5 EASY mods for ND Miatas! - 4K - Widescreen - FM Live 5-9-24

[@alfiebarbone3641]

WHAT ABOUT THAT SHORTY ANTENNA??

[@Davan514]

Sway bars IS the mod to do. What a difference. Change the personality of the ND entirely.

[@dohabandit]

What about the eaton supercharger? More involved and expensive than an ARB install, but I would think much more of a kick in the pants?

[@ohnobo14]

@@dohabanditI did the math and long story short go for it. But if you want even more horsepower for less do a ls3 swap, thats a dream. Unfortunately a lot of companies aren’t making kits so finding the right one can be a challenge.

[@dre32pitt]

Cant agree more!! Once i had the eibach sways installed, i gained a lot more confidence in cornering.. next step is lowering springs and Bilstein B8s (i already had the lower springs, so going for Ohlins R&T doesn't make total sense to me).. Only power mods I'll end up doing are 4-2-1 header , full exhaust, and a dyno tune..

[@OrimarDez]

He said 12-15 seconds to install the shift knob. It took me 30 seconds. I am still trying to get my money back but flyin Miata is giving me a hard time.

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

We blame... uh... Brandon!

[@alanthomson1227]

That’s 15 secs of your life you won’t get back , shocking . See a lawyer at once .

[@cstrx11]

actually it takes a few minutes if you want to instally the "nice" way and properly place the shifter boot.

[@michaelfoley7584]

Sway bars and wider wheels/tires all day for the ND. I have 8" Kogekis on mine with Pilot Sport 4s, and with the sway bars I feel so much more confident driving the car closer to the limit. Both make an already fun car into the perfect handling small sports car IMO.

[@PazLeBon]

yet mazda specifically says its made to be perfect on those smaller wheels

[@cameronyoung2004]

I'd like a video about the differences between all 3 ND's please.

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Good idea! We don't yet have our hands on an ND3, but we'll very likely cover this topic when the time comes.

[@johnreddyzhang]

@@FlyinMiataVideolooking forward to it! Specifically wanted to know if there are dimension or electrical changes to ND3 and validating if the mods still work. I recently had to work with cravenspeed so that the ND2 platypus can be updated to fit ND3

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

@@johnreddyzhang I thought the FSM highlights would have some of these details but it seems to be more broad for the generations and not detailed on the facelifts. I guess we'll have to wait. If you get a chance to look at the highlights, it's some pretty good stuff.

[@kentcurrie7326]

Seriously considering 17x8 Tobu wheels for my ND. Already have FM sway bars.

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

We just received a restock of 17x8 Tobus, and they'll be on the site later this week!

[@Atothen1234]

Can you make a video on how to retrofit the ND3 infotainment in the ND1 and ND2. I’ve heard people have done it.

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

@andynickles7505 This isn't something we've tried before, and really isn't in our wheelhouse. Making changes like that on the ND with all the CAN Bus wiring would likely be a huge headache.

[@Atothen1234]

@@FlyinMiataVideo someone showed a ND2 MX-5 with an upgraded infotainment screen on KZbin. So I’m curious to how hard it is to do.

[@Christianfire18]

Curious as to what trunk spoiler is on that blue nd, looking into them and I’m wanting recommendations, thanks!

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

3-piece spoiler from Carbon Miata!

[@NofoNick]

@@FlyinMiataVideo​⁠​⁠I’m looking for a trunk spoiler too. How did you do the install with the shark fin in place? Carbon Miata says, “This spoiler will interfere with the shark fin antenna.”

[@sfn15]

Where can i get those red front lip and side skirts on the grey miata?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

That's the factory appearance package, painted.

[@AdditionSupplyDepotsRequired]

What is that trunk organizer tray shown during the trunk light portion? My 2020 doesn't have that.

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

That's a factory Mazda trunk organizer.

[@EdAwelo]

I have a 2020 ND softop, lately it has developed a vibration or rattle from the hood, I think it has something to do with the latch, since if I apply a tinny bit o pressure it stops or also if I unlatch the hood. Is there any mood to make it more tight or how to fix it? Thanks in advance!

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

@EdAwelo Sounds like it's time to take a closer look at that latch - maybe some part in there has developed some play which is allowing the hood to vibrate while the latch is closed?

[@matthewmiller8105]

What are the wheel dimensions and what tire is on the RF in the video? It looks great.

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

17x9, +45 Tobu wheel wrapped in 235/40-17 Toyo R888s. :)

[@alucardo17]

Do you ship to mexico?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Yep, we ship just about anywhere.

[@EmmettLBrown2015]

I have a 2020 RF GT and I would love to lower it by 1 in, with lowering springs but I'm not sure how costly that would be

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Our ND spring set achieves this, but they aren't a good match for factory suspension after 2017. Instead, you'll also need to switch shocks to something like our Koni Sport.

[@LoveToCode7]

Any video of before and after exhaust mod?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaHMeXeEe6qIqtkfeature=shared&t=2490

[@yexind.4088]

Any good sound intake suggestions? And lowering springs comparing to sway bars, which one helps body roll more?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Sway bars are specifically intended to address body roll. They also have the nice side effect of allowing you to fine-tune your oversteer/understeer balance easily.

[@adrianjosephdavid8128]

asking this a few months later, but i would love some recommendations for the nb! i just bought one recently

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

This video for the NA will, for the most part, apply to the NBs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWjFqX-Gr998d9U&pp=ygUZdG9wIDUgbmEgbW9kcyBmbHlpbiBtYWl0YQ%3D%3D

[@carlosfigueroa1450]

When is going to be available the hush-o???!

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Looks like we'll have some more available in late July.

[@ItsBHopeful]

Which blue is this? I can't tell if it's eternal blue or reflex blue.. looks great, thanks!

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

That blue is eternal, and very well cared for.

[@N3SSo5]

Loving these tires, do they fit on the BBS rims? Also with 20mm spacers

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

@N3SSo5 Which tires are you referring to?

[@N3SSo5]

@@FlyinMiataVideo 16:25 they look great

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

@@N3SSo5 Thanks for clarifying! Those are 235/40/17 Toyo R888R tires. They would be too wide to fit on the stock BBS wheels in this size, though if you got some that were the appropriate size (probably 205/45-17 or 215/45-17) they should fit.

[@N3SSo5]

@@FlyinMiataVideo thank you very much, I'll be saving this for the neat future 😁

[@Foxtrot_Woof]

Already have a Borla S-Type axle back muffler on my ND2. If I wanted a bit more power and bit more volume out the exhaust what would be my next change? Catless header with stock mid pipe? Or keep the stock header and swap to catless/high flow cat midpipe with a resonator?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

For us, there's not enough HP difference running a catless vs a high flow cat setup to justify the bad smell and other concerns the feds have. If you're after some more power, an upgraded midpipe should help your current setup.

[@floodtheinbox]

I’m adding a front brace to my sport trim car and now I’m wondering which aftermarket front shock tower braces are at least as good as the factory one or should I get a factory one?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

It looks like our STB is sold out, flyinmiata.com/products/fm-nanb-shock-tower-brace?_pos=8&_sid=6847fe72f&_ss=r. However, if you find one with a similar design in that there is no pivot point at the connection from the bar to the shock mount, it should work well.

[@nickboluki4221]

Thank you very much for uploading this video. Does the LED rear running light strip fit MX5 ND3 2024 too? Thank you

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

@nickboluki4221 You are welcome! We haven't had access to a 2024 model for testing yet, so we don't know for sure whether the LED running light strip will fit a 2024. It should, but if you purchase one and it doesn't fit your 2024, we'll cover the return shipping and issue you a refund.

[@nickboluki4221]

@@FlyinMiataVideo Thank you very much. I live in Europe and It would be unfair to you to place an order and let you stand for the return fees if it doesn't fit the 2024 model. However I would be grateful if you could kindly let me know once you have mounted it on a 2024

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

@@nickboluki4221 To make a quick correction, it seems that the existing kits on our website will only fit 2016-2023 models. However, we do have a version that will fit 2024 models that is coming, but we are waiting for inventory to arrive. Stay tuned!

[@nickboluki4221]

@@FlyinMiataVideo Thank you very much. I,ll do.

[@philbaugh6076]

Can you confirm that the Mazda sequential rear indicator kit will not work with the ND3 (2024) MX5, please? Does it not physically fit in the new rear light cluster?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Correct - ND3s have different wiring, but also came with LED turn signals from the factory, so this upgrade won't be as effective.

[@LegoBuildersMOC]

I have Rays ZE40 17x7.5 wheels but have not bought tires yet. Would you recommend 215/45r17 or 225/45r17 size? I don’t track the car so more emphasis on daily drivability/comfort.

[@jgalt99]

You won't notice any difference in drivability/comfort going to wider tires. If you want to keep the car fun for street driving stay with 205, it makes it much easier to break out the rear end in corners at lower speeds. The wider you go the more grip you have, so the more speed you can carry into and out of corners. This makes you better in track, or close to the limit driving, which you shouldn't be doing on the street. 205 section tires will give you enough grip to carry speeds well in excess of the posted speed limits on US roads; going wider will push those limits out even farther. If you're driving on a track, that's great! Your times will absolutely improve with wider tires. On the street you should absolutely not be worried about times. 205s will keep you more honest with what's appropriate for the road where there are so many variables you can't control, and keep the car fun and carefree. Improving the handling of the car with suspension upgrades, (sway bars first, springs/coilovers second) will eliminate the sloppy/floatiness of the car and actually improve your driving experience at all speeds and in all situations.

[@LegoBuildersMOC]

@@jgalt99 Thanks for the info. Wouldn’t 205 on a 7.5 inch wheel be stretched a bit though? Stock is 205 on a 7 inch wheel. I thought stretched tires means a more firm sidewall which leads to a less compliant ride (but more immediate turn-in).

[@jgalt99]

@@LegoBuildersMOC It will be stretched a bit, but I don't think you would notice a difference on the street. I run 215 winter tires and 225 summer tires, the 215s are on a 7in wheel and the 225s are on an 8. They both have the same feel on the road until you start pushing the corners, and then the difference is night and day, but only in terms of grip. My suspension mods made a much bigger difference in terms of handling and feel. You could run up to 225s on a 7.5 without any fitment issues, and the major difference in street driving you'll experience is grip. On the track more grip is faster corners and always better. On the street it just depends how you drive and what you want. Many people regret losing the slightly slower but more fun feeling of having the stock tire width because you can easily out-grip your torque in a Miata with wider tires.

[@J.I.R.A]

How does the weight of the cravenspeed shift knob compare to the stock one?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Weight (oz) Height (in) Weight (g) Height (mm) NA/NB stock 6.5 oz 2.875" 184 g 73 mm NC stock 8.1 oz 2.875" 230 g 73 mm ND stock 10.7 oz 2.75" 303 g 70 mm FM Cravenspeed 10.8 oz 2.57" 306 g 65.3 mm

[@benjaminsturdy2718]

Do those boot lights turn off when you close the boot lid? Just wondering when it activates or is it permanently activated when using the car?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

They're on the same circuit as the OE trunk light so, they go out when you shut the trunk.

[@supergoat94]

Yes! Much better!

[@chiefdog1019]

Can the sway bars be used with stock suspension and is it still beneficial with the stock suspension?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Yes and YES. It's one of the biggest changes on the suspension one can make for the least amount of money....in our opinion.

[@chiefdog1019]

Thank you for the quick reply, I will be placing an order soon.

[@ChadGeidel]

I seem to remember you had a front brake duct solution early in the ND era that was essentially a “bolt in” where the running lights go on the lower fascia. I don’t see that on the website any longer. Was that not as effective as you expected or was it just not getting sales?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

It was removed due to slow sales - Verus still sells a very similar kit that's just as effective: www.verus-engineering.com/shop/a0114a-full-brake-cooling-kit-miata-mx5-nd-386?category=7#attr=

[@Jacadac]

Great to know there's a valved exhaust option for the ND out there. I currently own a Swift Sport with an XForce varex exhaust and it's so convenient that I'd want the same for my future ND

[@FullMoon-f9s]

Do you have better wind deflector than what Mazda has?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Are you referencing the part behind the top of the seats? Sorry, we don't offer any of those.

[@danielblandford9013]

Wow love the wing on the blue MX5 what is it?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

3-piece trunk spoiler from Carbon Miata.

[@J.I.R.A]

Any plans to offer the hush o magic exhaust in Europe?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Well, we ship to Europe so...sure. I don't know that we'll do a TUV though.

[@stefanofedele4762]

Very thanks dude ❤

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Thanks for watching.

[@nofwild6325]

Do you guys ship to Europe?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

We sure do! Some countries have some exceptions though and the order has to be over $200 or so. If you put the items you want in your shopping cart, move to the shipping page and we should give you a shipping quote for them.

[@noneyabusiness5574]

Great video guys. So, which sway bars are the best? The ones from FM I assume?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

They are our preferred option!

[@kms_uzuki]

depends on what you're going for. if you're racing, the karcepts bars are the most adjustable at the cost of being crazy expensive and requiring subframe reinforcements.

[@flyers10az]

Any eta on stock on the Koni yellows for the stage 1 and 2 kits?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Not yet - sorry! We'll be sure to post an ETA to the site as soon as we've heard from our supplier.

[@junlao5336]

How much power can I recover by removing the catalytic converters on my ND2?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Little to none. And then you'll have to live with a smelly car and a constant check engine light and emissions failure. There's no good reason to do it.

[@jchenxx]

Also illegal under the Clean Air Act. Not worth going to jail over (see section 203(a)(3) of the CAA - 42 USC 7522(a)(3)).

[@brianclark9654]

Saw on a forum you can fit 15inch wheels if the offsett is wild enough e.g 15x8 +25 any thoughts?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

It's not so much the offset as the design of the wheel. Our Kogeki 15" wheels fit over stock ND brakes - including the +36 15x8. If you have the Brembos, our 15x9 fits over those as well.

[@paker51]

Is the short throw shifter allowed with a Miata warrenty?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

That will depend on your specific warranty - we suggest contacting your local dealer to see what they think.

[@paker51]

@@FlyinMiataVideo thank you!

[@Schnorbitz]

What’s the tire size on the RF with the forged wheels?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

235/40-17 Toyo R888.

[@mr.adventure559]

You never mentioned headers, ECU reflash or coilovers.

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Those are certainly great mods, but we wouldn't consider them 'easy' compared to the mods on the list.

[@samson-judahsaintlaurent7003]

Where are you located.

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

We're located in Palisade, Colorado. We no longer service vehicles, unfortunately - but we're still happy to answer any Miata questions you might have.

[@NosajSnoig]

Bring back the LS3!

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

It never went away, we just don't do them anymore. We sold our ND V8 program to Sarasota Supersports in Florida a few years ago.

[@raulbustamante8337]

First comment but I actually want to see this

[@khunjohn]

I'm surprised that the ND Cabin Air filter wasn't mentioned as a simple, cheap and important mod. Just one rodent getting into that big hole and you're going to experience a bad time. Or is the experience of your customers that rodent incursion is rare?

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

@khunjohn We haven't heard from anyone who's had a rodent incursion there, but it certainly is possible. The cabin air filter would help to prevent that from happening!

[@khunjohn]

@@FlyinMiataVideo Thanks for the response. I've seen a few KZbin videos of people installing that kit after having significant nesting and dead rodents inside the car. I purchased the kit myself but my ND isn't arriving until December. I have had rodent damage to coil wires in a previous car parked in my garage.

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

@@khunjohn Oof! That's no fun!

[@PazLeBon]

best mod, swap for an na or nb haha

[@FlyinMiataVideo]

Hmm, I don't know if I should comment on this one :)