I was doing some research and I thought a Miata could be a fun starter car considering the community size and vast array of resources available online. Is this a good move or would it be smarter to just pick up a dirt cheap beater and try to get it running learning as I go?

Dec 26, 2024 · We're racing our LFX V6-powered Mazda Miata at Atlanta Motorsports Park with the Lucky Dog Racing League on May 18-19. Why did we rip out our roll cage and build a new one? The roll cage that came with our Miata was less than ideal. Here's why and here's how we fixed that problem by building a new roll cage.

Dec 30, 2024 · It's been 1000 miles since we rescued our '92 Miata project car. Here's how it's been holding up since.

Below is a full list of the super fun street customer items we developed in response to the Andi's desires for the perfect ... MORE: ...Street Miata! This project car is SOLD! This section here will continue as folks have future questions about the items on this car.

Aug 17, 2018 · This 2017 Exomotive Exocet is a Miata-based kit car that was ordered new by the seller through Flyin’ Miata in March 2018. The car features a tube-frame chassis with a full cage and steel floors, and was optioned with black fiberglass body panels, an aluminum wiring tray, shock spacers, wing mounts, and more.

Nov 18, 2024 · In this article, we’ve picked the absolute best project cars for beginner enthusiasts, with all the basic criteria covered: affordability, ease of use, easy to find, and plenty of aftermarket support. If this is going to be your first car (that you intend to work on all by yourself), there’s no point in starting out with something complicated.

Dec 3, 2024 · The Miata is the ultimate beginner project car. It’s affordable, simple to work on, endlessly customizable, and delivers an unmatched driving experience. Combine these traits with a supportive community, and it’s no wonder the Miata remains a favorite among enthusiasts.

Jul 16, 2002 · With just 0.06 mm of crankshaft end play, no interior fit-and-finish glitches and an attractively low price tag, we are pleased to announce that we found our latest project car.

Mar 10, 2006 · 1991 Mazda Miata We bought the World's Grossest Miata for all of $1200. For that price, it ran and drove fine, but looked (and smelled) pretty bad.

We are ready to strip down the Miata and remove everything we don’t need for the Exocet build. Discover and publish project cars. We aim to be a great platform for those interested in seeing how others approach their project car builds. See great projects like the exclusive Exocet #30.

Mar 31, 2000 · Project Car: Making Miata Muscle We spend $2895 and six hours to turns a polite 140-hp Mazda sports car into a 189-hp blown semi-screamer. Are we having fun yet?

Apr 16, 2024 · Project cars are objectively a waste of money anyways, but I'd recommend starting with an example with 100-150k miles where it seems to be maintained well. You'll spend less on it and also feel more free to fuck it up a little bit. A 30K mile miata is worth a lot more just leaving it alone and enjoying a low mileage, unmolested Miata.

Jun 21, 2021 · There's very little about these cars that's actually conceptually difficult, and you won't struggle to find an answer online if you need. Plenty of fiddly bits (upper bell housing bolts spring to mind), but it's good fun and not too steep a learning curve.

23 hours ago · My garage has typically been made up of one wildly impractical fun car and another to help cover other people/cargo hauling and winter duties. The original duo was a NC Miata and Outback XT, but an eventual change from Miata to Exocet meant fewer opportunities to drive the dedicated fun car on account of it being a fully open-cockpit vehicle.

2 days ago · The Mazda Miata (AKA, the MX-5 or Eunos Roadster in other parts of the world) is a convertible sports car that was introduced for the 1990 model year. Still in production today, the Miata currently spans four distinct generations, commonly referred to by Mazda enthusiasts using the unique chassis codes: NA, NB, NC, and ND.

5 days ago · Hitting 62 mph from a stop took 8.9 seconds, which was about a second quicker than a standard European Miata. Ronan Glon Ronan Glon Ronan Glon More roof: the 2003 Roadster Coupé. This one wasn’t a concept, but Mazda capped production at 179 cars and chose not to sell a single one outside of Japan.

Dec 24, 1998 · Since emerging from the garage three years ago, though, the Miata has been busy: regular meet-ups with Orlando Roadsters plus lots of autocross with the SCCA as well as our local Martin Sports Car Club. Mechanical issues over …

3 days ago · In standard tune, the 1.6-liter engine of a first-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata makes 116 horsepower. We might as well get that out of the way; if you find that a car’s desirability is directly related to its horsepower rating, you might want to stop reading right here.

The 35th Anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of the rarest and most exciting Miatas ever released in the U.S., with only 250 units available. In this video, ...

The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary is the latest example of Mazda’s commitment to its droptop sports car, and the community built around it. With an emphasis on upscale design and a pleasurable driving experience that few others can match, the MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary offers idyllic top-down motoring.

My best advice for someone who doesn't have extra money is to invest in a Miata that has no rust and does not have any foreseeable needs. Also, it is important to know (especially if you are a teen) that your first can't be a project car unless you are ungodly quick with everything you do.

5 days ago · That’s fewer than the United States, but we’d venture a soft-top Miata is less attractive to car buyers in colder temperatures. Mazda is also selling the MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition in Japan.

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Aug 17, 2011 · 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata We're borrowing a new MX-5 from Mazda and working with our friends from The Tire Rack to build it for competition in the new STR class of SCCA Solo competition.

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Dec 7, 2024 · For those who need space for a DIY project, this home features a 2 car garage with workbenches— There’s enough space to store tools, equipment, and perhaps even a project car. Adjacent to the garage is a HARDY SHOP, ideal for more focused work or hobbies that require a quieter, more organized space.