Miata enthusiast shows his sideways skills in drifting

Published July 1, 2010 4:00am ET



 

Stats Box
»  Engine: 1.8-liter four-cylinder
»  Performance: Monster flow intake, OBX header, test pipe, RS-R exhaust, Godspeed aluminum radiator, Ksport coilovers, energy pro steering rack bushings, de-powered steering rack, Secret Element inner tie rods, Hawk HPS pads, Goodwin stainless steel brake lines
Drivetrain: Short shifter, stainless steel clutch line, MMR solid motor mounts, MMR solid differential mounts, 9-lb. Fidanza flywheel, 4 puck act sprung clutch, act HD pressure plate, welded differential
»  Interior: Air conditioning, heat, carpet and accessories removed, Scat racing seats, NRG deep-dish wheel, GForce 5-point harnesses, interior rewired, battery cut off, STRI oil temp, oil pressure, water temp gauges, modded tach, spec Miata hardtop latches, 6-point roll cage
»  Exterior: R package front lip, hardtop, turn signal intakes, flush headlights, carbon fiber, trunk lip, carbon fiber hood

There’s something awkward about combining the competitive automotive sport of drifting with the small, performance-hampered Mazda Miata in the same sentence. Perhaps it’s because drifting as an event brings to mind speed and tight controlled handling and the Miata, well, does not.

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