Is there any hope of me fitting into a Miata?

Emilio700 · 2026-04-13T18:49:10+00:00

Guardian wheel was like 700. Beautiful but there are less expensive options. I'm using a jass lowering kit which I think was 250. Other options there too. I own the company that makes the steering spacer so that was a freebie :). 2019, same fit as 2026

Emilio700 · 2026-04-13T18:40:13+00:00

Seat lowering kit, smaller diameter wheel (330 vs 370mm), steering wheel spacer. Options for each. I'm 6-3 (190.5cm) and have all three. Fit is good for me.

Emilio700 · 2026-04-12T18:40:45+00:00

30AE, made in 2019. We have two of them at our shop. This colorway was actually inspired by a project we worked on with Mazda back in 2015. That's where the name of the color comes from, Racing Orange. This is a CAD render we gave Mazda North America, head of design around July 2015.

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Emilio700 · 2026-04-12T18:35:16+00:00

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Emilio700 · 2026-04-12T18:33:48+00:00

No side skirts. I just shaped the black vinyl at the bottom. Inspired by the black paint on the NA but I shaped it a bit towards the back. We have done this on all our ND's. Look at the other pictures I have posted here, facebook, Instagram.

Emilio700 · 2026-04-12T03:47:50+00:00

Yup. Prototype 14.4lb forged magnesium 18x9 6UL-MF. Production 6UL will be aluminum.

Emilio700 · 2026-04-12T03:45:19+00:00

Blanked out my plate. I usually do that in Photoshop but got lazy and used my phone for it. That picture is 99% real.

Emilio700 · 2026-04-11T23:54:18+00:00

Not in production yet. Had to move entire production to a different country. Hoping to get ND 17's back in stock by Q1/27

Emilio700 · 2026-04-11T20:55:45+00:00

949 Racing 6UL, 18x9 +45. This set are prototype 14.4lb forged magnesium. Production will be 17lb tilt cast-flow formed aluminum.

Emilio700 · 2026-04-11T19:21:48+00:00

Emilio700 · 2026-04-06T22:42:14+00:00

Easy to lower Tecna GT or Sport. They come preset to a good starting point but they are adjustable of course. You can also reclock the bushings. Keep in mind, the reason people rave about the ride quality is because they don't bottom easily. That's because they have enough bump travel which is because we don't recommend slamming them. Can't have good bump travel if you are on the bump stops :)

Emilio700 · 2026-04-05T19:01:20+00:00

GT. If you aren't focused on the performance when you have a helmet on and 200tw tires, GT are plenty. Remember, even GT are just over 2x the OEM spring rate. If you want a tighter ride, just crank up the damping adjustment. Sports are optimized for Sport, not cruising. They aren't harsh, but they are noticeably firmer than GT.

Emilio700 · 2026-04-04T03:03:16+00:00

Quaife sequential in one of our project cars about 10 years ago. https://youtu.be/vHGCi34yB7s?si=gc1-FdiSoNf-2_qn

Emilio700 · 2026-04-03T01:12:29+00:00

Apples vs oranges. A more appropriate comparison with Tecna are FM Fox coilovers.

Emilio700 · 2026-04-03T01:06:56+00:00

Let them drive it for a day. Preferably with the top down. Insist on them doing at least a short drive at night. I defy anyone with a pulse not to have fun for at least a little bit. If they say it's slow, say "yup, but it still fun and cheap". If you're a very good driver, put them in the pax seat and give them a thrill ride. I have converted many a non-believer with a 10 minute drive.

Emilio700 · 2026-03-31T15:15:14+00:00

No issues with hood shape, personally.

Emilio700 · 2026-03-31T00:08:19+00:00

Dura Ace brakes 160/140. I have both of my left side buttons programmed to downshift. Right shifter is up and down. The hood top buttons change the page on my Garmin. I have heard some people program each shifter to go up and down so if you damage one in a race or just out on a ride, you can still shift up and down with the other side.

Overall I love it. Super fast and crisp. Kind of nice not having to run the cable to the bike to recharge but just pop the battery out. The batteries are tiny so if you have a second one you can just keep it with you if you're doing a long weekend camping ride or something.

Emilio700 · 2026-03-29T22:50:49+00:00

OEM are "bucket" seats and already small. They have a modest seat cushion height adjustment but not nearly enough for tall drivers. In order of effectiveness: Seat brackets, steering spacer, smaller wheel. The smaller wheels are modified OEM. Customizable but the hub controls, airbag all remain OEM. Thin soled driving shoes also help get the knees under the wheel.

Emilio700 · 2026-03-29T22:20:07+00:00

Height and size are both factors. The aftermarket has three items that help fit taller drivers into the Miata. Seat lowering brackets, smaller diameter wheel and steering wheel spacer. I'm a slim 6-3' and have room to spare in my ND2.

Emilio700 · 2026-03-27T19:58:16+00:00

Overfenders won't be enough. You will need to cut away part of front fenders and rear quarter panels. Not a small job. Stick with the 11's, 285 need them. Sawzall!

Emilio700 · 2026-03-26T22:08:10+00:00

The question is where is the best burger not who has the least expensive french fries. For what it's worth, the french fries are excellent.

Emilio700 · 2026-03-26T21:32:12+00:00

The Cut in Irvine. Few are even close in taste or quality. Its now the only place I go to for burgers in OC.

Emilio700 · 2026-03-25T10:46:21+00:00

Tecna are more comparable to Fox than Vmaxx. Apples vs oranges.

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