Thanks everyone for the great feedback, and thanks to the team at The Slip Angle! It was unparalleled fun putting the car through its paces on the twisty CT roads for this series. A lot of questions will be answered in the upcoming videos so I won't divulge the spoilers here...contact us via our site if you have specific questions that can't wait before ordering one for yourself!
@boywonderrr712 ай бұрын
Would love to see a 10spd auto 8n this!
@kennethalbert46532 ай бұрын
@@boywonderrr71 WHAT !!?? Blasphemy !
@jamesesenwein51522 ай бұрын
Your car is awesome, everything looks great! Curious if you can do the same with a ND2 or is it ND1 specific?
@panamera532 ай бұрын
@sarasotasupersportperformance How much did this cost minus the cost to get the car? I tried looking on the website, but it doesn't show
@BrockGrimesАй бұрын
Agree an automatic option would be great. I'm a disabled veteran and as much as I like a stick, my knees like it less. In fact I sold my last stick shift after I got to ride the clutch for hours in traffic.
@Stealth_Rider912 ай бұрын
Dude. I have been wondering why Flyin Miata stopped offering that package. Thank you for continuing their legacy on that. I will now refer people to your business.
@TheSlipAngle2 ай бұрын
:)
@RealBearFace2 ай бұрын
i think they stopped because of emissions reasons. something about the legal process.
@typedrew2 ай бұрын
Fucking EPA
@ouch93262 ай бұрын
how about inline 3 toyota electric assisted turbo areo kit hypermiler
@_Jonez_2 ай бұрын
They did a video I think or I read on a forum that they were a small company with a handful of guys and they didn't have the manpower or the time to be doing those big projects for customers so now they stick to smaller work.
@aceofspades66672 ай бұрын
This thing sounds glorious. I’m sure the shifting from tremec with steering feel and body feedback is unmatched in today’s market.
@TheSlipAngle2 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@mattwiser79822 ай бұрын
What a little beast this thing is! It was a blast to film and edit this video!
@JamesDBuzzard2 ай бұрын
Nice work! 👌
@verothacamaro2 ай бұрын
This has to be one of the best "resto-mods" around and certainly my new favorite LS-swapped car.
@pauloakes69522 ай бұрын
It’s just “mod”, as there is no restoration involved in a new car.
@user-nu7on6nc5hАй бұрын
Instead of resto mod, he meant bad azz car! @@pauloakes6952
@buhketz16 күн бұрын
I never thought about how the ND already resembled the old Cobras. This just made me realize the front end sort of resembles the newer Mustangs as well. A Coyote would fit better just for the niche of it but there’s nothing more glorious and timeless than that LS. What a marvelous piece of work this thing is.
@chrisauten203914 күн бұрын
I agree. They should put together a Coyote crate motor version of this as an alternative. The high revving Ford motor would offer at least equal performance as well as a different feel and sound! In addition, if they really wanted the ultimate version (Supersnake anyone?), then offer a Stellantis one with a Hellcat combo! 😂
@jub072 ай бұрын
Very cool. Good production value, good story. TBH, it felt very SavageGeese which is meant as a compliment. Excited to see driving impressions.
@mattwiser79822 ай бұрын
This comment made my day… I’m a huge fan of them and love their production value. I do the best I can with the tools & time that I have and to even be put in the same ballpark as them is an amazing compliment in my eyes.
@TheSlipAngle2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@shanedini66792 ай бұрын
I thought the same. They are the absolute pinnacle. I’ve been watching this Channel for years now and this is the best yet.
@dantrevino61932 ай бұрын
Incredible news. I'm so glad you kept doing the LS swap. I saw one of these Flying Miata LS swapped cars at the track and it was amazing. I loved the way it was killing the Corvette guys at the track in the straightaways, and they couldn't do anything but lose ground. Ultimate sleeper car. Interested in the handling and track experiences so far band dyno and lap times. C'mon Lawrence, please, tell me more!
@nmauch19 сағат бұрын
Been a fan of FM for decades. Great to see you taking this to the next level.
@TexasRiverRat312542 ай бұрын
Great car! It's really good that you picked up this program and kept it going. Don't need music over the sound of the car.
@RandallWhitted2 ай бұрын
I love my 2SS 1LE 6th gen Camaro, but this is the dream. Chevy's LT and LS engines, that sweet Tremec, and the Miata experience all in one - just awesome.
@PaulAngileri2 ай бұрын
The ND Miata really is the total package to do this with. Especially the RF body. It’s a perfectly sized package that looks great and has all the modern stuff and some of the best driving dynamics.
@YavuzAlavi2 күн бұрын
Love the build, you can see the pride and passion Lawrence puts into these cars.
@BANANAHAMMER42019 сағат бұрын
All I can is WOW!!! That is an absolute amazing build. The attention to detail on that build is next to NONE!! It would take me awhile to drive it just because I would be stuck looking at everything done to it. That is an amazing build! 👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@maxcactus72 ай бұрын
Y'all straight up shoved a Tyrannosaurus Rex inside a kitten's body!!! Impressive as hell!
@FurkanCemTurfanda2 ай бұрын
That's what she said.
@Jjclpz16 күн бұрын
That sounded illegal 😂
@griffin7038Ай бұрын
This is my end goal dream car. Please stay in business Lawrence. I’ll be seeing ya soon.
@305dadecounty_grabberbluem514 күн бұрын
The Miata is such a phenomenal sports car platform just originally -- - swap a V8 and you have, hands down, a super car killer!!!!
@RapidRoscoe2 ай бұрын
Had me at the Bucee's hat. Seriously, though. Great presentation/editing in this video. The passion and intellect this man has will hopefully propel him to great sustainable success. Best of luck to SSSP!
@mattb43532 ай бұрын
Great video with some really good filming. Looking forward to Quinns review
@TheSlipAngle2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@mwtwaz2 ай бұрын
Its a beautiful build i hope they or someone else have initiatives to open one in Australia
@Kamui..9 күн бұрын
awesome ! Finally a real motor in this car
@brian5030Ай бұрын
OMG....what a beast. If only it could be transfered to RHD, I'd love that available here in Australia. Great work!!
@David_Watts2 ай бұрын
Man oh Man!! You can just see, with the way it behaves, that this is a solid piece of machinery. Just looks amazing and has a prowess that conveys quality all the way! Excellent work, Sir. Something to definitely be proud of... congratulations 👍👍
@rcmakingtracks182 ай бұрын
That's one sick mx5... brilliant. John
@bombconneryАй бұрын
Gonna need all the b roll you got on this monster! What a beauty!
@christiang-berg8490Ай бұрын
I could probably never afford one, but if I had the money to spend on a really cool car - this would be the one! 😁
@theburias2 ай бұрын
Well, now I gotta take my 94 ls2 Miata for a spin after work today lol! I can’t imagine a cammed ls3 with 3.91s in such a light car. I’m still scared of my factory ls2 with 3.73!
@TheSlipAngle2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Like Lawrence said in the video, it’s very snappy…
@philpoley818022 күн бұрын
Awesome work man! I’m a VW/American Muscle car guy and have always wanted to see someone give this car the power it deserves. Bravo!
@bobbyrios2k2232 ай бұрын
This is one hot miata 🔥🌶 sick build this guy and company are offering
@N3RF4LIF32 ай бұрын
Bravo, the old time philosophy of doing it right and thorough the FIRST time. You, sir, have become a craftsman of boutique sports cars.
@MrAllstar7 күн бұрын
This guy makes really classy builds, epic!!
@TransformHypnosis2 ай бұрын
Cannot wait for more content on this
@M3_86Ай бұрын
With new cars being so soft and unengaging I’ve been looking at older cars. This is great rendition of an “older” car especially looking to be a Shelby cobra!
@lain_12622 ай бұрын
very likable guy
@timothybracken172821 күн бұрын
OH MY GOD this sounds so sick wow ! beautiful job
@benedictroberts6782 ай бұрын
Miata go WHEEEEEEEEEE
@StirlingMossDrives2 ай бұрын
Seems like one of the funnest driving experiences
@TheSlipAngle2 ай бұрын
It is something else for sure!
@princequestly221813 сағат бұрын
What an absolutely phenomenal Car. It sounds so good. 😻
@renek384013 күн бұрын
this car, streetlegal for german roads... that's a dream. Two dreams in one car, an american V8 and a Miata... oh god... i just fall in love❤
@EVOVIISWE8 күн бұрын
@@renek3840 My car has a European Union approval, it should be possible to register in any EU member state. It might be for sale.
@brucewiser92702 ай бұрын
Really well done conversion on an ND, must be a blast to drive! The video came out great as well, looking forward to the other 3 videos!
@FlyinGato2 ай бұрын
Very well done video, I’ll have to go to Sarasota and check it out, maybe do my own little review video
@davidmccaughan27102 ай бұрын
Dream Car, glad to see all that work FM did found a home! Looks like Lawrence has made it his own in many ways. Can't wait to see that bell for more!
@bartr2772 ай бұрын
Great video! Good luck to Lawrence!
@K0okyKatsАй бұрын
Good God. I have a 2022 Black ND RF 3000mi garage queen. Can only dream to transform it into that "thing"...🥰
@jamesrogulski567613 күн бұрын
This is glorious. I hope to own one one day. The 5.3 with Tremec in this body is just...choice....
@DaywalkerAlpha23 күн бұрын
That car is gorgeous
@masterkendro2 ай бұрын
Insane
@wallnuts72 ай бұрын
This is incredible, I would love to pick up one off these in my life time!
@TheSlipAngle2 ай бұрын
It's certainly a very special car!
@WillDaRosaАй бұрын
It would be interesting if Mazda dropped that inline 6 turbo they have in the cx90 into an mx5. Not as fast as an LS, but would be pretty quick.
@EVOVIISWEАй бұрын
I got one of FM's very few DIY kits back in 2018/2019, built it myself but with an LS7. I got 517hp at the wheels, so it makes for an interesting ride, that's for sure 😎 Mine gained about 150kg/300lbs but then gained almost 400hp, and the front rear balance hardly shifted at all, still very close to an even 50/50. I'm really amazed how this little car handles all that power with such grace. It's obviously an expensive conversion, but the level of detail and quallity that goes into it are really exceptional, and it really looks, feels and behaves like a factory built car. You could of course compare it to other similar priced modern sports cars, but how many gives you that true sports car feel from a RWD, manually shifted, NA engine car? And you will probably be the only one with such a car at any car meet etc. you show up to. If my numbers are correct, FM built 8 turn key cars including their own, and then sold 4 DIY kits, that's a total of only 12 cars, compare that to any so called limited edition car. And to all of you who has nothing better to do than bashing on this saying that it's not a moden AC Cobra and that it should have had a Ford motor bla bla bla, just go build something your selves instead and have some fun. It's obviously no modern AC Cobra, but it's built with the same philosophy, small light sports car with a big V8. And just for the record, no modern Ford V8 would have ever fitted in the ND like an LS. @Lawrence, thanks, it has been nice chatting 👍
@rankinmg112 күн бұрын
I was fortunate enough to see one of the flying Miata conversion cars, one word, awesome! The detail in the workmanship and the quality of the parts outstanding had a conversation with the owner and while it was a pricey swap not much more than my C8 Corvette!!
@carguy76272 ай бұрын
Glad you're continuing the work of the V8 Miata. I hope your business does well and that as a result this is just the first step in a growing business. I don't think that you mentioned the weight, but hopefully it has remained low.
@Hawk78862 ай бұрын
If it's anything like most V8 miatas, they generally only gain a few hundred pounds over stock and become slightly front biased.
@cerleywood2 ай бұрын
I saw the tag on the car and my first thought was Florida Man is at it again.
@aaronmcneal1698Ай бұрын
Man, I'm right across Rt 60 on the other coast from you. I know where to go when I get my next car. That car is exactly what I want
@timdavis397824 күн бұрын
Looks lush,lovely sound and looks well designed and locked together. I have this model with 184 but your model is a dream. No chance in Uk sadly!
@Multitaskertools2 ай бұрын
Very impressive; and thanks for your service
@ml.27702 ай бұрын
Nice clean installation.
@simbaroberts821011 күн бұрын
What’s the price?
@PinChE_LoCo2 ай бұрын
New dream car unlocked
@bradc01x6 күн бұрын
You never expect to hear that exhaust note from a miata.
@rfactorgo392 ай бұрын
Cant wait for more videos
@kennethalbert46532 ай бұрын
Car is awesome. Best of luck in this venture !
@user-ff1hn7ve9e24 күн бұрын
The V8 Bullet mazda was a limited edition production made in QLD Australia in 1999 .
@Element_y2 ай бұрын
Lawrence, this is incredible. Fantastic work, living the dream. Personally I'd love to see an AJ126 (Jag Ftype SC motor) swap in an ND but this looks gnarly as heck.
@pdexBigTeacherАй бұрын
Somewhere in a car garage in heaven, Carol Shelby has a Texas-sized grin on his face.
@kettle_of_chris2 ай бұрын
I'd love to see Thottle House do an episode on this car! If I could afford one of these, it'd be in my driveway right now. Best wishes for you and your awesome business!
@sportsfanivosevic9885Ай бұрын
All power to you sir. Would love to see a transaxle conversion one day.
@scooterdon83652 ай бұрын
I too want to know weight and balance change, and maybe price range… a thoroughly prepared and tight car clearly deserves a non-dyi premium
@calhun156719 күн бұрын
Awesome man. Truly awesome. I want one so bad.
@amiller2121Ай бұрын
Wow, sign me up. What a car!
@rdanielbyrd18 күн бұрын
Awesome stuff brother. Love the buccees hat
@hunterdelgado24022 ай бұрын
Damn this guy has a bucee's hat and a Barbe shirt, he must live at that track
@peterportelance980413 күн бұрын
OÔOOH ! ...Whath a Mix Beast 😎.👍 💙
@VirgiliusRomanus19 күн бұрын
Amazing , Phew man . wow
@user-cy9by7wo9d2 ай бұрын
Whats the cost and lead time?
@peteralexandersitzwohl856023 күн бұрын
bro... im in love. and i already have a ND
@vcupianoАй бұрын
A frickin v8 is insane that thing just needed a turbo with a good intercooler and a tune.
@Michael-lz3bk2 ай бұрын
This is the perfect sports car I want one!
@sdlausen12 ай бұрын
Incredible! How much would a basic conversion cost?
@mitchell99372 ай бұрын
Starts around $60k
@sdlausen12 ай бұрын
@@mitchell9937 it's $60k + you providing a Miata???? If so, that's quite expensive for an LS swap and mods.
@Hondatsun_Dan2 ай бұрын
@@sdlausen1.... 🤦♂️... ya didnt watch the video didya? Miles beyond a "swap and mods." EVERYTHING under the car is BESPOKE to the build and BRAND NEW. Nothing but the control arms from the ND remain.
@sdlausen12 ай бұрын
@@Hondatsun_Dan you think this car is worth $80k
@Hondatsun_Dan2 ай бұрын
@@sdlausen1... "worth" involves perspective. If i had 80k to blow, no - I would spend my money differently. Do i think the cost is fair for the build - ABSOLUTELY. LS3 CRATE MOTOR = $10k. Tremec 6060 with custom gearing $7k+, spec built 218mm rear diff $3k+. We are already @ 20k for basic driveline. Custom driveshaft, halfshafts, crossmembers, steering rack. Bespoke fox racing / eibach suspension, exhaust manifolds... brake package HEAT SHIELDING...countless other necessary bits that need fabricating....easily another $15-20k Stiill not a penny paid in labor for actual assembly. $20k left to build it professionally by a dedicated specialist and staff DIRT CHEAP. @ $100hr the whole build must be done in under 200hrs. 1 week for a staff of 5 people @ ZERO BUSINESS PROFIT and no accounting for overhead business costs.
@local56Ай бұрын
Amazing car, what a sound ❤
@WizardTerence2 ай бұрын
Sounds incredible ! How much to get this done. What ball park are we talking about here ?
@leward2 ай бұрын
If y’all are looking to hire a driver for those first 500 mile break-ins, my resume is on deck 😎
@PaullHutchh2 ай бұрын
If I ever save enough to get this done I will... Simply breath taking engineering 👏👏
@shootretro8121Ай бұрын
Wasn't expecting route 72 rollers! Drive it all the time.
@robotrobot123452 ай бұрын
I’m so tempted to give you my 2024 RF club. It’s only got 1365 miles. lol.
@daveroberts1916Ай бұрын
Dream car for me
@VS6662 ай бұрын
what are we looking at for the white glove experience, 100k? i'm not arguing the cost of the driving experience, I'm already sold on an RF Miata with that powerplant and sound. i cant wait until someone puts a 5.2 Voodoo in an RF...a man can dream 😁
@super8mate2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I love the concept but $100k. There are a lot of other interesting cars out there.
@Bullwinkle05613 күн бұрын
Have they made the fuel tank larger? The old 351 Ford transplants had a range of about 100 miles.
@qwert720816 күн бұрын
This is my dream car
@05Rm250RideAlong8 күн бұрын
Man I want one
@BobbyDigital_1002 ай бұрын
Man, your passion for this vehicle and what you do as a business is palpable even in this short video. Awesome man, congrats. And yes, I’ll take the hot cam💯
@jackleonard20882 ай бұрын
Congrats and wishing you all the success. Love to be a customer one day.
@danielshepard73572 ай бұрын
Bro this is awesome and I’m really thinking about this after I pay off my gt350.
@roscoes-wetsuit12 ай бұрын
This is sick, curious on the total cost?
@gwpeoples2 ай бұрын
I heard from the internet it's about $75k in addition to the cost of a donor car (brand new RF starts at $36k, but I guess you could find a used one for less than that). So all told $100-120k before tax. Maybe a lot higher if my source was off. Which obviously puts it in competition with some big name manufacturer cars like the Z06 and 911 but I think this looks way cooler. The current gen Miata's styling is so underrated IMO, if it were any non-Japanese manufacturer people would be saying it's one of the sexiest cars being sold right now.
@troyvan695217 күн бұрын
Awesome!
@autofanistАй бұрын
That car is sweet!
@Judge_Jon4 күн бұрын
I feel like this package on a Fiat 124 Spider would be more of a Shelby Cobra successor.
@colinbowman8816Ай бұрын
The Pennywise chase stabilization is indeed creepy. Even when it's just a happy V8 Miata chasing you. Thanks for the nightmares.
@SourenaJavadpour2 ай бұрын
Are you able to share the approximate cost for the conversion?
@mitchell99372 ай бұрын
You could buy an ND Miata, a 5th gen Camaro SS, and have enough money left over to buy another ND Miata, and another Camaro SS.
@WizardTerence2 ай бұрын
So about 50 thousand Canadian?
@kens89032 ай бұрын
I thought it was about $70k usd w/o the car
@TangibleExistence2 ай бұрын
Great product, hopefully your time and energy goes into the future. This country is on the brink and we all need to re-focus on keeping this country so great people like yourself can do what you love for others.