Awesome video. Can you get away with not adding a rollbar for SCCA?

[@fastpaxSCR]

For SCCA Solo autocrossing a roll bar is not required unless you are in a very hevily modified class (as in gutted/wings/race slicks/etc). For SCCA Road Racing a full cage is required, and in SCCA Time Trials/Track Night in America a roll bar is highly recommended but not required. That all being said, I personally would never drive this car on a race track without a roll bar, and since it would add unnecessary weight for Solo I just choose not to track my car ;)

[@1KachUp]

What size Karcepts tube did you install? Thanks

[@sammylin2459]

What kind of GoPro camera mount do you use for your GoPro camera?

[@travisallen2093]

I want my wheels to be painted the same color as my car (2020 Miata.... the one I'm fantasizing about) It's Candy Apple Green (metallic) ...... I think I'm gonna have to paint it myself.... spray paint only costs about 10 bucks at Valmart

[@theintimmydator]

Do you have any PPF on the car? How has the red paint held up with competition and normal driving?

[@BretSnyderMusic]

Would love to hear his thoughts on this as well.

[@fastpaxSCR]

The only thing I have done is my own ceramic coating, unfortunately the paint is pretty thin, meaning minor rock chips and cone marks will be a part of life with this car.

[@Worshipcaster]

Great review!

[@fastpaxSCR]

Thanks!