There’s two ways: Modify a Miata; Make something look like a Miata.
Most would think it’s easier to modify a Miata. That’s sorta true. One could relatively easily replace the suspension, rims, and tires to make it look like the OP. But, the first time it’s off-road it’ll likely bend the frame.
The frame needs to be reinforced to function off road. That’s generally a huge pain in the ass. It’s much easier to shorten the frame of an existing SUV or light truck then attach the Miata’s body and panels to it. It’s much easier to make a truck look like a Miata than make a Miata into a truck.
But, this particular vehicle is very lightweight. Frame reinforcement might be much easier. A Miata hobbyist or Mazda mechanic would know because there’s likely only one way that makes good sense for this specific model. My best guess is that because the Miata frame needed very little it was chosen for this purpose. I’d guess it’s a modified Miata.
Next time ask the owner anything. Everyone who owns something like this is dying to tell others all about it.
I mean, the “full roll cage” part would definitely put the total well over $1k. But I suppose you might be able to get away with just the butterfly brace alone if your goal was solely to stop it folding in half when it hit big bumps and not, you know, being safe or good in general.
(Also if you didn’t have a roll cage then you probably really ought to have at least a hardtop – for both rigidity and safety reasons – and I believe that alone is over $1k at this point, too.)
There’s two ways: Modify a Miata; Make something look like a Miata.
Most would think it’s easier to modify a Miata. That’s sorta true. One could relatively easily replace the suspension, rims, and tires to make it look like the OP. But, the first time it’s off-road it’ll likely bend the frame.
The frame needs to be reinforced to function off road. That’s generally a huge pain in the ass. It’s much easier to shorten the frame of an existing SUV or light truck then attach the Miata’s body and panels to it. It’s much easier to make a truck look like a Miata than make a Miata into a truck.
But, this particular vehicle is very lightweight. Frame reinforcement might be much easier. A Miata hobbyist or Mazda mechanic would know because there’s likely only one way that makes good sense for this specific model. My best guess is that because the Miata frame needed very little it was chosen for this purpose. I’d guess it’s a modified Miata.
Next time ask the owner anything. Everyone who owns something like this is dying to tell others all about it.
My favorite Miata mod
I’m no expert, but I’m guessing that something like https://flyinmiata.com/products/flyin-miata-butterfly-brace-v2-0 + a full roll cage would probably do the trick.
I’ve enough expertise to be certain that would do the trick. That bypasses the frame modification for not even $1k.
I mean, the “full roll cage” part would definitely put the total well over $1k. But I suppose you might be able to get away with just the butterfly brace alone if your goal was solely to stop it folding in half when it hit big bumps and not, you know, being safe or good in general.
(Also if you didn’t have a roll cage then you probably really ought to have at least a hardtop – for both rigidity and safety reasons – and I believe that alone is over $1k at this point, too.)
No one’s roll caging a lightweight, underpowered toy. If it was on the track or was an actual Jeep, then sure.