New to miatas
Hey guys, new here, been lurking for a while though.
ive owned a few 240s, KA/SR, and have gotten pretty used to sliding them around on the street and track. driven KAs with welded diffs, monster SR's, stock of sr's, all sorts of different suspension mods on all of them. heres some of my old cars: (im selling the s14 right now) https://s-hphotos-ash2.fbcdn.net/156..._6488837_n.jpg https://s-hphotos-snc4.fbcdn.net/683..._8227240_n.jpg https://s-hphotos-ash2.fbcdn.net/581..._2129058_n.jpg https://s-hphotos-ash2.fbcdn.net/601..._3105572_n.jpg https://s-hphotos-snc4.fbcdn.net/632..._6105911_n.jpg So im buying a friend's 1997 MX5 in a couple weeks. considering ive never owned one before, I figured you all may be able to help a bit. plans with my mx5 are stance coilovers, first and foremost; welded diff, roll cage / bar, maybe a hydro handbrake, upgraded calipers/pads/rotors. do any of you have experience drifting a miata, compared to a 240? i hear they are a lot of fun, and WAY more reliable in a lot of ways. the car has 177xxx miles on it, runs good with consistent matienence (doesnt burn oil or make strange sounds whatsoever). hah im planning on beating the hell out of it, clutch kicks/hard track driving (will be changing clutch out with an exedy oem). you all think the mileage is too high to be doing this sort of driving? also, what sort of lightweight wheels would you all recommend? I cant seem to find anything in an offset I like, with the weight im looking for. been checking out rota slipstreams 15x7.5 +20, but im looking for an offset between 10 and 0. also checked out enkei rpf1s in 15s, but the widest offset is +35 :bang: a friend of mine is selling some 15x8 bassett wheels +6 offset, which need a slight fender pull to fit right- exactly what im looking for. but they weigh something around ~20 lbs each, WAY too heavy to use on a NA mx5 drift car, in my opinion. you all agree? would a miata make a solid drift car, or am i going at this completely wrong? im tired of 240 problems. just looking for some input really. thanks, and sorry for the wall of text. |
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They tend to cater more to the drift crowd. For the record, Miatas are notoriously difficult to drift because of the short wheelbase. Miatas are relatively bullet proof, but you driftboiz could tear up an anvil with your bare hands so nothing is certain. |
oh god another one of those
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thanks for the input.
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Just FYI (drift+mt.net=flame war). But i can speak from experience, as i do have a miata i am currently competing in FD pro am events. Miatas make decent drifters, i reccomend you visit www.roadsterdrift.com. Theres alot of usefull info. Or use the search function and look up "tube front drifter", great build and lots of usefull info.
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looks like a cool thread, im not looking to turbo my motor until after it pops, when i build the entire motor from the bottom up.
ive built many cars and know my fair share, if you really have to flame, you may as well save it and spend your time either trying to help someone, or doing something more productive. thanks for the reply though. |
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the tube-front drifter looks like an awesome build, but im really not a fan of the exterior. decent wheels, look to have a good offset going, but the sideskirts and front fender vent looks goofy, along with the rear overfenders that dont match up to the rear bumper.
with some love and about a 3 inch drop id say that car would be on point. amazing motor build and the cage looks super clean though. Attachment 190737 |
You'll be able to find great answers to your questions and more at roadsterdrift.com !
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So you want to drift the miata on stockish horsepower?
Oh and please don't say ITB's. |
If you are planning to weld the diff and its a torsen, sell it and get an open diff and you will have enough money left over for that clutch you want.
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Originally Posted by dustinb
(Post 693719)
So you want to drift the miata on stockish horsepower?
Anyways. That was a perfect CR intro thread. Welcome to here. |
Originally Posted by S1MON
(Post 693689)
plans with my mx5 .... welded diff,
Originally Posted by S1MON
(Post 693689)
also, what sort of lightweight wheels would you all recommend? I cant seem to find anything in an offset I like, with the weight im looking for.
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Originally Posted by rccote
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Originally Posted by flier129
(Post 693714)
You'll be able to find great answers to your questions and more at roadsterdrift.com !
Originally Posted by dustinb
(Post 693719)
So you want to drift the miata on stockish horsepower?
Oh and please don't say ITB's. im not modifying the motorset whatsoever. except for a 2" resonated mexi-straight pipe. haha. yes, stock-ish horsepower. maybe a lightweight flywheel when i change out the clutch.
Originally Posted by Gotpsi?
(Post 693723)
If you are planning to weld the diff and its a torsen, sell it and get an open diff and you will have enough money left over for that clutch you want.
i HATE diff swaps though .. i always come out looking like a coal miner :crx:
Originally Posted by turotufas
(Post 693724)
You'd be surprised.
Anyways. That was a perfect CR intro thread. Welcome to here. |
and yes, a welded diff. ghettofabulous.
i dont think a torsen will be aggressive enough for me, combined with the lack of power. what do you all think, sound like itll be a rowdy drift car? 240s feel rickety to me, i dont know how to explain it. theres a lot of body flex i feel like miatas dont experience. my plan is to have some super light wheels, welded diff, coilovers at MAX low; hopefully itll be a bad ass street car. |
Ibtl.
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and why exactly would an intro thread be locked?
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I was gaining some level of respect for you until I read "Coilovers at MAX low"
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i wouldnt be wasting my time here if i didnt think you all would be able to help me out.
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Originally Posted by rider384
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I was gaining some level of respect for you until I read "Coilovers at MAX low"
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Originally Posted by S1MON
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and what exactly does YOUR car look like?
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