2016 Mazda MX5 Horsepower Leaked - Page 18

Keshav · 04-12-2018, 05:58 PM

a Canadian review of the MX5 RF

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lots of good observations, including a debate about the driver blind spot

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Sid03SVT · 04-13-2018, 06:48 AM

I miss the removable hardtop.

alape8 · 04-13-2018, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid03SVT

I miss the removable hardtop.

It still exists in OEM form but it's kind of fugly since it was made to fit around the cage on MX-5 Cup cars.

There are a couple of aftermarket options but haven't seen anything people are super happy with yet.

Fiat is coming out with a removable hardtop for the 124 which should bolt right up to the Miata, but it's for a special edition run of cars so who knows if they'll be available for purchase (and at how many thousands of dollars).

Sid03SVT · 04-13-2018, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alape8

It still exists in OEM form but it's kind of fugly since it was made to fit around the cage on MX-5 Cup cars.

There are a couple of aftermarket options but haven't seen anything people are super happy with yet.

Fiat is coming out with a removable hardtop for the 124 which should bolt right up to the Miata, but it's for a special edition run of cars so who knows if they'll be available for purchase (and at how many thousands of dollars).

I'd have to see it in person before judging appearance; also Mazda is asking $4,400 (as an option to the cup cars, not for retail) so maybe aftermarket is a better solution - I like the idea of it clearing a cage though; not that I'd want to track a brand new car (unless it was purpose bought), but thinking ahead... I miss tossing tiny light weight cars around and punishing tires.

Keshav · 04-13-2018, 12:55 PM

unless you are competing and need a rollcage, the RF weight penalty is worth the compromise. It retains 50/50 weight and the up/down top operation gets some attention.

But don't take my word for it. Go put a few miles on a local one. It's like playing with a puppy.

winsor · 04-14-2018, 08:57 AM

I've been wanting to test drive one of these for a while now. Very hesitant because I know I'd want to take it home haha.

JRodrigues · 04-16-2018, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winsor

I've been wanting to test drive one of these for a while now. Very hesitant because I know I'd want to take it home haha.

That happened to me as well. Went to the dealer to test a CX-3, came away with a MX-5

alape8 · 04-16-2018, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRodrigues

That happened to me as well. Went to the dealer to test a CX-3, came away with a MX-5

Great call! The CX-3 seems to have just as much passenger space anyways

JRodrigues · 04-18-2018, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alape8

Great call! The CX-3 seems to have just as much passenger space anyways

Yeah, when we need space, we just use girlfriend's extra-roomy Audi A1.

illmatic · 06-10-2018, 09:12 AM

So tempted to trade in my 17" BRZ for the 2019 ND...
https://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs...n/1126170.html

Translation from https://forum.miata.net/vb/showpost....postcount=3435

To quantify the changes I pulled out of the article:

Rear upper lateral link bushing changes
ST color changes
Wheel color changes
A/T cars get a possible start/stop system and pedestrian detection
30mm telescoping steering wheel
Engine power increased (200 Nm to 205 Nm, 158 PS to 184 PS)
Engine RPM increase (6,800 to 7,500 RPM redline)
Valve timing changes
Valve springs made stiffer
New lighter weight pistons
New lighter weight connecting rods
Updated crankshaft counterweight design
Throttle valve air passage increased by 28%
Intake port area expanded by 18%
Larger exhaust valves
Larger exhaust manifold
Potential changes to fuel pump and fuel injectors
Dual mass flywheel (DMF)
Exhaust muffler / sound box changes to reduce high frequencies / muffled sound
US market backup camera and backup sensors
The 1.5L will adopt some of the engine changes of the 2.0L

Apologies if I missed anything from that article.

Kostamojen · 06-10-2018, 11:21 AM

That is indeed tempting... Thats the most power a stock Miata has ever had right?

Diz · 06-10-2018, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kostamojen

That is indeed tempting... Thats the most power a stock Miata has ever had right?

Yep. The 2004-2005 Mazdaspeed Miata had 178, but was ~200-300 lbs heavier than the current softtop, depending on trim.

Sid03SVT · 06-11-2018, 09:18 AM

oooh Mazda starting to take things seriously

Keshav · 06-11-2018, 12:29 PM

tempting to upgrade, but I will probably go Jeep Wrangler next.

mhoward1 · 06-11-2018, 01:19 PM

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...-details-news/

Sid03SVT · 06-11-2018, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhoward1

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...-details-news/

Is it the 90's again? a Japanese manufacturer made a decent roadster, and is now giving it the gram treatment to make to better. It's going to scratch that "winder" itch for a lot of people.

I like it.

Calamity Jesus · 06-11-2018, 01:34 PM

If those numbers make it to the US, I'll need to reconsider buying an old MSM.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alape8

It still exists in OEM form but it's kind of fugly since it was made to fit around the cage on MX-5 Cup cars.

The OEM hard top is for race teams only.. the dealerships won't sell them. They aren't water tight, don't have a liner, and you can't open the trunk with them installed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keshav

unless you are competing and need a rollcage, the RF weight penalty is worth the compromise. It retains 50/50 weight and the up/down top operation gets some attention.

But don't take my word for it. Go put a few miles on a local one. It's like playing with a puppy.

Did you try the soft top? The reason I hated the old PRHT model was the mandatory wait at every stop or sign of rain to put the top up and down. The ability to raise and lower the top while creeping along under 6mph in the RF is a huge improvement.. but the soft top can be raised and lowered with one arm in just a few seconds while travelling at surface street speeds. With the PNW's occasional heavy drizzles punctuating the sunshine this time of year, I can imagine it's a bit of a pain to slow to a crawl in traffic and have to wait 13s for the top to close.

Keshav · 06-12-2018, 02:17 PM

you can even get mod that lets you operate the top while driving faster than 6mph. Mazda set that limit because thats the speed where hair starts to blow around and you don't want your wife's long hair to get into the mechanism.

So far, the top up/down emergencies have been rare because hard rain is pretty rare here. Just keep speed at 40+ and the water blows right over you. The soft top is definitely more convenient for the quick operation but the extra quiet you get in the RF pays dividends on long, highway drives.

bemani · 06-12-2018, 06:16 PM

Time to get serious about looking into getting an RF.

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04-13-2018, 06:48 AM	#427
Sid03SVT Scooby Specialist Member#: 183032 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CT Vehicle: OLD Family Wagon	I miss the removable hardtop.

04-13-2018, 12:55 PM	#430
Keshav Scooby Specialist Member#: 1654 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA, USA Vehicle: 2017 MX-5 RF LE MV Agusta Brutale S	unless you are competing and need a rollcage, the RF weight penalty is worth the compromise. It retains 50/50 weight and the up/down top operation gets some attention. But don't take my word for it. Go put a few miles on a local one. It's like playing with a puppy.

04-14-2018, 08:57 AM	#431
winsor Scooby Newbie Member#: 398222 Join Date: Aug 2014 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Upper PA/Lower NY Vehicle: 2014 wrx DGM	I've been wanting to test drive one of these for a while now. Very hesitant because I know I'd want to take it home haha.

06-10-2018, 09:12 AM	#435
illmatic Scooby Specialist Member#: 3536 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: SD, OC Vehicle: 2017 SWP BRZ PP, FXT 2002/2003 AW/PSM WRX	So tempted to trade in my 17" BRZ for the 2019 ND... https://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs...n/1126170.html Translation from https://forum.miata.net/vb/showpost....postcount=3435 To quantify the changes I pulled out of the article: Rear upper lateral link bushing changes ST color changes Wheel color changes A/T cars get a possible start/stop system and pedestrian detection 30mm telescoping steering wheel Engine power increased (200 Nm to 205 Nm, 158 PS to 184 PS) Engine RPM increase (6,800 to 7,500 RPM redline) Valve timing changes Valve springs made stiffer New lighter weight pistons New lighter weight connecting rods Updated crankshaft counterweight design Throttle valve air passage increased by 28% Intake port area expanded by 18% Larger exhaust valves Larger exhaust manifold Potential changes to fuel pump and fuel injectors Dual mass flywheel (DMF) Exhaust muffler / sound box changes to reduce high frequencies / muffled sound US market backup camera and backup sensors The 1.5L will adopt some of the engine changes of the 2.0L Apologies if I missed anything from that article.

06-10-2018, 11:21 AM	#436
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fire Caves Vehicle: 2017 GTI/1999 OBS Digital Desert Camo	That is indeed tempting... Thats the most power a stock Miata has ever had right?

06-11-2018, 09:18 AM	#438
Sid03SVT Scooby Specialist Member#: 183032 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CT Vehicle: OLD Family Wagon	oooh Mazda starting to take things seriously

06-11-2018, 12:29 PM	#439
Keshav Scooby Specialist Member#: 1654 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA, USA Vehicle: 2017 MX-5 RF LE MV Agusta Brutale S	tempting to upgrade, but I will probably go Jeep Wrangler next.

06-11-2018, 01:19 PM	#440
mhoward1 Scooby Guru Member#: 9481 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: FFR Challenge #43 Vehicle: 1832 Steam Buggy Wood	https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...-details-news/

06-12-2018, 02:17 PM	#443
Keshav Scooby Specialist Member#: 1654 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA, USA Vehicle: 2017 MX-5 RF LE MV Agusta Brutale S	you can even get mod that lets you operate the top while driving faster than 6mph. Mazda set that limit because thats the speed where hair starts to blow around and you don't want your wife's long hair to get into the mechanism. So far, the top up/down emergencies have been rare because hard rain is pretty rare here. Just keep speed at 40+ and the water blows right over you. The soft top is definitely more convenient for the quick operation but the extra quiet you get in the RF pays dividends on long, highway drives.

06-12-2018, 06:16 PM	#444
bemani Scooby Specialist Member#: 5673 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Folsom, CA Vehicle: 16 Hellcat 05 LGT, 02 bug eye	Time to get serious about looking into getting an RF.