Mazda Miata Documentaries NC | EP4 Forcing Change 

Love how he justified having forged internals for “reduced NVH” 😂 get this man a medal

Love hearing the engineers/designers geeking out over their creation. You can really hear the passion.

This doc-u-series is any enthusiasts dream, and you guys are doing a phenomenal job. Thanks for all the time and hard work you guys have done to create a complete Miata documentary. 😘

Man I've never wanted an NC more than I do right now...

I turn 68 in three days and picking up a 2006 in mint condition tomorrow. It is 4:00 in the morning and I can't think about anything else. I had 2 MG midgets in the early 70s and drove hundreds of miles a week between FSU in Tallahassee and my gf in Sarasota. I test drove this one by myself with the top down and barefoot and fell in love with driving again. My wife and kids look at me and shake their heads. I really appreciate the depth and quality of Savagegeese videos. Thank you.

Hearing Dave Coleman in the shop is like a master class on vehicle dynamics. Great video.

This man is so passionate about the NC that he made me fall in love with it. I always thought it was the worst one up until I watched this

"But we're getting into the weeds here..." That's good! We need more content like this! It gives you insight into what goes into making these cars. The NC haters don't understand why the car is the way it is and don't appreciate the effort that went into making it better given the restrictions Mazda had at the time. Really great content. Keep it up.

Wow, what a curveball with the under-the-car segment. I thought it was going to be just "oh the car got bigger, we have a bigger engine" platitudes. This is phenomenal.

*sees SG published my most anticipated episode of this mini series: gets excited *Reads the title "forcing change": oh no, he's going to be harsh to my NC chubby boi *Gets Dave Coleman to present the NC: oh yeah, it's about time to get technical and give the NC some deserved recognition.

My NC has 10y now. Zero problems, just oil changes. Awesome vehicle !

I'm assuming this is the same Dave Coleman from Sport Compact Car, also the originator of the Dave Point. This guy single-handedly kept me from becoming some douchy ricer with a fart pipe. Thanks Dave

“To make a sports car really good it has to be on a dedicated sports car platform.”

After watching the engineer talk about how much work is spent on creating the perfect feeling in a car over a giant horsepower spec sheet makes me respect Mazda incredibly. Even though they're a small company compared to Toyota and Honda and gm, they commit themselves to developing an affordable sports car no matter what naysayers say about it being slow. They deserve the utmost respect when all these other large companies co develop everything when they talk about they can't afford to do it alone *cough cough...Toyota* for this reason I will love Mazda, as the na Miata was my introduction to the company.

NC: unquestionably the jolliest MX-5.

As an NC enthusiast, this is a great video. It captures a lot of the shortfalls and improvements in NC over the revisions in such a positive way. Thank you for making this video.

Yes! Uploaded just in time for breakfast. I got a tingling feeling that I might end up getting a Miata once this series ends.

Awesome, so grateful for this series

I've owned an NC which I sold shortly after getting married. For those who had the chance to deep dive into these cars, they'd know NC is unfairly under-appreciated. Also, the top-trim NBs were heavier than the baseline (or the clubsport) soft top NC's. Having the same engine block shared by the regular Mazda3, there are also plenty of replacement engines available from most junkyards (anywhere from $250 - $700) in case you blow one (it's a huge benefit if you race them). Paired with really robust transmission and just a solid car overall and ages very well. No rust issues like the old generations and can fit a driver up to 6'2" without a hassle. As it shares the RX-8 platform, the car is over-built in a way but it translates to much stiffer chassis than the NA/NB and Mazda really shaved the weight from all other areas to keep the car below 2500 lbs. (My GS trim weighed 2460lb with 1/2 tank of gas). I've driven every generation of miatas except NB1 and would personally rate ND2 > ND1 = NC3&2 > NC1 > NA2 > NB2 > NA1 in terms of driving fun (though all miatas are fun to drive by default)

I've owned Miatas since 1993, and I loved my NC so much I kept it when I bought the 30th anniversary ND. The NC will be my son's first car when he gets his license in 3 years :D

I have a feeling that the NC is something like an unloved child among its brothers. From what i can tell, many despise it just for not being the NA. Thank you for this video, it finally confirms what i have been feeling about how it drives for years now. I love my NC, even with the smaller 1.8 offered in Europe, and there will never be anything like it.

As Jeremy Clarkson put it when he reviewed the NC, "You waste your money on a Mustang or a Ferrari. The fact is that if you want a sports car, the MX-5 is perfect. Nothing on the road will give you better value. Nothing will give you so much fun. The only reason I’m giving it five stars is because I can’t give it 14."

I never knew the NC shared architecture with the RX-8, that's really interesting. Still loving this series!

“Wind the piss out of this thing” best quote ever

This series is as pure as the Mazda Miata itself.

"It's impossible to look at a five-link suspension and figure out what's going on." Love that one.

The most underrated Miata of all time

I'm 74 and own a base NC2 with automatic. This is everything I'm looking for in a fun drop top here in Florida. I've been through old classic convertibles and now just want something that is fun, reliable and not needing a constant supply of money to keep running.

I cant belive I just now found this series, feel like the algorithm has shorted me till now. Always been a big fan of miatas, so happy that I am almost to a point were I can own one.

For some odd reason, in terms of looks, I love the NC the most.

Forged crank for NVH. Of course. That’s masterclass of how to have your cake and eat it too. I love Dave. Thank you again savagegoose

This video is on a another level. You've changed the game by giving dignity back to the people by trusting that they are smart enough to understand basic technical details on a product that should be valued for it's engineering but for whatever reason isn't in social and traditional media.

I own an NC but damn this 25th Anniversary edition is so hot!!

Dave Coleman has been the best since his Sport Compact Car days. Passion for engineering and Motorsports oozes from his words.

Dave Coleman is so god damn passionate and I can listen to him all day. Please include him for all technical breakdowns!

Savagegeese should direct video production for the rebooted Top Gear. I remember another great piece he created on the NC years ago. This body of work will be cherished by the Miata community for YEARS to come.

Whoa, 27 minutes of what I'm sure will be top quality content! Think I'll wait to watch this one in 4K from the couch.

Honestly, I feel like I’m in Miata heaven. This documentary needs to win an award. The under the car tour was rapturous. I want to be friends with Dave Coleman. Maybe I can work for him.

You can just feel the driving passion at Mazda when interview its employees!

As an NC1 owner I have been waiting for this episode. Thanks Goose my boat has come in !

The NC sold better in the US than the ND has and that was despite the fact that the Solstice and Sky were being produced when the NC was introduced. The NC was a Car and Driver 10Best for 8 years of its production run. Its a great sports car and terrific Miata. IMHO the weight hype is just that, hype. Its still a tiny, lightweight car. Sure this car is about 150 lbs heavier than the ND, but its still a blast.

NC prices just shot up by 20% lol

Great having Dave Coleman as our guide. In addition Savagegeese serves up the most tastefully produced online automotive channel.

That's my baby! Most loved miata yet. It has a lightened flywheel from the factory. The speed at which this little engine revs is really cool. Almost reminds me of a motorcycle engine. I got my NC new in 2010 and it was my first car. I learned to drive a manual in this and having that light flywheel was really interesting. Just tap the throttle and the engine revs. A few years later I test drove a few 'sporty' VW cars, and I was shocked at how slow and unresponsive the throttle peddle was.

NC is the best proportioned MX-5. Such a pleasing design. I think it’ll age the best out of the series so far.

Just bought an NC MX5 here in the UK. It's the first RWD car I've owned, the first "decent" car I've owned. Picking it up tomorrow. Doesn't feel real yet...many adventures ahead, and I can't wait.

It’s so interesting hearing deeper insights on a car without corporate bs spewed in. The world needs more of this! Thank you

7 years strong with my NC in Malaysia. Love the video.

Been driving an 06 for about 6 months... loving it! But this vid is the best thing I've seen in ages - answering questions about what is missing, what to change etc. And whether I should sell this one and buy a later one.... hmmm!

Brilliant, and that's why I love my 2011 mx5 nc2... incredible car in almost every way...

This was my favorite entry in the series so far (although they've all been great). Love the tech talk with Dave in the shop.

Well done. And with that, the NC2 is back on my radar...

This documentary is what made me look for an NC... after 4 NAs and 2 NBs (2 MSM in fact), I am hooked on the NC..., especially after having owned a RX8, I was very familiar with the chassis..In fact, I just purchased a 2008 NC PRHT... Thank you Dave and Mr Goose :)

I'm on my third NC. I have 2 actually. Has an NC1 in college, now have 2 NC2 and love them. I absolutely love them.

You've made some Miata lovers dreams come true with the series! I love the time and effort you put into this and all your videos! Hope you have a lot more to come in 2020! (Maybe a 3 series or M3 docuseries?)

Love the series and the depth. I was worried that not having someone involved with the development of the NC would make things superficial. Glad to see that Dave Coleman provides very interesting depth. Still would have liked to hear more about the NC1 design aesthetics. I love how it pays homage to the NA with the shape of the headlights and hood bulge. I like the neutral expression better as opposed to the later smiley faces.

loved loved loved the technical deep dive as a owner of a 1.6 1991 NA i'm aspiring to do a super20 NC build in the future and while the NC is the unloved miata this video counteracts a lot of the negative beliefs that people have on this generation.

I loved my 2006 NC Miata. It was an uncommon off-white color in the base trim and was an absolute blast to drive. I often got compliments on it even though it's a common car, and I have a 911 now but still think about going back to a Miata sometimes. I think it's not necessarily bad that the NC was bigger, softer, and more comfortable. It feels way more substantial and I did whole-day road trips in the NC with the roof down and didn't feel tired afterward. The NC still has amazing handling, it just feels a little more mature than an NA or NB.

One of the best series on RU-vid. I'd love to see something like this for other modern enthusiast cars

It's the sum of its parts that make the NC even in its 1.8 form so endearing. As a Mazda salesman involved with the NA and thinking it be perfect then, Mazda didn't just rest in their laurels. They strived to make it better. Thanks guys.

Third time I’ve watched this, and I still think it is one of the best automotive pieces out there.

The NC is an underrated gem Yes the ND is a better car but the NC has its own charm A friend of mine owns a red NC and it’s so nice to drive one every time

As an NC owner, the deep dive into specifics was absolutely fascinating! Amazing series 👏

I've driven every generation of the Miata. I owned a 2010 MX-5 Grand Touring with Sport Package triple black 6 speed. It was setup for C Street auto-x. I put different brake pads, Koni Sport shocks, aggressive alignment for max camber, changed fluids, 16mm solid and adjustable H&R rear sway bar, and a set of RE71R tires. Man was that car fun to drive. So well balanced, a little oversteery if you where not smooth in transitions but man would it rotate. Drift missile when you wanted it ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yXcZc9YLyqg.html , could throttle steer it like my Corvette. Blast to drive. I daily drove the car (including winter-stupid fun in the snow, never once got stuck) without changing a thing (other than tires) from the auto-x setup for about 3 years. I miss the car. The things that took a little away from its Miata-ness, like the bigger size and little bit heavier made it a better DAILY driver. I packed it too the gills more than once. Great gas mileage as well. Put a ton of miles on it. A change in my life was the only reason for selling. Wish I still had it. Oh BTW, took it to the drag strip once. Ran a 14.7@93mph. BONE STOCK before I set it up for auto-x. Not too shabby. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tEA-GVkC9XI.html The ND is really a better Miata, as it should be, its newer. That being said the ND1 setup for auto-x to make it fast, is a stupid stiff front bar that was ripping the sub frames out, and I've driven them. You have to trail brake A LOT. It will NOT turn unless your on the brake at all. I hate that, it doesn't fit my driving style and it was not fun. My NC was FUN and FAST. Hopefully the refined ND2 is better in auto-x trim. I really like the ND and I can see myself owning one for sure. The hate on the NC is stupid, they handle good with a couple tweaks. I showed more than a few disbelievers in the NC that they can go at a auto-x or two. The NC properly setup is as fast as a Scion FRS with the TRD package. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QqvHel8hdGc.html P.S. I appreciate the robustness of the NC, I drove the piss out of that car and it never once complained. Took it like a champ.

I learned so much about my NC from this video and seeing the exact same car I own (the 25th anniversary edition) on the video made me feel very lucky to own one. Too bad it has to be stored for a few months waiting for winter to pass (I live in Ontario, Canada). Great series of documentaries, keep up the good work!

People can say what they want about the NC but I wouldn’t trade mine for any other generation of miata

Seriously, this has to be one of the best documentaries on an everyday enthusiast's car I've ever seen (and I watch a LOT). Superb work Savagegeese, please let there be more!

I bought a 2013 with 22,000 miles in February. I love this car! I had a 2008 Mazdaspeed 6 beforehand and can honestly say this one is so much more fun. I was originally going to buy a 2013 Mazdaspeed 3. I decided late the night before to take one more look at the market and found an ad for my MX-5 Club Edition. It was stunning. I have always liked the Miatas but never thought I'd actually own one. But, when I saw this one it was love at first sight. I've since taken it on 4 road trips throughout the Southwest and can't wait for many more. This car still turns a lot of heads and gets many compliments. Also you don't see many on the road, which retains a unique look.

This makes me proud to own a Mazda even though it's not a Miata. Purity of purpose.

Damn anyone else remember Dave Coleman from Sport Compact Car magazine?

Dave Coleman is a legend. He's the reason for the 240 craze in the US. Flat black has it's origins with that same Silvia. Sport compact car was the best car magazine maybe ever while he was there and now he's helped make mazda what they are today. I hope someone does a documentary on him at some point.

I want the uncut version of this, so good to hear all the details from Dave himself. He was always my favorite writer from Sport Compact Car.

This could go on the history channel or modern marvels and would raise their quality by an endless amount. No fiddeling around, just perfect camera, informative interview, superp cutting in great visuals that show what is being talked about, smooth fitting music and a host that doesn't have to be center frame all the time but is still present in every bit of this masterpiece. Way to lead the way into a new decade.

My favorite documentary series! Thanks!

I would LOVE to see this format with other vehicle manufacturers. Learned a lot from listening to Dave Coleman talk about the engineering process for the engine and chassis. It really makes me want to get an NC.

I believe this is how I got to watch your YT channel for the 1st time. I was looking for some info on my NC Miata MY2012 and saw this. I was blown away how great this video footage was, and since I'm a mechanical engineer, I really loved the part with Ford/Mazda project leader. Such a first-hand info always enriches the value of the entire video content, I really appreciate your efforts on these technical videos. Greetings from Poland.

The most comprehensive video on Miatas that I have ever seen. This is due to the Mazda executive who completely explains the history, and the inner workings on the Miata. The best cinematography of any video of Miatas do to the filming of the underside of the car. The best product knowledge the best conversation in Miata. Best editing and cut away shots. All the best Shaun of NYC

I’m a Honda guy with a civic, a fit, and an element and I was set to complete the set with an S2000. I watched the S2000 videos and all the Miata videos. Picking up my NC next week.

Oh man, love the series! If there was a series with the engineers about all the Mazdaspeed cars, I think I'd wet my pants from joy

WOW! What a great film. As a NC1 owner who's modified it for SCCA autocross and the new Time Trials program, this helps answer so many questions.

That 5 link is crazy, I've never seen that before.

I just watched an NC Miata video that made me change my mind on the new Supra. Didn't see that coming. Great job!

This is one of your best videos you’ve ever produced. Fascinating to hear the engineering background on my favorite iteration of the Miata. Great job!

I worked for a local Porsche shop for a short while that made it's business on Maintaining, Storing, and Transporting 911 GT3 Cup Cars, now also touching into LMP, and Audi R8 Racecars One of the crew cheifs was a Miata guy and had a NC, I was often working on it for him during downtime, which would give me an excuse to take it out and drive it. That's where I fell in love with the NC, and saw the light of Miata as a whole. Looking at late model NCs underneath compared to brand new fresh from the factory Porsche Racecars, it was crazy to see how good the quality of the Engineering was, at significantly lower pricepoint. I'm also an RX-8 owner so I may be a tad biased, but God be Damned If that is not one of the single best cars to come out of the 2000-2010 decade, so incredibly good out of the box.

Fantastic series from my favorite auto reviewer. Thanks very much, savagegeese! I've just purchased an NC2 in November 2019 and this video makes me love it all the more. Plus, it was an amazingly fun shock to see Dave Coleman telling the story. I had lost track of him after we spent a few weeks together in Japan back in the early 90's! Love that he still has the passion for cars that we shared way back then as college students!

And now I want a NC Miata

I had to watch this video twice (back to back) it was so good! What fantastic insight from Dave Coleman! This series continues to impress.

Recently got my first MX5 - an ND. Can't wait for episode 5! Also loving all the episodes so far. Great depth and detail.

I bought a used NC last year after i test drove the ND and fell in love with it (got to store to check mazda 3 originally but left the store with MX5 on my mind) still love the ND design more than NC but really dont know where i will store the small things in the ND once i buy it in few years, its my primary car, used also for long trips in europe from time to time, ND seems to me was really designed just for the track even though they say RF is supposed to be for daily drivers. Love how i can actually carry things inside my NC.

This is the best episode yet, I could hear him talk about the Motorsports and Business teams going back and forth all day! Lots of cool hidden details in the design of the chassis.

I have watched this episode like 6 times...can't seem to get enough of Dave Coleman in-depth knowledge, passion and mazda continuing pursuit in evolving the Mx5 for the car enthusiasts. Thanks for the dedication and effort put into producing these wonderful mini series.

Can we get an hour of Dave Coleman just going into the weeds please? Such a good video.

So much inside info and in Mazda's own shop!! You're insane, SG! Thank you so much. I only wishes your YT channel was way bigger so more people can see this documentary.

I wish I could like this video a second time. So interesting and fun to watch - seriously excited for the next one!

I Love The NC! You Could get it in “Purest Form” & “GT Trim” with all the Luxuries!💚

I've seen a lot of content on Miata's on all generations from over 7 years since I got my eye set on having a Miata myself. I just stumbled upon this episode in a series and for me, it is the very best I've seen in those 7 years of watching video's on Miata's. This is the stuff that enthusiasts like me who not only love the ride, but also love the technology see explained by one of the people that played a large role in making something that's good even better. Really awesome how this is told, explained, filmed and produced. Thank you very much!

Watching Savage Geese is always a joy. No more so than this beautiful and informative series. Well done to all involved.

I love this series and really all of the content you produce. My first Mazda was (and still is) a 2011 Mazdaspeed 3; fell in love with it and the Mazda brand on the first test drive. As a non-automotive engineer, I am extremely impressed with Mazda's dedication to doing everything a little different than the rest of the manufacturers. Previous car was a 2003 BMW 330i, which literally broke my wallet...never again! Keep up the great work!!!

proud owner of NC3 PRHT here, I appreciate my car even more learning about what went on behind the scene, thank you @savagegeese

This was so awesome. Been a big fan of Dave's for over two decades. Love this series.