Going On A 500 Mile Roadtrip To Attend The BIGGEST MIATA MEET In The Country!

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  • @Nowkoreto
    @Nowkoreto Рік тому +151

    Gingium saying 16 miles a gallon on a 300hp miata on huge tires is bad when my daily 2010 Acura Rdx makes 14.. made me chuckle in despair

    • @chaiguitars3369
      @chaiguitars3369 Рік тому +3

      Fr, I average like 20 in my bone stock Honda Fit bc I thrash it too hard. Should be getting the better part of 30

    • @GreenJeep1998
      @GreenJeep1998 Рік тому +4

      He is running E85 though, that does take a toll, I run E85 on my V6 Chrysler 200 and typically get 14-16mpg and happen to live around where he did in Illinois.

    • @houseking9211
      @houseking9211 Рік тому

      well you daily an suv so what do you expect

    • @Domestic_Tedster
      @Domestic_Tedster Рік тому +2

      Imagine having double digits. I got a 84 mustang with a carb 302, whopping 6mpg 💀

    • @c0wb0yTV
      @c0wb0yTV Рік тому

      i had an 2006 acura TL and it got terrible mileage in town like 14-15

  • @crumpets19
    @crumpets19 Рік тому +34

    Pleasant surprise to see Dan from Bofi racing towards the end of the video. He's definitely one of the top Miata/Mx5 guru's over here in the UK.

  • @DevinG.Builds
    @DevinG.Builds Рік тому +2

    I’m the Silver NB2 (his name is Duck) he is pictured at 9:48 and 20:53 (black wheels + accents and crusty headlights 💀.) Subscriber drive was amazing, also Glad I was wearing a Gingium shirt when I got to meet you!

  • @bootska
    @bootska Рік тому +2

    I’ve driven a Fiesta ST, my Focus ST & my Focus RS on the dragon and all over the NC mountains. The RS, by miles, is the most fun to drive in the mountains.

  • @AdmiralTom
    @AdmiralTom Рік тому +29

    650hp of Miatas ahaha i love it when UA-camrs do this calculation. Love you ginge

  • @trainermerrell724
    @trainermerrell724 Рік тому +5

    It was a awesome trip sadly I didn’t see the Instagram post about the meet up and run with subscribers but I was the one pulled over with your shirt on I’ll definitely be going next year

  • @Alburrito_mx5
    @Alburrito_mx5 Рік тому +12

    As an NC owner, love the appreciation/recognition for them ❤️

    • @Mk7_kev
      @Mk7_kev Рік тому +1

      NC’s can get the ford fusion 2.5l and basically a direct drop in from my understanding and they get even peppier

    • @twizzy8783
      @twizzy8783 Рік тому

      @@Mk7_kev he probably knows that

  • @JmanPerformance
    @JmanPerformance Рік тому +27

    Shout out the guys from napp and bofi. So many amazing people from the Miata community together. All that’s missing is Greg and his brother Craig😂

  • @3rdchapterproductions811
    @3rdchapterproductions811 Рік тому +16

    Are we not going to talk about the Miata at 20:40 with the crazy suspension setup?

    • @andrewauto6082
      @andrewauto6082 Рік тому

      servicing that car must be a nightmare haha

    • @Lugtastic
      @Lugtastic Рік тому

      Just need a forklift shoot the cars already light enough lol@@andrewauto6082

  • @GasPedalGarage
    @GasPedalGarage Рік тому +16

    Was good seeing you guys up there 🤝👍

  • @Boofchug
    @Boofchug Рік тому +3

    When I lived in NC I used to love driving there during the week when no one was there and just spending a couple hours ripping. I’d usually end up meeting up with another person doing the same and chilling. This video brings back so many good memories.

  • @ObscureAuto
    @ObscureAuto Рік тому +2

    Bummed we missed you while you were there! Swing by the 757 maiata house next time if you come again!

  • @miatasgonewild6289
    @miatasgonewild6289 Рік тому

    I have to say, I’ve been filling you for a while, watched the entire Rally Miata build, and seeing you and the rally car in person really made the event for me personally, this year was my 3rd year attending this event, hope to see you next year!

  • @whitebear96
    @whitebear96 Рік тому +1

    We all make fun of NC's in the miata groups, but its jut that, fun, dont think there is any real hate for them. NC has superior mechanical grip among all of its siblings, there is no question abut that. Ideal track build roadster would be NC3 with carbon HT. But in the end of the day, popups are popups, cant beat that :D

  • @asianbuilt
    @asianbuilt Рік тому

    It was awesome to finally meet you and see your builds in person. As I said, love seeing other high HP Miatas! 10:42

  • @vegeto186
    @vegeto186 Рік тому +1

    Weekly reminder to like the video so the algorithm can show hime to other people

  • @ShuffleMasta
    @ShuffleMasta Рік тому +5

    I've been going to MATG for 6 years and have been watching your channel for even longer and it made my trip this year to see you there!
    P.S. I was the guy that shook your hand at Wildwood Grill during the raffle. 😅

  • @ritchardposterior262
    @ritchardposterior262 Рік тому

    I just spent three days, like 7-8 hrs a day cracking out watching videos on your channel. Thank you for the content brother!

  • @thomasfrank4560
    @thomasfrank4560 Рік тому

    Molly's sound carries so much girth now, it's crazy and awesome how far she's come since the parents garage days 😮

  • @jerrykawatski9940
    @jerrykawatski9940 Рік тому

    I am glad you made it , now your hooked, you gotta love the mountain roads. See ya next year !

  • @xxACESHADOW7xx
    @xxACESHADOW7xx Рік тому +1

    ive never really been into miata...but EVERY time i see Molly it makes me want one

  • @ATAnders93
    @ATAnders93 Рік тому

    I find it funny that I followed you years ago because I wanted an NA Miata, but you lived all the way on the top of the country. Now I’m watching you drive through my stomping ground. 😅

  • @SkyyMi
    @SkyyMi Рік тому +1

    Always been a fan of the NC, at the end of the day while yes it the heavier one in the miata family. At less then 2500lbs it way lighter then most two doors on the road especially after the 2010's. Also a FIst with an LSD on stock wheels is a real sleeper on back roads. Thanks for an amazing coverage on the event wish I could have gone.

  • @IDanny028
    @IDanny028 Рік тому +4

    The rally miata sounds sooo good!

  • @iamtheleuz
    @iamtheleuz Рік тому +2

    Gingium we want to see an LS swapped Miata!

  • @mologarage8415
    @mologarage8415 Рік тому +8

    Daniel breaks everything he touches 🤣

  • @boosted_john
    @boosted_john Рік тому +1

    huge opportunity missed passing BabyLand

  • @chrismichaelyoung
    @chrismichaelyoung Рік тому +14

    I wonder what's causing the shifter to pop out like that. Duct tape bushing comin in clutch tho. The rally miata's one of my favorite WRX builds on youtube lol i'm still so impressed every time i see it

  • @eel1331
    @eel1331 Рік тому +2

    Hunter genuinely looked terrified in the rally miata lol looks so fun

  • @hectGamer66
    @hectGamer66 Рік тому +3

    That drive with all the followers was awesome❤ wish i get to drive along with you one day.

  • @keithparker7412
    @keithparker7412 Рік тому +5

    40 minute Episode from the Ging? I'm HERE for it. Sorry about the shift boot/cup, but this just gives you more opportunity to beef up the rallyata B)

  • @lordrc9610
    @lordrc9610 Рік тому +3

    ok so the rally miata looks good but maybe some stow away doors for the rain almost like the older jeep canvas doors and i noticed that the fuel jugs are blocking the tail lights

  • @mr_dub
    @mr_dub Рік тому +2

    Absolute banger of a video as always Caleb. Been an absolute pleasure watching you grow as a creator, and person over the years. Watching since the Forza days, keep it up brother

  • @SkylerB17
    @SkylerB17 Рік тому

    We all need a NC. Underrated King honestly.

  • @WrenchingRajch
    @WrenchingRajch Рік тому +1

    For my fellow e85 guys.. there’s actually a station outside of Knoxville that has e85
    It’s a Casey’s on the corner of i140 and 332. About 30 min from the start of tail. The e there was impressively good.

  • @ericsson_motorsports
    @ericsson_motorsports Рік тому +3

    20:32 Haha yep, was really fun being there

  • @davidbass7277
    @davidbass7277 Рік тому

    The Driving shots are so fire 🔥

  • @brianwatson3705
    @brianwatson3705 Рік тому

    IMO the Moonshiner28 is funner than TOD. On the Moonshiner you can stay in 2-3 for most of the run as to the dragon youre mostly 1-2 (depending on your build). And less traffic ! Lots of fun roads in that area. Check out Back of the dragon and the gambler. Also Cherohola Skyway for scenery
    P.S , stop by Wesser NC and eat at River Edge and play in the Nantahala River

  • @ProtonFilms_Mark
    @ProtonFilms_Mark Рік тому +11

    Excited to see how this thing handles there with that suspension. I like a low profile car with a bit of road clearance.

  • @roachwerks3043
    @roachwerks3043 Рік тому

    That drive through north Georgia and NC is beautiful and a lot of fun. I want to do it again

  • @brettpatrick1408
    @brettpatrick1408 Рік тому

    The fiesta st is great. Especially on those Appalachian roads.

  • @webbracer5
    @webbracer5 Рік тому

    We’ll see you there next year! As long as I get my swap done before then 🤞

  • @MaxSpeedMike
    @MaxSpeedMike Рік тому +6

    Missed you guys up there. Would have been fun to get some togue runs in! Glad you guys came out this year. It's truly something special being up there for this event

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  Рік тому +1

      Yeah it absolutely is! Excited to come back next year and have more time!

  • @Thomas-rp9qp
    @Thomas-rp9qp Рік тому +1

    Make more accessories like that bottle opener! They were sold out by the time I saw the video.

  • @andrewauto6082
    @andrewauto6082 Рік тому

    Its always crazy to me when youtubers come to my part of the country haha

  • @Ejiokpa16
    @Ejiokpa16 Рік тому

    I think you should get a FiST! I love mine! Turn in is great, lighter and on e30 they can be pretty quick, Then you go bigger Turbo and its a riot.

  • @LordTheodore04
    @LordTheodore04 Рік тому

    That cruise must be a blast

  • @kenpham1993ap
    @kenpham1993ap Рік тому

    Just purchased a miata keychain my man. I went there for miata meet 2 weeks ago and had a blast time there. I have a blue miata like you too. Would love to meet you in person one day there.

  • @_bizmo_fungus_894
    @_bizmo_fungus_894 Рік тому +2

    Love the vids gingium keep up the good work bro

  • @7_au
    @7_au Рік тому +8

    I wouldn’t be letting that dude drive your car, even the other dude told him to chill tf out.

  • @squidikka
    @squidikka Рік тому +1

    That twin turbo miata looks amazing.

  • @FastNBulbous
    @FastNBulbous Рік тому +1

    I still say a sequential gearbox in the Rally Miata would be epic 😁

    • @Waffles8626
      @Waffles8626 Рік тому

      Man that would be so cool. Just imagining the whining of the gears as speed gets higher

  • @powergray8682
    @powergray8682 Рік тому

    A suzuki cappucino with a hayabusa engine would be sick🔥💯

  • @charlesjones8307
    @charlesjones8307 Рік тому

    I would love to get a ride along in that thing. I love molly

  • @KillyyTV
    @KillyyTV Рік тому +1

    Been watching since your forza drag races. Keep up the content we love it

  • @osmiumviii4193
    @osmiumviii4193 Рік тому +1

    I've been waiting forever for a rally Miata video!

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  Рік тому +2

      This one is a banger so enjoy!

    • @emme1926
      @emme1926 Рік тому

      @@_Gingium_ pog!

  • @1StoppJay
    @1StoppJay Рік тому

    Fully build the fit on all motor for back road driving !

  • @Drunken_Hamster
    @Drunken_Hamster Рік тому +1

    Definitely need to lock that shutter speed at 1/60th instead of 1/125th of a second; There's not enough motion blur. Also, make sure it's in all intra-frame mode (All-i on canon, XAVC S-I on sony) for smooth motion, especially for anything action-y.

  • @GREASY_GH0ST
    @GREASY_GH0ST Рік тому

    Been waiting for this all day! 😆😆

  • @redsquirrelftw
    @redsquirrelftw Рік тому +1

    Great video, looks like it was a fun time!

  • @PistonsProps
    @PistonsProps Рік тому

    Great video, I guess I need to make it out to the tail one of these days.

  • @2F2F
    @2F2F Рік тому

    Caleb, as a fellow blue miata owner and ND owner I think you have to drive a ND2 miata jusr to see what they are about and give you a perspective on thr newer generations

  • @mihailpetrovici5044
    @mihailpetrovici5044 Рік тому

    You could run the welder in just pulse over the keychains to write something or whatever

  • @kevinlauterbach8356
    @kevinlauterbach8356 Рік тому

    Track Prep Performance is an amazing company. Just tell him your goals are and he will get you hooked up!

  • @iNegroTv
    @iNegroTv Рік тому

    The livery on the Datsun at 10:30 was definitely inspired by the Lotus 97t F1 car (One was driven by Ayrton Senna.)

  • @ErikSeastead
    @ErikSeastead Рік тому

    That NC intake honestly really looks like an RX8 intake.

  • @str8slayn1
    @str8slayn1 Рік тому

    My miata @28:18 😂 was good to meet you. See you next year lol.

  • @unholyfly5176
    @unholyfly5176 Рік тому

    YOOO a hyabusa swapped Honda beat would be sick, would prob feel like a go-kart.

  • @Hogdog4343
    @Hogdog4343 Рік тому

    Ginger’s road trip!

  • @mariuslaspaas
    @mariuslaspaas Рік тому

    Nice movie. Sometimes I feel like I wish I lived in the US and not Norway :)

  • @gokartsminibikesandmore9925

    I am genuinely pissed you made an awd and subaru swapped miata and didnt gain the recognition you and it obviously deserved

  • @p4pacrust
    @p4pacrust Рік тому

    Everyone has to go to the tail at least once and especially for these awesome events... but Blood Mtn > any day

  • @Jumbojet776
    @Jumbojet776 Рік тому

    Please do a Kei car build. That'd absolutely SICK. Busa engine in a BEAT or really anything.

  • @slipmagt
    @slipmagt Рік тому

    18:40 That's the comedy backup car.

  • @brianseiferth2681
    @brianseiferth2681 Рік тому

    I'll for sure buy a 240 Keychain!

  • @austingutierrez2709
    @austingutierrez2709 Рік тому +1

    That fiesta lookin nice…definitely not being impartial cause It’s my daily 😅

    • @slandon1977
      @slandon1977 Рік тому +1

      It’s my daily. 145k miles on it as it was in the video. It’s got a tad bit of Chicago rust and wheels coated in EBC yellow brake dust.
      Honestly I was kinda ashamed of how it looked for the drive, but I’m glad it looked in on camera.
      31mpg average over 140k miles on 93 octane.

    • @austingutierrez2709
      @austingutierrez2709 Рік тому +1

      @@slandon1977 yuuup, had mine for a lil under a year now and even with stage 2 93 tune in easily getting 30-35mpg even with intermediate hooonage. I felt that rust, I’m from Saint Louis Missouri XD my 2018 only has service rust on a couple spots but Ill take care of that soon !

  • @smalljaws8137
    @smalljaws8137 Рік тому +1

    What do you think about the fiesta st. I just got one, fun daily!

  • @402SHO
    @402SHO Рік тому +2

    I love the fiesta st it’s a little monster. I have a explorer st because I work construction and need the room for tools but it has a focus st sized intercooler that heat soaks HARD💀

  • @bennieleip579
    @bennieleip579 Рік тому +1

    I’m curious if you put eyetrackers on people watching this video what would they look at during the drive at 25:30 😜🤣🤣

  • @ImInLoveWithBulla
    @ImInLoveWithBulla Рік тому

    I know two amazing roads that can match the Tail. But, in the age of the internet, there’s no way I’m mentioning them. One of them is already pretty well known among older California motorcycle club racers.

  • @ashtonwoods9644
    @ashtonwoods9644 Рік тому

    W video

  • @Odd_Redneck
    @Odd_Redneck Рік тому +2

    u got a 1uz in the drift truck, a 2uz in the 4runner, and now u need a 3uz in a Miata...

  • @38tech
    @38tech Рік тому

    I was supposed to be there as well. I mean I only badgered you in every video for the last month or so. Lol the universe had other plans.

  • @lynnmckenney1987
    @lynnmckenney1987 Рік тому

    Looks like it was a blast!
    I'm trying to decide between an frs or a fiesta st as a daily...any thoughts?

  • @Mr_jz_12
    @Mr_jz_12 Рік тому

    10:15 G16 out of a gr yaris/corolla needed.

  • @ttinnovations3310
    @ttinnovations3310 Рік тому

    Bro, gotta make more of the bottle openers

  • @scottstuart1515
    @scottstuart1515 Рік тому

    Get in there BOFI Racing!

  • @MrOwl25
    @MrOwl25 Рік тому +2

    Am I the only one that felt like the FiST was slowing them down when they were on the mountain roads. I felt like the Miata's could have gone faster.

    • @slandon1977
      @slandon1977 Рік тому +1

      That may be the case. I was leading because I know the roads better, but I was also carrying around 10 gallons of ethanol on jugs in the back, so I was only running about 7/10ths max. Next time we go up, I’ll likely be mid to back of the pack unless we are on a road that nobody but me had been on before.
      Also, speed is hard to convey on camera. Caleb and the crew will have to give their feelings on if I was holding them back or not. Won’t hurt my feelings.

  • @nosoulnick594
    @nosoulnick594 Рік тому +1

    Copped a keychain for my Miata’s keys 🤙🤙🤙

  • @DIESEL1JZ
    @DIESEL1JZ Рік тому

    Caleb remember when you put a fuel cell in the crumple zone of the Eclipse and everyone said it was a terrible idea, how did you think it was a good idea to fill the back of the rally Miata with fuel jugs, if someone rear ended you it would be mayhem!

    • @jameshavenga4998
      @jameshavenga4998 Рік тому +1

      Difference is that they're on the outside of the car

  • @TeslaHaxz
    @TeslaHaxz Рік тому +3

    theres an e85 station like 40 minutes north of the dragon, its not as bad as the video makes it seem. (still wish there were some closer though)

  • @nj9658
    @nj9658 Рік тому

    楽しそうで良いねえ!

  • @cafn8ed74
    @cafn8ed74 Рік тому

    The Fiesta shares a platform with the Mazda 2, which has been called the "FWD Miata". So it sort of belongs among the Miatas. Also, as it is a Mazda based subcompact, you might say it IS a better Honda Fit. 😉

  • @ImInLoveWithBulla
    @ImInLoveWithBulla Рік тому

    I imagine they hate it when someone shows up to this meet with an S2000 and a superiority complex.

  • @DarkShadowKnifer
    @DarkShadowKnifer Рік тому

    I wish i would have gone to this! i just didnt want to bring a barely modded WRX hatch.

  • @ImInLoveWithBulla
    @ImInLoveWithBulla Рік тому

    I have a 2004 Subie STI and I’m wondering if Rallyata has the same omnipresent understeer. Like, in dry weather, all the traction in the universe. The car goes where the wheels point. In the wet, the car goes where the car point.

  • @joshuapereira3787
    @joshuapereira3787 Рік тому +2

    GOOD MORNING BEAST GINGUM MOLLY UA-cam CANADA ONTARIO VIDEO 🇨🇦🇨🇦🌿🌿🌿🌿🐈🐈

  • @nwelsh84
    @nwelsh84 Рік тому

    Great video. Love the Miata content. Almost convinced that the drift truck burned to the ground, as it's been so long since it had a featured video.

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  Рік тому +2

      Hahah no its allllllll good! Next video is about the Drift Truck

  • @landon390
    @landon390 Рік тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @Ish-ii8du
    @Ish-ii8du Рік тому

    Awsome video