The Staff of Motorsport Marketing
The Staff of Motorsport Marketing Writer
12/22/16 11:38 a.m.

Over the years, we have been invited to drive many different Miatas blessed with various aftermarket suspension setups. Each car is usually accompanied by a similar promise: It drives just as nicely as stock.

Once we’re behind the wheel, however, that excitement tends to quickly turn to disappointment. Maybe the new setup is a little faster, but the clanks, bangs …

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AWSX1686
AWSX1686 GRM+ Memberand Reader
12/22/16 12:32 p.m.

Hush-O-Matic? Sounds like an as seen on TV built for ricer Hondas type of thing.... I'd have to hear it, but it Flyin Miata is selling it, it's probably decent.

trucke
trucke Dork
12/22/16 2:38 p.m.

When I opened the website and saw that Flyin' Miata on the banner I was just stunned.

That is way too sexy!

Miles Wilson
Miles Wilson Marketing Assistant
12/22/16 3:41 p.m.

Andrew, I like the optimistic view that it carries the same marketing mantra as a 60's appliance (see Ice-O-Matic) and the retro but trendy mentality that has been sold to us with the ND MX-5.

After all, Flyin' Miata has a name to live up to! The YouTube review explains it pretty well, but gives no explanation for the quirky name.

bmw88rider
bmw88rider GRM+ Memberand Dork
12/22/16 4:36 p.m.

Gees, That looks good. :) It's got to be a blast to drive.

ZOO
ZOO GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
12/22/16 8:08 p.m.

Excited to see the roll bar . . .

Fitzauto
Fitzauto Dork
12/22/16 8:21 p.m.

That exhaust sounds like an awesome idea.

WildScotsRacing
WildScotsRacing Dork
12/22/16 9:52 p.m.

In reply to Fitzauto:

I see what you did there...

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/22/16 10:59 p.m.
Miles Wilson wrote: Andrew, I like the optimistic view that it carries the same marketing mantra as a 60's appliance (see Ice-O-Matic) and the retro but trendy mentality that has been sold to us with the ND MX-5. After all, Flyin' Miata has a name to live up to! The YouTube review explains it pretty well, but gives no explanation for the quirky name.

You want the explanation? It makes me laugh. I've got an old Cadillac and I love those 50's and 60's retrofuturistic names.

We have a history of fun names at FM - the Ninja Tool, the Voodoo Box, the Big and Little Enchilada Mazdaspeed upgrades, the Happy Meal clutch/flywheel package (with a free clutch alignment tool!), the Little Big Brake Kit and the Fat Boy roll bar.

The roll bar is now available to buy. It's 1" taller than the prototype that was on the car in the picture and doesn't affect seat travel or access to the storage behind the seats. Prices start at $525.
Hard Dog roll bar for ND

You can hear the Hush-O-Matic in our video. I worked pretty hard to capture the sounds.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/5JvtIAL680Y?rel=0

Shaun
Shaun HalfDork
12/24/16 1:11 p.m.

"Lower end vehicles- Mercedes!" Love that!

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