Let’s all just take a minute to appreciate the fact that Ging went from making forza videos I’d watch while bored in physics class to making real life race cars using real physics equations and shit in just a couple years, absolute baller move
@@_Gingium_ still remeber those videos and swapping engines and drivetrains in forza. i remember once you started working on your cars more somebody started asking about doing this kind of work on your cars and you said you were probably never going to do it because of how complicated and difficult it would be. and now one sti miata and mid engine eclipse later here we are! many many congratulations man!
@@_Gingium_ I remember years ago when you first started the rally miata that you said something to the effect of we aren't going to do an AWD swap because this isn't Forza, and then later on you did an AWD swap.😂
I know this isn't your first custom suspension build, but to see you move the engine from the front to the rear AND make it look clean is a feat of its own. This build is definitely sizing up to be your finest work.
Dude, I'm almost done studying Mechanical Engineering and it boggles my mind how you got to fabricate all of this on your own, its a great inspiration! Keep it up man
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Everytime you upload you remind me why you're my favorite youtuber. Amazingly creative and well thought out projects that are beautifully captured for others to enjoy, keep doing you Caleb!
Rear steer would’ve actually been so cool. I think this is already cool enough though. Theoretically you could always add rear steer later on. I was super skeptical when you mentioned you were gonna do this build, but seeing all the hard work and planning that went into this between both you and Mateo makes me super confident and happy that you decided to do this. You’ve always been a little unconventional and thought outside the box with your builds, and this one is no different. The Mid-Engine Eclipse is legit!
Well, I was originally thinking you were going to Tavarish us and take 3 years to build one car. You got to work and did it, you’re an inspiration to get things done and not procrastinate. Subscribed
Everytime I watch your videos you say "Now all we gotta do is ____", and my brain is like "he'll do it next video", cuz that's what I'm used to with other auto build channels. but nope. you get it done right there lmao, it's so impressive
God damn that is so freaking epic!!!!!!!!!! I don't even know what to say i wanna see this thing rip! I also can't wait for you to install my parts you should have them this week!
Caleb has done amazing things. The fact that he had the shop setup right from the Get go and keeps it organized speaks volumes. He's not slapping stuff together, it's all calculated and built well (IMO). There are other YT channels where stuff just gets put together half-assed. Looking forward to more great builds. Stay safe all.
Gingium, Your transformation in the last couple of years is really impressive. I was just talking to my wife about how impressive this build is. I enjoy that you talk about what your going to do and actual show the work put in. Keep up the excellent work and looking forward to future builds. Bad ass work. Well done.
Ging, the shop is looking fantastic, thanks for the insane content on that and for showing us we can do it too. And a mid engine eclipse for the first big project in it? Phenomenal man. Much love from Indiana!
Dude your video quality and fab work is next level. I started with the original rally Miata build with the sheet metal skid plate. Kudos man, you’re killing it
Honestly bro you are so underrated. Like this is insane u pretty much built an entire car from scratch from the ground up. All these dudes out here building cars are simply building engines and throwing wide body on everything. Your onna different level. Enjoying this series very much. Keep grinding.
Seriously next level. I mean, Rally Miata was amazing, but this is next level stuff. You've applied yourself and learned CNC, design, etc. It's obvious you're putting in the effort and just doing it the right way. Kudos!
Gingiums the best DIY RUclipsr I’ve ever seen. Most other people have a team doing things like this and yet he is doing it all on his own. I aspire to be like this guy one day 😎👌🏼💯
Couple weeks back I posted on Taylor Ray's YT channel about his work ethic and how hard he works, some troll had posted rude and it was refreshing to see how many came to Taylor's defense. Anyways long story short, I said that Taylor is one of the hardest working car youtubers I have watched. I forgot to add Gingium to the convoy cause he is right up there with Taylor. Hard work ethics are not something that is not seen.
I have to admit, I doubted this build from every video, watched them all from day one and I'm a believer now that it's at this stage. It looks amazing. Mateo is the man! You are the man! I'd be proud to own this car. Like you said, one word "sick".
This is some very satisfying content you are generating here. You probably have it all planned out already, but just in case, you need to build a panel / set of panels at the bottom to keep out water/mud/stones/other road crap out of the engine bay, I think.
Bro this is amazing. I’ve always loved 1G’s and the 4G63 is an amazing power plant. I’m a Subie guy but I’ve owned two 1G’s and currently own a 2G GSX with bolt ons that gets driven here and there. It’s such an amazing car for it’s time and still puts a smile on my face
Awesome shop, great content and looking forward to seeing what Ging and the channel has in store. I'm a Miata (LS) guy but love the overlanding, drift truck and more!
Hey gingium. Don't know if you read your comments. But one thing caught my eye. Did you use a front sway bar in the rear? If so it could induce more understeering behavior when driving the car hard. Most RWD cars have bigger front sways, and smaller rears. Maybe something to discuss with Mateo?
crazy to see the progress you make. from watching your old wrx videos, to the different builds, this is peak gingium. amazing to see that you’ve got all the right tools, a perfect shop and the build/video quality just keeps getting better. my #1 youtuber for sure🤟
Man…. I remember the forza videos… my god you’ve come far. I got busy with life and stopped watching around the time the lifted Miata went AWD, just coming back now and just…. Dude I thought this man had talent BACK THEN?! You’re a little ginger animal, keep it up bro.
Looks amazing! I’m hoping you’ll do inner fender wells in the rear to help avoid debris’s in the intake and engine compartment. Plus the rocks/pebbles hitting the firewall might be a little annoying when you try to record driving content
Man your channel deserves way more subs your work is awesome and you came so far from the forza videos i was watching back in the day. Awesome job and hope to see this car on the road asap . Such nice builds mate i hope the internet apreciates this channel more from now on.
I appreciate all the work that you do! This is such an amazing build and looks amazing! Can't wait for you to whip this thing around town! For the first build in the new shop WOW!
It has come together so well. Definitely be proud of what you are accomplishing. The car will feel quite different to drive compared to a traditional DSM. I look forward to watching the continued skilled work left ahead.
I have a cool idea for the fuel cell. If you can make an access panel in the hood with a filler neck going to the fuel cell you can just fill it up without having to open the hood.
Always thought this was such a neat concept ever since I first saw it done with that mid engine V6 civic hatchback. This engine looks at home in the back hatch of the eclipse. Such a neat build
Ging, you really need to strengthen those mounts for the rear subrfame (the tubular one not the mitsu one) at 11:13. They will not handle forces in the front/back direction very well at all. You need a plate 90deg to the existing three plates to link them together. Making the piece that bolts to it more of a U shape instead of a flat plate would be a good idea too (not a lot of side to side strength with those slots). Its kind of hard to explain over text.
Crazy awesome build, cant wait for the next video. Have you looked into reinforcing the front a bit? The engine is considered a structural part of the vehicle, with it gone and a head-on collision, that whole front end will crumple and rupture the fuel cell.
Nifty! Following this build has been awesome. Looking forward to more progress on both this, the Delica, Drift truck, the Fit (I know you won't keep that bastard stock) and of course, my favourite- the Volvo.
If you’re gonna run heim joints, make sure you put a boot or something over the joint. They don’t like any dirt at all, which is why manufacturers run bushings instead. I had a set on some tubular control arms in one of my old cars and blew through them in 6 months of daily driving.
Such a sick build dude ! For the front fuel cell, it would be so cool to bondo the rear one and make a little trap door on the front fender, like Porsche does on the 911, just my two cents ;)
Bro you have come so far, you should be so proud of yourself for what you have achieved. This car is going to be awesome but you have learnt so many new skills from this to use in future projects that you may plan to keep. great work Caleb keep it ma'am proud of you bro 👍
It would be cool if you set things up to make these things more available for people so they can do this. Obviously massive undertaking and requires more than just you building even in legal terms but would be sick to see a Gingium conversion kit lol thumbs up!
Wow really starting to come together. Great that everything lined up well and sit on it's wheels, I imagine that's much harder than it looks to pull off. Also just a random thought, and maybe this is not even an issue, but is there any worry about the back glass cracking from the heat of the motor? I'm thinking when it's very cold out. I guess getting a ton of airflow back there should make it be fine though.
A lot of measuring to make it all line up lol. I wouldn't be too worried about any of the rear glass. Its all tempered and I don't imagine it would crack unless it saw a drastic temperature change very quickly. With that being said, I plan to replace the main rear glass with a sheet of plexiglass.
Hi man, the first episode of your channel that I watched, was just when you moved to new state. It was then a really dramatic, a bid depressing period, like it wasn't a car Chanel but a reality. You stayed so positive. ✊✊It is so nice to see you now making and learning amazing things, with such skill. I am very happy for you. Keep up the nice work. 👍 cheers. P.S I miss the Volvo
Have you thought about taking the glass out of the rear side windows and turning them into air intakes for the intercooler and engine? I think that would be Hella cool.
i wasnt a fan of this build originally but ive complete 180 changed my mind. the only part im not stoked about is you giving it away. this one should be a prized possession and a vehicle that you take around to shows and tracks to showcase your skill and build your brand. this thing is truly a marvel. there HAS to be a second one made if you just 'give" this one away. maybe do a 2nd gen version of it next? seriously im completely shocked at the turn out... i still would be against this "mid engine" idea but DAMN you aced this one buddy.
Let’s all just take a minute to appreciate the fact that Ging went from making forza videos I’d watch while bored in physics class to making real life race cars using real physics equations and shit in just a couple years, absolute baller move
Haha thank you
@@_Gingium_ still remeber those videos and swapping engines and drivetrains in forza. i remember once you started working on your cars more somebody started asking about doing this kind of work on your cars and you said you were probably never going to do it because of how complicated and difficult it would be. and now one sti miata and mid engine eclipse later here we are! many many congratulations man!
@@_Gingium_ I remember years ago when you first started the rally miata that you said something to the effect of we aren't going to do an AWD swap because this isn't Forza, and then later on you did an AWD swap.😂
I know this isn't your first custom suspension build, but to see you move the engine from the front to the rear AND make it look clean is a feat of its own. This build is definitely sizing up to be your finest work.
Dude, I'm almost done studying Mechanical Engineering and it boggles my mind how you got to fabricate all of this on your own, its a great inspiration! Keep it up man
I got 2 semesters left on my ME degree. Good luck out there boi
Not to take anything away from his skillset, but he had design help
@@ShaunHensley A design can only be so good as it's builder
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@@migueldenboer5186 Dude have fun with having the last word.... MISS
Everytime you upload you remind me why you're my favorite youtuber. Amazingly creative and well thought out projects that are beautifully captured for others to enjoy, keep doing you Caleb!
My fav too
Thank you!!!!
U are by far the most risk taking favricatator I have seen.
@@thomphsenmc7171 u
@@supman8166 what
Rear steer would’ve actually been so cool. I think this is already cool enough though. Theoretically you could always add rear steer later on.
I was super skeptical when you mentioned you were gonna do this build, but seeing all the hard work and planning that went into this between both you and Mateo makes me super confident and happy that you decided to do this. You’ve always been a little unconventional and thought outside the box with your builds, and this one is no different.
The Mid-Engine Eclipse is legit!
Well, I was originally thinking you were going to Tavarish us and take 3 years to build one car.
You got to work and did it, you’re an inspiration to get things done and not procrastinate.
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Welcome to Gingium’s channel, where shit gets done
That plasma table has taken your already great skills to the next level!
Even though you were sick, you still carried on and did work! Good job man! I can't wait to see this Eclipse gap other cars!
It was real rough for a few of those days. Feeling better now though!
@@_Gingium_ sick build too.
@@_Gingium_ hopefully not the rona! Glad you're on the mend!
Everytime I watch your videos you say "Now all we gotta do is ____", and my brain is like "he'll do it next video", cuz that's what I'm used to with other auto build channels. but nope. you get it done right there lmao, it's so impressive
OMG the engine looks so badass through the back hatch glass. Def the coolest thing you have built IMO.
That little water sizzle @3:05 going with the beat was smooth af. You make fabrication look so peaceful lol
God damn that is so freaking epic!!!!!!!!!! I don't even know what to say i wanna see this thing rip! I also can't wait for you to install my parts you should have them this week!
Can't wait to show everyone the awesome stuff you've built for the car!
@@_Gingium_ i know i can't wait to see them installed!
Almost cant believe the progress on this build!
Love it. Thanks again for awesome content!
Thank you for watching and supporting!
Caleb has done amazing things. The fact that he had the shop setup right from the Get go and keeps it organized speaks volumes. He's not slapping stuff together, it's all calculated and built well (IMO). There are other YT channels where stuff just gets put together half-assed. Looking forward to more great builds. Stay safe all.
Caleb, first of all HUGE respect for what you do! Why don't you get a sand blaster in order to restore parts with ease? Subframes etc.
Gingium, Your transformation in the last couple of years is really impressive. I was just talking to my wife about how impressive this build is. I enjoy that you talk about what your going to do and actual show the work put in. Keep up the excellent work and looking forward to future builds. Bad ass work. Well done.
Really huge moment for sure. Having her on all 4 is a big achievement. Congrats brother.
Thank you sir!
Ging, the shop is looking fantastic, thanks for the insane content on that and for showing us we can do it too. And a mid engine eclipse for the first big project in it? Phenomenal man. Much love from Indiana!
Dude your video quality and fab work is next level. I started with the original rally Miata build with the sheet metal skid plate. Kudos man, you’re killing it
So satisfying even more so for you getting that car off the stand and lowering it down off the lift.
It was a great moment for sure!
Honestly bro you are so underrated. Like this is insane u pretty much built an entire car from scratch from the ground up. All these dudes out here building cars are simply building engines and throwing wide body on everything. Your onna different level. Enjoying this series very much. Keep grinding.
Seriously next level. I mean, Rally Miata was amazing, but this is next level stuff. You've applied yourself and learned CNC, design, etc. It's obvious you're putting in the effort and just doing it the right way. Kudos!
10:45 this moment just screams "need a crawler" (hint: shop improvement)
Your such an underrated fabricator on youtube the builds just keep going beyond and above others on RUclips great job
The rate you fabricate in is crazy. If compared to some other projects on RUclips. Keep up the amazing work.
Thank you! The rate should increase in the next few weeks with the extra help I've hired!
Gingiums the best DIY RUclipsr I’ve ever seen. Most other people have a team doing things like this and yet he is doing it all on his own. I aspire to be like this guy one day 😎👌🏼💯
Gotta say ging, this has got to be one of my favorite videoes of yours. The production quality is really great
Its gonna keep going up! :D
Couple weeks back I posted on Taylor Ray's YT channel about his work ethic and how hard he works, some troll had posted rude and it was refreshing to see how many came to Taylor's defense. Anyways long story short, I said that Taylor is one of the hardest working car youtubers I have watched. I forgot to add Gingium to the convoy cause he is right up there with Taylor. Hard work ethics are not something that is not seen.
despite caleb's voice sounding like straight up batman, he still bangs work out regardless. love the dedication ging
Haha I tried my best! Still trying to pump out content more frequently.
I have to admit, I doubted this build from every video, watched them all from day one and I'm a believer now that it's at this stage. It looks amazing. Mateo is the man! You are the man! I'd be proud to own this car. Like you said, one word "sick".
Caleb,
You're crushing it man! Over 600k subscribers now, new shop, and next level builds! Congratulations 🎉👏 man! Rear engine design 🔥
THAT'S SO FRICKING COOL, DUDE!!! I NEED TO SEE THIS TILL THE END!!! 😤😤😤
i just want to take a moment and congratulate you on how well you are doing.
You are killing it!
This is some very satisfying content you are generating here. You probably have it all planned out already, but just in case, you need to build a panel / set of panels at the bottom to keep out water/mud/stones/other road crap out of the engine bay, I think.
Looking good, I’m glad the new shop has given you the motivation and capability to ram up the builds. Stay motivated and keep going forward.
Gingium is a Rocket Scientist, can not wait for his channel to hit 2M Sub, and he gets more technology and a helper, build super sick shit =)
This is the best automotive channel on RUclips right now.
Bro this is amazing. I’ve always loved 1G’s and the 4G63 is an amazing power plant. I’m a Subie guy but I’ve owned two 1G’s and currently own a 2G GSX with bolt ons that gets driven here and there. It’s such an amazing car for it’s time and still puts a smile on my face
This is some of the best content you have ever made 👏🏽👏🏽 best build also
Awesome shop, great content and looking forward to seeing what Ging and the channel has in store. I'm a Miata (LS) guy but love the overlanding, drift truck and more!
This is the coolest build I have ever seen! I’m so in love with the view through the hatch and side glass. It’s so epic!
Awesome work! Channels like this is what makes RUclips great!
I'm so happy for you Gingium. To watch your struggle and to now see you winning is everything and helps me massively.
This channel is quickly growing on me. Awesome stuff, well documented
Hey gingium. Don't know if you read your comments. But one thing caught my eye. Did you use a front sway bar in the rear? If so it could induce more understeering behavior when driving the car hard. Most RWD cars have bigger front sways, and smaller rears. Maybe something to discuss with Mateo?
Still cant fully wrap my head around how badass this car is and how insane the craftsmanship is, doin big things man🤝
crazy to see the progress you make. from watching your old wrx videos, to the different builds, this is peak gingium. amazing to see that you’ve got all the right tools, a perfect shop and the build/video quality just keeps getting better. my #1 youtuber for sure🤟
Man this car is way too good to just give away! I wanna see more videos done on it fine tuning and testing it!
Favorite build on youtube right now.
Man…. I remember the forza videos… my god you’ve come far. I got busy with life and stopped watching around the time the lifted Miata went AWD, just coming back now and just…. Dude I thought this man had talent BACK THEN?! You’re a little ginger animal, keep it up bro.
Looks amazing! I’m hoping you’ll do inner fender wells in the rear to help avoid debris’s in the intake and engine compartment. Plus the rocks/pebbles hitting the firewall might be a little annoying when you try to record driving content
These videos are such good vibes, gf came down to check on me while doing a channel binge.
It's amazing that you've built this, and in such a short time too. I know its gonna rip and the giveaway winner is gonna enjoy it so much
Man your channel deserves way more subs your work is awesome and you came so far from the forza videos i was watching back in the day. Awesome job and hope to see this car on the road asap . Such nice builds mate i hope the internet apreciates this channel more from now on.
Yes I agree lol
I appreciate all the work that you do! This is such an amazing build and looks amazing! Can't wait for you to whip this thing around town! For the first build in the new shop WOW!
this project is looking better every episode, just incredible!
It has come together so well. Definitely be proud of what you are accomplishing. The car will feel quite different to drive compared to a traditional DSM. I look forward to watching the continued skilled work left ahead.
This man should have a couple million subscribers.
Absolutely amazed by this build. One of the best things to happen on youtube is a gingium video upload!
Yes I’ve been waiting
I have a cool idea for the fuel cell. If you can make an access panel in the hood with a filler neck going to the fuel cell you can just fill it up without having to open the hood.
This could have easily been a Sema young guns build ! It's just so cool and unique and so well made
Super dope to see this on ground!!! Keep up the amazing work!
This build is absolutely sick! Good job
You have some great people working on this with you. A certain F1 team is doing very well this season
Always thought this was such a neat concept ever since I first saw it done with that mid engine V6 civic hatchback. This engine looks at home in the back hatch of the eclipse. Such a neat build
Ging, you really need to strengthen those mounts for the rear subrfame (the tubular one not the mitsu one) at 11:13. They will not handle forces in the front/back direction very well at all. You need a plate 90deg to the existing three plates to link them together. Making the piece that bolts to it more of a U shape instead of a flat plate would be a good idea too (not a lot of side to side strength with those slots). Its kind of hard to explain over text.
The more u build this the more I don’t want it to be a give away so it stays with us to always make content
Crazy awesome build, cant wait for the next video. Have you looked into reinforcing the front a bit? The engine is considered a structural part of the vehicle, with it gone and a head-on collision, that whole front end will crumple and rupture the fuel cell.
Amazing job
You are my hero 👌🏼 I am fascinated about your shop and your great job
Thanks for that great entertainment and I wait for more
Nifty! Following this build has been awesome. Looking forward to more progress on both this, the Delica, Drift truck, the Fit (I know you won't keep that bastard stock) and of course, my favourite- the Volvo.
Volvo revival coming soon!
This build is amazing - genius!
Bro this project is amazing, congratulations.
Top shelf work. Very impressive.
If you’re gonna run heim joints, make sure you put a boot or something over the joint. They don’t like any dirt at all, which is why manufacturers run bushings instead. I had a set on some tubular control arms in one of my old cars and blew through them in 6 months of daily driving.
I definitely had doubts at the start of this series. It's looking really good!
Been wanting to this to my Starion for awhile. Using a 6 speed 3000 gt trans and a 3.8 mivec single turbo V6. Looks great!
Such a sick build dude ! For the front fuel cell, it would be so cool to bondo the rear one and make a little trap door on the front fender, like Porsche does on the 911, just my two cents ;)
I was thinking the rear fuel door could be turned into a battery cut off switch
That music pause for the sizzle was 🔥🔥🔥
Such a badass build. Idk if I'd be able to give it away when I was done with this one. Hats off to you and your baby smooth dome piece lol 🤙
The eclipse get started on its own suspension yay I love your videos was here from 2019
Dude been a fan for some time now. Wear some eye protection! Only takes a spark to go in your eye and you’ll never be the same. Love the content!
This project has been mad sick. Props bro 👌👊
Man this is amazing wow 😮 amazing engineering skills 👏🏿
Amazing work man. Keep up the great work 👍
Bro you have come so far, you should be so proud of yourself for what you have achieved. This car is going to be awesome but you have learnt so many new skills from this to use in future projects that you may plan to keep. great work Caleb keep it ma'am proud of you bro 👍
Absolutely incredible.
It would be cool if you set things up to make these things more available for people so they can do this. Obviously massive undertaking and requires more than just you building even in legal terms but would be sick to see a Gingium conversion kit lol thumbs up!
Wow really starting to come together. Great that everything lined up well and sit on it's wheels, I imagine that's much harder than it looks to pull off. Also just a random thought, and maybe this is not even an issue, but is there any worry about the back glass cracking from the heat of the motor? I'm thinking when it's very cold out. I guess getting a ton of airflow back there should make it be fine though.
A lot of measuring to make it all line up lol. I wouldn't be too worried about any of the rear glass. Its all tempered and I don't imagine it would crack unless it saw a drastic temperature change very quickly. With that being said, I plan to replace the main rear glass with a sheet of plexiglass.
notting worse than a defroster in winter, the backglass can go from -40 to ice melting in a couple minute and back to -40 right after
Custom rear steering would be pretty sick.
Driving diagonally into parallel parking would be quite a flex…
Damn the level of work has sky Rocketed. Impressive 👍
That rear engine compartment leaves tunes of room for more fun engine stuff.
So sick to see your skills progress over the years!!
I would not be surprised if after this giveaway he builds another like this for himself. I would this thing is sick!
What a nice job G. 👏
The car even looks different. I bet it handles incredible...🖖👽
Hi man, the first episode of your channel that I watched, was just when you moved to new state. It was then a really dramatic, a bid depressing period, like it wasn't a car Chanel but a reality. You stayed so positive. ✊✊It is so nice to see you now making and learning amazing things, with such skill. I am very happy for you. Keep up the nice work. 👍 cheers. P.S I miss the Volvo
This is so impressive to watch.
Have you thought about taking the glass out of the rear side windows and turning them into air intakes for the intercooler and engine? I think that would be Hella cool.
Keeping up this kind of content, honestly i believe will eventually bring you up to one million subscribers.
i wasnt a fan of this build originally but ive complete 180 changed my mind.
the only part im not stoked about is you giving it away. this one should be a prized possession and a vehicle that you take around to shows and tracks to showcase your skill and build your brand. this thing is truly a marvel.
there HAS to be a second one made if you just 'give" this one away. maybe do a 2nd gen version of it next?
seriously im completely shocked at the turn out... i still would be against this "mid engine" idea but DAMN you aced this one buddy.