I hear you man! Many people don't understand why I love my Miata. "You need a new car" "Manual is too much work" "Your clutch needed replacing and now your starter? How much have you spent in this car?" "It's too small" "My mustang can kick its ass in a straight line" They simply don't get it. I love looking at it, driving it, shifting it, maintaining it, upgrading it, everything. At the end of the day I am not even close to 20 grand yet(including the price of the car itself), and I would not change it for anything else in this world. I have to admit, I didn't get the appeal of a Miata until I drove one myself. Your car looks and sounds amazing Mario!
I love how specific the quotes are 😂 i had to replace my clutch after a year of ownership, and i think my starter might actually be going out too lol (I have a no start issue sometimes). I also hear you too, though, I love looking at my car and driving it. Maintenance is not much, my car could use some little cosmetic things and what not but it has been such a joy to drive and take to places, absolute ripper. 1997 M Edition here with under 140,000 miles
I've had the exact same conversation with some of my coworkers about my vehicles. Yet the one has gone through about 3 new trucks in the past 2 years, and is unhappy with all of them. Why would I spend tons of money on a vehicle I'm not happy with, just because it's "new"?
As an old, and an ex Miata owner (in Australia I had a MX5 Club Sport), it’s so cool seeing The Drive include younger enthusiasts. Mostly in the under 35 age bracket I just see indifference to cars, especially ones without a Duracell battery powering them
Back in early 2000, my neighbor had Mazda Miata. I was always told they were chick cars. He let me get in, and he started it up and touched the gas a few times, and that changed my mind. He didn't want to take for a ride without asking my parents. But he took off and smoked the tires and it sounded great to. I don't know what he had done to the engine I was two young.
Great video, I've had 3 MX5s now and they've all been great fun. Your video makes me want to go back to a well modded NA! Beautiful Miata btw, and a great story that resonates with the petrolhead in me.
so sick, i love the look of this miata, probably because it isnt riced out with some body kit. my one looks very similar but in silver and no coil overs.
I owned a 1992 Sunburst Yellow Miata and did a Bell supercharger on it (Whipple). My brother had a 1991 Miata with the Sebring supercharger. Back in the ‘90’s that yellow car was just about the quickest car around my area (it ran 12’s, not many cars ran that quickly back then).
I've got an NA Japanese Import here in the UK. It needs loads of work and I just don't have the money to do it. But I also cant bring myself to sell it. I've had it for years.
@@mpeugeot me personally don't care for just straight line speed I like linear power bands. Roots blowers u get max torque instantly and it carries through. It's super fun to me. Ultimately I'd have multiple cars but my go to is always superchargers.
@@imSchwaggy LMFAO, my turbo NB was fast in the twisties, and easily pulled over 1g. Roots blowers don't make max torque instantly, I have plenty of Miata dyno charts to prove that over and over, but they do come on earlier than a poorly sized turbo. Don't get me wrong, I love superchargers, and for an SCCA autocross car a twinscrew supercharger is probably perfect. However, go to Willow Springs (either Streets of Willow or the big track) and the turbo dominates. It just does... I would smoke any supercharged car on those two courses with my turbo Miata. It is the reason why Corky Bell abandoned superchargers in the Miata in favor of the turbocharger back in the day when Bill Cardell owned Flying Miata.
Meh. The ND2 is more of the same and also much better. Get a new Club version with the Brembo/BBS/Recaro option and you’ll never need or want another car. Adding the supercharger just takes it over the top.
Juuust got my NA from winter storage, +4c and roof down and smiling like an idiot the whole way home. Man I missed it during the winter. PS, dont tell my boss that the black donut marks are made by me.
that crocheron park shot❤
Loving the east coast love on this channel so far. NYC has such a slept on car culture.
New York has some of the best driving roads and scenery when you get out the City a hidden gem
Well, everything rusts into a pile up there. Real east coast is below DC. North is just more rust belt.
@@InsaneBimmer well that is certainly an opinion 😂
Miata’s really do age so well. Just such an excellent drivers instrument.
Right!! These 90s Miatas still look great. Just nice classic styling
The contrast mirrors are cool.
But it's not NA any more.... Oh, THAT kind of NA.
Nice play on words there
I’m not a Miata guy, so I didn’t realize that was the body style 😅😂
@@HashMaster1776 yeah it's their generational designator. NA first gen, NB second gen, NC, ND etc
I cannot wait to start building mine
Thirty years.....I see a Miata and it's a timeless modern classic to me.
Really cool reboot of this channel.
dedicated man. very deserving of this car. love it.
This channel has an old petrolicious vibe and I’m here for it. Can’t wait to see what else you guys do.
I miss petrolicuois and you're right, this is the same vibe,
I see NA Miata, and I click. 😊
Answer is always Miata
I had a white Miata with red mirrors and the stock bbs meshes back in the day! So similar!
That is a loud sense of peace lol
Love to see a baller on a budget. This guy rocks
like he said, is our duty to keep these cars alive. Good work on this one !
Cool dude. Cool car. Cool video series.
mario rules. thanks for watching!
You are a Hero! You saved and improved an NA, there should be an award for that 😉👍
The kids are alright
I hear you man! Many people don't understand why I love my Miata. "You need a new car" "Manual is too much work" "Your clutch needed replacing and now your starter? How much have you spent in this car?" "It's too small" "My mustang can kick its ass in a straight line" They simply don't get it. I love looking at it, driving it, shifting it, maintaining it, upgrading it, everything. At the end of the day I am not even close to 20 grand yet(including the price of the car itself), and I would not change it for anything else in this world. I have to admit, I didn't get the appeal of a Miata until I drove one myself.
Your car looks and sounds amazing Mario!
I love how specific the quotes are 😂 i had to replace my clutch after a year of ownership, and i think my starter might actually be going out too lol (I have a no start issue sometimes). I also hear you too, though, I love looking at my car and driving it. Maintenance is not much, my car could use some little cosmetic things and what not but it has been such a joy to drive and take to places, absolute ripper. 1997 M Edition here with under 140,000 miles
I've had the exact same conversation with some of my coworkers about my vehicles. Yet the one has gone through about 3 new trucks in the past 2 years, and is unhappy with all of them. Why would I spend tons of money on a vehicle I'm not happy with, just because it's "new"?
Honestly I wish there was a way to ask Mario what information/skills are needed before even beginning to try a project like this
These episodes are so damn good. Thanks!
As an old, and an ex Miata owner (in Australia I had a MX5 Club Sport), it’s so cool seeing The Drive include younger enthusiasts. Mostly in the under 35 age bracket I just see indifference to cars, especially ones without a Duracell battery powering them
Back in early 2000, my neighbor had Mazda Miata. I was always told they were chick cars. He let me get in, and he started it up and touched the gas a few times, and that changed my mind. He didn't want to take for a ride without asking my parents. But he took off and smoked the tires and it sounded great to. I don't know what he had done to the engine I was two young.
Thats all it takes !
Nice Prelude btw
5th Gen was my first manual
I know why you love your car and that supercharger. I have a supercharged 1999 and it just makes you smile!
Never thought about this but you'd never consider a Miata to be so perfect for a dense city like NY, but it is. Love the car, gorgeous vid.
Great video, I've had 3 MX5s now and they've all been great fun. Your video makes me want to go back to a well modded NA! Beautiful Miata btw, and a great story that resonates with the petrolhead in me.
These episodes are just on another level. It's a joy to watch.
thank you 🙏
You sir are a miracle worker! 10 days?! Respect! 👍🏻
Arriba Peru!! 🇵🇪
Very very cool series guys, I appreciate the focus on the human stories behind the cars
so sick, i love the look of this miata, probably because it isnt riced out with some body kit. my one looks very similar but in silver and no coil overs.
Is this model what Alexander McQueen from Drive is based on?
What a sick car and story. God bless this man and the garage owner
I owned a 1992 Sunburst Yellow Miata and did a Bell supercharger on it (Whipple). My brother had a 1991 Miata with the Sebring supercharger. Back in the ‘90’s that yellow car was just about the quickest car around my area (it ran 12’s, not many cars ran that quickly back then).
My NA will forever be the best car I will ever have owned.
Awesome dude!! Great video and story of the Miata rebuild.
This is the goal with the miata I’m building on my channel!
.....I should supercharge my Miata
Always dope when your neighbor is also a jdm head.
Mario!!!!
Great video and driver :)
Cool story and great vibe to his entire build.
Love the passions , keep the vids comming !
I've got an NA Japanese Import here in the UK. It needs loads of work and I just don't have the money to do it. But I also cant bring myself to sell it. I've had it for years.
Very nice ride man! Cool to meet someone that also went thru fixed geared bikes! Love the attitude keep up the good stuff.
Now THAT’s a car love story!
simple and clean🫶
Ayyy Glad to see this man featured! Mario is a good dude. This is Mike from Miatas of Long Island btw
2:19 creeper alert
this was great, thank you
“NA, but NA?”
“Nah. NA, and not NA.”
Uhhhh, na na, na na.
Great episode, reminds me a lot of the episodes that Petrolicious used to do. I am too tall for a Miata, but man I love them.
Great video!
This dude said he was from Peru but was born in NY?
Well said.
Needs aftermarket steering wheel to fit in the car - refuses to touch the seat with his back
Curious if he's ever driven a Miata with an LS or 5.0 🤔
Agreed
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From Peru but born in Queens.
Don't understand you
Jalopnikish
The red side mirrors on white is a homage to the Japanese flag I don’t care what you say 😂
Don’t say anything but they are actually red because he forgot to paint them 🤭
THAT'S CLEEEEEAN!!!!👍
Superchargers > Turbos
@@mpeugeot me personally don't care for just straight line speed I like linear power bands. Roots blowers u get max torque instantly and it carries through. It's super fun to me.
Ultimately I'd have multiple cars but my go to is always superchargers.
@@imSchwaggy LMFAO, my turbo NB was fast in the twisties, and easily pulled over 1g. Roots blowers don't make max torque instantly, I have plenty of Miata dyno charts to prove that over and over, but they do come on earlier than a poorly sized turbo. Don't get me wrong, I love superchargers, and for an SCCA autocross car a twinscrew supercharger is probably perfect. However, go to Willow Springs (either Streets of Willow or the big track) and the turbo dominates. It just does... I would smoke any supercharged car on those two courses with my turbo Miata. It is the reason why Corky Bell abandoned superchargers in the Miata in favor of the turbocharger back in the day when Bill Cardell owned Flying Miata.
Miss my na miata! Super fun car second favorite car behind crx si. I will have another one and shoot for itbs and hummerlink mods 🫡
Meh. The ND2 is more of the same and also much better. Get a new Club version with the Brembo/BBS/Recaro option and you’ll never need or want another car. Adding the supercharger just takes it over the top.
Supercharged NA... I wonder how many triggered carbois were like!!!!
Sure, if you like water leaks, rust, and broken crank snouts. No sir. NB is the way. Plus, well, the Mazdaspeed. No brainer.
forge the motor and twin charge that bish
I want one in all stock form. Did someone forget to color grade the video?
Colorgraded for nostalgia 😎
Juuust got my NA from winter storage, +4c and roof down and smiling like an idiot the whole way home. Man I missed it during the winter. PS, dont tell my boss that the black donut marks are made by me.
86 >
No air bag? What a pos
Dumbest comment I’ve ever read.
Easily one of the NPC cars of all time
The Answer!