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I laugh and giggle like a little kid too every time I get into and drive my F Type R. Best production GT car ever made.

U give any times ? If u did I apoogize but I missed them , what was best quarter ?

6'3" here. I made brackets myself from IKEA material, lowered about 1". Much better now.

I got the exact same 10 mm 🤣

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As a k24a swapped with rrc oil pump and hasport 71a mounts, I can confirm that Alex's description is absolutely on point. Never believed what folks said about the vibrations until my first startup. But, the droning and vibrations are bearable for me, as long as I keep it under 4k rpms on the freeway. I'm dynotuned on a mustang dyno with an injen cai, berk test pipe, 50* vtc and hfp muffler, my car made 196 hp and 160ft lbs of torque and compared to my z3 that had a stock intake with k&n filter, nst pulleys, berk testpipe and hfp muffler made 192 hp and 140 ft lb of torque. Same tuner, same dyno, same chassis and mounts. But knowing that the k24a made nearly as much torque as some z3 motors' hp make (untuned) and knowing I don't have to worry as much about the cracked blocks that happened to my original motor, I'm satisfied with my swap. My z3 motor made around 172hp on the base run and around 130 ft lb of torque. Then again, my tuner's dyno also reads low as he had a b20v turbo eg hatch that made 220 hp on his dyno and went and tuned on a different mustang dyno the same day 3 hrs away and made 240 hp. All in all, i'm not building a racecar. Just sharing my exp. My future plans are to get the 06 tsx drop in cams and rrc im and a retune. But that's more than likely just wishful thinking. The k24a honda absolute motors are hit and miss. But from the sounds of what my tuner has seen, depending on the bolt ons, he's seen some make 180 hp and others make 220 hp. Go with your budget and do tons of research before making the choice. I wish i wouldve bought and thrown in the 06-08 tsx cams prior to dropping the motor in. It's 1000% easier to work on these motors when they're out of the chassis. Fun fact, the k24a (for the non enthusiast who is on a budget and needs a direct replacement motor and don't care about the things I've mentioned), the motor runs completely fine with a 50*vtc and stock k24a oil pump without a tune. Or in my case, with my exact setup and no basemap on the factory settings. Lota people say it sputters, runs rich bc of the 2.4L and blah blah blah. No. Afr are normal. Idling is normal. Vtec still engages like normal. Just in case people were curious.

Desperate for clicks, are we?.......

“This car has no right to be this fast!”

Hey which version of the godspeed coilover did you get. Looking to advise my brother in law to buy these(mono ss cheapest ones), just for street driving so mainly wanna know if they rode nice n smooth with no jitter bounce. Thx!

I’m guessing there’s no chance the stock rim would fit with these calipers?

How much power does the k24 swap make?

Can u share the link the the nc2 drop rail?

What a whiner....the car is what it is...one of the most lauded sports cars of all time....my previous 2011 PRHT was lots of fun...my 2018 ND is more of the same.

Lovely car ruined by the seats and the soft top colour

I hate nothing about my 2011, PRHT mx5. Oh and at 6 feet tall I fit with about an inch to spare. John...

Hondata 'basemaps' are not advised to run or use for any extended amount of time, without a proper tune from a reputable tuner, hence the term 'base'map..😅 Running 'stock basemap' will cause the engine to run lean. Also, the clutch delay valve doesn't allow you to 'bang gears' lol You need Hondata to take advantage of future mods, WITH A TUNE. You fail to mention this aspect..

I’m in the Los Angeles area and I’m up the local mountain roads every dry Saturday morning in my modified NC, maybe I’ll see you one day? An aftermarket axel back was always a curiosity to me because it added nothing to performance for the prices the online places were asking until I stumbled upon an eBay special last week for $160 and $70 for shipping. This polished stainless steel axel back is made by OBX, the reviews are ok. I just installed it yesterday and I’m not sure if I’ll keep it. It’s louder and deeper as most of these units are but that drone is not pleasant. I basically drive from my house to the mountains on saturdays and the rest of week it’s covered so as a toyish item it’s ok. Let me know if you want to part with your other axel backs. Thanks.

I feel ya, this car is Rather capable, it's good to let it stretch its legs when you can, otherwise it can be frustrating.

They both are wack without UEL's

I got an NC a year ago and switched out the factory muffler for a Yonaka axil-back muffler that's just the right sound for me and my neighborhood. I love the sound of yours.

Cracked Blocks for the Z3 engines?

Great review, I have a '24 (Lapiz Blue, DSG) and it is a phenomenal car. I know there is mention of the infotainment, but honestly it's not bad at all once you spend a few days with the car. Mine is obviously 2 years newer, so perhaps there have been software updates since, but again, it's good. In fact, the slider buttons on the steering wheel work even better. As you mentioned for the driving experience, it is fantastic. And aesthetically, it looks awesome!

Guys let me put a stop to this really quick..A k24 with a stock pump can rev over 8k with no issues. I've been running a k24a2 with stock oil pump to 8200rpm for over 3 years now with no issues. My cousin has one too that he's been revving to 8400 with no issues. Both of them see over 8k multiple times a day every day.

Now do an updated review. Lexus blows the other 2 out the water

I would still get an nc miata over a bmw any day.

Im sold

I have an NC1 and would love to do this but I'd have to do both seats or it'd bug me every time I looked at the car. I'm told that my passenger seat can't go down more because of the occupancy sensor. Big bummer.

I have owned my MX5 for 11 years from new. It gets washed once and occasionally twice a year. The idea of ever washing an exhaust seems the definition of insanity. I like the standard exhaust because it is nice and quiet. It is not a fast car but fun to drive, better still not to get a headache by an overloud exhaust.

A phev uses engine heat to heat the cabin defeats the whole purpose of EV only driving in the city. No heat pump, no resiatant heater. Hard PASS.

OMG i love your wheels and tires. Can you tell me the size of rims and tires. Brand??? Thanks so much

Great Vid! lol Love the ending! lol Just got a 2012 Sport. I am 5'11 so definitely want to do this mod. Thanks!

Good on you for mentioning the NVH downside. Lots of people chasing hp but the reality is you’re getting 30whp and the car is still a 14 second car. I’m all for keeping the k20 and not fixing what’s not broken, and have a car I can drive drone free to the canyons and back.

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Sorry you answered my question at 6 minutes apologies

What was the weight saving compared to previous exhaust ???

Well because US won’t allow better and more reasonable Chinese EVs in. Or else everyone can afford one at 20k range.

So after beating on it for 2 years now what's it selling for?

Your arms are shorter than than your legs. Looks funny how you drive. They need the option of pulling the steering wheel out in front for you

It's so hard to find one these days that's a manual and NC2-3. If you do it's almost 20k this is insane

Welded axle?

GET A TUNE DORK 😂 HIT UP REVMATCH MOTORSPORTS

Em1 isn’t exactly my favorite but I do respect it I’m team 8th gen I would still love to have one

I'm 6'2" and really need this fix. Can you comment on the 2" drop as well?

Anxious to hear all about your NC upgrades. I'm 6'2" and 185 pounds and on the NC my head touches the hardtop and has about 1/2" clearance on the soft top. The NA, NB, and ND are too tight all around. So I'm excited to see how you address the 4 (plus more) things you don't like about your NC.

Thanks for this video, still informative in 2024

did this car have the factory front sway bar with the progress rear?

You needed one of your buddies a strong to heavy body that can press that top hat and spring down enough to get the locknut started

Excellent, im going to look at one tomorrow. 2011, nc with 44,000. If its very tidy i will buy it. Liked and subscribed. John.

bruh you gotta get a tune for it😂

Everyone always talks about the manual transmission but I love my six speed automatic transmission in my 2008 Miata. When I want to shift manually I use the paddle shifters and it’s so fun. In town it’s nice not to have to shift. I’m 75 years old so that’s a big factor. 20 years ago I would have wanted a stick. Love my Miata.