Getting the AWD Miata's STEERING & SUSPENSION Sorted - (ITS AMAZING!)

[@timbarito5586]

Can we just take a moment and appreciate the fact that he started out as a gaming youtuber 😂

[@flameo8191]

Forza motorsport built or bought series got me here

[@oskarstaudte]

@@flameo8191 Me too!!

[@zephgage3694]

brooo exactly i was here for the forza back in the day

[@sanyone1659]

Drag strip nerd grew up T_T I almost let one tear out , but i'm a man , sorry XD

[@flameo8191]

@@sanyone1659 just waiting for him to buy some old Mitsubishi or an mr2 and then drag race it for as cheap as possible

[@kevinthouvenell1750]

And you still need to build a skid plate for your exhaust

[@struangorrie6308]

The only thing about adding a skid plate now is the clearance would be reduced even more, Caleb doesn't want to remove the unequal length headers as the signature Subaru burble would be lost (which I think is fair) so I think he should just see how it goes for now. I'd say it would probably be more important go get some windows atm. (Also if he does end up damaging the headers due to not having a skid plate then he may be compelled to get equal length ones mitigating some of the reasoning behind getting a skid plate)

[@cyrusthegreat3553]

If it were mine, I would put a drivetrain in it with the engine farther back, so there would be space for headers infront of the engine, but not under it.

[@gavinmeyer8937]

@@cyrusthegreat3553 or just get equal length or custom headers lol

[@mifiamigahna]

@@struangorrie6308 I think he said that he wanted to get equal length headers in the future and then make a skidplate for them. A skidplate for the current headers would probably look super wierd because the angle would have to be very steep.

[@Articulate-Fabrication]

thats why you just remove the exhaust

[@Markomedia13]

love the ketchup and mustard front suspension and engine bay lol

[@adrianbooysen219]

Kethium and Mustard T-Shirts, please 🙏

[@celestek.b.5257]

Mickey D’s suspension

[@marius1873]

How is your comment 5 days old when the video is 1 hour old?

[@MrBluePoochyena]

@@marius1873 Patreon bonuses

[@_Gingium_]

Da da da da daaah, I'm lovin it.

[@cyrusthegreat3553]

Rally cars have really short final drive ratios, usually they top out at only 130 mph.

[@molliemicrobe]

Even Group B rally cars only did around 140

[@_Gingium_]

Yeah! I definitely want to get shorter gearing for this thing

[@cyrusthegreat3553]

@@_Gingium_ I really like those wheels, I would change the final drive ratios instead of the wheels. Or, you could have a showcar setup, with bigger springs and those wheels, and a rally setup, with smaller wheels. In fact, rally cars have to race on tarmac and gravel, so all the crew has to do to change the car is change the coilovers, and the wheels, then give it an alignment.

[@GraxCat]

@@_Gingium_ JDM turbo foresters got a significantly shorter final drive. 4.44 vs the WRXs 3.9. I got a trans and diff shipped to my front door for a little over 400. Might be worth looking at

[@flamax5742]

what are the advantages of that???

[@jesse291]

Those final things to fix feel so amazing because after they are fixed the car is perfect haha! Rally Miata looking amazing, but please finish everything before moving on it deserves to be perfect!

[@theroad2hell]

This is one of my favorite builds. I am excited to see it come so far.

[@thatonecarenthusiast8491]

I raced go karts for about 6 years. The one thing that was always said was that you can never dial in your kart enough. There's always room for adjustment and that isn't a bad thing. I think you have a really good set up. Now you need to become a better driver and then you'll be able to really fine tune everything once you get more seat time

[@jaydenneal-holder2089]

Nice what class did you do I do rotax

[@thatonecarenthusiast8491]

@@jaydenneal-holder2089 I went from junior clone to senior y pipe. I stopped there because I started really growing up and getting a job and stuff

[@douglaspealing5608]

@@thatonecarenthusiast8491 are those the american classes? What kind of engines were you running? Back when I was racing in New Zealand the main class ran Yamaha KT100's, and I started out in Cadet class with the Raket engine. I think it was 75cc? Terrible carburetors on those things. Rotax was only just gaining momentum back then.

[@p1llsburym4n21]

I think the whole build will really pull together once you install a trophy truck guard on the bottom front and a bumper in the rear

[@Heidegaff]

Gingium 2017: "This is not Forza, I can't AWD a Miata" Gingium 2020: *changing the steering on his AWD Miata*

[@ricky107_]

Haha

[@mustangracr698]

I think it needs a skid plate so the exhaust, or other engine components don’t get damaged by big jumps or rocks

[@pity_6095]

Hey ging maybe u should put a mesh over hole in the hood kinda like an evo to keep larger debris out

[@ae86thetic53]

You sure don't want dust and rocks falling straight onto the intercooler and around the engine bay

[@Zoltec-q1g]

Hey Gingium, I‘d build a skid plate for the exhaust and oil pan before the next event. I know you‘re not rock crawling or stuff like that but I‘m still always a little concerned about the EJ. Give it some protection. 😊

[@reesesman8821]

I was waiting for this i just watched the last one and now I'm glad I've been in the patreon gang for like 6months now. Also I think 2:1 quickener is meant for trucks its gotta be

[@SonyPsp08888]

your steering wheel has some sort of wobble front and back 6:27 to 6:32 you can see it almost as something is flexing or some bolt isn't tight enough or maybe is the camera mount, either way good work with the build! and hydro should be a nice addition for rally.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Love your channel, very entertaining. Wondered if since you've "toyed/monkied" with Miata, wonder if you would consider Japanese Domestic Cars (think we can import those older than 25 years), like from Duncan Imports, thinking Nissan Skyline, Toyota MR2, Honda S660 or S2000

[@tolly12z27]

Maybe a hydro break with dual rear calipars, I think it would help with trying to get round the tight corners. Love your videos. People like this comment so he can see it

[@KylerAeron]

Okay. So after combing the comments, rewatching the past two miata videos, and taking some time to identify some issues. Here's a compounded list of your previous qualms, other peoples ideas, and my two-cents. :Front Exhaust manifold skid plate :A new steering quick-release mechanism :Better lighting solutions for night rallying :A rear bumper to match the front :Working on gear ratios and/or tire size changes for your low gear boost issues :A nice bit of grating welded over the hood intake to keep large debris from turning your intercooler into a sieve :Finally the suspension work you've been teasing/dreaming about

[@aydanangus]

Skid plate for exhaust protection

[@Siege614]

Depending on how much room you have when your wearing a helmet you could raise your seats up a bit for even better visibility.

[@kombuscha1777]

I lowkey love the mcdonald colored suspension, now it matches the engine

[@SMac8170]

What about the bumpers?

[@masterbeta343]

Bro i could see your steering wheel rock back and forth. Idk if thats something to do with the quick release or if something is just loose but yeah

[@CharlieBennici]

I saw that too. Was also thinking it might be the quick release.

[@Noahh_jp]

Whats the time stamp? Maybe im looking in the wrong place but I didnt see anything with it

[@jamiesamyn3988]

@@Noahh_jp 5:40 is where you can really tell

[@_Gingium_]

Unfortunately its something with the quick release 😕 Everything is tight and it still does it...

[@Astro9320]

@@_Gingium_ use a better QR i had to ditch my nrg because it cant deal with legit use ie track and such

[@mat8009]

Add some sick custom rally style bumpers

[@rex_s80]

I had the same struggle with my lifted s80 project where the front lifted too much with the xc70 springs (it’s a lighter non turbo engine) so I cut like 1/4 of a coil (stiffer spring than stock and longer so it was still longer than the stock spring so the ride quality did not drop) and it’s pretty level now.

[@Mc88Flyy]

LOVE THE START OF THE VID! HANG ON BOYS!!

[@Sbinott0]

Is the bus ok now?

[@_Gingium_]

Its great now! I'll have a video on it soon.

[@butaketsulancer2582]

Badass Miata! I feel like it needs a skid plate on the front.

[@jayz_performance]

Now let's get tdib to make a part two so this build could get even more appreciation and shine😍🔥

[@danieldoroff6723]

Really curious what the roll center heights are on this thing. I'm willing to bet that the front roll center was/maybe still is higher than the rear... Probably why it handles so jank

[@zacharynapier3961]

To go rallying 1 thing u can do is add a handbrake to get you around those tighter turns like the hairpins

[@FRKahs]

I feel like a grill for where the hood scoop went so it can still suck with the fans and its not a big ass hole

[@LuisArturoJacobo]

Hornets steal this episode lol amazing upgrades on de miata Gingium

[@teoulinos]

Brother nice job, but please do something about that tubes in front (exhaust). You can take the down tube and make it go up and around the upper one and you will gain hight and less uglenes. Keep up.

[@RoachCoach]

Dam I been watching you since you posted your first flying Miata turbo video to watch you with this off road set up you have came a Lloooooong way you made me become a youtuber as well you and TheCarPassionChannel 😂

[@soggypeanut9161]

What about a skid plate to go underneath the engine and transmission pans? You never know when a random huge rock will jump up, and having a thick-ish bash plate would help prevent a cracked pan.

[@JLKING98]

idea for the hood scoop, make it like the newer subarus where it's lowered a bit into the hood, with like an intake and scoop combined?

[@tomaspiscicelli3288]

Nice, those exhaust manifold tho

[@2strokebro75]

It looks like a mini trophy truck Awesome😀

[@kclee]

even though its a miata i think the center of gravity could still be lower by changing your wheels and tires to a smaller diameter.It whould also help with manouverability in rallycross events

[@_Gingium_]

Yes! This is something I really want to do.

[@yzfraj2263]

Need more lights lower on ther front and a skid plate

[@GTRdrift35]

I love this car so much but looking at the exhaust freaks me out when I think about you going off road! Looks like your about to smash that thing into the ground

[@Johnny_42605]

What u should do is put a vent on the hood similar to the drift truck

[@DetroitMicroSound]

It's rear-mid engined, but look at the stance of the Lancia Stratos HF Alitalia WRC car.

[@tejbergin6393]

Definitely do a front skid plate!!!!

[@ricejoker]

I would say take a look at the lighting. It's something you mentioned was a problem during the last event!

[@alexhillman2454]

ik it takes away the subie rumble but i think the equal length headers would be a good idea, so you go harder at the rally cross events

[@Ambeag1]

Excited for the next event

[@StraightLineCycles]

Wondering if lowering the steering rack would help

[@rclegends5557]

When are you gonna make a skid plate for the front where the exhaust is?

[@Mrgaribayy]

I miss watching your KZbin channel your KZbin channel hasn’t popped up on my feed for ever

[@madcanic9632]

you need to fab a bash plate for the front

[@motobro6702]

Where can i find those mirrors?

[@brodymoto3849]

Did you build a front skid plate yet?

[@afterhoodrathours5407]

You should make a video comparing the handling characteristics of the rally miata and molly

[@troyanddarshie]

Mad respect listening to Logics podcast while you work 👌

[@crosbyhoward7400]

Equal length headers!!!

[@loner_v1.1]

is that a Mazbaru Miapreza MX-STi ?

[@mrskittles5150]

hey caleb how did you do the taillights

[@spr0kett]

im not first, im not last but when gingium posts i click fast

[@kzed4880]

That is some good poetry 😂

[@spr0kett]

@@kzed4880 lol thanks

[@BullPlop11]

FOX needs to hook you up with some custom struts and springs

[@joshkboy1333]

You should make a skid plate to cover the headers

[@shimshire]

You could talk to yellow speed racing about a set up. They make wrx gravel coilovers and they make some Mazda coilovers, I just don’t know about miata gravel coilovers

[@matdddd]

Well done dude. 👏👏👏👏👏✊👍🤙

[@slusbe]

Find a dirt or grass field and do a shakedown. Test the balance of the car after your changes, before heading to an event. I think it would really pay off in the end.

[@joeyidontnoyu]

you need to do stage rally in the awd miata sometime in the future

[@emmetelisha]

put some coilovers on it. definitely would give you way more adjustability for each rally course.

[@boosted_john]

“Then I’ll give her the beans and see if I die!”

[@Fhwgads11]

You’re still running the 5 speed and r160 diff from the wrx right? Have you considered getting a rear lsd so you can get the rear end to swing out easier on loose surface conditions?

[@_Gingium_]

I Definitely want to do that soon but the differential is expensive.

[@LooseWheelFilms]

Gingium weld it!

[@Fhwgads11]

@@_Gingium_ Yeah at $1200 for a cusco LSD it almost makes more sense financially to save up for a used STI drivetrain which can be had for around 3k, and then you have 3 LSDs + a much stronger drivetrain + shorter closer ratios(if you get a JDM transmission)

[@dannygar1]

Put a simple vent on the hood similar to the drift truck

[@christopherpiper7926]

Why is it that you went for UEL headers opposed to a set of long tube headers that are generally better for performance?

[@brodycaruso5394]

Because subie rumble

[@uaedriver]

smaller tires

[@gingervikingjesus2351]

Is there any "easy" way to get more of the cars power to the rear end?? That could also improve slide ability through the corners..

[@-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491]

When are you getting a sheild or guard for that manifold?

[@Eyez023]

do you use a polaroid cube?

[@MODOK29]

Happy onam🎆(from Kerala)

[@fatninja987]

Right when I though the McDonalds spring situation was going to be over... the new springs end up being the same color

[@nickfury1279]

Patreon squad!

[@_Gingium_]

YEET!

[@redsquirrelftw]

Checking in!

[@kzed4880]

Me toooooo.....jk

[@Avetho]

If I had cash to spare, I'd certainly be one of you guys.

[@jackbrown3593]

You could, in the future, try a new mod out and make sure that you like it before painting. would save you time and money

[@kimoarmstrong3519]

Gingium, suspension tuner.

[@kapys1722]

0:04 sketchy, 2 bolts missing

[@vwclub3]

You should bring 4x4 maita to carmax funny to see what they offer you

[@alejandrocervantes4523]

$0 guaranteed

[@J4nssent]

Are you still installing those smaller tires?

[@lukefarley9368]

What earphones sponsored you again? Wanna cop some

[@headless7345]

You need skid plate and rear bumper

[@glopp.2914]

New in your channel great youtuber Btw:Can you do a video with Toyota Supra ? Pls

[@billhunter1388]

So what's next , solid front drive axle swap on the bus🤣

[@PistonsProps]

Is it really called a steering quickener??

[@Noahh_jp]

I remember when you were gonna use the ATV/paddle tires or whatever they were called. Lol

[@_Gingium_]

I'm sad I never got to use those!

[@natelund2914]

You doing okay Caleb?

[@4idiots_garage]

please build a skid plate, it will save you money if you take a massive hit while rallying

[@danieladdamo9132]

So there's some hype about you not off roading it any more, that leaves room for a new build! I suggest an 80series 6bt swapped and ute chop it!

[@hilgo_velomobile]

I'm guessing this might not be advisable if I have a manual steering rack? (I'm not Arnold Schwarzenegger).

[@jmyd83]

Would love to see a RS3 Swapped 4wd miata 😍

[@mihailpetrovici5044]

Nice

[@MVarelDE]

Build a vent to cover the hole on the hood

[@TheMightyD28]

Tbh most rallycross cars are pretty slammed at least in comparison to the rallymiata and personally I quite like the lower look

[@tabacu9753]

You should tuck that water line at the front of the engine somehow

[@SharpieEasternn]

H3H3 fan confirmed!

[@SkellerART]

Get one of those Bug-A-Salt guns and go Duke Nukem on those hornets

[@DelTalkoh]

You should keep your wheels the same but just step down a size or two in your tire height. Like you said, it's not a mudding car any more, it's a rally car.