Fellow 2008 PRHT/GT owner. Mine is copper red mica. I love it dearly.

Thanks! Can you share your setup (exact parts + settings) for the ND2 RF?

@@sixpooltube Sure. My set up for the ND RF GT dual use was mostly worked out by Goodwin Racing. Their Progress springs specified for the RF, Progress RF specified sway bars front and rear, Goodwin's front and rear bump stops, Bilstein B8s (stock B6s are likely fine, this is change I might skip because it's not necessary), Mazdaspeed shock tower brace replaced OEM, Garageline spacers (15mm front, 20 mm rear, do not go any bigger or you'll damage the front liners or have to roll the rear fenders), and alignment specs for dual use from Goodwin Racing. The rear sway bar is easy to replace, much better than stock. Front sway bar is a pretty extensive job, so it takes time or money, but it is SO much better than stock that it's worth it. The OEM sway bars are far and away Mazda's stupidest OEM configuration; they pulled these off the shelf and don't even fit right from the factory. These replacements fit and work beautifully. I didn't go with coilovers because they take some effort to get right on Miatas, and it's pretty easy to screw up a dual use Miata with coilovers unless you're careful about it. I daily my RF and didn't want to mess up the ride for the road (not just for comfort but handling on rougher roads can be greatly impaired with the wrong set up.) I think Goodwin has all this figured out pretty well. If you're thinking about coilovers, I'd talk with someone at Goodwin or Flying Miata first to figure out the best application for your needs. I'm currently on Continental UltraContacts, and I think I like them better than the Bridgstone Potenzas for street use and better than the Michelin Pilot Super sports or the Pirelli P Zero all seasons that I have mostly used in the past on my other Miatas. I don't think they are stickier, but they seem more predictable and smoother when they lose grip. All of these, however, have been good options. Pirellis P Zeros were great in the past, became horrible, and seem to be back on track, so I'm interested in trying those again. All these options are good for Miatas, and mostly come down to personal preference. I would stay away from run flats in ANY form on Miatas. I haven't talked with anyone who has not had anything but horrible experiences with them if you care about handling or performance. The reason I like this set up is that performance is MUCH better and the ride comfort is minimally impaired on the road. My wife, who is very sensitive about this, actually thinks the ride is as comfortable as stock (or very close.) She did NOT like the set up in my NC2 at all ("It's too stiff and hard" lol) and MUCH prefers the ND2's ride in stock or modified form. Hope this helps. All this is pretty standard stuff, and, again, worked out by Goodwin Racing. I HIGHLY recommend that if you're new to Miatas, I wouldn't just go buy stuff and start messing around. These cars are very carefully set up by Mazda (except the sway bars -- I still can't figure out what they were thinking.) They're meant to be modified, but it's pretty easy to decrease their performance by switching stuff out. And a Miata set up for track can become uncharacteristically and even dangerously unstable cornering on typical non-smooth roads.) I'd read the forums and go with Flying Miata or Goodwin Racing. They have this stuff pretty much figured out and can save you ALOT of headache. Both places know their stuff and have always been very helpful.

​@@kgm5330hello, did you see the Mazda Spirit Racing RS Concept that was showcased at the Tokyo auto Salon? Videos are on KZfaq. It has all the perfect bits for track use as standard from factory. It's like a GT3RS version of the miata without aero.

Damn you drive the shit out of that car.

I love mine too. I bought mine because it was mint, I like the 5 speed Trans, it's the same shift pattern as my Honda civic, another good reason why I bought a nc1.

How did yours shift when cold , first 5 mins of the drive after sitting overnight? Mines stiff.. 2nd clunks and sometimes locks you out on first try. 3rd is stiff and needs extra force to shift. After a good 10 minute drive it's fine for the most part but still "feels" meh overall.

Had the same issue with my NC. Upgraded sway bars fixed the issue on the highways. Coilovers made it even better after!

Mine does the exact same thing, I have to force it into 2nd sometimes. But only during winter and when it's been sitting in the cold for a while.@@absoluteclownworld

​@@absoluteclownworldThe reluctant cold shifting is fairly normal for NCs, but doesn't indicate a problem. It's the sa.e transmission as the RX-8, and very strong (much stronger than the ND, for sure). The best fluid for the NC is Motorcraft Synthetic MT. It's the secret sauce, and I've read it works better than any fluid at any price. In the Miata community they call it the "unicorn tears". Just go to the local Ford dealer and ask for 3 quarts of XT-M5-QS. The car takes like 2.2 quarts, which is annoying, because it's pretty expensive. But you should be changing it roughly every 3rd oil change, so that leftover bottle can be used later. In my experience, the trans definitely shifts much better from cold, but it will ALWAYS be a tad reluctant when there's snow on the ground.

​@@JETZcorpi use that tranny fluid on my 08 mazda 3 and it shifts like butter.

What I would do to feel the speed of a 300hp miata, I hope one day..

@@gz617 Start a savings account and put as much as you can spare into it each month. Do you live with your parents? After my last long term relationship I moved back in with my parent's because I couldn't afford to rent my own place and I realised I was wasting money every week so all I spend money on now is a few beers and a takeaway now and again so if you can stick to that for a few years you'll be shocked at how quick you'll be able to get one even on minimum wage. 20k will get you a decent low milage car, the turbo kit, coilovers and a nice set of wheels. It's the age old question of small reward now or big reward later.

​@@blueberrycheesecakesupremo7947 I like where your head is at, my big reward awaits many years down the line. As of right now it is very difficult saving anything, let alone for a car instead of some other priorities I have in life. Still, Im very happy and grateful with my 06 GT. Smiles per gallon are off the charts and always will be

@@gz617 Keep fighting the good fight brother 👍

The steering sucks, my only real complaint

Only if you fit in it, i am 186 and i don't, that's why nc is my choice

Unless you want a true hard-top convertible…..and hydraulic power steering…..and room for a 6’3” driver….and a interior storage…..and passenger legroom…..and not have a stupid iPad taking up your sightline. Sure , then maybe I see your point.

Well no, the ND3 is.

@@ADUSNfixed in the ND3

scion tc doesnt need upgraded brakes buddy🤣 Trash car

c5 has alot of power, alot.. totally different experience.. its all personal preference but i had more fun at lower speeds and tight roads w the nc and the c5 was just a blast bc of the power.. take both for multiple test drives. if you havent upgraded the suspension on the nc then really leaving some fun on the table

I used to work from GM Canada as a demo driver, leaving in 2011. I'm telling you straight that Corvettes feel like they are built at about 3.30pm on Friday afternoon; the trim is so bad it's laughable, and they are about as refined as a cement mixer. Save your money and your sanity, and buy an MX5 instead.

​@@themancuniancandidate2744great comment LOL😂

Too bad they stopped doing v-8 swaps 🙂

How dare you speak poor of the Mighty NC? You'll walk the plank for this! Yarr!

@@user-np4fn4kr9h Not yet, first my wife’s car needs an upgrade. The Miata is next year.

They are amazing, they are mini hellcats lol

Well, if you believe Dave Coleman, NEVER. And he should know. 😉

if your 6 ft tall or taller. At 5'10" my ND2 RF fits like a glove.

I’m a little shorter at 6’ but lowering my seat made a world of difference. I just barely with in the car before with 2 fingers of clearance on my RF. The lowering rails gives me 4 fingers of clearance and more importantly a more ergonomic seating angle for my legs.

I'm 6"3 and I make it work.

@@ADUSN All depends upon your torso length I guess. I'm the same height sitting down as my brother, he's 6'4" and I'm 5'10".

You meant hydraulic?

@@lensoprezole5322 No, I meant as in no assistance at all, Lotus Elise like

Barely beats it? Did we watch the same video ?

I'm 6'1" and it took me a couple days to settle into the NC. Rented one on Turo and in the first 5 minutes I HATED it and thought I'd made a terrible mistake. 3 days later, I cried when I had to give it back. Now I own one and daily it year-round, even in Blizzak season.

Junk

It must be an ND2 as it's brand new I think.

nah porsche is overrated junk

uh they’re in the same class … I autocross an NC so I feel the ND2 pain

@@dblrightclick you are correct I thought they reclassified when they bumped the power

My brother has one of those with over 350k miles on it - you can't kill them.

NCs are know for being incredibly reliable

Miata . Stupid autocorrect

Yea ones with a bunch of miles , get ready for a battery change lol