THE BEST MIATA MOD FOR $100

[@quinn_ryan69]

i love that you actually show everything that u use and how to do it, very underrated youtuber!

[@SpiritDriven]

Thanks so much Quinn! Appreciate the heck outta you

[@quinn_ryan69]

@@SpiritDriven no problem! btw i’m the person on tik to, that asked what the years are that they made the miata, the one u responded to😁

[@SpiritDriven]

@@quinn_ryan69 yooooooo what’s up my dude! Hahaha

[@kennyselvischannel6216]

I wish I had a cute girl to work on a Miata with. I also wish I had a Miata. XD

[@SpiritDriven]

Another Elvis Presley Channel lol it’ll come my dude just be patient 😂👌🏼

[@kennyselvischannel6216]

@@SpiritDriven What the woman or the Miata? Lol.

[@SpiritDriven]

Another Elvis Presley Channel both! Lmao

[@kennyselvischannel6216]

@@SpiritDriven Sounds like a plan. Keep up the good work, my man!

[@Max_Arjona]

Buy a Miata, then buy a cute girl to work on it with

[@clean1566]

Good video Sal. I did the same to my 91. I'm pretty sure the flat washer goes under the split washer. The split washer has to contact underside of bolthead, to have locking effect. Theoretically, your bolt could still back out, because it's contacting a flat surface. Instead of edge of split washer. But vid was great.

[@SpiritDriven]

This was such an old video! Hahaha I’ve learned from this for sure Appreciate ya dude! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@potatogaming85]

ive been lagging my shifter rebuild for a month now and this reminded me how ez it is lmfaooo

[@SpiritDriven]

Get intooo iiiiiiiit 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@chancemorine1642]

I love the blue Miata. My buddy has been getting me into the racing/driving scene and I definitely want to find one of those blue beauties for my first car to mod! Awesome video

[@SpiritDriven]

Chance Morine thanks Chance! Dude you gotta find one, seriously best first car ever, cheap, and easy to work on 🤘🏼

[@Pheatan]

Dude this is great simple stuff. Too often has the standard KZbin stuff been to immediately turbo the thing and replace the entire suspension and arms. Keep it simple make it feel nice to drive before making it fast. Thats what its about.

[@SpiritDriven]

Thanks! We try to do a bit of both 💪🏼💪🏼

[@btlfedgolf]

You would not think it but finding the right shift knob is hard. For my is was the Blox spherical 490 in neo chrome. It’s been on my Miata for 8 years

[@mediawkwardy7230]

Get a t shaped shift knob then put a club between the ebrake and the gear shifter for security.

[@roddydykes7053]

Everyone’s got a different arm length, grip strength, material preference, etc, makes sense it’s so hard to find the one that feels best

[@YesitisDex]

06:45 That's what she said.

[@SpiritDriven]

Watch! Lol ok

[@ali-su6ow]

i need 3 thing to recreate this video 1. a miata 2 a cute girl 3. $100

[@SpiritDriven]

Ahahahaha

[@K03sport]

I'm still trying to convince the Mrs, after 25 yr, that we need his/hers miata/mx-5. she's not bit yet, but I'm still working on it. oh gosh, putting that gear oil in the top of the transmission/shifter hole while in a closed car must have reaked. it's bad enough when gear oil comes out of a diff in a well ventilated area, but in an enclosed space....no thank you.

[@SpiritDriven]

Hahaha I wish you luck! And yeah gear oil is my least favorite smelling fluid lol

[@ramondijkgraaf3805]

im 190% sure those washers are supposed to be the other way around

[@warlok9]

Yeah, those will all be leaking

[@krispymedia9373]

Dude, what wheels are those???? FIREEE!!!

[@THNKKY]

Shifters gone all chode.

[@darksideXLable]

No idea,if someone already mentioned it, but the installation is wrong.. it should be the big shim first followed by the original tabless spring and lower plastic bush he fished out after the original shifter. Then the new shifter' THEN the new top plastic bush followed by the spring. (Can be seen on the old shifter as the order stays). THEN on top you do the metal retainer plate+bolts OR might consider using an inner rubber original instead for sealing. The way its done in the video its clear its bouncing up and down the 3mm and they are missing gears already because of the wiggle and lack of leverage... also.. the splashing.......

[@loganjames4607]

I have the stock shifter in my car and it is tight as a drum with 145k miles on the odo. Surprised you had trouble with/didn't care for yours. Good tutorial regardless.

[@banksy2428]

I bought that shifter and used it for about 2k miles and my transmission got stuck in reverse not a hard fix but annoying and can be stopped by investing in a better shifter! Just a heads up.

[@SpiritDriven]

That’s so strange?! What caused it to get stuck? Because we used the 5xracing bushing I thought that would help We’ve been over 5000k so far with it

[@cre8tivegarage157]

couldn't agree more on the parts , we have two meats watching from Las Vegas

[@SpiritDriven]

Cre8tiveGarage we gotta road trip down there!! Thanks for watching guys!

[@cre8tivegarage157]

@@SpiritDriven come down here bro , we here with our miatas ,

[@SpiritDriven]

Cre8tiveGarage down once quarantine ends well set something up with a gang of miatas 👌🏼

[@cre8tivegarage157]

@@SpiritDriven oh yea fam , we are also car youtubers

[@SpiritDriven]

Cre8tiveGarage I smell a collab in the making 👌🏼

[@novaiskey487]

I know this was a very long time ago but do you by chance still have the links for all the things you used for this video? I want to do the same thing with my na Miata

[@grandtheftauto1233]

At 8:04 it looks like the shifter is moving up when you move it. Is that normal?

[@SpiritDriven]

Slightly yeah it has a little bit of slack in it but it’s fine

[@dominikserna8645]

This short shifter say all mx5 but I have a 2012 any idea if it will fit? Nice vid btw

[@SpiritDriven]

If irp makes one that fits all miatas I would buy it If they say it fits it should fit And thanks! 💪🏼

[@gamergod_2825]

Just got a miata yesterday 💪 very long drive

[@SpiritDriven]

@@gamergod_2825 hell yeah I know it’s worth it!!

[@gamergod_2825]

@@SpiritDriven needs a bit of work but it is definitely worth it

[@CaliCreaming]

awesome video you guys!

[@SpiritDriven]

California Creaming thanks guys! 💛

[@emncali]

grabbing a na miata as my first car in 2-3 months. im guessing you repainted yours to that pretty blue color. how much did it cost?

[@SpiritDriven]

Nice! We actually wrapped it We have the process in our highlights on Instagram @86goals Cost about $450

[@Jaden-up3bg]

@@SpiritDriven wow gj

[@gneeliesandthings6396]

Could you list out the shifter parts you ordered and where you got them, please?

[@SpiritDriven]

Gneelies sorry for the late response here it is www.ebay.com/itm/Racing-Short-Shifter-Throw-Kit-for-Mazda-Miata-MX5-1990-1997/224082214378?fits=Model%3AMiata&hash=item342c573dea:g:k~oAAOSwHU5fDmPf 5xracing.com/i-15909791-5x-racing-mazda-miata-bronze-shifter-bushings.html www.ebay.com/i/202192313127?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=202192313127&targetid=935694487906&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031146&poi=&campaignid=10876471603&mkgroupid=107964302620&rlsatarget=pla-935694487906&abcId=9300401&merchantid=101509763&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr-mY5uT46wIVchatBh0_2wZsEAQYBCABEgIa2vD_BwE www.ebay.com/i/282901078360?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=282901078360&targetid=935083617067&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031146&poi=&campaignid=10876471603&mkgroupid=107964302620&rlsatarget=pla-935083617067&abcId=9300401&merchantid=101684943&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI77H38-T46wIV4D6tBh3y0wkzEAQYASABEgIEePD_BwE www.ebay.com/p/1192355524?iid=351550182940&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=351550182940&targetid=935694487866&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031146&poi=&campaignid=10876471603&mkgroupid=107964302620&rlsatarget=pla-935694487866&abcId=9300401&merchantid=101650555&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwMr1_eT46wIVKD2tBh1VDwtmEAQYCCABEgLbF_D_BwE

[@SpiritDriven]

@eli

[@gneeliesandthings6396]

I like the video, thanks.

[@SpiritDriven]

Thanks so much! 😀

[@roddydykes7053]

Every girl with a flower tattoo’d on her foot… watch out lol

[@SpiritDriven]

Don’t mess with Alina dude she’ll rip an engine out of your car in the middle of the night 😂

[@dcdad556]

You can delete the mid-console. However, now what do you do with your forearm and elbow when you're shifting? Leaving it in.

[@SpiritDriven]

It’s more comfortable honestly, quick test to see if you like it is just remove the console and take it around the block like that

[@hoops8996]

Do you have a video for the outer hardtop seal you talked about at the beginning?

[@SpiritDriven]

Yeah we did! The video is very old, it’s titled Miata Hardtop Is Finished! Budget Build 👍🏼

[@hoops8996]

@@SpiritDriven thanks for the quick reply. I checked it out, nice work

[@SpiritDriven]

@@hoops8996 no worries and thank you! It was an oooooold video so sorry about that video quality I’m too nervous to go look at it to see how that video did 😂

[@hoops8996]

@@SpiritDriven hey man it provided me with some hard to find information, so it did the job 😂

[@eli7565]

can I get the link for the stuff you got in this video, would much appreciate it.

[@SpiritDriven]

I commented @eli in a response from another user all parts are listed there sorry about that

[@eli7565]

@@SpiritDriven thanks boi

[@SpiritDriven]

@@eli7565 no worries 💪🏼

[@Pheatan]

The only thing I'm going to say as I'm glad I have a silver miata as the base to get the car resprayed. That red door sill on the blue body looks pretty goofy.

[@SpiritDriven]

Oh absolutely paint is coming next month ;)

[@playcer8388]

10:03 your transmission oil is cold and the gears are not spinning, would you please not do that

[@SpiritDriven]

Lol I had my foot on the clutch

[@herbertworrell3883]

i know this video is old, but i’m about to replace the clutch in mine because it’s going out, what kit do you recommend ? i don’t see too many videos or people talking about a decent clutch kit.

[@SpiritDriven]

I’d like to say I know hood clutch option but I’ve never replaced one on the miata I know Exedy and ACT are both really good brands

[@vernishere7875]

02:50 thats what she said

[@SpiritDriven]

vernaholic lmao hey! 😂

[@vernishere7875]

@@SpiritDriven hey bro

[@k3c070]

Love the Miata

[@SpiritDriven]

Thanks bro!

[@HirschfeldWillamette]

I also had that post break on me too lol

[@saiverx]

Pulling the shifter without pushing the clutch in? Isn't that really bad practice?

[@Pheatan]

Cars not moving. It makes little to no difference.

[@SpiritDriven]

This is true

[@thomasglover3834]

Loving the video hoping to get a MX5 soon. Ps is it just me or does your GF have nice feet too weird thing to notice but yeah lol

[@SpiritDriven]

Heck yeah hope you find a good one brotha! And idk never thought about that I guess so lol they’re not ugly 😂😂

[@MagicalLisp]

What rims are those??

[@wakelystephenson7863]

Link for the shifter?

[@SpiritDriven]

Sure! www.ebay.com/itm/Racing-Short-Shifter-Throw-Kit-for-Mazda-Miata-MX5-1990-1997/224082214378?fits=Model%3AMiata&hash=item342c573dea:g:k~oAAOSwHU5fDmPf 5xracing.com/i-15909791-5x-racing-mazda-miata-bronze-shifter-bushings.html www.ebay.com/i/202192313127?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=202192313127&targetid=935694487906&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031146&poi=&campaignid=10876471603&mkgroupid=107964302620&rlsatarget=pla-935694487906&abcId=9300401&merchantid=101509763&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr-mY5uT46wIVchatBh0_2wZsEAQYBCABEgIa2vD_BwE www.ebay.com/i/282901078360?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=282901078360&targetid=935083617067&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031146&poi=&campaignid=10876471603&mkgroupid=107964302620&rlsatarget=pla-935083617067&abcId=9300401&merchantid=101684943&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI77H38-T46wIV4D6tBh3y0wkzEAQYASABEgIEePD_BwE

[@Tonyyyy_666]

How’s the ebay short shifter holding up so far?

[@SpiritDriven]

Juan Vazquez-Rodriguez holding up just fine, still feels like we just installed it. Lots of fun to drive the car now 👌🏼

[@kydrotv2480]

...Day 6...of owning a miata... still stalling............

[@SpiritDriven]

Kydro TV you’ll get it down keep practicing!!!

[@klodinkediloni762]

3 weeks later. What about now?

[@kydrotv2480]

Klodinke Diloni I can officially say I’m 300x better than 3 weeks ago. I just recently went back to college and drove my Miata 10 hours to school thru Atlanta and Nashville traffic. I’m not a pro but I can say I know how to drive manual.

[@SpiritDriven]

Kydro TV hey get on my man that’s great to hear! Maybe start practicing heel toe technique next? Ahaha

[@statichazeus1827]

What mirrors are you running?

[@SpiritDriven]

Oreillys special haha

[@statichazeus1827]

SPIRIT DRIVEN whattt i have the square ones from oreillys too lol but yours look way cleaner

[@SpiritDriven]

Static Hazeus thanks man I saw the square ones but I liked the way the circle style looked

[@statichazeus1827]

SPIRIT DRIVEN gonna have to pick some up and try them out !

[@SpiritDriven]

Static Hazeus go for it man it’ll look awesome 👌🏼

[@antskrt107]

Link? New suscriber btw 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@SpiritDriven]

AntSkrt thanks so much for the support I’ll link it down below 🙏🏼

[@SpiritDriven]

AntSkrt www.ebay.com/i/153449230632?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=153449230632&targetid=935083617507&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031176&poi=&campaignid=10876471603&mkgroupid=107964302620&rlsatarget=pla-935083617507&abcId=9300401&merchantid=6296724&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkIbA1biC7AIVFyCtBh1v2gfeEAQYASABEgJWSfD_BwE mossmiata.com/upgraded-bronze-shifter-bushing-by-5x-racing?336=4050&aid=1540&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_qCP5biC7AIV7j2tBh2W2AwfEAQYBCABEgKCYvD_BwE mossmiata.com/bushing-shift-lever?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_qCP5biC7AIV7j2tBh2W2AwfEAQYFiABEgJYdPD_BwE www.ebay.com/i/282901078360?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=282901078360&targetid=935083617067&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031176&poi=&campaignid=10876471603&mkgroupid=107964302620&rlsatarget=pla-935083617067&abcId=9300401&merchantid=101684943&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6_2JhbmC7AIV0T6tBh0aDgHsEAQYASABEgJX8PD_BwE www.ebay.com/p/6023938267?iid=224140491365&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=224140491365&targetid=934793863816&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031176&poi=&campaignid=10876471603&mkgroupid=107964302620&rlsatarget=pla-934793863816&abcId=9300401&merchantid=114739565&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1_GJk7mC7AIVfz6tBh3ELAU-EAQYASABEgKOEfD_BwE

[@γιωργοςρηγασ-ψ9κ]

this is for NB too?

[@SpiritDriven]

It is!!

[@vernishere7875]

yo what did sal say 1:00

[@K.dot.03]

Links to everything I need?

[@setomode1431]

Bruhhh! Why u have circle chrome mirrors 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SpiritDriven]

Cause they were impossible to wrap the OEM mirrors And I like these because the chrome matches the wheels, door handle, and hardtop latches

[@setomode1431]

@@SpiritDriven if u cant wrap em u can paint em , chrome looks bad and looks cheap , if thats ur preference i cant judge you !!!

[@SpiritDriven]

@@setomode1431 yeah we like it for sure haha

[@leithchesser7449]

@@setomode1431 wym it looks good it’s got that retro look

[@setomode1431]

@@leithchesser7449 miata is a modern car though , imo those retro mirrors dont fit the car that good

[@noetoto646]

100 dollar miata mod. Okay whys the video 11 minutes long.

[@SpiritDriven]

Should it be longer or shorter?

[@noetoto646]

@@SpiritDriven Sorry, was in a sort of a bad mood, good vid. Didnt think it included the installation of the shifter.

[@SpiritDriven]

@@noetoto646 it’s cool man

[@stuffzyxk1446]

yt is broken

[@SpiritDriven]

How 🥺

[@keshakio2079]

what are those wheels