Talk me out of buying an NC for a daily
07-28-2017, 03:09 PM
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I wasn't an NC fan until I started following Okamochiko on Instagram. His NOPRO equipped NC looks amazing. He's running the NOPRO ST and hardtop. I'm debating picking up a NC2/3 in a few years as a daily as well.
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07-28-2017, 03:32 PM
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Then there is the argument of practicality...For the same price I could get a used 2014 Toyota Prius that gets 46mpg (distance to work is 45mi) and that would actually be saving me money annually compared to what I have now. Therefore leaving funds for NA car and other miata shenanigans...
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07-28-2017, 03:44 PM
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I bought a 2009 a couple months ago and love it so far. I've had a bunch of NAs and NBs, and this NC is easily the best street miata I've owned. It's super quiet and comfortable. The stock 2.0L feels WAY torquier than an NA/NB, and the 2.5 is an easy swap and another giant leap in torque. Honestly the stock 2.0L torque feels like what I was expecting from the 2.5.
Before finding my 09, I test drove a 2013 PRHT Club model and liked it A LOT. The only reason I didn't buy it is that I was looking for a car that could be caged and converted to a full race car in a few years, so I kept searching and waiting until I found a car with the factory removable hardtop (they're super rare, btw). I would definitely buy an 09+ PRHT if I were in your shoes.
I'm still not sure how I feel about the NC as a track car. I've only done 1 track day so far, and it was in full street trim with super soft Bilstein PSS10s and 245 Hankook RS4. The car actually felt great on track, but I didn't pass a single car all weekend, even when I dropped down to yellow group. It sucked lol.
Before finding my 09, I test drove a 2013 PRHT Club model and liked it A LOT. The only reason I didn't buy it is that I was looking for a car that could be caged and converted to a full race car in a few years, so I kept searching and waiting until I found a car with the factory removable hardtop (they're super rare, btw). I would definitely buy an 09+ PRHT if I were in your shoes.
I'm still not sure how I feel about the NC as a track car. I've only done 1 track day so far, and it was in full street trim with super soft Bilstein PSS10s and 245 Hankook RS4. The car actually felt great on track, but I didn't pass a single car all weekend, even when I dropped down to yellow group. It sucked lol.
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07-28-2017, 04:12 PM
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Then there is the argument of practicality...For the same price I could get a used 2014 Toyota Prius that gets 46mpg (distance to work is 45mi) and that would actually be saving me money annually compared to what I have now. Therefore leaving funds for NA car and other miata shenanigans...
My commute is similar. Doing it in a Miata with the top down is usually the best part of my day! All back roads, pretty scenery.
Live a little.
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07-28-2017, 04:21 PM
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Unfortunately rhe roads arents windy and its more of a straight shot lol.
I would love an ND but its too expensive for just being a commuter. Ya know?
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07-29-2017, 01:21 PM
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Also, used Prius's might be OK reliability-wise (Toyota) -- but we are talking about extremely complex cars with 2 drivetrains -- used!
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07-31-2017, 11:53 AM
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NC is a really comfortable car, great choice. Since you've got such a nice commute (45 minutes of forest driving), going top down is pretty nice sometimes. If it were me . . . PRHT. And leave it pretty much stock and save the mod money for the NA.
But, like someone else said, you do you!
But, like someone else said, you do you!
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07-31-2017, 01:28 PM
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The only downside is the turbo manifold options are.......nill (I do not consider Fab9 or TDR considering their reputation)
That sucks as the stock 2.0 forged crank block can do 350WHP and the 2.5 can do 400WHP.
That sucks as the stock 2.0 forged crank block can do 350WHP and the 2.5 can do 400WHP.
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07-31-2017, 02:03 PM
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Why do you insist on trying to make your car look like another car? An NC with an Aston bumper, or an NC with an ND front bumper... blegh. I'm all about modifying, but not trying to make one car look like something else.
Sounds like it's irrelevant though, since your wife is requiring that you have a 5 passenger vehicle to carry one person back and forth to work.
Sounds like it's irrelevant though, since your wife is requiring that you have a 5 passenger vehicle to carry one person back and forth to work.
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09-01-2017, 08:24 AM
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Why do you insist on trying to make your car look like another car? An NC with an Aston bumper, or an NC with an ND front bumper... blegh. I'm all about modifying, but not trying to make one car look like something else.
Sounds like it's irrelevant though, since your wife is requiring that you have a 5 passenger vehicle to carry one person back and forth to work.
Sounds like it's irrelevant though, since your wife is requiring that you have a 5 passenger vehicle to carry one person back and forth to work.
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09-01-2017, 12:01 PM
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Would a car with an engine swap make a good daily? Hmmmm . . . .
Here's my opinion on what makes a good daily:
1. If a modified car . . . a car that YOU modified (assuming you have good fab skills) so that YOU can fix it; or
2. An OEM vehicle that can be serviced anywhere using readily available information. A nice, clean NC -- especially a PRHT -- is great.
But, you know, I'm funny like that . . . old and wise.
Here's my opinion on what makes a good daily:
1. If a modified car . . . a car that YOU modified (assuming you have good fab skills) so that YOU can fix it; or
2. An OEM vehicle that can be serviced anywhere using readily available information. A nice, clean NC -- especially a PRHT -- is great.
But, you know, I'm funny like that . . . old and wise.
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09-01-2017, 03:01 PM
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I agree with the feedback. If I were to swap it k series has an affordable kit on their site. I would do all the work myself and know its done right. Who on here would daily a k24 swapped miata? I know i would with a better final drive in 5th gear so im not at 4k rpm at 75 mph.
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09-01-2017, 04:36 PM
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On the Project/Daily/Modification/Save money one though... yeah... those don't make any sense.
To the OP: Get a stock car, toyota/honda something.... and just treat it for what it is... an appliance.
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