Which MX-5 Miata is BEST?

[@VXGaming]

Tonight on OVERDRIVE, Will tries to flip a shoe. Callum tries the wish version of wish. And Scott talks about buttons.

[@jeffstaples347]

THE WISH VERSION OF WISH

[@althejazzman]

@@jeffstaples347Haha spot on!

[@RCG_comment]

I have the power 499-500

[@venator1994]

The NA had different wheels and tires than the NB which very well could have caused the time difference.

[@Gekko12482]

100%, it stands much wider compared to stock

[@MonkeyMD3]

They all need identical tires in stock size for a good comparison

[@venator1994]

@@MonkeyMD3 exactly, this race was a poor comparison unfortunately. It was fun to watch though!

[@ghomerhust]

yeah i think the B had some rather shite tires on it. with that power level it shouldnt have been slipping as much

[@derkonigk4011]

yep, quite sad to see as the NB is my personal favourit of the bunch

[@kevinlee3597]

Will actually nailed the prediction for the ND lap time!! Impressive! By the way, the ND is a ND2 and it’s been lowered with a different exhaust. I know coz I have a ND2 and I’ve done the same mods, haha.

[@Maximumrandom69]

What kind og exhaust is it?

[@daneharrison3426]

I came to the comments for this! But yeah the suspension makes a big difference. Even still the ND is lighter and faster than I could’ve hoped the 4 gen would be. Especially the ND2

[@mry82]

ND2 has a significant power bump with the reworked 2L too. I'd love to see if an nd1 was faster than the NC too. I have an 06; my Dad has a Launch Edition ND1.

[@Sideways_Singh]

​@@daneharrison3426 it seems like just lowering springs since it still has body roll

[@Extrinityishere]

DO NOT BE SPONSORED BY TEMU!!!!

[@mandaschneider7167]

Temu is really a bad look as sponsor.

[@TomJ211]

Fr

[@GuagoFruit]

The fact that all I get is their logo and some glimpses of their store front when looking it up is all I need to know. Pure shovelware.

[@ian.wiegand]

Yaa

[@salt-emoji]

Slave labor n all that 😅 but ay that's capitalism. Money is money, regardless of how many people died to produce it

[@K-Y-L-E]

They don't care as long as they're getting paid, just like any other KZbinr

[@jamiedufrayer5461]

Yeah, temu bad. Video great though! Ive had 2 nb's and 2 nc's. Current nc is BBR200 tuned on koni coilovers and it's fantastic! Pains me to see an nc on standard shocks, you guys need to show yours a little more love!❤

[@s2e130]

Why are you guys advertising the detail stealing scam artists...Temu. the new wish. Seriously rethink your sponsors.

[@Sprw]

+1, no one should be advertising Temu

[@s2e130]

@@Sprw agreed, that's why I pointed it out. They are basically saying with that advert: "come on users, give away your details today." Only reason they even used it themself was because Temu gave them £100 to spend 🤷

[@Sprw]

@@s2e130 I do worry with how many gullible people there are to trust something advertising itself as "Shop like a millionaire" like surely you question how they can have prices that cheap.

[@s2e130]

@@Sprw we can only hope people are more aware, with all the scams about these days. But with that stupid "shop like a millionaire" quote, it draws in people who love to shop but can't afford it with all the inflation of prices. We can only hope Temu isn't around for long enough to do too much damage.

[@joewontwice]

They've stolen people's identities

[@discofieber]

Temu sponsorship is a big yikes, didn't a single person infront/behind the camera think about how awful this is? Pretty disappointing ...

[@paulclarke4431]

I think the next sponsor needs to be some accurate timing equipment 😆

[@ALE5six1]

You guys def need a light sensor to track lap times. A sec+ can easily be lost from the start/finish timing, when done by hand

[@flexinclouds]

Hahah YESSS!!! I just commented how they need to atleast invest in actual stop-watches with how inaccurate their current method can be (trying to tap a button on an Iphone, without looking)😅 But your idea is better. With the amount of lap timing they do, it would be great to see the exact times. (Along with keeping a 'top gear' style leaderboard for each track)👍

[@therealf.b.i9468]

Too much effort and time installing the sensor that's why they don't do it plus they need to calibrate it every time they installed it in new cars

[@marcovw6415]

More like half a second, but yes

[@crazycjk]

They could probably pick up some top-quality timing gear off TEMU for about 50p, right?😂

[@ALE5six1]

@flexinclouds yeah I agree. The leader board was always fun to see on top gear

[@s2e130]

Not long before Temu is revealed like the kamikoto knives.

[@enisra_bowman]

yeah well ... about that: I got a Video that does that from 2 Days ago :x

[@kamilb8232]

While the ND does need modifications to clean up it's track performance, the tail happy nature of it makes it an absolute riot on the street even at or near speed limit speeds. I think it's worth the trade off.

[@rjayzonfeet]

I own one and it's very tail happy, although it does communicate with you when it's about to lose traction.

[@bertram-raven]

@@rjayzonfeet It is tail happy but my expression is less mirthful. 😉

[@kamilb8232]

@rjayzonfeet I own one too. It does communicate but it can get snappy with its short wheel base.

[@NanescuRadu1]

youp got the 1.5liter one and its fun as hell, but i do agree with you, that a pair of better coil-overs will do amazing, the stock tires are not that bad but can be upgraded for even more performance

[@SpaceMissile]

"smiles per gallon"

[@insamnia01]

Scott: a bit on the grass, sorry owner Me (the owner): thanks... apology accepted. Jokes aside, it was a brilliant day, good to see my car in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing, 10/10 would let you guys borrow my car again 👍

[@insamnia01]

@warfanger2593 it depends where you are, in the UK you can pick one up for £2.5K but you may end up spending money on it to do it up, especially if there are rust problems. Mine was a bit more expensive but the previous owner had a bunch of work done on it (such as fixing the sills) so it was bit more expensive. I'd recommend spending a bit more to get one that's in decent condition.

[@Mx5modified]

Modifed Nc owner here, nice to see how well the Nc performed!

[@JETZcorp]

@whatever3749 I always wondered about those power numbers. The NC got new cams and forged internals in 2009 with the NC2, which raised the redline. On debut, the NC1 was advertised at "170hp", which probably means 170PS (167hp). In the rest of the world, they went from the 157 number up to 167 with the NC2 update, but all the manual cars got the same cams, forged internals, and redline increase (automatic cars retained the NC1 cams and 157hp rating). I don't see what makes American NC1s so special that they had more power with the low red line, but gained zero extra power with the new cams. American reviewers even said the NC2 engine had a totally different personality on the top-end compared to the NC1. Personally, I think ALL 2.0L NC1s were 160PS and all manual 2.0L NC2/3 were 170PS.

[@billhoult3262]

My grandma had a red 1996 MX-5 NA called Mavis when I was a kid. Whizzing along country roads, so low I couldn't see over the dry stone walls, feeling everything in the engine, the slight roll on every corner. It was completely different to the family car my mum drove and made me fall in love with cars. Thanks for this video guys! Really took me back :)

[@CockatooDude]

Based grandma.

[@seanns1945]

Love my 1990 NA....been to Mexico from Vancouver BC, via Washington, Oregon, and northern California, over through N MX, into Arizona, down to San Carlos, Sonora. I use it mostly on dry days, and on the road for 6 months in the summer. It has 283,171 K's on it,(175,959 Miles), Fantastic car, and so much fun to drive, Still a stock block, 125 hp? Top goes down, in less than 10 seconds, top goes back up 12 seconds. Bought it for $1,800, 12 years ago then spent $10,000 on bodywork, and fantastic paint job, (rusty spots, included). Most fun car I have ever owned.

[@jkasaunder228]

The reason they call them "mini vipers" Is because the NB and the Viper had the same designer. Also, they look like mini vipers!

[@melangeken]

You should do this again with stock wheels and the same tyres on every car. Or at least as close as possible.

[@flexinclouds]

With the amount of lap timing you guys do. Can you please get actual timing equipment? (Like a GPS Vbox or Dragy)? Or a light/laser sensor to place at the tracks? Trying to tap a button on an Iphone (without looking), can easily be over a half second off. It'd be cool to have the exact times, and then keep a leaderboard for each track👍

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

One of the quickest drivers and their car in the SCCA autocross and time trials is a slightly modded ND. They're still serious sportscars.

[@lewismerrifield3621]

you're actually advertising temu?!?!

[@corentindockx]

NC owner here, what a joy to drive❤ great video !

[@JETZcorp]

Ahoy, captain! NC owner here, too.

[@misterskippy2u]

I bought my 2012 used with 19k miles on the odometer, and it's been a pure joy to drive. In 2015, the NCs were the cheapest MX-5 you could buy (for a vehicle in decent condition, anyway). Collectors and other "car guys" in the market didn't drive up the cost of used NCs because they thought it looked too big or was too heavy. Still a blast to drive, though.

[@MetalHeadReacts]

Leery: Cautions, wary, suspicious Lairy: Ostentatiously attractive, flashy / (slang): Loud, aggressive, antisocial

[@RatBürgerSk8]

To me it seemed like he was unintentionally combining 'wary' and 'leery' since they have similar definitions. But Scott's use of leery also wasn't really applicable.

[@cam3002]

Fun video but what would have made it a great and informative video is if you standardized on the tires. The times were close enough that tire selection is a large variable. In the US, there is a race class where NAs and NB compete called Spec Miata where all cars use same tyres and suspension. The NBs are clearly preferred if you want to be competitive..

[@ALE5six1]

Agreed!!

[@MiataTrips]

Any Mx-5 it's such a good platform, with little modifications you can get a budget friendly spirited roadster that will always put a big smile on your face!

[@robertdowner19]

Been looking forward to this one !! Thanks for the absolutely fab day! If ever needed your welcome to use it again! Would of loved to see and hear the clip of the grinding noise from inside the car on that tight corner though 😂 And Scott in the colour coded glasses make the Final Cut 😂 Rob - 30ae 😊

[@BSProductionsO7]

That's my brother's NA, yeah it leans, the suspension is like a monster truck 😂

[@aleksanderp.4373]

As a miata owner/appreciator I was really looking forward to seeing this one, but was left wishing a for more. You are quite a knowlidgable bunch, so its a shame you didnt make it a bit more technical and set up the test more riigorously. Miata is worth going into, simply because there isnt another car that offers this kind of chassis design and light weight for the money. It is infact the closest you can get to driving a formula car on the street for less than 5 grand.

[@Real_Xwisdom]

I heard that people were having there credit information sold on the black market after shopping with temu.

[@zjackshot]

Sponsoring temu is shameful.

[@RatBürgerSk8]

Y'all should do one of these with every VW Golf

[@ThereAreNoHandlesLeft]

Might be more interesting to do normal Golf's, not GTI's

[@Marz2695]

I'd love to see every model of modded civic

[@RatBürgerSk8]

​@@ThereAreNoHandlesLeftyeah even the non performance oriented golfs would be interesting due to how many different engines they've gotten. Diesel, I4, I4T, VR6, I5 (not in UK tho)

[@yonatankarya]

or lancer

[@eddherring4972]

Constructive criticism: the content is getting stale but the presentation is still great, good banter. One way or another it’s all ramping up power and handbrake turns. Please do some refreshing content along the lines of racing, off roading, construction or basically give the current format a rest.

[@alihejjo1158]

Honestly I'm getting old Top Gear vibes. That said, most people didn't really care much what the 3 amigos were up to cause THEY were the entertainment. I'm loving the content and they are one if the few KZbinrs that genuinely have good chemistry with each other.

[@eddherring4972]

@@alihejjo1158 I agree, they work really well together but if you saw top gear season 2 (when Clarkson, Hammond and May joined up together) and they were doing almost the same thing every week then it would be a bit dull. Obviously 10 years on from that it would be different but these guys are starting out too and I want to see more and varied content.

[@spencerpowell3233]

Please don't take future sponsorships from Temu.

[@althejazzman]

Fun fact: The ND is the only generation that is lighter than the previous.

[@wrkp555]

Love this channel! I hope to see you guys making the same kind of video with all the Impreza WRX generations. 😁

[@oldatarigamer]

The NC was a Car & Driver Top 10 cars for 8 years - more than any other generation.

[@karelpgbr]

Chaps, Temu is a scam, OfflineTV recently had a sponsorship from them, so after backlash they removed the sponsored segment and reuploaded the video. Reviews are mixed, most of the time Temu takes your money and delivers the wrong size, wrong colour, or the order is smashed, or it never arrives at all.

[@SilverDomUK]

The best MX5 is the one you own and drive! I have an NC with power hard top, most fun car ever, makes me smile whenever I drive it and it looks good too! I would love an NA too as I love the pop up headlights and look of the NA. I don't think it matters which you drive, they are all great fun!

[@heeltoeautomotive4962]

Today on Overdrive we ignore the fact that the cars aren’t on the same tires

[@bertram-raven]

NA: Normally Altered. NB: Normally Buggered. NC: Normally Crashed. ND: Normally Dad's.

[@saiyan2525]

Naturally

[@bertram-raven]

@@saiyan2525 Yeah. I changed it. Then changed it again to be more in keeping with the rest. Humour is hard. Feel free to roast me.

[@DetectiveDeuche]

I love overdrive but PLEASE do not accept sponsorships from companies you wouldn't use, TEMU has SO many issues with quality control, selling peoples data, scams, it might not seem like a big deal to many people but I think a sponsorship segment should be from a company you would willingly use on a daily basis and a company you can put your trust in, TEMU is not a company I can support they just have so many dodgy background issues, maybe thats just me.

[@ssandde]

Great video, keep them coming! Love from Finland!

[@ssandde]

Thinking back, I do love these small Japanese "sports" cars

[@gamersmudngrubshow6119]

Long live the Miata MX5!

[@cydonia9342]

They should try the better, later and higher spec NC models. The 2006 was probably the worst of them all.

[@mastercricket7626]

Big turbo na owner and love it ... regardless the gen Miata Is Always The Answer... peace and love all keep it rad stay safe and build on l8z

[@BoostedNDMiata]

“It needs a massive straight pipe and a turbo!” Haha! Yes it does! BBR Stage 2 Turbo and a catless dump did wonders for my 2018 Club.

[@frog382]

You should do a video where you compare tyres and how they affect lap times and feel.

[@thediamondcrusher2759]

Finally a new vid. Iv been trying to survive watching Driver61 but its impossible. 💀💀

[@TimInTheSim]

Been said elsewhere, but bare caution towards using temu.

[@cyberdemon6517]

man the nc is underrated its the first mx5 with an actual interior

[@Maaaaaax-07]

It's just the ugliest one 😂

[@SpaceMissile]

speaking of interior, that nd interior is _sahweeeet_

[@Nick_C213]

@@Maaaaaax-07 Na NB us uglier. An exterior modded NC also looks quite a bit better than a modded NB

[@ghomerhust]

the MX5 is and i think will continue to be the little sports coupe to beat. they just seem to keep nailing the feel and the fun of what a sports coupe should be. if you want some absolutely INSANE racing, check out the MX5 Cup on a track like Daytona. simply incredible racing in stock drivetrain MX5s! all they do is beef up some safety, everything else is stock. it's insane and fun!

[@NielsHeusinkveld]

At 35 seconds, weight transfer isn't related to the amount of body roll!

[@lorisfarringtonphotography]

IT'S THE CURBURGRING!

[@crinklee]

Looks like you had fun in them little cars again. Starting to want one quite a lot 😂😂 although I would also want a turbo and straight pipe 😂

[@carlosnumbertwo]

I have an NA. A 97. And if you can get past the constant repairs because it’s so old. It’s a wonderful car!

[@davida.8942]

pls stop making advertisement about Temu.... this site is just horryfing if you know what there are doing with ur data an all that, and it's also unknown where the products are coming from... so could be children involved which is just bad... Pls consider it... we would appreciate it

[@wingaboating]

I want the old videos like the build and roadtrip videos! And if you also want that ---------->

[@SuburbanBBQ]

These are such fun videos. I would take any year Miata and would be completely happy.

[@eliassaratsis]

Cmon guys temu? There are already people finding malicious code on it. And it is designed by 100 engineers that had already designed an app that was proven to have malware on it. Please please do some research about your sponsors guy.

[@MarcelEnglmaier_1]

omfg please NEVER take money from TEMU again. they're liek the worst people/company in the world reselling QC fails from chinese factories. On top of that, they were straightup selling weapons and silencers(suppressors) in US markets just ship to your house when that stuff is super illegal and has to go through licenced folks

[@MarcelEnglmaier_1]

the fact that they're funelling users towards an app at all is a massive data-gathering operation. be VERY weary of what permissions you give that app

[@s2e130]

@@MarcelEnglmaier_1 give it no permission, not even to be on your phone. Don't even use it. I wouldn't, the only reason they used it themselves was because Temu gave them £100. But they advertise it to us to use like "go on subscribers lose your details and money today"...

[@fortheloveofnoise]

1:06.8 his comment was spot on

[@kyranthez927]

For videos like this I think you should mention what tyres the cars are using

[@15DEAN1995]

It's weird for me to say this because I generally maintain older cars look better, but I think the ND is the best looking mx5. S2000 is still the best looking Japanese sports car though.

[@giorx5]

Great fun this video! I always liked those little cars. Fun without spending much, reliable and easy to maintain, good balance.

[@YardLongBeans]

My ass forgot the name of this channel, randomly typed in Mazda Miata after not watching car stuff for months, and this was the first result? I need to buy a lottery ticket next.

[@Sprw]

You guys missed the mark 2.5, absolutely diabolical

[@Smiler121]

Looks like the 2.5 or NBFL, however they went for an Arizona which isn't the sportiest model.

[@MuscleBandit]

My NC.2 has the factory Bilstein suspension pack which I'm sure will outhandle a standard one. Perfect set up for the road with nice soft damping for speed bumps etc.

[@zachhess3590]

I was thinking the same, ive driven both and the grand touring is just so much better and worth the money

[@jperes889]

I have a nd 1.5, i do not race, i just have fun on little roads. This car is great. I will never sell it.

[@Chio_OB]

A friend and I had a fun drive him in his NB and me in my NA both 1.6, it was so close between them, very evenly matched

[@keneldridge]

I've owned 3 NA's, one with a Flyin' Miata turbo. F'ing loved that car

[@SnevinzZAnime]

Dislike for sponsor.

[@benmarr352]

Enjoyable video, a small point, probably should have used an NC 2 as suspension and engine are both better, would have been more comparable to the fastest versions of the other cars you used.

[@Bitulescu]

Downvote for Temu sponsor, sorry guys

[@M1K3Y80Y]

Love the mx5 content! NA owner here 🖐🏼 1.6 turbo 🏎

[@Trexybmx]

alternate title grown men play with miatas

[@brianmaxwell1967]

That good Calum never got lost doing his fast lap.

[@steveyj75]

I believe the NB and the Viper were designed by the same man.

[@JarnoScw]

Im am so happy with this video! The NB you had is exactly like my first car which I own now. Mine is a SunRacer but really it is the same colour and same edition but for germany. I love it and especially seeing it in your video! I greatly appreciate!!!

[@ridogg273]

Just tried the temu code, what they dont tell you is that you have to spend at least £50! bit scummy

[@John_3_16]

Stay as far away from Temu as you can

[@ChristianBehnke]

C'mon Callum, Shrek 2 was a decent sequel!

[@ifabiox2679]

Do a GT-R Generation comparison!

[@ApothecaryTerry]

Ah, the car guy's ideal 4 car garage 😆 If only we could combine characteristics of these cars - I'd take an ND for the price of an NB 😁

[@bernardoramos7842]

My dream 4 car garage is: Mazda MX-5 NA, Volvo 850, Mazda MX-5 ND and a full off-road Mazda MX-5 NC1

[@ApothecaryTerry]

@@bernardoramos7842 I'd definitely want something comfy for long journeys in there! I'd actually have an LC500, 306 GTI-6, MX-5 ND and 981CGTS, might splash out on the ND suspension to make it a track weapon (but probably no extra power...maybe).

[@J4NOObs]

This content is the type of stuff i would want to make if i had a channel

[@AsidsTechTips]

(NA) Ok so from stock, with those tyres I am not suprised. but with a little bit of work, better shocks, better brakes and proper tyres, "pilot 4" the NA car will handle like a roll model. Generally "from my experiance" People who purchase this car for spirited driving, put the NB8 VVT engine into the na8.

[@666JPF]

Unsubscribed because of temu ad. Bye boys

[@thenoblehacker9111]

Rly using temu as a sponser?

[@frankjuniorjaspers6462]

No you guys didn't drive every Miata, You missed the Miata RF ;-) LOL in my opinion, the best Miata ever especially looks-wise!! I can know, I owned one

[@thebyzocker]

the temu sponsorship man.. i expected better from you guys

[@olivern5722]

Temu also sell your card information 😅

[@BenjaminEggerstedt]

Always happy when you release a new video! Thank you! :)

[@lbnewell23]

It’s time to break out the auto journalist cliche book

[@gandhisFlipFlops]

I have seen a black ND at a dealership and that thing was beautiful in that color.

[@mattgarrood8182]

"every MX-5 needs a big turbo" So true! 😂

[@prapaller1546]

nc's have 170 crank hp, is that the 1.8?

[@torkelstenqvist1279]

It would be nice to have a comparison with the Abarth 124 - the Fiata.

[@quinnobi42]

"Don't you talk about my Passat." - best line in my opinion

[@kretsche9990]

Temu as a sponsor? Ok, I'm out forever. Sorry guys.

[@dss199]

Gutted my mk3 wasn’t chosen, but a great video. I have driven all 4 and my favourite for driving as a daily is the mk4, fun on the road/track mk3 and the mk1 is my favourite as it’s the original

[@Foxtrot_Woof]

While the ND is the widest MX-5, it is actually shorter back to front than the NA, and lighter and less tall than the NC. It's really the best of the bunch, it just lacks the charm of the NA and it's cute pop-ups. (From and ND2 owner).

[@ChatminAC]

Love this new format of videos!