2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club ND3 Track Review

[@MikeFoster1]

I can't wait for you to get one! Will say the soft suspension makes a EXCELLENT daily combined with 40 MPG. Can hit potholes no problem and fly over speed bumps without much drama especially the softer big ones lol. Track you definitely want coilovers there's plenty be prepared to be overwhelmed by options

[@aaronbryan5095]

Basically a gravel spec rally car lol 😂

[@user-cj7dv2kc6d]

40mpg?? I get 26 in my nd2, and I'm not even rapping mine out.

[@Bob_B_A]

@@user-cj7dv2kc6d try cleaning your MAF sensor

[@Loudlevin]

Honestly the soft suspension is what saves people from snap oversteering off a mountain road.

[@dre32pitt]

@@user-cj7dv2kc6d I get high 20's in my nd1, but I drive like a maniac lol

[@maxcactus7]

Excellent track review! If I wasn't already convinced to buy an MX-5, your feedback and detailed reviews/analysis really have sold me! I doubt I'll ever track mine, so I'll go with a white/tan GF GT. Sincerely appreciate your terrfic videos!

[@tizodd6]

The RF looks so much better than the convertible to me. I'm glad they brought a hard top to the lineup.

[@dlg5485]

The RF does look a bit more exotic than the soft top when the top is closed and it's better for poor weather, but the soft top looks better when open, in my opinion. I think the soft top is better in almost every way to be honest. It's simpler and much faster to operate, it's not speed limited, it doesn't trap air right next to your head like the RF (it's deafening at speed), it costs $thousands less, it looks and feels like a proper roadster. We all have our own preferences, so it's nice that Mazda makes both!

[@ag4allgood]

@@dlg5485 Better for bad weather ? I've been driving a 2016 MX-5 Club soft top in 4 season Northern Midwest weather & the soft top has been great thru the hottest to the coldest weather. Thru monsoon rains / sub zero ice & snow the soft top has been reliable. You pay $3400 to $3900 more for that RF& my soft top goes up /down 5 or 6 times Vs the 1 cycle for the RF. Not to mention the extra weight of 110 pounds most of which is above the drivers head. 🤔

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

MX5 rules ❤

[@meds-7923]

I’ve been very happy with my ND2. I bought an RF however after 2 weeks with a club soft top. I did have some buyers remorse since I enjoyed that trim so much better. But I’m happy with my choice & I’d still pick an RF. I just wish it had the same style as the NC retractable hardtop instead of a targa. Just personal preference

[@dlg5485]

I test drove ND2 RF and soft top and, although the RF looks a bit better and more exotic with the top closed (in my opinion), the soft top looks best with top open, like a true roadster. I very much preferred the soft top overall and wound up ordering a ND3 GT soft top manual, which I'm picking up in a week. The soft top feels so much more engaging with the top open, as well as having far less wind buffeting than the RF. I also like the soft top's simplicity and speed of operation. The RF is so slow to operate and speed limited to 6 mph which is ridiculous. The only way I'd choose the RF is if it was my only car and daily driver, but this will be a strictly fair weather vehicle for me, so the soft top was an easy choice.

[@dielaughing73]

Yeah the full roadster capability was the one consolation when I could only afford a PRHT NC and not an RF. That and hydraulic steering, actually.

[@ag4allgood]

There is always the decision RF of soft top. Never wanted to experience the RF because of that extra cost ( $3400 to $3900 ) plus the extra weight ( about 110 pounds ). Both tops have the same roof drain filters that require cleaning. Its also good practice to not park under any trees because of the leaves / twigs / bird poop coming off them. I have a 2016 Club soft top & invested in a really good sunscreen so on hot days my car is not parked under a tree. Never had the interior flood & those filters have been cleaned 2 times with nothing in them each time. This car is my daily in 4 season weather so it also gets garaged.

[@dlg5485]

@@ag4allgood My GT will rarely see rain, if ever. It's a sunny day back road play thing. I have my Ridgeline for all other situations, which is the perfect arrangement in my opinion.

[@ag4allgood]

@@dlg5485 If your comparing costs of Insuring 2 vehicles Vs only 1 / Vehicle registration / Maintenance all times 2 how is that perfect ? Those bad weather days also show me how good the MX-5 can handle them. A garage queen to me is NEVER a perfect situation because sitting unused is not a good thing for a vehicle.

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Great commentary, bro ! Your camera makes the red paint pop like CANDY APPLE 🍎 RED ! More videos , longer! THANK YOU 🇺🇸

[@dannyphamous]

Great in depth track review especially on ND3 changes! Your ND3 spec and aftermarket updates would be perfect

[@frumpd63]

Ive been shopping one for a while. I'm 6'2" and feel like the Recaros seem to noticeably reduce the headroom. Being firmer and more supportive, you don't sink down into them as much as you do the Grand Touring seats. The GT seats are very comfy but seem to wear way too fast. I'm curious to try the new non-Recaro club seats.

[@Ben-bg2eg]

You can lower the seats by 1-2”

[@jubbalandcars]

When I start tracking my future Miata I’ll probably have to

[@byungholee9901]

You can still push hard with stock ND suspension; You just need to utilize the body roll.

[@winddealer1]

We love our stock 2022 ND2 MX5 RF. We don't track it but enjoy all the smiles per mile. Definitely a keeper. Thanks for the great coverage and track experience.

[@DeanBKK]

2022 ND3? I thought the first year of ND3 was 2024 🤔

[@winddealer1]

Which year MX-5 do you currently own?

[@DeanBKK]

@winddealer1 Doesn't matter, as that's besides the point. There is no ND3 from 2022. The ND3 was literally just released for 2024 (hence why there's so many KZbin videos about the ND3 within the past 1-2 months).

[@winddealer1]

​@@DeanBKK The ND3 RF series was released in 2016: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_MX-5_(ND)#Overview

[@DeanBKK]

@@winddealer1 You are confused. The letters "ND" refers to the 4th generation MX-5 Miata, which debuted in 2016. This would be the "ND1" which had the slower, weaker engine. Manufacturers generally make updates and iterations to improve on this. In 2019, Mazda released the "ND2" and just now in 2024 released the "ND3."

[@Evanrooni]

There's some aftermarket seat rail that will lower the stock seat.

[@isocuda]

Soft suspension is fine, just hit your marks so you don't need corrections :P

[@jubbalandcars]

Lol

[@wackit6756]

Could you comment on the steering lock to lock? My '21' seems like a lot (really shows itself on U turns) and wished it was tighter and less lock to lock turning. But I can’t find data on the '24' if it was reduced. I do hear you that it has more road feel and loading up on turn in. As always, looks like fun!✌️

[@jubbalandcars]

Not sure

[@ManuNarang]

Steering ratio hasn't changed in the 24 fyi

[@joby602]

Any thoughts on rev-hang? Sounds like the north american ND3 may have some.

[@TUONOv4]

I think a step up on the sway bar would improve the body roll, yes?

[@TUONOv4]

Love the video, thank you. Loving the hardtop. Considering a purchase but concerned with height clearance. I’m 6’2” with dreadlocks. Have you lowered the seat?

[@jubbalandcars]

No with helmet I was unable to fit

[@TUONOv4]

@@jubbalandcars Nice, test drive tomorrow. Thank you.

[@ITNoetic]

Good video, but I wish for the track review it would have been just track footage and not cut ins of the car's in/exterior like all the other non-track reviews.

[@jubbalandcars]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@gabrielflores1149]

I’ll make it easy for you - I researched and even better than the Ohlins are the Xida coilovers.

[@dino_will_win]

eh? height wasn't a problem for you in other reviews? More booty padding on the recaros? Also, this one sounds different/better, almost sounds like an S200. Is it because of the closed walls on the track or some other mod?

[@jubbalandcars]

Helmet on for the first time Bone stock not sure on sound

[@sunnyvalentino]

Improved induction sound pipe in ND3

[@dino_will_win]

Thank you!

[@Shooterpirat]

Thanks for telling us about the height issue, as I'm 6' 2 :/

[@jubbalandcars]

I think RF is worse than soft top

[@jubbalandcars]

Also this is with a helmet. I can drive without helmet no issue

[@dielaughing73]

​@@jubbalandcarsyeah I'm not tall but I had to lower my NC seat the full 2+ inches (with the Jass Performance mounts that require you to cut the seat rails) to fit with my helmet on and the hardtop up

[@JoeO.]

Let’s go track an SUV…

[@terencemichel8972]

They DO give you the option of a Beautiful Tan interior….can you get a tan rooftop ???

[@jubbalandcars]

Not with the club and BBR package

[@DillonShelburn]

Im just now realizing that whenever zygrene drops one, you drop one of the same. Different personalities though, so good mix.

[@user-cj7dv2kc6d]

Clearly you are too tall for the car.

[@jubbalandcars]

Yes

[@patrickbateman7122]

Why are you steering like a ship into bends 😂😂