Initial impressions of my ND3 Miata on track.

[@yourmanzach2307]

i am here because of the topher video. subbed to you because you have a very likeable personality. very humble!

[@QueTheChaotic]

@@yourmanzach2307 thanks a lot. I appreciate that!

[@RaceCarFriends]

Oldschoolness confirmed @ 11:17 😆 #Mykneeshurt Man the Miata looks like such a fun car to track, I can tell you felt some type of way though when that GR Corolla went past you lol, great video brother, lets see how the Subie does around the track, also wanna see Topher drive your WRX TR too that will be a fun video to watch.

[@QueTheChaotic]

😆😆😆 I couldn’t even keep up with the Corolla. Or any car out there. He actually just uploaded a video with the TS on the track yesterday. I’ll get mines out there next season.

[@patrickbateman7122]

Looked like fun Que!! Nothing better than chucking about a light sports car like i do in my GR86 👊

[@Kirani21]

Dang! Yeah that should be Topher reviewing the Z07! 0:26

[@QueTheChaotic]

It’s live on his channel

[@mathieulevasseur4082]

The best mod you can do to your ND3 is a precision alignment. Have it done at a garage that will align it to you specifications and not just follow the OEM spec with the big variations. Flyin miata has a good guide on what it should be (basically, as much camber and caster you can get with the OEM adjustments). You will see a BIG difference.

[@bigfoote2013]

Just did my first track day with the Miata Club out of the box. I was faster than the Civic Type R, multiple Mustangs and Corvettes, and GR86s. It is all up to driver, familiarity with the track, etc. Also, when using the “nannies” keep an eye on your back brake pads and rotors, as every time they catch they’ll be using significantly more rear brake. Lesson learned the hard way for me!

[@QueTheChaotic]

@@bigfoote2013 did the roll bother you at all? I wish I could go to the track regularly

[@bigfoote2013]

@QueTheChaotic it was hard, but the main thing my instructor helped me find in our first sessions was when the roll was set and the weight transfer complete so I could get back on the gas. The track I was on is very different too, with lots of elevation change and some banking, so it definitely feels different, but as the days went on and I turned it to track mode, the roll was super informative to what the car was doing. All that being said, I’m considering coilovers to reduce it and help me drop times, but going to do another track day or two before making significant changes that will decrease my every day daily ride.

[@QueTheChaotic]

@ excellent. Thanks for sharing. The stock suspension has value. But if you want to be faster, coils is the way to go

[@bigfoote2013]

@@QueTheChaotic if you have any interest, I’ve posted some videos on my page that capture that movement and weight setting (at a beautiful track) and I’ve got the Brembo/Bilstein package. Thanks for sharing and for having this conversation!

[@gibsonisthename]

I’ve always wondered why tracks in the US did the point to pass thing when just using your turn signals like on the Nurburgring seems a lot more convenient and safe

[@QueTheChaotic]

Turn signals would only make sense lol

[@gibsonisthename]

@ I mean are you allowed to just use your turn signals for when you’re moving over for the pass?

[@QueTheChaotic]

@@gibsonisthename not here. Gotta point to pass at all the tracks I’ve been to so far (3)

[@gibsonisthename]

@ indeed rather lame… I really wonder who came up with that decision over the turn signal use

[@QueTheChaotic]

@ right. And it’s less safe taking a hand off the steering wheel at high speeds

[@opmike343]

Hear me out, I KNOW there a philosphy on these cars that they are fine out of the box for a street car. In many ways this is correct, HOWEVER. The car is an album of two parts. The second part of the album is the suspension upgrade. A quality set of coilovers elevates this car up a tier for any kind of performance driving. I've been commuting on a set for 20,000 miles and it's no more punshing than driving around an M car. It's always been my opinion that the Sport and Grand Touring spec should have gotten the Bilsteins at a minimum, and the BBR Club spec should have had a set of performance coils. Would have been the closest thing to a new Mazdaspeed Miata without a power upgrade.

[@stirado26]

Id say the 124 Spider would be the closest to a Mazdaspeed Miata seeing as it has a turbo engine already lol.

[@QueTheChaotic]

What kind of coils do you have? Did you upgrade the sways too?

[@stirado26]

@QueTheChaotic I've done both, the current Xidas from Supermiata that I'm on have been handling amazing on track, I've got a couple videos on my channel if you want to see how it handles on track. Personally, I'd go with: MeisterR, Xidas, or Sakebomb Ohlins depending on your budget 👍

[@QueTheChaotic]

@ thanks for the info!

[@itaybutavia1204]

Eibach pro plus kit Lower springs and sway bar will be perfect !

[@everythingmainecooncat4938]

you scaring me for a second with the title Que - just bought one and waiting on delivery. Not going to winter drive it though, so it will be in the garage for awhile.

[@QueTheChaotic]

😅

[@Slipstream_fe1]

dont get the ND misconcepted with not being a track car, its a driver development car that is mainly set up to a soft setting to make it easy for weight transfer. a gr86 might be more competitive out of the box, but there is definitely lots of potential within the ND chassis as you progress as a driver.

[@QueTheChaotic]

Very true

[@GregLopes]

Sup, Que? Lookin real hard at a Miata right now. Any thoughts on wishing that you bought the Club vs your GT?

[@QueTheChaotic]

@@GregLopes yo! If you drive it hard like this daily, I say go club. Otherwise the GT is just fine and a better daily.

[@gaivoron]

Definitely set up for the street and since everyone drives on the street for 99% of the time. It's a perfect set up for the street. Anything else will be a compromise, you don't want to compromise on with a short wheel base as a Miata. It will rise like total shit as a daily.

[@QueTheChaotic]

This makes sense. I don’t wanna lose ride quality. It’s perfect for the street

[@zachvandervort4397]

good video Q! For the winter you need to get all the car guys to play gran truismo and we can race online and talk cars!

[@QueTheChaotic]

Thanks a lot. I need a PS5😔

[@roustabout4fun]

Less roll than the ND2? Looked smooth and stable! Fun!

[@QueTheChaotic]

They’re probably about the same. It was fun but I’m not used to that much roll. I got used to it during the end of the second session

[@roustabout4fun]

@@QueTheChaotic Good to know! Enjoyed the video~

[@clubracer6]

So awesome! One of my favorite tracks! You need to check out Grattan sometime, but next season, get an instructor out there with you more often. My guess is this will do much better than the Kia Telluride video!! 😊

[@QueTheChaotic]

I really need to try Grattan. It did better than the Telluride in 1 hour lol

[@rockermarco]

"Still averaging 18 mpg!" I wish!!! Took my Macan to the grocery store today, 12mpg, LoL

[@QueTheChaotic]

😆😆😆

[@toddsmith5552]

How did it compare to the gt350?

[@QueTheChaotic]

Night and day. The GT350 is still my favorite car I’ve taken to the track. The GT350 was much more planted. Revving out the GT350 is an amazing experience. The Miata needs more mods for me to love it on the track.

[@RaceCarFriends]

RCF Was Late but I'm Back Lets Go!

[@ITNoetic]

I watched this whole video. Maybe I was distracted but I feel like I missed the whole thesis of the video. The thumbnail says disappointment and the title says imperfect but I'm not sure what part of the video it's talking about. I feel like I got mindgamed

[@QueTheChaotic]

@@ITNoetic my comments on the suspension and roll. I had over 40 minutes of footage but cut a lot out

[@ITNoetic]

@@QueTheChaotic oh, I was distracted doing the dishes. I definitely missed that part. I'll rewatch at some point, thanks! Glad to see an MX-5 on a track where it belongs, even with all the pointing 😂

[@ITNoetic]

@@QueTheChaotic come to think of it I do remember that part. I guess it didn't seem as critical to me. I feel like the body roll is part of the charm. The designer said it's meant to add some mechanical grip. I imagine it's easier to tell when you're close to the limit, too

[@Jc-um7rl]

Lap times compared to 1LE?

[@QueTheChaotic]

I didn’t get lap times. I should have

[@SudeepC1973]

Reputation vs truth Oh my goodness. Still looks like you were having fun. Best kinda lapping event. Not limited on the number of laps. You got a time slot? If I am not mistaken. And rules. Track maintained as needed. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@QueTheChaotic]

It was a blast. It was from 12-5pm. Unlimited laps and drive as much as you want

[@SudeepC1973]

@ yep that’s the best kind. Take a few laps. Adjust tire pressure. Meet and talk to new people. And repeat.

[@Throttle.Monkey]

Don’t take this the wrong way but you really need some track tuition.

[@BitcoinTo150K]

We all start somewhere but yes a instructor is very helpful in the beginning

[@QueTheChaotic]

I got to do a few laps with an instructor. Just not on film

[@businessmanph]

no car is perfect. even with full bolt ons it will have draw backs and headaches

[@BLUPRINT1LE]

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[@RaceCar21]

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