2019 Mazda ND MX-5

We seek out to build an MX-5 that’s equally adept at autocross, circuit use and comfortable cruising.

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2019 Mazda ND MX-5

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Sep
13
GRM+ | Sep 13, 2024 | Mazda | Aerodynamics | Nine Lives Racing | Triple Threat Miata
Designing and building a wing for an ND Miata with Nine Lives Racing

Follow along as Nine Lives Racing designs and builds a rear wing for our ND-chassis Miata.

Sep
02
GRM+ | Sep 2, 2024 | Mazda | Miata | Triple Threat Miata
Sorting: How we made an ND Miata 11 seconds faster

How to make an ND Miata as fast as a Mazda MX-5 Cup car? Just add on a few simple mods and spend a little time sorting.

Aug
27
GRM+ | Aug 27, 2024 | Mazda | Miata
How we turned our autocrossing MX-5 into a time trials champion

While our ND Miata project excelled at autocrossing, we soon wondered how fast we could make the car go on track. With the right upgrades, could the car be competitive …

Mar
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Mar 19, 2024 | Mazda | Miata | Tire Test | Triple Threat Miata
What’s the Triple Threat Miata been up to lately? Testing tires.

ICYMI: We used our Triple Threat ND Mazda Miata to compare the Yokohama Advan A055, Hoosier R7 and Goodyear Eagle RS DOT.

Sep
11
Sep 11, 2023 | Mazda | Koni | Shocks | Coil-overs | RedShift Competition
How fast can custom-built coil-overs at off-the-shelf prices actually be?

Can you really go fast on inexpensive dampers? We compare shocks from RedShift and Koni to find out.

Apr
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Apr 15, 2021 | Mazda
Optimizing Our Miata—by Moving to the Newer Version | Project Triple Threat MX-5

We enjoyed our 2016 Mazda MX-5, but there was one thing that always stood out: its engine.

Apr
14
Apr 14, 2021 | Mazda
Going Faster With Upgraded Brakes | Project Triple Threat MX-5

The next step for refining our street, track, and autocross Mazda MX-5? The right brake pads and a bit more tire testing.

Apr
13
Apr 13, 2021 | Mazda
Upgrading the Exhaust and Testing Different Wheel-and-Tire Setups | Project Triple Threat Mazda MX-5 Miata

Preparing a car for stock class autocross competition means that modifications are limited, so testing each one is super important.

Apr
11
Apr 11, 2021 | Mazda
Maximizing an ND-Chassis Miata for Street, Autocross and Track | Project Triple Threat Mazda MX-5 Miata

The latest Mazda MX-5 Miata works great in stock form. It just needs a few tweaks to become a perfect partner for all situations.

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