I was thinking "Why would you want a special death wheel for removing Pin Stripes, those tend to be expensive". But THEN thought past hot rods or customs and remembered back in the day manufactures would put pin stripes of a sort on.
✅great the business is expanding a bit ✅great that you’re being honest with a product that could be better ✅great taillights ✅great sass from DP on track
Not feeling the new tails but the stock ones weren't great either. I have it on good authority if you put in a 5 inch 11k RPM tach from Autozone you will go so much faster. You'll be able to use all the revs with one.
@@jeffreymoore4132 i started following them years ago since they could actually drive well on track, and made interesting tyre tests etc. But nowdays the drives are rare sadly, only one bolt on build after another.
@speed academy for the gaps in the front lip and diffuser, get some small rubber or silicone vacuum line, split it and apply to the edges. That will take up the space without looking like a hack. The car looks great guys💪🏆
Good morning and CONGRATULATIONS on being a distrubutor to the K-Swap industry! I didn't even know it was possible to make this Miata even better but you guys pulled it off again! NICE 😎
Honestly, haven't got this excited since your ass2k builds agies ago. This NC's got potential! I am hopeful with this car we will see more track contents.
As an NC owner I love the series and I'm soo jealous... especially of the wheel choice you have there on the other side of the pond! One small point out: forged wheels are not stronger at all, in fact they often are weaker! Bommer uh? That's because forging allows a better fatigue life to the matieral with respect to casting or flow forming which allows small imperfections in the material. Forging usually has much less imperfections, so that you can have less stiff parts (with less volume of metal) that have the same endurance and life, so they are lighter. Stiffness doesn't change, the material is less brittle (no cracks but deformation when you "break it"). TE37 and CE28 are a perfect example of this: both forged, one much lighter, one much "stronger" in the meaining of how much load it can take before failing. The strenght only depends on the geometry, the forging increases the part life with a given geometry. Combine the 2 and you can have weaker geometry lasting the same of a cast design.
Amazing work. You've paved the way on how to properly make a track Miata. You guys should also install the revlimiter gauge kit that goes to 9k rpm instead.
Love seeing this build progress! Finding cool parts for me to consider too. Some of them are just too much $$$ for me to entertain. I’ll confuse to live vicariously through this series.
Hey guys are you sure that "Diffuser" isn't acting like a parachute? I'd cut out the bumper and add an aluminum plate from the subframe to past the bumper. It could be angled 7°-13°. Add 4 end plates to block the wheel wakes. Then you'll have a real "Diffuser".
@@batasrki Not True.. . I've read 3 research studies showing minimal drag and good down force for the rear part of the car. The Only two vehicle types that does Not work is for Wagons and SUVs.
Hey guys, Im pretty sure the rear lip/diffuser is a parachute, you should make a few holes back there somewhere. I know, I know is not going to look any good or any nice but, remember is all about the millisecond.
They’re cosmetic, the diffuser isn’t doing crap, and the “splitter” isn’t doing much far from a real splitter. Some real components actually meant for aero forces and side skirts strong enough you can stand on, that jet out several inches would actually be functional. But they’re not doing that.
I really like you guys continueing on the K-Swap NC. Also love seeing some track action back on the channel! Any plans of changing the final drive ratio on the Miata? The gearing seems mismatched to the engine.
Such an awesome build! I’ve had large mirrors tear right off the windshield. As to the taillights, it would be cool for street use and safety if the entire center of the outer ring lit up amber for better visibility with turn signal /hazards.
There are loopholes and harmonization codes to counter the import duties, and to Canada they're not bad at all if you ship via AIR shipping. If you do ground shipping, there's a clearance entry fee and also the standard taxes based on your province. Quebec is real messy bc they have the Canadian tax plus the Quebec tax. Seen as much as 29-30% taxes, on top of import duties. It's so wild. Any way to counteract that such as your K-power partnership is 10/10
You know what works better than the fancy carbon fiber lip (that’s not a splitter)…. A big 3/16” thick aluminum piece that bolts up to like the radiator support and such bits… just cut to shape, if it’s sticking out far enough some braces added for strength… won’t bust the first time it bumps something either. Same for the faux diffuser… doubt it’s actually doing anything… needs to extend much further under the car and have real vanes.
put some egde trim on the lip, same as you would find on some bushwhacker flares. is there no bottom fasteners for the rear? that shit is gonna crack from the wind trying to rip it off.
NC looks great. Like the original wheels more than the second Konigs but if the dont fit I guess that aint happening. Didnt realize Limerock was such a small circuit…..
19:20 the wheels look amazing, but also really slow off how sad those brakes look. IMO this upgrade should only be done in conjunction with a big brake kit.
So my bad if it's already been asked but...... any idea when a kswap kit will be ready or even in production for the ND miata??? Always hear rumors but nothing tangible.
I’m currently selling my 97 na Miata to purchase an nc Miata (2013) and I recently purchased a 2013 manual transmission cr-z to k-swap it in the future. The nc Miata I’m hoping to get a bbr supercharger kit for in the distant future if things work out for me.. wish me luck.
A 17x9 +48 with a 235 width tire would work, not a 245 on a +40. Read Goodwin's fitment guide. That +45 will rub, never mind a +40. Definitely going to rub without a fender roll.
I love you guys and appreciate everything you're doing, but Dave, I have to address something. Your comments about those Porsche and Mustang drivers on the track make people like me too intimidated to go by ourselves. I'm worried about what others think of my driving while I'm still learning. A few years ago, I took a performance driving course, and my instructor kept telling me to spot a "marker" on a certain turn. I spent all day looking for it - was it a sign on the grass? A paint mark on the curb? It wasn't until I got home and did some research that I found out it was just a discoloration in the pavement. The instructor expected me, a first-timer, to know things that take years of experience to learn. It's already difficult to build up the courage to drive a car around a track that I've invested my hard-earned money in, without being intimidated by more experienced drivers. I did learn enough to know how to clear the way for faster drivers and wave them around.
Speed academy continues to demonstrate why they are the Pinnacle of RUclips automotive creators.
They're doing real shit.
Grassroots goodness
The 3M disc used for VHB residue removal is called a "Stripe Off Wheel". It was originally designed to remove pin stripes without damaging the paint
or toffee wheel
eraser wheel. its just a giant gum eraser.
@@matt8906
This was what I've known it as
Caramel wheel I thought. Same same
I was thinking "Why would you want a special death wheel for removing Pin Stripes, those tend to be expensive". But THEN thought past hot rods or customs and remembered back in the day manufactures would put pin stripes of a sort on.
✅great the business is expanding a bit
✅great that you’re being honest with a product that could be better
✅great taillights
✅great sass from DP on track
Makes me want to buy an MX5 lol
Saturday mornings are for SA and G&G.
This reminds me of the Badass2000 days, but much nicer! It’d be pretty neat for yall to do another s2k build.
And for me, with some Speed Academy lol
Not feeling the new tails but the stock ones weren't great either. I have it on good authority if you put in a 5 inch 11k RPM tach from Autozone you will go so much faster. You'll be able to use all the revs with one.
Agree but disagree. Oem tails are always better than those tacky eBay lookin ones
Really miss seeing your track videos. Always thought that's what separated you from the other car channels.
They need to do a new build off, as you know they will end up at the track!
Agree, its more build Academy than speed academy nowdays.
@@garagecedric That's a catchy way to put it, but very much agreed.
@@jeffreymoore4132 i started following them years ago since they could actually drive well on track, and made interesting tyre tests etc. But nowdays the drives are rare sadly, only one bolt on build after another.
@speed academy for the gaps in the front lip and diffuser, get some small rubber or silicone vacuum line, split it and apply to the edges. That will take up the space without looking like a hack. The car looks great guys💪🏆
Amazing. Love the build, color, engine choice, everything. Looks like a blast to drive as well!
Those rear quarter pov shots were so sick. Love the paint on this Miata and surprisingly now I like the NC models because of your guys build.
I love the track portion of the video, it truly give that first race day feel
So good to have proper RIPPING track footage back, although I’m not sure about the look of those wheels. Loved the LimeRock voiceover, awesome stuff
New wheels and tail lights look great!
3M engineer and fellow enthusiast here - love seeing you guys using awesome products like the VHB and adhesive removing pad!
Good morning and CONGRATULATIONS on being a distrubutor to the K-Swap industry! I didn't even know it was possible to make this Miata even better but you guys pulled it off again! NICE 😎
Honestly, haven't got this excited since your ass2k builds agies ago. This NC's got potential! I am hopeful with this car we will see more track contents.
Great video! Car turned out killer ! Love to see it on the track how it sounds ! Keep up the great videos
man this car is just getting more cool each episode! I want an NC now!
As an NC owner I love the series and I'm soo jealous... especially of the wheel choice you have there on the other side of the pond!
One small point out: forged wheels are not stronger at all, in fact they often are weaker! Bommer uh?
That's because forging allows a better fatigue life to the matieral with respect to casting or flow forming which allows small imperfections in the material.
Forging usually has much less imperfections, so that you can have less stiff parts (with less volume of metal) that have the same endurance and life, so they are lighter.
Stiffness doesn't change, the material is less brittle (no cracks but deformation when you "break it").
TE37 and CE28 are a perfect example of this: both forged, one much lighter, one much "stronger" in the meaining of how much load it can take before failing.
The strenght only depends on the geometry, the forging increases the part life with a given geometry.
Combine the 2 and you can have weaker geometry lasting the same of a cast design.
Loving seeing some on-track content from you guys! More please!
Also that can gauge pod is slick. Looks great.
Yes another track day plus! Best video of the year for me.
I freaking love this car guys… well done! Love all the mods you have done, Honda power baby!
Amazing work. You've paved the way on how to properly make a track Miata. You guys should also install the revlimiter gauge kit that goes to 9k rpm instead.
The wheels match the carbon styling you’re going with. Enjoying the build!
The car looks beautiful!!
Love seeing this build progress! Finding cool parts for me to consider too. Some of them are just too much $$$ for me to entertain. I’ll confuse to live vicariously through this series.
Cool! Just saw the metal shifter in a convertible, OUCH! I always think of Raiders of the Lost Ark when I see that.
Really enjoying this build, as a miata enthusiast. '93 na and '07 nc soon to be 2.5 swapped.. Anyway, more vids on this nc, please
One of my favorite channels!! Keep it up guys!
I was literally going to comment about the tail lights! Those new tail lights are nice! The wrap looks good tho. Cool event at grid life!
Those are sweet gauges and lights
Wow. What a beautiful car.
Every time I see this colour on the car, I keep thinking how beautiful it looks.
Agreed, what is it called anyway? Is it original?
@@farhankamil9358no it’s not original, it’s from the new dark horse Mustang color.
Love the build, thank you for changing the tail lights!
Hey guys are you sure that "Diffuser" isn't acting like a parachute? I'd cut out the bumper and add an aluminum plate from the subframe to past the bumper. It could be angled 7°-13°. Add 4 end plates to block the wheel wakes. Then you'll have a real "Diffuser".
A splitter and a diffuser without a flat floor in between do very little
@@batasrki Not True.. . I've read 3 research studies showing minimal drag and good down force for the rear part of the car. The Only two vehicle types that does Not work is for Wagons and SUVs.
Man this build is so cool!
That was so cool to see you all there at GL.
Hey guys, Im pretty sure the rear lip/diffuser is a parachute, you should make a few holes back there somewhere. I know, I know is not going to look any good or any nice but, remember is all about the millisecond.
They’re cosmetic, the diffuser isn’t doing crap, and the “splitter” isn’t doing much far from a real splitter. Some real components actually meant for aero forces and side skirts strong enough you can stand on, that jet out several inches would actually be functional. But they’re not doing that.
I love this car, great work!
I really like you guys continueing on the K-Swap NC. Also love seeing some track action back on the channel! Any plans of changing the final drive ratio on the Miata? The gearing seems mismatched to the engine.
Get some custom gauges from RevLimiter that read to 9k rpm so you can accurately read RPM :)
Hell yeah, but I always tend to miss these events. love to meet up with everyone.
Welcome to the CarbonMiata installation experience.
Had a similar clunk to what you're getting, and ended up being a bad axle on my NC1.
I’m trying very hard to get my hands on an NA in good condition and do some kind of Honda swap. Really appreciate the videos, guys.
This is like a nicer version of the ass-2000. Love seeing the continued development on a track car
I miss Petes k24 s14
His s14 was so minty clean 😍
Such an awesome build! I’ve had large mirrors tear right off the windshield. As to the taillights, it would be cool for street use and safety if the entire center of the outer ring lit up amber for better visibility with turn signal /hazards.
Nice little solo section there DP
Does that mean a frs kswap is next?
Not a fan of how the NC generation looks, but man you guys made this one look good.
k-power in CAN is awesome!
great video. Keep the content on the miata coming.
If you like lime rock you would love The Ridge Motorsports Park In Shelton, Washington.
Looks amazing, enjoy guys
Yr after yr, I don't understand how Carbon Miata can still be in business
I only ever hear bad fitment stories about them lol. It's a shame there's not other companies producing parts like them but at higher quality
Not to mention it bring a fake diffuser. Shame to see that beautiful paint job covered up by ricer parts.
Would a video on a real splitter and diffuser do well? These look great… but it’s a track car.
There are loopholes and harmonization codes to counter the import duties, and to Canada they're not bad at all if you ship via AIR shipping. If you do ground shipping, there's a clearance entry fee and also the standard taxes based on your province. Quebec is real messy bc they have the Canadian tax plus the Quebec tax. Seen as much as 29-30% taxes, on top of import duties. It's so wild. Any way to counteract that such as your K-power partnership is 10/10
Love the shirt! Reppin Hot Ones!
Great episode.
You know what works better than the fancy carbon fiber lip (that’s not a splitter)…. A big 3/16” thick aluminum piece that bolts up to like the radiator support and such bits… just cut to shape, if it’s sticking out far enough some braces added for strength… won’t bust the first time it bumps something either.
Same for the faux diffuser… doubt it’s actually doing anything… needs to extend much further under the car and have real vanes.
What’s the discount code on the importBible rearview mirror. Definitely 👍🏿 getting One 😊
Idk if this helps but it could be the sway bar contacting the control arms under the Xtreme compression
Well shit. Might have to build one of these for myself to use as a track toy. I'm sure it's mega fun to lap in.
put some egde trim on the lip, same as you would find on some bushwhacker flares. is there no bottom fasteners for the rear? that shit is gonna crack from the wind trying to rip it off.
You put cotter pins on those harness buckles so they won't pop open, right?
if the NC isn't working out in Street against the big power cars, there's always GLTC. right? ;)
Did you ever figure out what the clunk was?
@speedacademy the gauge always shows N not the gear you are in? I see the shift indicator colors.
NC looks great. Like the original wheels more than the second Konigs but if the dont fit I guess that aint happening. Didnt realize Limerock was such a small circuit…..
Won't the rear diffuser act like a parachute without a cover panel under the rear of the car?
Holy guacamole if you boys end up on hot ones I will die. Love the shirt DP. Let’s do it. Let’s get Shawn to get you boys on
19:20 the wheels look amazing, but also really slow off how sad those brakes look. IMO this upgrade should only be done in conjunction with a big brake kit.
Damn that K sounds good on song
This thing is THE sweet spot for Miatas right now, but those calipers desperately need a coat of red paint.
You guys should have checked with the community first on the Carbon Miata quality. 😂
So my bad if it's already been asked but...... any idea when a kswap kit will be ready or even in production for the ND miata???
Always hear rumors but nothing tangible.
Sooo where are those tail light from what company I definitely wanna get a pair
I’m currently selling my 97 na Miata to purchase an nc Miata (2013) and I recently purchased a 2013 manual transmission cr-z to k-swap it in the future. The nc Miata I’m hoping to get a bbr supercharger kit for in the distant future if things work out for me.. wish me luck.
I love your hat!
Does 1 order come with a set of taillights or is it 500 for one?
Let's see you guys go full aero kit, and turbo.
Why don't you change the front and back rotor , with big caliper?
5S-GTE dual VVT-i for the win.
Well unless you can source a good 503e, that is.
25:49 "Nobody's Darling"
A 17x9 +48 with a 235 width tire would work, not a 245 on a +40. Read Goodwin's fitment guide. That +45 will rub, never mind a +40. Definitely going to rub without a fender roll.
If a US fan would like those tail lights, where can we find them?
How do I get one of your hats?!? Huge fan and i have French Canadian heritage. 😂
What was the cost to paint the Miata?
damn that rubbing though
Hearing the K makes me wanna take the S2k out, but the weather is horrible atm :(
🔥
Black pop rivets for the diffuser. Would have been way easier.
My NB clunks because my exhaust hanger sometimes hits the muffler
I’ve always heard them referred to as eraser wheels!
GREAT episode! Wonderful build so far. I hope it keeps featuring with more updates and mods.
I already had that corny saxophone intro music in my head ready to roll
I love it 🎉 hahaha and I wish it was my ringtone lol
*"Machine Screw"* is the word you are looking for. (not a bolt)
What its a shifter ??
@Speed Academy, getting an email response from K power industries is almost impossible
I love you guys and appreciate everything you're doing, but Dave, I have to address something. Your comments about those Porsche and Mustang drivers on the track make people like me too intimidated to go by ourselves. I'm worried about what others think of my driving while I'm still learning. A few years ago, I took a performance driving course, and my instructor kept telling me to spot a "marker" on a certain turn. I spent all day looking for it - was it a sign on the grass? A paint mark on the curb? It wasn't until I got home and did some research that I found out it was just a discoloration in the pavement. The instructor expected me, a first-timer, to know things that take years of experience to learn. It's already difficult to build up the courage to drive a car around a track that I've invested my hard-earned money in, without being intimidated by more experienced drivers. I did learn enough to know how to clear the way for faster drivers and wave them around.
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