Detailed Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5 Review - Yes, Miata is Still Always the Answer
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- Welcome to the 2022 start of the driving season and in this weekly review, we are featuring not one but two built and rare 2004 and 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5s. Ian, a Middle TN Mazdaspeed Miata tuner, is featured in this video and talks about his 300+ horsepower built right ride. The 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5 is our new channel vehicle which we have plans to track in the very near future now features around $7k in upgrades. We are working on a racing livery and a whole series coming with this 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5.
I got to say right of the bat, the Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5 is one of the most enjoyable vehicles I have ever reviewed or driven. The Mazdaspeed Miata is light, only 2400 pounds, and has enjoyable power around 178 hp stock. Each of these Mazdaspeed Miata's has over 200 horses, and let me tell you they not only sound incredible but really move. The 50/50 weight balance, the six-speed manual, the lack of safety tech, the Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5 is honestly one of the most enjoyable driving experiences - PERIOD.
Another excellent point is because it's small, affordable and light, the Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5 wearables are so much less. The fuel economy is much better than most modern sports cars which when gas is over $4.50 for premium these days that matters. The tires will last longer because its light, clutches, brakes, and suspension parts all last longer when beaten on such as for multiple track days. For that reason, this is why the Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5 is always the answer and has become one of the most preferred entry-level track cars.
For this reason, we sourced this 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5 specifically for the track and frankly as a content play. We hope that you all enjoy and engage with the content. If not, we may have to sell the car. The good news is if you want a Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5, you can still find them for between $12k and $16k which makes them a lot of fun for not a lot of money. Again, this is why Miata is always the answer for an affordable and fun track or weekend warrior car.
We really appreciate Ian coming over and showing everyone his awesome 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5. His Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5 has a large Garrett Turbo, standalone ECU, coolant reroute, new injectors/plugs, exhaust, wheels, suspension, hood vents, aero and so much more. Ian has spent years building his Mazdaspeed Miata himself and we just love it. Tell me his engine in his Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5 is not the best sounded 4 cylinder engine you have ever heard! He says his Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5 has around 350 hp and while I can't confirm that the butt dyno can confirm!
We really love these rare Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5. As we mentioned, Mazda only was able to produce around 5,400 units before the factory burned down, making these cars quite rare. Think about this, Porsche produced more GT3RS's in the past two years than Mazdaspeed Miata's were made in the two years they were produced. To this day, the Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5 is the only factory turbocharged MX-5 ever made. And most likely as we head into an EV world, will be the only one.
Always we thank you for watching and any support of our channel over the years. Please comment, like and share with anyone you think may love the content. We will do our best to answer any questions and look forward to making some great content with the Mazdaspeed Miata MX-5 this year.
0:00 - 5:30 Intro Montage, History & Introduction
5:31 - 12:25 Mazdaspeed Upgrades & Ian's Built Car
12:26 - 19:36 POV Drive
9:37 - Conclusion
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the turbo miata. The true answer.
If you know, you know…
Makes me proud as a Velocity Red owner. Love these cars, I'll never give mine up. It's gotten a full longblock build and a GTX3076R. Its just collectable enough that I cherish it, but common enough that I'm not afraid of exposing it to the elements. So happy Mazda took this risk on the NB ❤
I’ve been waiting for this! So stoked you guys have not one but two of these to review. Ian’s build is legendary. I lol’d when Ian said he wanted keep shaving the bay and you were like “it’s already clean” haha that thing is sick. Great review and content guys!! Patiently awaiting the track content 👌
I still love these cars a lot of fun and looking forward to some track time. Brakes, coolant re-route, bushings, suspension re-enforcement, and wrap coming soon.
Thank you for the Love! It is no where near done. They never are.
It looks amazing and its driving sound… vroom and it goes!
Yeah they’re a lot of fun to drive.
have one of these. complete stock. had slot of enthusiast cars but the MSM is by far the best
Yeah its such a great experience, for so little money. Appreciate the comment please subscribe working on new content weekly. Although its too hot right now here to shoot anything
Thanks for the love! This was a super fun day!
Thank you for sharing it! Love your ride 👊🤙
Both. Are really nice 👍🏽 I own about 5 Miata’s. My nc hit and the mazdaspeed are my favorite’s
Awesome, kinda wanting an ND now but might as well just finish the Mazdaspeed. Just needs about 40 more hp and she done.
i previously had an nc3 and am now looking for my next miata. what do you suggest? im between getting another nc, a mazdaspeed, and a brand new nd2
What's the garret turbo setup on the 04? Other than the turbo what other parts are needed to fit it?
Love it
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@@Driven-Productions I got a 2004 MSM a few months ago to daily. I’m really looking forward to seeing what you do with yours.
We will definitely have to do another video once the car is even more put together!
Hi Ian. I’m getting a mazdaspeed tomorrow and wanting to make sure that I make it as reliable, safe and easy bump in power as possible.
Is there a good way to contact you? Let me know. Thank you.
where do I get those weighted shift knobs
Is there a follow up video yet on this? What shifter kit or shift upgrades did you do to make it feel close to an S2000? My mazdaspeed is stock and sloppy. Time for me to upgrade.
There is a 1.0 built video on the channel, that gives a lot of details. Let me grab it once sec will edit
I just got my maita ms and I'm living it stock... would love to find a good air intake for it
Plenty of good options online, check out Flying Miata, Moss Miata and many others
Does Ian do custom work? I just inherited my Dad's '04 MSM and would like to do some stuff to it w/o a full on engine swap. Lemme know.
I think he would be open to discussing with you. If you’re on IG send me a DM and I will give you his info and give him a heads up.
Nice cars, nice video why ditch the entire stock fueling system? Seems like big overkill unless there are any glaring issues with it from factory. Would also love to know which coolant reroute he went with and where he heard MSM's come with forged internals as I'd be thrilled were that truly the case lol
Appreciate the comment. Stock ECU allows for flexibility to make more power through larger turbos, and use of E85. I’m running mine (05 in the video) stock ECU boost at 11.4 and its running fine so far. Grant you Ian ran 18 pounds shoot day, with a much larger turbo.
Coolant re-route was on SuperMiata (.com). Mine and Brakes plus bunch of suspension/underbody upgrades on the way.
I can’t speak on the Forged Internals, but I know these engines can take a beating.
@@Driven-Productions many thanks, in the process of prepping my own 04 for track abuse I've found not every reroute is designed to accommodate the turbo. Here's hoping I can get away with just an upgraded pump and injectors fueling wise for a relatively low-stress build
I would like close to 500whp in the long run. So I over built everything in prep for that.
I am wanting to build the engine eventually and go for 500whp. So, I went with -6AN lines and converted it to a full loop system. I also did a Deatschworks 400 fuel pump. So it is very much over kill for the power level I have now, but is prepped for when I decide to go for 500whp.
Upon further research it seams like the engine does not have Forged internals. Some have said that it does, and this what I remember, but it seems like the majority say other wise. It still has handled over 300 just fine. At least so far. haha.
I also have a Boundry oil pump with a ~70 PSI shim. So that with the Cobalt coolant re-route, the computer with a good tune, and LS coils help it make reliable power. It is a pretty high stress engine but has support in other ways to help out.
It's a real 2004 Mazdaspeed mx-5? In 2004 it only came in 2 colors, red and silver. Black was only available in 2005
Came here to comment this. 05 Black Mica. Wasn't made in 04
Sad this channel never made more videos with this msm😢😢😢
Did do one other on mine if it helps. ruclips.net/video/lWkOY22pX-c/видео.htmlsi=CutN6wS9WTnt0jNQ
@@Driven-Productions do you still have it? Can we get more videos on it?
@@SomeOne-on6yf I do, see my last video on the new ND3 I talk about it. She needs a new a new Turbo blew the seals at NCM in March.
@@Driven-Productions okay awesome! I saw the video, ill give it a watch here in a bit. Very excited to see whats in store for the MSM
how did ian do his rear bumper cut on his Mazdaspeed? im trying to the exact same cut as him on my MSM, although not sure how to perform the same cut as he did. let me know if there is a way I can get into contact with him
I cut the rear lip along the factory fake defuser. Re installed the lip and marked where to cut on the bumper. Then taped everything off and cut it with a jig saw and cleaned it up with a drimel. you. will have to figure out a way to attach the middle section of the lip to the bumper. When you cut out the defuser you also cut out the attachment points. I used 3M tape to secure it but I bet there are better options out there. lol
@@ianmcdonald477 thank you man! I’ve been really second guessing myself performing this task as it’s impossible to find these bumpers. Do you happen to have any photos of under the bumper where you cut that you’d be able to send me? I could message you through email
I mentioned to one of my regulars at a country club I work at today that I want a Miata .. he just stared at me .. then I was like what.. he’s like hold on listen to this .. calls someone that has an 04 speed miata .. that will sell me theirs and she hasn’t posted it anywhere yet .. 1 owner 101k miles though
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