Can You Drift a Stock Mazda MX-5 Miata NA? | Ireland in an MX-5 - Episode 4

[@surfmb70]

Keep at it man, this series was awesome! Also love the intro music!

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thanks, Captain! I'm really happy you enjoyed the series. The intro music is a song called Automaton, by Soft Alchemy. It's on a site called Music Vine, where I sourced much of the music for the series.

[@ConquerDriving]

Yet another entirely enjoyable video. The effort you go to in editing your videos is incredible. I hope KZbin promotes your videos as I'm sure people will enjoy them. Being a VX220 owner I'm looking forward to hearing what happened to it.

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thank-you so much! I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video, it was great fun to make and your kind comment means a lot. I'm looking forward to telling the story of the VX220, once lockdown ends Richard and I will be grabbing a bottle of Scotch and sharing the fate of the poor VX220.

[@thenegotiator3813]

Yet again another great series. Can't wait till the next one.

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thanks for watching, Sam. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the series!

[@terjehelle]

Wow, your a really good story teller. And the filming and scenes! Wow wow wow! (I’ve seen your other YT stuff too.)!

[@vPracing]

That's the first video I have seen from you and I have to say this is awesome. Good quality with a lot of details explained well. Nice job guys well done.

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thank-you for giving the video a watch. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!

[@Henryslides]

These videos are such quality. I loved the bit about the Alfa 4-leaf. Thx graham!

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thanks, Justin! I'm glad you liked the Quadrifoglio story, I was pleased with how that turned out, and how it literally just came about from Richard making a joke about his Irish Rugby jersey haha. Thank-you for watching the series!

[@L24P]

Don’t know how your content is this good you seem like a KZbinr who’d have millions of subscribers I hope for you that one day you blow up (I’m sure you will with this content) keep it up 👍

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thank-you, that's kind of you to say. I'm really glad you like the content, I'll be sure to keep it up!

[@enjoythegardenuk670]

Really enjoyed this little series after watching the NA info documentary you made.. Brilliant stuff, the video editing is perfect.. I'm surprised you don't have more views

[@robinforrest7680]

Excellent. Loved this series. It's been a blast. I really need to think about doing a road trip in mine. Thanks for the entertainment 👍 I learned a few new things along the way too.

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thanks, Robin! You should most definitely take yours on a road trip, plus if you have a boot rack on your car it's amazing just how much you'll be able to take along with you. I hope you have a great time in your MX-5. Thanks for watching!

[@80s_k1d4]

This work is absolutely great. I love the way your videos are made. They are kind of like a tv series, high quality, side storys, new knowledge, fun little parts where you just talk or have fun. Its just a very very nice mix. And to be honest: After I saw the first video about the story of the Miata, I skipped my Amazon Prime series to watch this, because this is made in a better way. Keep it on, I would miss this work.

[@RodLittle]

Another great series Graham, enjoyed every minute, thanks for making it. Looking forward to your next project already

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thank-you, Rod. I'm really happy you've enjoyed the series so much. I can't wait to get cracking on the next project, I just need to decide what it is first haha!

[@RodLittle]

@@AveragetoPoor I'm biased as a VX220 owner in what I would love to see more of, but do have a lot of love for the MX5, as we have had trouble free ownership of mk2/3/4 MX5's for the wife.

[@AveragetoPoor]

Truth being told, I don't reckon we'll do another travel series on a VX220 or a MX-5 for a long time. Both have been such amazing, fun and special cars, however it'll be fun to experience something new and different. With that being said both cars will likely be featured in shorter form videos (such as video explaining the sad fate of Richard's lovely yellow VX220).

[@ItsJinXxy]

wow I am so happy I found this video. the drone footage at the start was beautiful. and the quality overall was 10/10! btw increasing your air pressure on the rear tires would make a HUGE difference in how much the car can slide (60 PSI MAX). I have a 1.6 too and it does slide well :D

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment. I'm really pleased you enjoyed the video. We had a great time shooting the sequence at the beginning of the episode, the south of Ireland looks epic through the eyes of the drone. Thank-you for the tyre pressure tip too. I'll certainly make sure to pump up the PSI for next time!

[@ItsJinXxy]

@@AveragetoPoor Looking forward for your content! :)

[@bispal]

Well done Graham, another epic episode. Don't know how you do it the quality, presentation, editing, graphics and story telling are 1st class! Must be the most time consuming hobby in the world? Keep up the good work your channel really is world class, 10/10, and I for one thoroughly enjoy watching :-) Cheers and thanks :-) Ps I think you need a welded diff to drift successfully. Mind you I could get my 1st MX5, a 1990 1.6 on budget 175 tyres to drift fine. That was 25 years ago and tyre technology has moved on. My current 1.8i on 195 section Toyo Proxes is welded to the tarmac! Yes I have owned 3 MX5 NA's through the 90's, 00's, 10's & 20's. All 4 of the decades it has existed (As well as 30 other cars) But i can't be without an NA MX5 :-)

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thank-you! I'm so appreciative of your kind comment, and I'm really pleased you enjoyed the series so much. It did take rather a long time to make so it's great to hear it's being enjoyed. Regarding the diff, I think you're right. I did chat to some knowledgable people to certify my findings who stated a working VSLD can be drifted however whether a 28 year old VSLD is working well enough is certainly questionable. I imagine above all else it comes down to driver skill, an experienced drifter could certainly do far better with my stock differential than I could do with a welded one haha. I've heard great things about the Toyo Proxes, in fact how good they are has put me off fitting them, as I like having the car be able to slip a little at safer speeds, just for the fun factor. Currently I'm on a set of Falkens which have been perfect for my needs/wants, however as said in the video I'll certainly be needing to change them before my next MOT. Damn you've owned a lot of cars, which car has been your highlight and which has been your biggest disappointment?

[@bispal]

@@AveragetoPoor Yup I need worse tyres ;-) Highlight of my cars, apart from the MX5's of course, are the 4 x Lotus's inc. an Elise S1 160 and my current Exige 430 CUP plus the dream car I now own a 675LT. Biggest disappointment, a case of never meet your heroes, was a 1985 BMW M635CSi, I think it was just a dog, otherwise anything 4WD or over 1500 kgs or taller than Janette Krankie. Most surprising was an Accord Type R, that was a stonking car that I had no expectation of greatness, unfortunately they are all rusty with 200k miles now :-(

[@AveragetoPoor]

I'm a huge fan of the Elise S1 160, such a perfect looking car, I always imagine it's the perfect amount of power to enjoy the S1 to the maximum. I expect the Exige Cup is an absolute weapon on the track. And wow, 675LT! That really must be a dream to own! Such a special car with McLaren's return to using the LT moniker. That's really interesting to hear about the BMW, being such a fabled car nowadays. And great to hear you're a fan of the Accord Type R, currently my Accord Type R is parked beside my MX-5! However you're right, rust prevention is scary on those cars, fortunately the hard VTEC jump at 5700 RPM just about makes it worthwhile.

[@bispal]

@@AveragetoPoor The elsie S1 has the best steering of any car I have driven at any price and with 160 bhp is so chuck-able and slidey. I had no idea you had an Accord type R! Great cars. Do you have one of the earlier or later cars? How is your bulkhead ;-) What colour?

[@AveragetoPoor]

They are great cars. I have a pre facelift model, year 2000, in Night Hawk black. The bulkhead is solid fortunately however the car had a laundry list of problems when I bought it, I had to replace the rear callipers and handbrake cables, rebuild both front callipers, swap out the brake master cylinder and brake booster, replace the power steering return pipe and much more before getting it working as it should be. Now that it is mind, it's an incredibly exciting and capable drive. Did you encounter many problems on yours?

[@nicolabonte3529]

I just wanted to wath a video about miata's and poof i bingewatched all 4 of em 😂

[@AveragetoPoor]

Haha thanks for watching Nicola! I hope you enjoyed the series.

[@gregryans9171]

Fantastic series mate! Keep up the good work 👏🏻

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thanks, Greg! I'm really glad you liked the series. Shall do!

[@apolloandratti7922]

You are a natural at this. You can really capture the emotions of viewers with the production. Also, the historical bits along the way is a treat. Keep the videos coming please. Another trip on the books?

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thank-you so much for your kind comment, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, and it's great to hear you enjoy the historical stories too as they're some of my favourite bits to research and produce. Unfortunately with the world in lockdown at the moment all grand trip ideas have been put on hold, however there may be a small trip to film happening in the next month, providing circumstances allow.

[@Chris391971]

I enjoyed the series. Keep up the good work

[@Beta117]

That was a great series! Looking forward to another road trip!

[@mitondo6123]

You forgot the jewelry-like stainless steel door handles. Such beautiful detail that's not found in other cars. :)

[@AveragetoPoor]

Good call! The exterior door handles are a lovely feature of the car's!

[@markmushypeas313]

Great series. Thanks for the effort from Oz, the home of great driving roads.

[@alaindufresne5391]

Binge watching your 4 videos while waiting for the harsh canadian winter to go by (can't take my Miata out before may 1st) is just what the doctor ordered. By the way, when was the last time you heard anyone on KZbin say "hence" or "whilst"? It's nice to find someone who pays attention to the quality of language!

[@voletype1]

the production on these was incredible! im picking up a vspec tomorrow here in NI, so this has really hyped me up to take it for a road trip! great work!

[@martimlourenco1]

Awesome video, i loved it!! subscribed ;)

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thanks for watching, Martim! I'm really pleased you enjoyed the video. And thanks for subscribing too!

[@cherubyno]

Brillant video!!! Ciao from Italy!

[@roversteve8772]

Amazing series Graham, Love the aerial drone shots very professional production so much fun to watch. I only planned on watching one episode ended up watching the whole series. Always liked the first series of the Mazda MX5 a Simple Honest Sports Car, when I move back to New Zealand next year may have to series consider. Hope you will share more adventures in your Wonder Mazda soon 👍.

[@shockjockey5274]

Hahah, you've just sold me on trying Guinness. Not a beer drinker but hey i ought to try it now with that history of cool facts!

[@AveragetoPoor]

Excellent news! I hope you enjoy your Guinness. For the shot at 36 minutes, I actually drank the Guinness little by little to get the effect, however in order to keep the glass completely still I had to commit sacrilege and use a straw to drink it! Thanks for watching.

[@shockjockey5274]

@@AveragetoPoor Ahhh, i didn't even think about that haha, good job

[@codwizard7526]

I LOVE ALL OF THESE HISTORY FACTS AND EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS VIDEO❗️👍

[@Redbaron_Gaming]

Had an NA since October, drove from Watford to Northampton to pick it up with my brother and on the short journey home I fell in love with it. Had to go for the BRG same as this, it looks so regal sitting next to other red, blue, and silver cars. I've really had the itch to get it on the drift pad lately, so might throw some coilovers and knuckles on it. I've maybe had it accidentally sideways a few times on wet roundabouts but other than revving and popping the clutch I have no idea where to begin.

[@crawford323]

Young man, I love your creative mind.

[@shockjockey5274]

Btw, how did you film that at 36:14? Did you fill the glass little by little and then played it in reverse?

[@crawford323]

Badly yes but super fun. At least from the viewers perspective. In Texas we call this a “Hoot.”

[@veressandormate]

These cool design features would also be very good for later models.

[@t.m6347]

アイディアのいっぱい詰まった動画ですね！参考になりました

[@Lee-xs4dj]

As a former mx5 mk1 owner, yes you can drift it, but only in the wet properly. At high speed you can get it into an oversteer drift but not a proper powerslide.

[@DRobinson345]

Another great series, thanks for making it! Are you planning on taking the MX5 on a track day at some point?

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thanks, Dane! Thank-you for watching it! Unfortunately I doubt I'll be taking the MX-5 on a track day, I imagine it would be great fun however I've another car which is more set up for taking on the track (not that I ever have done, in fact I must ashamedly own up to the fact that I have never been on a track day, something I most certainly should rectify in the not too distant future).

[@DRobinson345]

Graham Borrajo ahh nice, what is your other car if you don’t mind me asking? Me neither, a mate of mine has a 206 GTI and we have some beers on who can get the fastest lap of Oulton park when we’re allowed to go!

[@AveragetoPoor]

My other car's a 2000 Honda Accord Type R, much quicker than the MX-5 in both a straight line and round the corners, however it's most certainly not as fun as the MX-5 at legal speeds. That sounds like great fun, I hope you manage to win those beers!

[@DRobinson345]

Graham Borrajo very cool! Nice cars those Accord Type R’s. And thanks, I’ll try my best! 😂

[@sync232]

Next time go to south France for some roadster experience!

[@AveragetoPoor]

Now that would be nice!

[@JiminyClarkson]

That's weird how the lake at 0:20 actually looks like Ireland

[@nordanluduvico5152]

“I don’t know how to drift… excellent”

[@David_Logr]

niice

[@AveragetoPoor]

Thanks, David!

[@David_Logr]

@@AveragetoPoor loved the video! keep it up!

[@yeetxd4219]

i know this guy that has a fully stock mx5 and all he did was do all the suspension stuff then it was drift ready

[@AveragetoPoor]

Yeah the Miata is certainly a perfectly capable base for drifting, in fact in this instance I think the driver (me) was the primary component that wasn't drift ready haha! Thanks for watching!

[@H4zZ4rDGaming1]

this video is giving off hella united kingdom vibes

[@AveragetoPoor]

Haha indeed! The UK is strong with this one!

[@cre8tivegarage157]

you can but your gonna want more power

[@AveragetoPoor]

More power definitely would've made things a bit easier. Although I think more practice from me was needed more than anything haha!

[@cre8tivegarage157]

Dope video we support the movement we have two miatas on our channel and hope to see alot more from you , hope we can support each other’s channel 🙏