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

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  • Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
  • In this video we get the steering sorted after making it way too quick and heavy in the last video. We also go ahead and lower the front of the car, getting more visibility and making it MUCH stabler!
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Комментарии • 207

  • @timbarito5586
    @timbarito5586 4 года назад +124

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

    • @flameo8191
      @flameo8191 4 года назад +11

      Forza motorsport built or bought series got me here

    • @oskarstaudte
      @oskarstaudte 4 года назад +1

      @@flameo8191 Me too!!

    • @zephgage3694
      @zephgage3694 4 года назад +1

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

    • @sanyone1659
      @sanyone1659 4 года назад

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

    • @flameo8191
      @flameo8191 4 года назад

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

  • @kevinthouvenell1750
    @kevinthouvenell1750 4 года назад +188

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

    • @struangorrie6308
      @struangorrie6308 4 года назад +7

      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
      @cyrusthegreat3553 4 года назад +1

      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
      @gavinmeyer8937 4 года назад +1

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

    • @mifiamigahna
      @mifiamigahna 4 года назад +1

      @@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
      @Articulate-Fabrication 4 года назад

      thats why you just remove the exhaust

  • @Markomedia13
    @Markomedia13 4 года назад +99

    love the ketchup and mustard front suspension and engine bay lol

    • @adrianbooysen219
      @adrianbooysen219 4 года назад +3

      Kethium and Mustard T-Shirts, please 🙏

    • @celestek.b.5257
      @celestek.b.5257 4 года назад +4

      Mickey D’s suspension

    • @marius1873
      @marius1873 4 года назад +6

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

    • @MrBluePoochyena
      @MrBluePoochyena 4 года назад +3

      @@marius1873 Patreon bonuses

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  4 года назад +29

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

  • @Heidegaff
    @Heidegaff 4 года назад +13

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

  • @cyrusthegreat3553
    @cyrusthegreat3553 4 года назад +78

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

    • @molliemicrobe
      @molliemicrobe 4 года назад +5

      Even Group B rally cars only did around 140

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  4 года назад +28

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

    • @cyrusthegreat3553
      @cyrusthegreat3553 4 года назад +10

      @@_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.

    • @shanedavis2578
      @shanedavis2578 4 года назад +8

      @@_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
      @flamax5742 4 года назад

      what are the advantages of that???

  • @thatonecarenthusiast8491
    @thatonecarenthusiast8491 4 года назад +9

    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
      @jaydenneal-holder2089 4 года назад

      Nice what class did you do I do rotax

    • @thatonecarenthusiast8491
      @thatonecarenthusiast8491 4 года назад +1

      @@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
      @douglaspealing5608 4 года назад

      @@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.

  • @theroad2hell
    @theroad2hell 4 года назад +1

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

  • @jesse291
    @jesse291 4 года назад +1

    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!

  • @p1llsburym4n21
    @p1llsburym4n21 4 года назад +10

    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

  • @reesesman8821
    @reesesman8821 4 года назад +8

    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

  • @pity_6095
    @pity_6095 4 года назад +10

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

    • @ae86thetic53
      @ae86thetic53 4 года назад

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

  • @tolly12z27
    @tolly12z27 4 года назад +6

    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

  • @mustangracr698
    @mustangracr698 4 года назад +1

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

  • @Zoltec-q1g
    @Zoltec-q1g 4 года назад +1

    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. 😊

  • @SonyPsp08888
    @SonyPsp08888 4 года назад +3

    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.

  • @KylerAeron
    @KylerAeron 4 года назад

    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

  • @kombuscha1777
    @kombuscha1777 4 года назад +4

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

  • @Mc88Flyy
    @Mc88Flyy 4 года назад

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

  • @greathornedowl3644
    @greathornedowl3644 4 года назад +1

    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

  • @Siege614
    @Siege614 4 года назад +1

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

  • @aydanangus
    @aydanangus 4 года назад +5

    Skid plate for exhaust protection

  • @masterbeta343
    @masterbeta343 4 года назад +39

    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
      @CharlieBennici 4 года назад +2

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

    • @Noahh_jp
      @Noahh_jp 4 года назад +1

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

    • @jamiesamyn3988
      @jamiesamyn3988 4 года назад +2

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

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  4 года назад +27

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

    • @Astro9320
      @Astro9320 4 года назад +6

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

  • @2strokebro75
    @2strokebro75 4 года назад

    It looks like a mini trophy truck Awesome😀

  • @jayz_performance
    @jayz_performance 4 года назад +1

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

  • @LuisArturoJacobo
    @LuisArturoJacobo 4 года назад

    Hornets steal this episode lol amazing upgrades on de miata Gingium

  • @Sbinott0
    @Sbinott0 4 года назад +35

    Is the bus ok now?

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  4 года назад +43

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

  • @mat8009
    @mat8009 4 года назад +1

    Add some sick custom rally style bumpers

  • @rex_s80
    @rex_s80 4 года назад

    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.

  • @tomaspiscicelli3288
    @tomaspiscicelli3288 4 года назад

    Nice, those exhaust manifold tho

  • @butaketsulancer2582
    @butaketsulancer2582 4 года назад

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

  • @RoachCoach
    @RoachCoach 4 года назад

    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 😂

  • @GTRdrift35
    @GTRdrift35 4 года назад +1

    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

  • @zacharynapier3961
    @zacharynapier3961 4 года назад

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

  • @Ambeag1
    @Ambeag1 4 года назад

    Excited for the next event

  • @kclee
    @kclee 4 года назад +1

    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_
      @_Gingium_  4 года назад +1

      Yes! This is something I really want to do.

  • @tejbergin6393
    @tejbergin6393 4 года назад

    Definitely do a front skid plate!!!!

  • @DetroitMicroSound
    @DetroitMicroSound 4 года назад +2

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

  • @boosted_john
    @boosted_john 4 года назад +2

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

  • @teoulinos
    @teoulinos 4 года назад

    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.

  • @Mrgaribayy
    @Mrgaribayy 4 года назад

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

  • @justjohn8248
    @justjohn8248 4 года назад +2

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

  • @Trobinsonmedia
    @Trobinsonmedia 4 года назад

    Mad respect listening to Logics podcast while you work 👌

  • @ricejoker
    @ricejoker 4 года назад

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

  • @alexhillman2454
    @alexhillman2454 4 года назад

    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

  • @soggypeanut9161
    @soggypeanut9161 4 года назад

    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.

  • @FRKahs
    @FRKahs 4 года назад +1

    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

  • @matdddd
    @matdddd 4 года назад

    Well done dude. 👏👏👏👏👏✊👍🤙

  • @fatninja987
    @fatninja987 4 года назад +1

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

  • @spr0kett
    @spr0kett 4 года назад +45

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

    • @kzed4880
      @kzed4880 4 года назад +1

      That is some good poetry 😂

    • @spr0kett
      @spr0kett 4 года назад

      @@kzed4880 lol thanks

  • @BullPlop11
    @BullPlop11 4 года назад

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

  • @slusbe
    @slusbe 4 года назад

    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.

  • @afterhoodrathours5407
    @afterhoodrathours5407 4 года назад

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

  • @shimshire
    @shimshire 4 года назад

    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

  • @JLKING98
    @JLKING98 4 года назад

    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?

  • @emmetelisha
    @emmetelisha 4 года назад

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

  • @crosbyhoward7400
    @crosbyhoward7400 4 года назад +1

    Equal length headers!!!

  • @Fhwgads11
    @Fhwgads11 4 года назад +8

    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_
      @_Gingium_  4 года назад +5

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

    • @LooseWheelFilms
      @LooseWheelFilms 4 года назад

      Gingium weld it!

    • @Fhwgads11
      @Fhwgads11 4 года назад +3

      @@_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)

  • @Noahh_jp
    @Noahh_jp 4 года назад

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

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  4 года назад

      I'm sad I never got to use those!

  • @yzfraj2263
    @yzfraj2263 4 года назад +1

    Need more lights lower on ther front and a skid plate

  • @joeyidontnoyu
    @joeyidontnoyu 4 года назад

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

  • @joshkboy1333
    @joshkboy1333 4 года назад

    You should make a skid plate to cover the headers

  • @nickfury1279
    @nickfury1279 4 года назад +10

    Patreon squad!

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  4 года назад +3

      YEET!

    • @redsquirrelftw
      @redsquirrelftw 4 года назад

      Checking in!

    • @kzed4880
      @kzed4880 4 года назад

      Me toooooo.....jk

    • @Avetho
      @Avetho 4 года назад

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

  • @danieldoroff6723
    @danieldoroff6723 4 года назад +1

    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

  • @uaedriver
    @uaedriver 4 года назад +4

    smaller tires

  • @SkellerART
    @SkellerART 4 года назад +1

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

  • @kapys1722
    @kapys1722 4 года назад +3

    0:04 sketchy, 2 bolts missing

  • @MODOK29
    @MODOK29 4 года назад

    Happy onam🎆(from Kerala)

  • @vwclub3
    @vwclub3 4 года назад +2

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

  • @jackbrown3593
    @jackbrown3593 4 года назад

    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

  • @billhunter1388
    @billhunter1388 4 года назад

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

  • @madcanic9632
    @madcanic9632 4 года назад

    you need to fab a bash plate for the front

  • @StraightLineCycles
    @StraightLineCycles 4 года назад

    Wondering if lowering the steering rack would help

  • @mihailpetrovici5044
    @mihailpetrovici5044 4 года назад

    Nice

  • @kimoarmstrong3519
    @kimoarmstrong3519 4 года назад

    Gingium, suspension tuner.

  • @SMac8170
    @SMac8170 4 года назад +1

    What about the bumpers?

  • @dannygar1
    @dannygar1 4 года назад

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

  • @glopp.2914
    @glopp.2914 4 года назад +1

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

  • @brodymoto3849
    @brodymoto3849 4 года назад +1

    Did you build a front skid plate yet?

  • @DelTalkoh
    @DelTalkoh 4 года назад

    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.

  • @danieladdamo9132
    @danieladdamo9132 4 года назад

    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!

  • @natelund2914
    @natelund2914 4 года назад +1

    You doing okay Caleb?

  • @TheMightyD28
    @TheMightyD28 4 года назад

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

  • @SharpieEasternn
    @SharpieEasternn 4 года назад

    H3H3 fan confirmed!

  • @UnHoly_Garage
    @UnHoly_Garage 4 года назад

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

  • @rclegends5557
    @rclegends5557 4 года назад

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

  • @blujacket289
    @blujacket289 4 года назад

    You should wait until you drive it on the track to see how it feels there, as it is not a street car. (Steering)

  • @tabacu9753
    @tabacu9753 4 года назад

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

  • @hilgo_velomobile
    @hilgo_velomobile 3 года назад

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

  • @RoflWolves
    @RoflWolves 4 года назад

    nice

  • @jaskatin
    @jaskatin 4 года назад +1

    Rally cars are supposed to be low slung and wide, as far as I know honestly.

  • @driftboi3989
    @driftboi3989 4 года назад +1

    ❤🔧

  • @headless7345
    @headless7345 4 года назад

    You need skid plate and rear bumper

  • @gingervikingjesus2351
    @gingervikingjesus2351 4 года назад

    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..

  • @CarlMarx
    @CarlMarx 4 года назад

    Dude you need some mudflaps allready!!!

  • @bobhilly546312156332
    @bobhilly546312156332 4 года назад

    To aggressive of a motor for Muddin’, me planing a 9.5:1 compression twin turbo ethanol 1,500 horse power big block ford for my truck.

  • @danielhughes9556
    @danielhughes9556 4 года назад

    Seeing as how your skills have greatly improved, take a stab at DIY-ing your own coilovers...

  • @justar6865
    @justar6865 4 года назад +2

    LS swap the adventure bus if your thinking

    • @jamiesamyn3988
      @jamiesamyn3988 4 года назад +1

      be already built the stock engine, that would be a waste

    • @justar6865
      @justar6865 4 года назад

      @@jamiesamyn3988 yeah

    • @pity_6095
      @pity_6095 4 года назад

      It's a bus....
      He should cummins swap it

  • @-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491
    @-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491 4 года назад

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

  • @lukefarley9368
    @lukefarley9368 4 года назад

    What earphones sponsored you again? Wanna cop some

  • @christopherpiper7926
    @christopherpiper7926 4 года назад

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