Just Waiting To Be Tuned…
Not Stock For Long

I’m in no way surprised that the first new-gen Mazda Roadster I got to drive was already tuned. It’s what this car has always stood for: a superb package that’s just begging to be modified – and Mazda know it. That’s why with the new model, the automaker has done absolutely nothing to spoil the underlining fun factor that has made the Roadster/Miata/MX-5 a popular choice for enthusiasts around the world, for more than 25 years. Mazda has sold over a million of them through the accessible sportscar’s four generations, and now that the ND has arrived, I’m pretty sure the model’s popularity is only going to grow.

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That’s something I realised after only a few minutes looking at HKS’s newest demo machine. As per every one of the Japanese tuner’s R&D cars, HKS chose to go with the black color option, and that’s probably a good thing as I never realised just how mean the new Roadster design actually is until seeing it in the dark hue.

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The ND has lost the cute and smiley face that originated from the first model Roadster and replaced it with a front fascia that gives the car a whole new demeanour.

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The rounded-off design flows beautifully, and overall the car is marginally smaller – and more importantly, lighter than its predecessor.

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The peering shark-like headlights are one of the most defining design aspects of the ND, and they probably look more menacing on a black car due to their inner reflector being that color too. I also really like the LED portion that illuminates with the first turn of the light stalk.

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HKS has some interesting plans for this car – especially when it comes to the performance – but in the few short weeks that it’s had it, the engineers have so far only made a couple of upgrades. The first is a set of adjustable Hipermax MAXIV SP dampers, designed for serious track work. They’ve made the car reassuringly stiff, unlike the usual wallowing ride that every stock standard Mazda seems to have – RX-7 and RX-8 included.

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On top of firming up the handling and dropping the ride height dramatically, HKS has also fitted a set of lightweight Yokohama Advan Racing RSII wheels shod in Advan Neova AD08R rubber.

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The rear end is one of my favourite angles to view the ND from – it’s really clean and uncluttered, and the Jaguar F-Type-esque taillights make it instantly recognisable. HKS is, of course, working on a selection of exhaust systems, and that’s a good thing as the stock sound coming from the longitudinally-mounted four-banger is uninspiring to say the least.

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But as I found while pushing it through some challenging mountain roads, this car is all about the handling and the feel. There’s a beautiful neutrality to the way the chassis responds to your steering inputs, and thanks to the upgrades that HKS has made, it’s pin-sharp accurate and predictive. The grip with the Neova tyres is sensational, so the car exhibited no sign of under or oversteer. In fact, I can’t even recall if I used the brakes through these corners!

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Top marks for Mazda then. It’s not only stayed true to a very successful recipe – it’s improved on it. I honestly don’t think the ‘hairdresser’s car’ moniker can be applied here anymore…

Stepping Up The Game
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For the amount of money that the new Roadster retails for in Japan (the equivalent of US$20,000), I’m surprised that Mazda was able to finish the interior in the way it has. From afar it looks like it should belong in a car costing at least double what the ND does.

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Take a closer look and there’s really nothing that disappoints.The instrumentation is simple and clear to read with all the information you would ever need from the factory car displayed through the left side digital meter.

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The transmission tunnel sits high and allows for a comfortable reach to the 6-speed manual transmission’s shifter.

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There’s a fixed BMW-like LCD monitor for the navigation and infotainment, which can be controlled either via the rotary dial on tunnel console or by simply touching the screen.

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The seats are comfortable and the plastics – despite being a touch of the hard and potentially easy to scratch variety – don’t seem at all out of place in the cabin of an affordable drop-top. The manual canvas roof is both easily folded away and opened up.

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The S package Roadster, which you see here, hits the scales at 990kg – almost 100kg less than the previous generation car. In fact, it almost weighs the same as the original NA Roadster, and when you think about all the extra technology, safety and emissions gear a new vehicle in 2015 needs to have, it’s an awesome feat. The ND’s light weight can mostly be put down to an increased use of aluminium and being careful with other aspects, and there are still savings to be made if you did things like swap out the stock seats for a pair of lightweight carbon buckets.

Craving Power
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Now comes the uninspiring part. Yep, you’ve guessed it – the engine. Sure, it’s more fuel efficient, produces lower emissions and has a broader spread of torque than what we’ve seen in previous Roadster engines – it has to live up to Mazda’s Skyactiv badge of course – but damn it’s gutless!

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In Japan, the Roadster is only offered with this 1.5L engine which outputs 131PS at 7,000rpm and 150Nm at 4,800rpm – hardly inspiring figures for a sportscar. In the real world, the turbo 660cc Honda S660 I recently drove (and which you will read about soon) felt quicker.

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But this is where companies like HKS are going to help. Irrespective of whether Mazda Japan will eventually offer the Roadster with the 150PS 2.0-liter engine that’s destined for the US and European market cars, HKS is working on boosting power with, well… boost. You can expect a supercharger or a turbocharger kit for the ND pretty soon – something to at least give this little Mazda the sort of performance its chassis deserves.

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Personally, I would pull the shiny four-cylinder out altogether and replace it with a fresh 13B rotary from Pan Speed or RE Amemiya. Imagine the sensational car you would create!

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I could keep whinging about the lack of power, but when you think about it, it’s always been that way with the Roadster. I don’t think you could say it’s dampened the appeal either.

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The impressive thing is that Mazda has been able to take the original idea for a fun and affordable driver’s car and make it work in this day and age.

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And fans of unspoiled and direct driving feel will be jumping on these cars – that I guarantee. If the sheer number of ND Roadsters I’ve been seeing on the streets of Tokyo are anything to go by, it’s already happening in Japan.

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Whether it’s going to be a stripped-out track car or just a nice and sorted daily driven street car, Mazda’s new Roadster offers an awesome base to build upon.

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This is definitely something I plan to revisit, and probably in the not too distant future. As aside from what HKS will be able to achieve with some nifty engine tuning, a ton of other companies are already playing around with the ND.

Yep, just like the ZN6, this is one chassis that’s going to be evolving rather quickly. Bring on Tokyo Auto Salon 2016!

Dino Dalle Carbonare
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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner

We've only just got the ND here in Aus and already I see shopping lists growing faster than a lizard in nuclear waste. I just hope that Mazda Australia prices it below the 86, in order to create a section of the market that goes crazy and manufacturers take note that:
Light, RWD and cheap cars are the best thing in a over weight, SUV world.

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner
I just feel sorry for all the people that bought an NC recently, seeing as this one is $15-20K cheaper...

I'm still not 100% convinced on the rear end either, I hope to see one in the metal soon to make up my mind

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Beautifully done!

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I definitely agree on the 13B idea. I still maintain that Mazda needs to put a rotary into the Miata as a more range topping option over the regular 4 cylinders.

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Just drove the 2.0 the other day here in Texas and it felt great. Didn't feel low on power at all and even felt quicker than the BRZ/FRS

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If I was able to pick up one I wouldn't care about any "hair dresser" moniker.  If someone remarked as such I'd blow them a kiss and dive into the next corner chasing that asphalt.  
Never wanted a miata ... until this one.

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By far one of the best looking cars (for the money) in the market. Why not drop a Jz in it?

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By far one of the best looking cars (for the money) in the market. Why not drop a Jz in it?

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put in a rotary and it will become a tiny rocket.

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All aluminum V8 in it producing 400-500whp and done.

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All aluminum V8 in it producing 400-500whp and done.

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Mahfoodh Weight.

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner

Trust me, the pictures don't do this car justice, in the flesh they are exceptionally good looking.

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I wouldn't surprise if next year HKS bring this car into WTAC :p

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love at first sight, even in black :-) 

(...and I haven´t seen it "live" yet)

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Man this car looks awesome!

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Man this car looks awesome!

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I don't know why but, I really like the look of the engine bay

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AEROHUNTER I feel the same way. Must be the colours

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Gianluca FairladyZ

I'm very curious to see how they will manage to install a supercharger or turbocharger setup with this highly compressed skyactiv engine...... I think there will be more engine swaps than that setup.

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If you "need" more power, you're driving it wrong.

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This car will just need thicker sway bars to counter the roll in corners. If you have to swap the engine then get a 2.3 L MZR DISI Turbo. Hopefully it fits.

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Putting a rotary or a V8 or even a V6 in that car would be a disaster. Imagine the hellish nightmare of trying to corner weight a car that comes from the factory with a 48%/52% weight split front to rear (can't remember which is which) and then either reducing the weight of the front end by a hundred or so pounds, or making it heavier by a hundred or two pounds. 

The thing is already set up to be a handling master. In the past, all you've needed to make a Miata beat nearly anything else on a race track was a more tuned suspension. Spec Miata is based on that... 

If you really need more power, just chip the thing, or figure out how to put a different intake on it with some forced induction capabilities. That way you maintain the best feature of the car - the balance - while increasing your power from 15-45% (depending on how deep you want to get). That, would be a car nearly unbeatable on the road and track.

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@Mr Mulholland and then drive it in a straight line, good. you'll fuck up the car

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Gianluca FairladyZ High compression turbos aren't that out of the ordinary. We're in the process of building a high compression SR20 with a small Borg Warner EFR. The idea is to keep the motors low boost or medium boost with high spool up speeds. This combined with the high compression means that you can maintain a wide power band, even with a turbo.

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Gianluca FairladyZ High compression turbos aren't that out of the ordinary. We're in the process of building a high compression SR20 with a small Borg Warner EFR. The idea is to keep the motors low boost or medium boost with high spool up speeds. This combined with the high compression means that you can maintain a wide power band, even with a turbo.

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It's a shame that the JDM won't get the 2.0 engine, as I think the 1.5 could be a pain to get decent gains from, given it's already high compression ratio.. but I'd love to be proved wrong. 

Here in the UK the 2.0 is the car to go for, the extra punch will be worth the (slight) weight penalty. Also with local companies like BBR already getting 200+bhp from that lump with simple breathing and cam mods, meaning there's no laggy FI setup, and no weight penalty of a super/turbo charger handing off the engine. I'm sure some purist will come along and shout of me for not wanting the lightest model. But as an owner of an NB 1.8 'RS' mx5, I know the one thing I'd like more (to complement the sweet chassis) is a bit more punch.

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@Kenny road cars need more power, cars destined for the track need better suspension.
When the new 86 was released I was nearly ran over crossing the road (pushing my youngest in the pram). Yes I suppose he didn't need to brake from 60kph to take the corner, but without slowing down he couldn't see me.
I forgave the idiot because he was obviously enjoying his new car, just a shame to get his thrills he was treating the road like a track because thats where that car shines.  
I believe on the road, cars with power are safer to have a bit of fun with, as opposed to something with no balls which urges you on to take corners at 10/10ths.

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Gianluca FairladyZ E85 fuel

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Mahfoodh are the JZ engines still in production?  in OZ you can't put an old engine in a new car, it must be same age or newer.

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AceAndrew2 lol good on you mate.

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner really, really good looking?

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner really, really good looking?

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Brayden Pimlott

personally i don't like it looks weird it has lost its soul of the classic miata (mx5)
also it needs a rotary

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Gianluca FairladyZ

MTDatsun Gianluca FairladyZ  But with that configuaration, running normal fuel, or premium how ever you call it, isn't it more knock sensivite under these circumstances?

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MTDatsun Gianluca FairladyZ  But with that configuaration, running normal fuel, or premium how ever you call it, isn't it more knock sensivite under these circumstances?

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Zebra P Knee Mahfoodh 
I think you wouldn't have a problem putting older engines in a new car in my country (Oman)

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Cant wait for the Rotary swaps to begin

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I think it's the first time of my life a new affordable car seems so perfect to me. I definitely consider getting a ND but will probably have to wait as I'm currently moving to another country ...

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Love the design and the flat strip on the trunk is asking for a lip spoiler, it's like mazda left it to be modified.

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HKS F-Con V Pro ECU & HKS Hipermax coilovers. Enough said.

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iProGam3r I was thinking exactly the same, its like they had it in mind!

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alexrome93 LS would weigh the same if not less than the current motor.....

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@Dino,
Great coverage as always, and thank you for leaving me wondering what HKS will do next!  I'm salivating for more already!


I must commend you on the use of the word "irresepctive". In America, I hear the word "irregardless" far too often. As with cars,  I think it's the small details that matter when writing too! 


Can't wait for TAS 2016!

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GeetoTiger alexrome93 lol

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If I had one, I'd build it like a 4age/ae86, so individual throttle bodies, cams etc. all the usual to make it revvy and responsive, but not overpowering the chassis, and then stiffen up the chassis with coil overs and things, to make it a little more agile and aggressive.
On the whole I'm a huge fan of this car. Especially the rear end and manual roof.

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Imagine how cool and rapid this car would be with a 4G63 or a YBT

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LukeEVOVIII Rapid isn't the word lol

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Colouryum iProGam3r Come TAS there will be 100 available for it lol

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Robo_No1 200? Really?

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@Kenny I think the moment I was getting overtaken by the HKS HiAce is when I realised that the lack of power was just way too much

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Zebra P Knee Gianluca FairladyZ No E85 in japan

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HDHooning I guess the extra 500 cc make a difference. But it's only like 20 extra HP no?

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Yeah I think it's like a 25 hp difference but it felt like plety of power to be fun. I'm not sure how it compares to the 1.5 though since we won't be getting them here

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is that a traditional full size battery behind the radiator?! like this is begging to be swapped for a 10lb racing battery; saving weight at the best possible position; the nose!

Loved the car in black; love the petite yet menacing look, like a piranha lol! speedhunters_dino I demand MOAR ND coverage from Nihon ^_^

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Mad Mike should have waited

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speedhunters_dino Robo_No1 yep, from what I've read. They don't have one running in an MX5 chassis yet, but instead used the lump from the Mazda 3 to get a head start:
http://www.evo.co.uk/mazda/mx-5/14915/mazda-mx-5-tuned-by-bbr-to-200bhp

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speedhunters_dino Robo_No1 yep, from what I've read. They don't have one running in an MX5 chassis yet, but instead used the lump from the Mazda 3 to get a head start:
http://www.evo.co.uk/mazda/mx-5/14915/mazda-mx-5-tuned-by-bbr-to-200bhp

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Robo_No1 Unfortunately the 2.0 has been delayed until end of October, so we'll have to wait even longer to see what can be done with it.

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Robo_No1 Unfortunately the 2.0 has been delayed until end of October, so we'll have to wait even longer to see what can be done with it.

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i just want someone to put ultrawide 265s on this with a built rotary, fixed hardtop, and crazy aero. would make a SICK time attack car.

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i just want someone to put ultrawide 265s on this with a built rotary, fixed hardtop, and crazy aero. would make a SICK time attack car.

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It's worth pointing out that the 1.5l engine is 20kg lighter than the 2l. That's a fair difference and may be noticeable in corners.

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It's worth pointing out that the 1.5l engine is 20kg lighter than the 2l. That's a fair difference and may be noticeable in corners.

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c22tch I KNOW RIGHT?!?! when he was building his current car i kept thinking why he does just wait for this car to come out and use it next session. im sure there are reasons you and i both don't know about but still i agree with you

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if this car got around 170-180hp, I bet it would be even more fun without destroying its balance

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This car looks amazing. great job MAZDA!! Im glad to see they kept the stick alive and they still can make some great sports cars. Now Mazda needs to give us the next rotary powered sports car.

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This car looks amazing. great job MAZDA!! Im glad to see they kept the stick alive and they still can make some great sports cars. Now Mazda needs to give us the next rotary powered sports car.

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speedhunters_dino Zebra P Knee Gianluca FairladyZ ...really? like no E85 at all? How come?

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speedhunters_dino Zebra P Knee Gianluca FairladyZ ...really? like no E85 at all? How come?

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Nothing beats the fealing of not knowing if your car is going to start on that cold winter morning!!!..... not!

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Nothing beats the fealing of not knowing if your car is going to start on that cold winter morning!!!..... not!

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Not feeling the looks of the front or rear end. Too busy and weird.

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Not feeling the looks of the front or rear end. Too busy and weird.

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner

Yup, really really good looking.

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner

Yup, really really good looking.

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So I just looked at Mazdas AU website.
Its 38k here for the plain 2.0L Roadster. Bit more than I expected really, looks like I will have to wait for some 2nd hand models and keep the 86 for now.

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Gianluca FairladyZ MTDatsun Possibly could be more knock sensitive. I run a very gnarly 11:1 L series in my Datsun right now and run it on 91 octane with minimal problems. Bumping up an SR wouldn't be that much different, we could always add octane booster if it really becomes a problem. 

We know of many places in our area where we can get 101 or better fuel to mix and match until we have a usable octane level. Less worried about that than making something incredible to drive. 

This is with mostly small time engineering too. A company like HKS could put way more dollars and time into figuring out how to make something work with this Miata power plant.

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Gianluca FairladyZ MTDatsun Possibly could be more knock sensitive. I run a very gnarly 11:1 L series in my Datsun right now and run it on 91 octane with minimal problems. Bumping up an SR wouldn't be that much different, we could always add octane booster if it really becomes a problem. 

We know of many places in our area where we can get 101 or better fuel to mix and match until we have a usable octane level. Less worried about that than making something incredible to drive. 

This is with mostly small time engineering too. A company like HKS could put way more dollars and time into figuring out how to make something work with this Miata power plant.

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Its a full size battery I believe. I was interested in an NA Mx-5 as my first manual rwd car, can honestly say that as mx-5s progressed they deviated from their british sportscar origins to become more like other cars. As far as looks go I think its the best looking MX-5 so far, aggressive but also maintaining its sporty fun image. MX-5s have never been known for power, but a naturally aspirated rotary would be a great swap. They say drivers cars have to be responsive, naturally aspirated, light and sharp in handling and acceleration and therefore I think a large turbo 6cyl (or possibly even a 4cyl) and heaven forbid a v8 ruin an MX-5. But then again I find myself wanting a 3s-gte for my SW20. Remember guys gear ratios are important in cars like these too.

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Its a full size battery I believe. I was interested in an NA Mx-5 as my first manual rwd car, can honestly say that as mx-5s progressed they deviated from their british sportscar origins to become more like other cars. As far as looks go I think its the best looking MX-5 so far, aggressive but also maintaining its sporty fun image. MX-5s have never been known for power, but a naturally aspirated rotary would be a great swap. They say drivers cars have to be responsive, naturally aspirated, light and sharp in handling and acceleration and therefore I think a large turbo 6cyl (or possibly even a 4cyl) and heaven forbid a v8 ruin an MX-5. But then again I find myself wanting a 3s-gte for my SW20. Remember guys gear ratios are important in cars like these too.

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@Sam that sounds awesome. Never had a 4age though just a 3sge, would you say the 4age is a better engine?

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@Sam that sounds awesome. Never had a 4age though just a 3sge, would you say the 4age is a better engine?

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GeetoTiger alexrome93 No way a modern 4 cyl weighs even close to as much as a modern V8. The LS was made by GM, not god. It can't walk on water.

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GeetoTiger alexrome93 No way a modern 4 cyl weighs even close to as much as a modern V8. The LS was made by GM, not god. It can't walk on water.

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GeetoTiger alexrome93 No way a modern 4 cyl weighs even close to as much as a modern V8. The LS was made by GM, not god. It can't walk on water.

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Haha I know especially with the transmission

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Haha I know especially with the transmission

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@Wise Sweet spot for sure.

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@Wise Sweet spot for sure.

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@Wise Sweet spot for sure.

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Gary89 I'd be pretty easy to shed 20 kg. Exhaust alone wouldn't be too far from that...

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spdcrzy Someone will make it for sure

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spdcrzy Someone will make it for sure

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spdcrzy Someone will make it for sure

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@tom c22tch Well he wanted to compete this year.  ND came too late

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@tom c22tch Well he wanted to compete this year.  ND came too late

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STJ88 LOL

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner I'm pretty sure there's a lot more to cars than being really, really, ridiculously good looking. And I plan on finding out what that is.

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner I'm pretty sure there's a lot more to cars than being really, really, ridiculously good looking. And I plan on finding out what that is.

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner I'm pretty sure there's a lot more to cars than being really, really, ridiculously good looking. And I plan on finding out what that is.

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Mazda have done a good effort in giving it's current generation of cars a higher quality feel, even the entry level Mazda 2 has an interior that most of it's competitors don't have. I also like that the designs are a bit less organic, and have no more smiley faces.

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner

Oh yeah totally, once you drive one I reckon the looks will pail in comparison.

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner

Oh yeah totally, once you drive one I reckon the looks will pail in comparison.

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Chris 'Haffy' Hafner

Oh yeah totally, once you drive one I reckon the looks will pail in comparison.

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MTDatsun Gianluca FairladyZ  why are you making setups of the engine if you could run on higher octane levels than 91? and why are you building a high compression SR engine with such a small turbo?
wouldn't it be better to use a modest turbo compression, together with a twin scroll turbo and good intake/ cams setup? For sure with the high compression pistons you'll have a better engine response or even spool up of the turbo. But how much diffrence in rpm will it make, when the turbo begins to spool. I think it's a high price that you're paying just for the response and spool, because you're killing the possibilty of making much power, imo. What is your target with this setup, street setup or circuit driving? 
Yeah of course, i think they have the funds and research possibilty to give this little miata some wings :)

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Gianluca FairladyZ

MTDatsun Gianluca FairladyZ  why are you making setups of the engine if you could run on higher octane levels than 91? and why are you building a high compression SR engine with such a small turbo?
wouldn't it be better to use a modest turbo compression, together with a twin scroll turbo and good intake/ cams setup? For sure with the high compression pistons you'll have a better engine response or even spool up of the turbo. But how much diffrence in rpm will it make, when the turbo begins to spool. I think it's a high price that you're paying just for the response and spool, because you're killing the possibilty of making much power, imo. What is your target with this setup, street setup or circuit driving? 
Yeah of course, i think they have the funds and research possibilty to give this little miata some wings :)

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Gianluca FairladyZ

MTDatsun Gianluca FairladyZ  why are you making setups of the engine if you could run on higher octane levels than 91? and why are you building a high compression SR engine with such a small turbo?
wouldn't it be better to use a modest turbo compression, together with a twin scroll turbo and good intake/ cams setup? For sure with the high compression pistons you'll have a better engine response or even spool up of the turbo. But how much diffrence in rpm will it make, when the turbo begins to spool. I think it's a high price that you're paying just for the response and spool, because you're killing the possibilty of making much power, imo. What is your target with this setup, street setup or circuit driving? 
Yeah of course, i think they have the funds and research possibilty to give this little miata some wings :)

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koko san I agres. Just don't do the "nail test" on the plastics...

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koko san I agres. Just don't do the "nail test" on the plastics...

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John Key NZ Audi 5-cylinder ohhhhhh

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John Key NZ Audi 5-cylinder ohhhhhh

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Robo_No1 speedhunters_dino Nice! Now that will make it a fun car, better than the heavier ZN6

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Robo_No1 speedhunters_dino Nice! Now that will make it a fun car, better than the heavier ZN6

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@ethanscott91 speedhunters_dino Zebra P Knee Gianluca FairladyZ  The big oil companies are making sure of that. Paying off politicians to make E85 illegal to be made & sold.

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@ethanscott91 speedhunters_dino Zebra P Knee Gianluca FairladyZ  The big oil companies are making sure of that. Paying off politicians to make E85 illegal to be made & sold.

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Ok only short nails then! :)

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Ok only short nails then! :)

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speedhunters_dino Robo_No1 Yeah it sure will. Although I always think the comparison is a little unfair. The ZN6 is a much more practical car - I see it almost like a sporty daily, which you could do a lot of miles in (I've considered buying one for this purpose), whereas the MX5 is really a weekend car, that at the most you could use as a runaround, but nobody is going to do 10k+ miles per year in one, or cruise up and down motorways in it daily.
But, comparisons are fun. So, just to fuel the fire.... ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLtw2z_mZ6w

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speedhunters_dino Robo_No1 Yeah it sure will. Although I always think the comparison is a little unfair. The ZN6 is a much more practical car - I see it almost like a sporty daily, which you could do a lot of miles in (I've considered buying one for this purpose), whereas the MX5 is really a weekend car, that at the most you could use as a runaround, but nobody is going to do 10k+ miles per year in one, or cruise up and down motorways in it daily.
But, comparisons are fun. So, just to fuel the fire.... ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLtw2z_mZ6w

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@John Key NZ I haven't actually owned either, but I'm in the process of looking for the right shell to build upon. I'm planning on keeping the 4age, so I haven't looked too much into the 3sge, although from those I've asked I've heard only good things. To me it seems that kind of approach to modification would suit the ND chassis best, of balance, response etc.

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F20C

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speedhunters_dino Zebra P Knee Gianluca FairladyZ so without 100-105 octane fuel it makes their operation more profitable for them?

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speedhunters_dino Gary89

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speedhunters_dino Gary89 But the extra engine weight is up front. So by lightening mostly the other end you may have not necessarily improved the handling..

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990KG? Sweet

Now someone put a 13b in there

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990KG? Sweet

Now someone put a 13b in there

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It's incredibly rare that I want a new car from the moment it releases (only two come to mind right now; the DC5 RSX/Integra, which I finally picked up a few years ago, and the Dodge Magnum). For the most part, cars of this millenium just don't appeal to me. Coincidentally, I've been considering getting an NA Miata (also coincidentally, I would have put a 13B under the hood!). This though... I was kind of on the fence about the looks, but seeing it in black here, I badly want one now. Even the cockpit is beautifully designed; one thing I can't stand about new cars is all the buttons and gadgetry crap inside. ND is no-nonsense in exactly the right way. Once I get my wagon project driving and it's not so impractical to have a 2-seater, I think I will look into one of these.

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Robo_No1 speedhunters_dino Holy hell, those captions had me laughing.

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Robo_No1 speedhunters_dino Holy hell, those captions had me laughing.

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I guess PPRE is more cool and hardcore than PanSpeed or RE-Amemya

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Synergy V8 swap. Profit.

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Synergy V8 swap. Profit.

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How great is that enginebay? Okay, the engine might not be the star of the show here in terms of performance, but for the first time in 15 years we have an engine that looks exactly like an engine! I love that! Just simple and honest. No under the hood design stuff going on. No ugly plastic covers. You could actually work on this engine!

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How great is that enginebay? Okay, the engine might not be the star of the show here in terms of performance, but for the first time in 15 years we have an engine that looks exactly like an engine! I love that! Just simple and honest. No under the hood design stuff going on. No ugly plastic covers. You could actually work on this engine!

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Basically same pricing as 86 GT vs GTS, except with real power & spec difference.

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Basically same pricing as 86 GT vs GTS, except with real power & spec difference.

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speedhunters_dino

@DPer4mance Well said.

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speedhunters_dino

@DPer4mance Well said.

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speedhunters_dino

EvolveWRC Ohhhh now you're talking!

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Great car mazda roadster is amazing  with black color look awesome
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speedhunters_dino John Key NZ Better yet a K20/24 or a F20C from an S2000

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RichieTipsyKariuki

MTDatsun I'm sure many avid Speedhunter's will find a way around any balance issue that could arise. Actually I know they will. Bring on the swaps!
;-)

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RichieTipsyKariuki

Beany I know I'm dreaming but I wish Mazda put out something that could give the S2000 a proper challenge. Anyways, it looks nice I suppose.

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Does anybody know what wheel fitment are these ?

Thank you

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