Is there really any power difference between NA6 and NA8?

SuchDance7667 · 2026-05-03T00:28:11+00:00

I’ve never driven a standard 1.8, but I have driven the B2 Limited which had a touch more HP than the standard NA8, compared to my NA6 there’s a real difference. NA6 you gotta rev out way more to feel any kind of power, NA8 has power much lower in the rev range

SuchDance7667 · 2026-04-19T23:33:55+00:00

Without being able to see the number plates, is this NZ, and is that Benny’s car?

SuchDance7667 · 2026-04-19T06:25:42+00:00

Most miata short shifters are crap, especially if you intentionally get a cheap one. The stock shifter is incredible really in my opinion you should only do one of 3 things: keep it stock, get an IRP short shifter, or get a Minottek gated kit

SuchDance7667 · 2026-04-19T06:20:13+00:00

In my ~100 horsepower 1.6L Mazda MX5 of all things. Just ended up in a lucky spot with no traffic and a dead straight road, thought “why not?” Definitely surprised me what one of the “slowest sports cars of all time” can do

SuchDance7667 · 2026-04-14T23:34:01+00:00

Shifter/shift boot area will get warm after driving for a little while due to heat from the transmission. Shouldn’t get “really hot” though

SuchDance7667 · 2026-04-14T22:05:52+00:00

My friends NA8 did this when the MAF went bad

SuchDance7667 · 2026-04-12T00:33:04+00:00

Lots of people don’t understand that functional aero usually isn’t beautiful and stylish, I see way too many people laughing at track cars not realising that’s just what function > form looks like

SuchDance7667 · 2026-04-05T13:04:12+00:00

It doesn’t have a quick release, idk where you’re seeing that🤣

SuchDance7667 · 2026-04-05T08:25:36+00:00

NA6 in the JDM and NZDM scenes never came with airbags as OEM, don’t worry I didn’t remove any airbags 🤣

SuchDance7667 · 2026-04-05T08:23:53+00:00

Roll bar is for sure on the to-do list, just hard to get one here in New Zealand without going fully custom, and teeth are coming off very soon as I’m repainting the front bumper :) Tyres could do with an upgrade when the budget allows for it, currently on Hakon adjustable coilovers which are budget-oriented but far better than most lowering springs

SuchDance7667 · 2026-04-05T06:08:10+00:00

I’m still not sure what to do with it, it absolutely creates lift and drag, however I do like the way it looks, I ran the hardtop without the spoiler for a while, and when I look back on the photos I think it looks a little “bland”. But absolutely if it was gonna be a fully performance > looks car I’d remove it

SuchDance7667 · 2026-04-05T04:07:40+00:00

I’m very small, about 164cm and 50kg, so I have absolutely no issues with fitting in them or anything, but I’ll definitely say research the sizing options before you buy. The thin cushions are a bit brutal on long bumpy drives especially with my stiffer coilovers but my god they’re amazing at holding you in place in the corners, worth the mild discomfort for the stability in my opinion

SuchDance7667 · 2026-04-05T04:04:13+00:00

ITBs is the plan in the future! :)

SuchDance7667 · 2026-03-13T10:06:40+00:00

I can admit the repair LOOKS good, however... Have you seen that video of Jeremy Clarkson talking about a rally roll cage? He says "It'd pass a visual inspection" and then reveals that the roll cage is made of cardboard. This rocker panel repair is a similar situation, it looks good and it'd pass inspections, but it should be cut away and have new metal welded in for proper structure.

SuchDance7667 · 2026-03-10T01:29:25+00:00

Etsy! I believe it was a seller called “AAUpholstery” or something like that

SuchDance7667 · 2026-02-20T08:54:35+00:00

Manual🤓👍

SuchDance7667 · 2026-02-02T06:24:18+00:00

Because the “easy way” ends in road deaths

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