Is the Miata a Good Drift Car?

[Bmukai]

Is the miata a good drift car for a noob. I've been wanting to get involved, but my car is an FF. I have a friend selling an older gen Miata, great condition for like 2k. Was thinking that it might be a decent platform. Pretty well balance, FR, light weight. I didn't know how the short wheelbase would effect its ability. Also, if there is anyone in here that drifts a miata, could you explain what would be good upgrades? THanks.

[JDM EUNOS]

BUY IT! The miata is a great platform to drift in, The suspension on these are great right out of the box. They also have 50/50 weight distibution, some come with a torsen LSD, their lightweight and best of all they are the most fun to drive,plus parts can be found just about anywhere because there are a plethora of em out there. Good upgrades would include ans LSD if it does not have one, Really to drift a miata it needs no upgrading of anything, but i chose to do my suspension/stiffening first. My choice by far would be anything made by Cusco, they make great parts. http://www.jtuned.com/media/photobox...2&box=&shownew

[Tuner]

Buy it!!!

[ACDSupra7]

The short wheelbase makes it a bit unstable and easy to spin, but it gives the car great agility.

[JDM EUNOS]

everyone seems to think that, personally it's not that bad once you learn to drift in it, its just like any other car I can drift my miata just as well as say my buddies 240. another upgrade i forgot to mention your definetly going to want a roll bar or a roll cage. Its a must for competition or track days.

[Minivan_Driver]

1st gen miatas dont come with Torsen lsd

[Tuner]

Torsen started in '94. (The best year BTW )

[JDM EUNOS]

yeah the 94's are def. the best and are the most boost friendly because of their lower compression. Hell if you wanted, mazdaspeed sells a 94 spec motor with some mods to it for a little under 1500, not many people know this. Correct me if i'm wrong but i do believe a seldom few 90-93 miatas came with a Torsen rear.

[Tuner]

90-93's Came with optional Vicous, not Torsen

[JDM EUNOS]

I just wanted to say i just recieved my adrenaline racing underbody brace, and let me tell you, it is by far one of the best products i have bought in a long time. I just got it bolted up after work, took it out and i was amazed at how much of a difference it made. just driving around some of the backroad twisties the car turned in so flat and smooth it feels like driving a go kart. A must buy for any miata enthusiast.

[Tuner]

Is it the new style ladder brace? My Okuyama one tore off in 20mins, my car is too low

[LucidStrife]

they are fun

The Miata is nice, I am not sure about the older Gen but the 2003 was fun. My buddy and I went down to the dealer and got a test drive the sales man let us both go so he had to stay at the dealer since its a two seater and all. Big mistake we are so lucky there were no cops because we abused that car, but you know it was fun.

Lucidstrife

[SlideRoadster]

ive writen paragraphs and paragraphs, but im too tired now.. maybe later..

so i just want to say, yes good car period. in all as-specs

fun also, ive owned two and enjoyed them emencly..

one recomendation is get on that is post 94, not just for the reason that it has a large engine displacement 1.8 instead of the 1.6, thats not that big of a deal i belive the 1.6 is just as strong... but they also come with more essential body bracing, and yeah TLSD in some cases.

Thrillz

[NismoSigma]

Its like a little freakin go-kart on steriods. A nice black 1 will show people that ur not *Censored**Censored**Censored*, lol jk. But seriously ......

[Nemesis]

90-93's Came with optional Vicous, not Torsen

thats akward cause i have a LSD, but i can't find a hydraulic line on my pumkin....interesting...isn't it? lol

and as for having a shotwheel base and ect...the Æ86 has a short wheel base as well...the Æ86 and miata are brotherly like....except the miata came with better suspension...