An Afternoon Drive In My Mazda MX-5 Miata [POV]

[@Expik_92]

6:10 - Magic moment! 😄😄 MX5 wakes up! 😊

[@benmarley3086]

Wow every time I drive my NA on UK roads it’s like driving on the moons surface with all the potholes. I even fractured a suspension coil recently after driving over one.

[@daigosaito888]

I really enjoyed the ride along :) But i noticed many hand movements. Im going to be a bit annoying now: Try moving the steering wheel without moving your hands off it. Its a technique i use to feel connected and think less about hand position. Less thinking is quicker reaction. Some miata drivers even swap the unpowered steering rack for a powered one, then delete the powersteering. Because the powered rack has less turningcircle/throw compared to the unpowered rack, i think unpowered turns 1,5 times and powered 1 times to each side. That way they can keep hands at 9:15 while making short steering throws..

[@steadyslammin]

Hey, thanks for the tips. This is definitely a stock powered rack, I can imagine that a unpowered one would be quicker. From what I've experimented with this one though it seems like feeding the wheel to maintain an optimal hand position is easier for me than holding a constant hand position.

[@lockenessmotorsports818]

Manual rack is miles better feels so nice have one on my 94 eunos. Also i agree with daigo always 9 and 3 for the most part gives you way more control should only really move hands on serious turns like hair pins etc and then you're still 9 and 3 but top and bottom of wheel then you slide back into 9 and 3 on sides

[@WhistlingHook]

@@steadyslammin no it wouldnt be quicker...

[@lordthicknipples-gt2oq]

@@lockenessmotorsports818 Personally, I prefer the feeling of a de-powered power steering rack to the manual steering rack. The ratio is a lot tighter and the steering has just the right amount of heft. That's just me though, everyone has different preferences.

[@K2Q2_]

4:19 I knew this place looked familiar. Forks of the Credit! I've been wanting to go drive there with some buddies but it's a little far away from where we are. Anyways, nice Miata! Hope you enjoy the car and the roads!

[@TheCaffeinatedDrive]

Haha is this forks of the credit? Also have a blue na6, lmk if you want to go for a drive

[@steadyslammin]

Sure! send me a DM on ig: @steadyslammin

[@just_passing_through]

“This video is altered for dramatic effect”. When your speedometer reads 85, and the speed limit signs say 50, that statement is not a “get out of jail free” card. 🤣🤣🤣

[@kaiserhead]

Just say it’s a US car like mine, Speedo is MPH.

[@dermax_hd]

I've noticed two rather "never drove a sports car before" things in here. first of all you don't rev the car out enough: power really only starts at 4k with the miata, push it to 7.2k and it starts to shine. second of all: learn to downshift BEFORE corners. Taking corners at a low gear is not only more fun, its also safer in comparison to going through corners with the clutch pressed in like you did for literally 20 seconds at 4:10. Also puts more wear on the clutch pressure plate, all the brake components and increases fuel consumption. Clutch should never be pressed in for longer than a second ever.

[@steadyslammin]

I agree with your advice and it is obviously how one would usually drive a car like this. However, this car specifically and the corner in which I ride the clutch as you mention prevent me from driving it as would be ideal.

[@dermax_hd]

@@steadyslammin I cant quite follow you. its not that the way I explained is how "you usually drive a car", because most people don't. But its how car guys and racing drivers do for sure. and its just the right way to do it while taking some practice to truly nail. idk what you mean by your last sentence, as far as I can tell there's no problem in downshifting to second or even first in that corner to have the most control and high RPMs to accelerate out of the corner. You do have to rev match/ heel toe to achieve this tho which takes some time practicing

[@steadyslammin]

@@dermax_hd Sure, I'll elaborate. If you listen to that part of the video you'll hear a pretty obnoxious scraping sound, that's my front bumper rubbing against the pavement. This corner is simply too steep on the inside to carry any speed through it without reducing my front bumper to dust, this is why I am riding the clutch and the brakes. Additionally this car isn't very fond of being held at low RPM in first and second gear (I am not sure why, still exploring what this could be) so having a gear engaged there would be extremely uncomfortable. I guess I could've also put it in neutral and coasted downhill applying less brake instead. As for heel and toeing, when I recorded this video the setup of my pedals in this car made it really difficult to heel and toe, I have since changed the pedal spacing which allows me to do so. Hope this gives more context. btw: By "usually drive a car" I meant typical sporty driving

[@dermax_hd]

@@steadyslammin Fair enough.. Still I would argue decelerating in first gear would be a lot better since you're using the engine to brake. only if you're going like 15kph and below you have to press the clutch in as to not stall which you can still do in case anything comes up in the corner and you have to abruptly stop.

[@FranciscoRam]

+1. The problem is not just in minute 4:10, but in all corners. The good news, is that you have enough room to improve! Nice car, nice video. Thanks!

[@CadillacKid]

great video, it remins me of all the POV videos i used to do with my Trans Am a a few years back ive subbed

[@Nitrousoxide91]

this video popped up on my feed and I was like wtf that's forks of the credit lol best road

[@jit4075]

Cant wait to get one of these

[@steadyslammin]

get a good one, and you'll have a great time.

[@TheCheeseDoingThingsYT]

I have mine! I can’t wait to get a manual swap, but for now, drive. Super fun car. It is not fast, but it feels super fast. Also has amazing handling. I recommend getting one.

[@hejhopihop]

I have 3 mazda's at home as well and love all of them, nice miata bro, greetings from europe

[@LeSwexy]

Stop feeding the wheel. keep hands 3 - 9

[@dermax_hd]

Lots of very beginner behaviours to be seen in this POV.. we all have to start somewhere tho I guess

[@gangsta_pigeon8023]

wdym feeding the wheel?

[@RhodokTribesman]

​@@gangsta_pigeon8023sliding the wheel between your hands (like feeding/pulling a rope) as opposed to going hand over hand

[@bryantb3391]

I'm glad I found this comment you can go until your arms are crossed

[@Thebossstage1]

​@bryantb3391 I was taught never to cross your arms. If the airbag goes off, you risk breaking your arms.

[@ki4rnyy]

nothing better than some saturday chilling with a coffee while watching a man in a shitbox mx5 drive fast

[@steadyslammin]

That's the spirit! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@lordthicknipples-gt2oq]

if you think that's a shitbox, wait till you see mine

[@blevqz]

i’m studying during my spare class while watching this lmao

[@benji280792]

How about chill driving an mx5 driking your coffee ?

[@darianbuddemeyer5185]

Love the video man, it makes me miss mine even more!

[@sceay]

What happened

[@darianbuddemeyer5185]

@@sceay I had a 1990 NA that I wrecked while drifting a roundabout, so I sold it. I’m buying a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata next week!

[@sowososmooth]

​@@darianbuddemeyer5185did you buy it

[@Arnau902202122]

hey where did you get that wing/spoiler from? looks great I might get it for my nb.. awesome video anyways man keep it up

[@steadyslammin]

This is the dealer installed spoiler for the NA. I believe they came as an option on some cars. Not sure exactly where you can get one today but they're certainly out there. Appreciate the support ❤️

[@joshrava4635]

what road is this I noticed the ontario plate and I have no idea where good roads are around here

[@WaveProduction-bh9gb]

Hello, I am also in Ontario, can you tell me the location of this mountain road, thank you

[@wickityb1232]

11:59 whoa. Oh no. What happened to the speedometer. It must be broken

[@Max-zv8hm]

I just put a Momo wheel on my ‘95 NA. And a catback exhaust and new sport hard tires.

[@pnw.ucf21]

1:03 holy shit those gas prices

[@kirls7523]

1:30 if u look at the angle of the speedo needle it is clear that this person is speeding!! police has been called

[@dashinggaspar8042]

Lol speeding in a Miata.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Karen alert 🚨

[@veg776543]

Fork of Credit and HW 10, Belfountain, Mississauga Road, Caledon Ski Club, Ontario. The landmark hairpin turn near the train track. Nice Miata.

[@Meg-ch2hk]

DREAM CAR,, I GET SO EXCITED IF I SEE ONE

[@fastcar42069]

I got a 95 M edition on my channel. They are awesome cars for sure

[@livelively_2.071]

Same ill be waiting forever just to even get one

[@fastcar42069]

@@livelively_2.071 bruh check mine out on my channel

[@dermax_hd]

idk its a pretty stock miata, nothing too special. Cool car still but you can make a lot more of it if you put in the work

[@lordthicknipples-gt2oq]

@@dermax_hd If you're not having fun in a stock miata, you're doing something very wrong

[@WhistlingHook]

research racing lines and use them dont off side over the other side of the road but use a racing line in your own like. You need to fix your hand positioning along with weight distribution as your car is all over the place and youre driving too slow. youre in a tight bend coasting and that will 100% bite you

[@gonedisonance]

I know rhis video is old but how big are your rims and tire set up? It looks really good!

[@BGcontentproduction]

Making me want one too! 😎 great video, cheers!

[@BoostedNDMiata]

Very nice. But looks like there’s 4” of play in the steering!? Maybe it’s the video but that’s something I would immediately address if so. Love the rims, I need to get some of my NA6 video up when the ND1 is done.

[@steadyslammin]

I think it's the video framerate acting strange, the steering feels pretty instant when driving. Your ND looks incredible!

[@okanoyuki]

Man im from western nc and am stuck tryna choose between getting a civic or a miata, i just dont know😭

[@steadyslammin]

Depends on what you want to do, but in this market, I'd go for a Civic. Miata's have gotten really expensive.

[@TheCheeseDoingThingsYT]

@@steadyslamminsame price as a miata (both new) if you don’t need rear seats, get a miata. You might want a hardtop one if you don’t want it stolen though.

[@dielog2211]

how your miata didn't drink up more gallon!

[@moeleung8584]

where's this road located at? It's beautiful. Looking forward to bring my car there.

[@Szeiker]

Does she have power steering?

[@WARVIATION]

make some more videos bro? of miata i have this as my dream car

[@Max-zv8hm]

It’s actually affordable. Not as much as say, 2018, but still

[@WARVIATION]

@@Max-zv8hm other cars are funner and nicer looking for less now, cant find a good miata under 6k mimimum, even then it has small issues with it, for an actual ''excellent'' condition one is 15K

[@Max-zv8hm]

@@WARVIATION dude. Absolutely true. I bought mine in spring of ‘18 and I got it from a family friend for what they paid my mom for it (had been hers) for 3500 dollars. Man am I glad I bought it when I did.

[@WARVIATION]

@@Max-zv8hm keep it, it'll be worth more every year.

[@Max-zv8hm]

@@WARVIATION CAAAN DO! -jo jo reference

[@peoplesrepublicofchina8340]

dude your hand placement is killing me

[@wildwesty144]

Holy forks! great drive!

[@steadyslammin]

Thanks!

[@matthew-ph6xo]

wtf was that another NA at 3:32?💀

[@Mr.Snaggy]

Yes

[@chrisofspec]

what music track is it?

[@steadyslammin]

All my music is listed in the description, this song specifically is the first track on: kirls - Gracie V.3 Should the the first result if you search on KZbin

[@chrisunruh4858]

Is this a 6 speed?? My 99’ 5 speed runs around 4200-4500 rpms at 80 mph lol

[@chappy3669]

I doubt it, maybe it looks faster cuz its km/h

[@steadyslammin]

My car is a 5-speed, the gears do feel somewhat longer than normal though. It's also in km/h

[@Nico-pk3dc]

what steering wheel is that? I really love your video!

[@steadyslammin]

I believe it's the 350mm 3" dish NRG wheel, thanks for the support!

[@forgivenblade]

May i please know how you set up the camera when driving to get such a POV

[@steadyslammin]

I use what's called the Tedward / TheTopher style POV setup using a hat and a GoPro clip

[@ethanjara8822]

I have to know what exhaust you have. I just bought my first car (2002 nb miata) and the guy has a magnaflow which sounds great but on the highway wants to make me swerve into oncoming traffic with how loud it is. is it stock??

[@steadyslammin]

As far as I know the exhaust on this car is stock spec but isn't the original.

[@Dyltheboy]

Why does it rev up so slow?

[@steadyslammin]

That's been a mystery to me forever, I think it has something to do with the transmission. It seems to be fine out of gear, but when a gear is engaged it acts like that.

[@Dyltheboy]

@@steadyslammin that means it’s gearing/ power. If it revved slow out of gear it would probably just be the engine/flywheel

[@steadyslammin]

Yeah very likely gearing related, power seems to be where it should.

[@Dyltheboy]

@@steadyslammin I have never driven an NA so I’m just comparing it to my NC which seems much quicker

[@steadyslammin]

Ah I see, I think the NC is particularly quick revving for a Miata, especially the NC2

[@Mr.Snaggy]

3:32 lol

[@dannyharris5310]

Cool video

[@haydenharrington1305]

I want oneeeee😍😍😍

[@em1_mikey595]

Car getting hot man

[@CibulesMedia]

6:40 Sandy runin

[@GermanCastle]

So cool, I really enjoyed. ❤

[@Gamumee]

Hey mate wow we are neighbors haha. Good to see someone else from the Vaughan area. If you even wanna sell your Miata, I'll take it off your hands

[@steadyslammin]

Haha send me a dm on Instagram if you want, I can let you know if I ever decide to sell

[@Gamumee]

@@steadyslammin added and DM'd you

[@neonnoir9692]

Face hitting that steering wheel is going to HURT. Love them, but not having air bags is incredibly dangerous.

[@steadyslammin]

Didn't have one from factory anyway lol, always a risk in driving old cars.

[@lordthicknipples-gt2oq]

Just wear a helmet everywhere, with a good helmet you'd actually be safer in the event of a crash than if you had an airbag. I'm joking, of course. Not about the safety part though

[@mastercricket7626]

Fun fun brotha ... if ya ever on east coast around the dragon or nc hmu if u wanna do miata things brotha lol .. peace and love fam keep it rad stay safe and build on ... l8z.. ps btw clean na my brotha mine was beat to shit when I saved it

[@steadyslammin]

Haha the roads you guys have out there seem incredible, hope to make it down one day! And mine's probably not much cleaner lol

[@David-fi6ye]

wow whos shit beat is this? but such a nice car! steady slammin

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Mans really bought the cheapest fuel 😄 sheesh

[@myon-]

miatas up to 2000 only need 87 octane

[@kadetruman]

Sick, local yata brudda

[@steadyslammin]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@aerotus888]

Looks like a toy car

[@steadyslammin]

Drive like one too!

[@colin_g]

Only a few more winter months... 😅

[@abyssalcomforts]

So cool, I really enjoyed. ❤

[@KingZmei]

So cool, I really enjoyed. ❤