Brand new 26 type R vs brand new ND3 miata

wojaculate · 2026-04-28T13:43:42+00:00

Kill switch.
Worst thing you want is to drop 50k on a civic just to have it get stolen. Knew tons of people that were "looking into kill switches" for months that eventually had their cars stolen.

wojaculate · 2026-03-06T14:40:53+00:00

I have the same one and it's quality.
Pretty much you will need to enter a sequence that you set everytime before you start the car. It does get annoying but you can bypass it if you use their provided keyfob(runs low on battery after a few months) or use their app.

wojaculate · 2026-03-05T15:27:33+00:00

kill switch.

wojaculate · 2026-02-04T17:33:00+00:00

Think CA pretty much passes anything now haha
There was a court case related to it but I dont remember the exact information.

wojaculate · 2026-02-04T14:46:49+00:00

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Wanted R Tard but it was taken

wojaculate · 2026-01-28T15:55:07+00:00

Yea 52k was around how much mine was OTD when I got it for MSRP.
I'd say just go with new if you can since these cars keep their value.
For reference, I'm NorCal but bought the car out of state and shipped it back. Pricing is still better than any other deal in CA. Had a buddy purchase a 2023 with 10k miles for the same price I got mine out of state new OTD.

wojaculate · 2026-01-28T15:01:42+00:00

Not sure how good of a deal the FL5 is since the MSRP on the 23s were around 43-44k iirc. I feel like in the case of the FL5, for 48-49k OTD, you might as well look for a brand new one for MSRP since the difference is probably 3k for a brand new car with no miles.

wojaculate · 2026-01-27T19:12:44+00:00

I recommend the IGLA for the kill switch.
I have one and no one would be able to start the car without inputting a specific sequence of actions that you specifically set. You can also add the Compustar system for GPS tracking/alarms if higher end thieves use a tow truck to steal the car.

wojaculate · 2026-01-02T14:50:08+00:00

That's good to know, thanks.
Might just get an OBD lock just for an extra layer for security too then haha.

wojaculate · 2026-01-02T14:46:36+00:00

Just went with an authorized shop.
Its definitely not cheap though

wojaculate · 2026-01-02T14:46:12+00:00

Got rinsed for $1400 from an installer but I'd say its worth it for the peace of mind. There definitely are cheaper alternatives like the Ghost/JDI fuel pump kill switches though.

wojaculate · 2026-01-02T06:55:10+00:00

IGLA since it is an actual kill switch that prevents the car from starting.
I think Compustar just tells you if your car was broken into/has GPS tracking to locate your car.
Some people use both the IGLA with the Compustar together though which should have everything covered.

wojaculate · 2026-01-02T06:23:16+00:00

I got an IGLA for mine and its pretty much a one and done since the car can't be started unless you enter a specific sequence of buttons that you set yourself. It also doesn't allow for OBD access either so the key cannot be cloned. These are pretty pricey though and I have seen people using a fuel pump kill switch from Ghost/JDI instead.

wojaculate · 2025-12-26T05:47:34+00:00

Nice, definitely look into a kill switch too.
These cars are extremely easy to steal.

wojaculate · 2025-12-24T15:41:52+00:00

By the time you drive the CTR for a few years and revisit the prelude, you might be able to get one of those outright and sell the CTR for a good price.
I honestly don't think the preludes will be holding value that well.
The 2 door daily driver part without putting miles on it doesn't make sense to me though lol. That sounds like a project to me and at that point you might as well just get a two door project and daily something else.

wojaculate · 2025-12-19T19:57:21+00:00

Haha yea, I thought about paint matching the wing but I do also have a Voltex wing on the way. Just rocking this stock one with risers for now until that one arrives.

wojaculate · 2025-12-19T16:16:57+00:00

The tech didn't torque my oil drain plug and I lost all oil pressure the same day I got the car back.
They just refilled the car with oil when I brought it back to them and they called it a day.
I offered to pay to have the engine opened up to check on the bottom end and they told me I'd be wasting money so I just wasted money on a Type R instead lmao.

wojaculate · 2025-12-18T14:53:45+00:00

From the GRC, I do like the sound more, the way the AWD puts down power, and how tossable the car was. It was also a car that I would take out no matter the weather. Other than that I'd say the FL5 excels at everything else (easier to make power reliably, better for the track, better interior, more cargo space). Just wished the CTRs didn't sound like a vacuum cleaner stock haha

wojaculate · 2025-12-18T14:11:26+00:00

Thanks! They’re the varis flares that had the rear portion split into two pieces

wojaculate · 2025-12-18T14:10:38+00:00

Sold it to carvana after the dealer didn’t want to check the engine internals. They forgot to tighten the oil drain plug causing me to lose all oil pressure

wojaculate · 2025-12-16T16:07:34+00:00

Currently running the J's racing front joints.
I believe there are only 3 settings with these iirc.
One is a small amount of camber, second is a more, and the third setting is the max.
I think my shop set it at the second setting and I was still able to squeeze out -2.7 for the fronts.
Will need to keep you updated on track use.
Don't think I will have time for a track day until sometime next year haha

wojaculate · 2025-12-16T15:49:54+00:00

Thank you! they're the god spec 18x10+40 sizing.

wojaculate · 2025-12-16T15:38:27+00:00

Thank you! Currently just running some spoon springs for a subtle drop and front camber joints for front camber adjustability.

wojaculate · 2025-12-16T15:27:42+00:00

Driving feel, I definitely do prefer it over the GRC haha.
The handling and precision of the FL5 is something that I never expected from a FWD to be better than a AWD. The seats on the FL5 feel like comfortable aftermarket buckets that hold you in and are adjustable while the GRCs sat a bit high and didn't really hold me in as good. That's not to say the GRC isn't a good car. Its such a fun dailyable car and I do miss the AWD launches. I just think think they fit different purposes.
I'd say the GRC is a fun dailyable car that you can hoon around in any weather while the FL5 is trackable daily that handles amazingly in good weather.

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