Fixing the NC Miata's weak points

Today we are replacing the front wheel bearings and the coolant expansion tank on the NC in preparation for track time.

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[StefanMailey]

I wrecked my RX8 6 years ago. I was an avid viewer of this channel. I took a break from youtube for a few years. Now my son has a RX8 and Iv found this channel again. I was always subscribed but wasn't getting your videos pushed to me. Happy to be back lads!

[louKushh]

this car is sweet. funny how I never liked the NC, but in my older age, it's becoming my favorite miata.

[davidmccaughan]

Incremental upgrades really tell the story. It's how us real people do it, rather than these bugillion $ builds seen on other channels. Thanks for keeping it real 👍

[gregoryrobertson]

This is quite possibly the cleanest best looking Miata I've ever seen. And it's functional? Well done.

[EchoSigma]

I recently bought a used NC, it has over 186k miles on the odometer but it still runs good with no oil consumption issues. I have the same wheels but the Tein coil overs that are a bit too uncomfortable. I’m so glad to have stumbled upon your video as I will be replacing all the underside mounts and bushings this year. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to future releases so I can plan my rebuild of the suspension. I love my NC!

[patrickjones]

I installed EBC Yellow Stuff pads on my V8 NC1, and they are fantastic. With stock calipers too, I have plenty of stopping power.

[markmartin]

Loving the black with silver wheels look. Thats my new jam

[TrackMouse]

I’m so glad NCs are getting the content they’ve always deserved. Nice video!

[johncrofts]

i've got an NC 25TH Anniversary, fully forged, BBR turbo kit, 360bhp, Ohlins, braided brake lines, 9" enkie f1rp's, stock calipers and rotors, uprated pads. it is f***in brilliant. PS. i've owned modded Supra's, Skylines, Silvia's and Evo's. the MX5 wins hands down. Performance and value for money!!!! No need to uprate calipers or rotors, just pads.

[Glenn-tenl]

I've had the Ohlins R&Ts on my 2013 PRHT for about 9 months now. Have enjoyed on the street as well the track. So far so good.

[CruiseControl]

Xida coilovers are pricy but worth it, if you want it comfortable you could get the touring setup they are 5k front and 4k rear, and if you don’t want the race 11k front and 7k rear you could tell them custom rates and they will build to your spec. Maybe 7k front and 5k rear would be a nice middle ground?

[lurcheradogslife]

Glad to see some NC2 content, i too leaving my na turbo built motor behind to explore the NC2 route... dreaming of Cams, exhaust, itb, s, etc. ...hope to see more tuning content 😊

[bobbyriosk]

Small upgrades is the way! Glad more things are coming to the shop

[djf]

I have the Goodwin Clubsport coilovers on my NC2 and love them. Comfy on the street yet plenty firm enough for fast driving. Same rates as the Ohlins but more travel. I like that it doesn't feel like I bang into the bump stops or over limit extension on rebound. Very good all-around coilover. Also running the RX8 red/front and yellow/rear swaybars.

[Deadgrau]

Just found this channel, just as I've bought my third NC, this time to do exactly the same purpose as yours so excited to follow this.

One OEM mod that's meant to be great Is Yellow Dot Anti Roll Bars off an Rx8

[vclub]

Xidas are the way! Drove an NA with them installed, off the shelf valving and spring rates, were awesome. Then installed a used set of gen 1 xidas in my NB with equivalent to 10kg rear and 15kg fronts and they're just as comfy if not comfier on the street compared to the ohlins and killer on track.

[Beakz_]

I'm in the process of developing a front caliper upgrade for the NC utilizing an OEM porsche 4 piston caliper with the same caliper piston area (- 1% compared to stock is the closest I've found) to retain a similar brake pedal feel with the stock master cylinder, on as large diameter a rotor I can fit under a 16" wheel.

[thelowcartheory]

Both of you need Xidas. I was part of the developement for the RX-8 setup and they are amazing as a dual use shock. The Ohlins are fine (and I am a total Ohlins fanboy), but the rear shock geometry is compromised and you would lose travel. Spend the extra dollars and get Xidas, you wont regret it.

[shifty]

Got plans for the motor figured out yet? Just spent some time on the dyno last week with a cammed 2.5 with the prototype Fab9 intake manifold that put down 220 whp SAE with a monster powerband.

[citabriaable]

In 2022, I jumped on a 2008 Miata Grand Tourer w cow interior, heated seats, Bose 6 speaker stereo, upgraded BilStein shocks, added handling pckg, ect...but had only been driven 31, 000 miles. Today it has less than 37, 000 on it, and runs like its brand new, I mean. It will spin the tires like it's nuts, easily chirps 2nd gear, and so far top speed with me is 120 for a moment. But this is the crazy thing, the 169 hp engine & 6-speed has the coolest torque curve...when cruising the BRPW I can stick it in 6th gear with the cruise on at 45mph and it never falters at those speeds ??? So