Let's Talk: I Sold The Rally Miata
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2023
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I personally like any video where Caleb fabricates his own parts and makes cool stuff: mid-engine eclipse, delica, sleeper Volvo, whatever. You live the life I want to have and I enjoy watching your videos so I can experience what awesome car building is. Just keep it up, long or short builds. 😁
E46 build❤❤❤
Just wanted to say that probably 95% of the media I consume is through UA-cam, and you are one of the most consistently entertaining and impressive content creators I have ever seen. Your builds are leagues above what most other content creators are doing, and the production quality of your videos has always increased over time. Been watching since the Forza video days and I can't wait to see where you go next 🤙
To each their own, I’d never be bored of your videos or the length of your builds, especially the Drift Truck that’s one that was always a personal goal, and then seeing you build one, just braingasm lol but hey positive progress forward, focus on you, just keep your head up, building towards those goals. 💪🏻
I'd like to see a series where you buy cheaper desirable cars ex... (e36, integra, is300, sc300/400, 240sx, civic, etc...) in a rougher condition, fix them up for a couple videos then try and re-sell them for a profit, will be a bit more fast paced so viewers wont really get bored or seeing the same car for a bunch of videos and you can also use it to generate profit (hopefully). Not to mention its a bit more relatable to us viewers. Just an idea :)
Love that idea, I'd watch more of his content for sure
Idk man, this mans fabrication skills are getting to another level and the work he puts in his cars is insane. It would be a waste of skill and ideas flipping easy repairable cars
Brother Thank you so much for your honesty and for sharing with us this on the GIngium Journey. Looking forward to what comes and be here for LIFE G4L
Absolutely brother! Thanks for the continued support ♥
I genuinely agree. Volvo is nearing “completion” for you and your use for it. I feel like it’s a wonderful car however it feels like it’s almost time for the next step. That being said. Any video you put, Volvo or not, I’ll be watching lmao
Fully agree with this ^^^
My guy, you were ripping down that mountain! Our Talon is not really a downhill bike dude, you're wild! Glad you didn't do any tree work. About the builds... I can see losing motivation, etc, but the mid engine eclipse was fantastic. Having a dude from Ferarri help you with the geometry, and fabricating every single piece of that car.. So cool. Same with the drift truck. Do whatever you think is best, you will only grow from here. You're making the best car build content on UA-cam, in my opinion. 👊
Haha there were a few close calls, but the Talon did pretty good! And thank you for the support 👊
I definitely agree that eclipse was so cool bummed we didn't get to see it through
On the Volvo, I think you've done great with it, but going for faster quarter miles doesn't feel like your "thing". Your build like the Rally Miata, the Eclipse, the drift truck, even the bus/Delica, those builds are unique, at least compared to what I usually see online. I think straight line racing is something that a lot of high sub count creators are already doing and it feels more dull than your "usual content". Note that I love all your content, no doubt!
I appreciate the input on the Volvo!
I agree
agreed if i wanted to watch someone build a fast drag car id just watch cleetus cause he has a bigger budget, more employees and just does it better imo. I like ur creative builds more, drift truck, etc.
The Rally Miata was my favorite build on the channel. I started watching the channel with the build series back before the engine swap, I'll miss it for sure but I'm also extremely excited to see what comes next, especially with how good you've gotten at fabrication.
Hey long time viewer here, I think the fact that you take UA-cam as a hobby transpire in your videos. For me it's more enjoyable than seeing other bigger channels go through cars like it's nothing. Sure long builds get boring but the build quality is top notch. And for me I quite enjoyed the roadtrip. Nice change of pace
Agreed. It still feels like the passion is there when it's a hobby. Other channels I enjoy do loose the magic when it's a job. But like mcm this feels like a passion and caleb has fun. It sucks he feels he needs to treat it more of a business but I do get it. I just don't want him to loose the spark of passion and fun
sentimentally attached to your build is really one reason I watch your builds over anyone else, your really the only youtube car builder I still really watch. I can tell you put your heart and soul into a build which make me know your building it with passion and not to make a $. Something like money will always come and go, but good memories are fleeting so don't make the mistake of trying to force it into a business let it slowly grow.
"making cupholder for my miata" which then gave me ideas and push me back on to fusion 360 and made me fire up the 3d printer to start prototyping new cup holder for my k5 blazer which was missing and then push me even further to creating a usb hub bracket for my nc miata. There for making compelling content to make me get that sruge to work on something as simple as a "cup holder".
idk this is a ramblings of one of your subscribers, just keep doing you.
I feel like personally, what I really love is the long builds. Like fabricating and rebuilding the rally miata, with the new suspension and roll cage, and also the eclipse, with the suspension geometry and cage. I love to watch you build these massive projects where you are basically making a car from scratch. And the length of it in my opinion is not a bad thing. It sort of teases you for the finished product and paces the content so we have time to enjoy it. And since the eclipse burnt down, with the exception of the drift truck which has been very patchy in videos and content, we haven't really gotten so much of that. I feel like these big projects and how they take so long is part of what makes your channel so unique. The only thing I would do differently is stick to the project, dont take so many short breaks where you create other content. Cause then the audience loses interest too. Thats how I see it, I hope you can do something with my point of view.
I was never really bored with any of the builds except for the battle van lol. The designing, fabricating, and building process is what I love to watch and why I've watched your channel for so long.
Moving on from at build to a new one might be a good idea. I have been subscribed for a couple of years now and I want to se this channel grow. This channel is going through an evolvium
Huge fan of the camper style builds. Like the delica and adventure bus
People who say the drift truck isnt relatable are lazy… ya not everyone has top of the line welders and a crazy cool CNC plasma table, But i honestly love to see your creativity and ingenuity. The thing i love about your builds is that they’re so unique! You have continued to encourage me with my projects! Please don’t lose sight of those creative and unique build ideals!
It's my favourite build he's done. It makes me want to get a little pick up, lower it a little get good fitment and just enjoy it.
Been a viewer for 8 years and, man, I know exactly what you're talking about. I've always felt like you treated the channel as a hobby, and I loved that. But, at the back of my head, I've also been thinking about what's actually good for the channel -- I've been thinking about what I want to see vs. what you need to do to grow.
When I think about it, I would rather see you grow than to cater to viewers like me. I want you to have the success that I know you deserve. So I'm not just giving you my approval, but also my encouragement. You're making the right choice.
I started following your channel for the 245 and i stayed for the awesome content. I prefer builds that are done right and well explained over builds that are just one and done. Longer indepths videos inspires me much more with my own builds 😄
i’ve been watching religiously since the forza days, project BRAP, your friends red miata that you guys were putting bondo on, rx7, battle van, and so much more and i gotta say it’s all been entertaining no matter what. my favorite build hands down was the adventure bus, it also seemed like that project got a lot of views too! i truly don’t know why your videos don’t do the numbers of other youtubers considering how high quality your content is. you are the only youtuber i can watch every single upload of and enjoy it. keep up the great work caleb
I started watching back in the black wrx days before you had a shop, and i've watched every video since. Im here to watch whatever you put out! Love how much you've grown with fabrication and love the effort you put into every build. Inspires me to continue my projects!
I personally love all of your videos on the Volvo. I think you should keep going with it. I think these LA videos haven’t done as well as you’d like not because of the Volvo, but because it’s simply not your usual type of video. They’re more like vlogs and there’s a lot of people that have no interest in that. But for me if I see a Gingium upload, I watch it
The drift truck is my favorite build of yours. Your content always been good. I cant wait to see more builds like the Adventure Bus thats was awesome loved that build. 👍
Don’t worry about being relatable man, we’re all here to see you progress and actually teaching us. The stuff I’ve learned on this channel is mind bowling. That’s the thing we all love about your channel. Is seeing someone who come from no experience just trial and error make some insanely cool stuff. It’s inspiring. Keep it up man 🤙🏻
You got my full support man, I've been folowing you since the very begining, and no matter what you built / worked on I was always here, and i'm definitely going to continue to do so! Cheers
Can’t wait to see what the new year brings for the channel. I’m along for the ride.
Super excited to see where you take the channel next! 🎉
In my opinion, the Volvo is suffering the inverse of the rally Miata. Where the rally Miata was stumbling because you were making it more “boring”, the Volvo is falling off because you’ve been upgrading it for so long. Chasing nines is cool, but I personally think it’s time to try something new and I believe a few other commenters are in the same boat. I think a new project will be perfect for you now that you’ve done the event with Hoonigan. As for the type of “compelling” content, keep up the amazing work. We love watching everything you do, even if it is cup holders for the rally Miata. You post the videos, and we’ll watch. As for newcomers, I’m not sure. Keep up that amazing work, and keep those videos coming! Your content is amazing and we love it, no matter which form it takes!
i honestly just enjoy and appreciate your content, long project or not, so do what you think is best man. and good luck Mr. Cameraman!
I really love the builds you do i’ve been watching this since the very first Mazda Miata he lifted keep up the great work
A fascinating video Caleb, I love your candid approach and the future challenges. It cannot be easy to keep the page active and people engaged. For me, I have really enjoyed your content and your skills in construction. Well done fella
Just finding this channel. The Miata was formally owned by my dear friend Travis aka NoTraction. Sadly, Travis passed away 3/10/24 and I miss him so damn much. Even more so today as it is supposed to be his 29th. Birthday. After watching some of your videos, you and Travis could have been friends - very similar personality so it makes me happy to see this and how you’ve found success on UA-cam. Take care, and thank you.
You got this bro..best automotive channel out there cause you are genuine..keep going strong 💪💪
I would defintely like to see more of the volvo! I feel like it's only just completed, seeing some more of it/seeing it run 9's would be the best!
Loving it!!! Keep it up! Can't wait for the future!!!!
What hooked me to this channel is the first build of the truck and i enjoyed you redoing it but the content on it is far and wide to many other videos in the mix
Looking forward to see the drift truck in all its glory back on the track
I love your fabrication work and the unique side of each build. For the past two/three years, I have watched and followed less and less youtubers, as I have less time for that. Still, I watch every single one of your videos religiously, because I think your content is authentic and unique. Keep it up brother!
First video I watched on your channel was you getting out of your house and walking to all muddy rally miata and the note on the windshield saying I love your car!
I think that was maybe 6 years ago...from that point on I have watched every episode you did.
You definitely deserve more subs and everything that goes with it.
Greets from Croatia love the channel and the work you do!
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much love, really love your stuff ive been here since the "MOLLY - 1990 mazda miata - short edit" and i will be here till the end of time... probably :3
I enjoyed the delica and bus build, these were very interesting and relatable to anyone trying to do the same thing, used some of what you have done myself, keep up the awesome builds👌
I like videos where you build stuff. I'm not actually fussed on racing or driving or trips. I've always considered UA-cam and Patreon to be your business, it's literally how you afford to live and pay shop/house rent and have an employee right? You've got a good gift for entertaining. This is my favourite channel on UA-cam. Every time you have one of these realisation videos the channel gets better every time. Keen to see where you go next!
Glad you are getting help brother. Take care n hope it works out for you
I LOVED the trip content. But I've gotta agree that the Volvo is ending it's shelf life. Seeing you race other youtubers would be cool. But if it's time for it to go, so be it.
Appreciate the input!
Tbh I love watching you doing the fabrication work. It really shows that you enjoy doing it for the fabrication and not for the long goal of getting to sell the car away. Also, you getting sentimentally attached to the builds is refreshing. I've been watching other youtubers building their cars, ripping them so hard that they break and then forget about them. You take care of the cars and that is what I personally like. Of course you need to sell the cars since you can't endlessly hoard projects at your garage or home, it's just natural. What I would want to see from you in the future is a real drag racing project, not just a 10-sec volvo which is still basically a daily, but a 100% fully focused specialty vehicle. Sometimes you concentrate too much on making the car daily drivable.
There's not a single more relatable channel on the entirety of UA-cam. Watched your videos from the beginning and I never miss one. You've inspired me to learn fabrication and to not be afraid of trying new stuff, watching you learn and develop your skills has been incredible and I look forward to watching you grow even more. I'll always watch your videos, long or short, always have and always will 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
I can easily simp over your channel because I can see the passion you have for your builds. I like watching bigger channels do builds too but they don’t have that same charm you do. The eclipse burning down was definitely something I shed a tear over, but take it as a sign that it kept someone else from getting hurt if they had won the car. I did a full NB swap into my NA then turboed it, just to have an Altima destroy it less than 10 months later. So I took that opportunity to get a new shell and do a cleaner swap that I did the first time. Now that car is getting an LS. All setbacks are there to build you as person. It’s all in the way you look at it. You got this bro❤
so thats how I feel about this video:
- I god damn hate you for selling the rally Miata but I get it
- What I like with your builds is that you are emotionnaly attached to them. the absolute opposite of you is "goonzquad" - they work on a car for a few weeks and then ditch it. In opposition to many youtubers, you are finishing your builds and thats why I love you! (B is for build I am still waiting for the 1k HP from the burned Huracan! - and for many other builds that have been ditched years ago that you still own)
- I love when you build things, even if it's just cup holders!
- Going with the faster rate of build might kill the spirit of the channel, where you do everything, its not a build just for show, its something that work. You inspire me for the build I want to do on my car, because of how you do it.
- I always struggle to get into your different vehicles series: I saw the bus, the rally Miata, the Toyota panda warrior thing, the Toyota 4x4 (idk the name anymore), most of the drift truck, the Eclipse and the fit. I did always struggle to enjoy the Volvo and Molly.
- for me the rally Miata was really a part of the channel that you shouldn't have left behind, and you could have tried to compete in other categories than rallycross, like maybe going on private properties with woods and small trails and ripping it there!
I hope that you get what I mean, and I don't think I'm the only one feeling like that.
I think that you could capitalise on the fact that you love your car and taking a project always one step further than what anyone would do, rather than joining the youtube gang of "I buy - do my project - then abandon it".
also trying not to be emotional with cars might hurt you long therm (mentally) - and I wouldn't want you to need the help of betterhelp because of that 😉(since thats the video sponsor)
Sincerely,
the volvo is what brought me to your channel i love watching that thing go!
I think part of what makes the channel so great is that we (the viewers) can tell that you’re passionate about what you’re building. Seeing you enjoy your builds, both the process of building and driving them, is the best part of each video. I personally have learned a ton from seeing you teach yourself how to fix, build and drive each car you have.
I hope you keep enjoying making videos and building your cars because that’s what it’s all about
I really enjoy watching the fabrication. I've learned alot while you learned. And that biking place looks Awesome!!
I would love to see as much content as you can make on the Volvo successfully. I'm local and have loved seeing you build up the car as you've moved here to Georgia!
Some of my favorite videos of yours have been the drift truck and watching you get better at drifting
It doesn't matter that you sold it. What I like about your channel is watching you continue to hone your craft.
You’ll always be one of my favorite UA-camrs, the passion you pour into builds is unmatched, I will miss the rallyata, I remember when it was supercharged and green😂 always thought it was unique and cool for that, but thank you for always giving us amazing content, and for always putting 110 percent in your vids. I think seeing the Volvo go 9s would be sweet!
Hey man, I’ve been here watched every video since Molly was the only car and the old wrx. Just seeing the growth over the past 6 years is seriously awesome. I grew up with you. Graduated high school to now owning my own business. Thank you for every video. They are all great because they are free content and entertaining.
i loved Rally Miata build it was time i started watching this channel and thats what sparked my love for Mazda Miata from the early to mid 90s
A big reason why i continue to watch this channel is because it's what i dream of doing, you're still a normal guy just learning and putting in the work. To simplify it you're like Adam lz quality builds with the grit and realism of the boostedboiz team. Seeing you learn how to literally restore a car, paint, fabricate, wiring etc. Is why i watch. I want to do that one day. My advice would be more builds and more videos. It's going to take a lot of work
I personally love all the videos and content random vids to full build series all awesome to watch
I joined for rally miata mark 2. Sad to see it go but I look forward to the new project. Do what you gotta do to keep the channel going :)
Been following the channel and Caleb since 2016/2017, so have seen a lot of amazing videos, and ups and downs over the years. Once the reasoning behind the sale of the R Miata was explained, I have a lot of respect for Caleb. It's not an easy thing to part ways with a car you spent so many hours working on. To front up on camera, and not just do a post of YT or Insta, takes courage. Real happy seeing all that you've achieved over the years.
I agree with some other comments about straight line racing not being your exact specialty or even that crazy interesting besides of course maybe one video about it to show off what you've built and how it's actually capable. I personally come and watch you because I love the crazy one-off unique builds you do. I really enjoy watching your fab work and solve problems to make cars into the impossible. Your creativity, problem-solving, and skill in the shop are what make you so entertaining. AWD Miata? Who's doing it besides Gingium? Mid Engine Eclipse (which was still such a fantastic series even with out a perfect ending)? No one but Gingium is building that. That's what I love. Just my own individual 2 cents, but anything you do IMO is going to be entertaining as long as you put that Gingium touch on it. Not that it matters but I've never thought that your content or anything was any worse since the eclipse, it's been great then and it's still great now. Drift Truck v2 is by far my favorite build of yours. Keep up the great work man , I look forward to every video.
Man I'm really sad to see it go, one of my favorite builds :( I'll always support you and your decisions though! Keep up the good work (:
Rally Miata was an iconic build, and it inspired me to take on a WRX swapped Impreza coupe. I love the Rally Miata, but I'm here for the long run. Looking forward to seeing what you build next!
Really sucks they aren’t performing well because these type of videos that you made on the trip are my favorite.
I normally don't react on videos, but I've known your channel just for a week and have binge watched allmost all your videos. What I noticed is that your videos are very well put together but the titles and your thumbnails are a lot of times all over the place. If you do a build series I would recommend to use the same title with part 'X' behind them. For example: Rebuilding A Volvo To A Monster Sleeper | Part 1.
In this way it's more understandable for every (new) viewer and you can put important information behind the title or in the thumbnail itself.
Also collabs with bigger car youtubers whould make your channel grow and maybe even get your own crew? That way you can finish builds faster and keep viewers more engaged and have more diverse personalities in your videos.
Hope you figure it out! Stay true to yourself Caleb you're awesome.
kinda disappointed to see the Rallyata go but it is probably for the best. i love your channel because the builds you do and have done are all really down to earth while being insane at the same time(eclipse, rallyata, volvo etc.) looking forward to see what you do in the future.
I remember when you first bought it, and you were just thrashing the little black Miata around on gravel roads. Happy she's still on the road
Found you when scrolling yt for forza videos but became a subscriber because of Molly and been here ever since. Not a miata guy nor a subaru but your builds are awesome and they will continue to get better and better
I came for Molly, I stayed for the incredible passion you have for your builds to always go above and beyond. Your channel has always felt very real, and that's something you don't want to loose by trying to copy the formula of quick builds lots of other car channels are using to blow up on, because that seems to always have fleeting interest and a hollow feel. I think you have a large core fan base that stayed for Caleb rather than some build, as long as you are true to yourself in whatever you do next I am confident your channel and personal happiness will grow
Some great points in that video. I'm upset that the cars gone, but that's because I've also gotten attached. I'd love to see some stage rally in future. However I'm super excited to see what comes next, as the fresh builds are always the best.
I’ve been watching for a few years now and the vibe I got from this video is to cut ties from projects and start new but I think that’s your problem. I can recall more projects that have come and go than I can recall I think you’re known for. I believe the difference in the UA-camrs you compare yourself to is they use the success in “now” of the videos that do well to set up the next project and continue to evolve. Where you let the interest go stale and then try to juice the next video for views. Chase for 9s in the Volvo, make that a hero car. Make it do wheelies, blow the engine trying and use the videos to fuel the next iteration of that car. You have a great personality. You have an incredible eye for design and fabrication. I think that’s what your viewers come for. We get sentimental about these projects as well, invested, and to see them go when they don’t bring you views seems like a throwaway.
Caleb, I love the drift truck and cannot wait to see it completed. I know people have different tastes but wanted you to know some of us love the truck!! Thanks for all you do to keep us entertained and educated!
You should for sure do a stage rally build, there are tons of people who want to get into it but don't know where to begin. I'm one of those people. Either way, I enjoy your content and will continue to watch, you never know what will take off unless you try something new. I really appreciate the honesty, keep up the great work.
I've been following since the Miata was lifted the first time and I think of all your builds that you've done, the drift truck has been my favorite to watch. Closely followed by the bus. And I guess that's because I'm a Mazda guy die hard but also love the idea of converting a bus so it's really just playing on different people's likes. I also really enjoy the long and depth builds, but that's just me. You do what is best for your channel and I will keep watching
I would definitely stick around for more Volvo content!
I think the reason why the Volvo videos aren't doing so well is cause you aren't really using the car for the sleeper purposes. Maybe go to meetings, Mexico film some street races and reactions of the car.
the drift truck is what got me into the channel. I'm a heavy structural fabricator (iron worker) and would love to be doing the type of intricate fab thats required for building cars. you have a wicked set up, making your own brackets and stuff. love all that. same reason I follow Rob Dahm. I'm all about the "how and why" of the build journey more than the end result.
Keep it up ✌
I saw it on facebook marketplace, was waiting for this video
Honestly needed this video. Been in a situation with my car the last few months where I just want something else, and it's sentimental value keeping me attached to it. Not that I don't love the thing to bits, but I just got an itch that my current car cannot scratch anymore. You may have just given me that one last push I needed to just f*** it and go full send with a clean slate
I personally love the Volvo and would hate to see it go. I think it would be bad a$$ to see it evolve into a 9 sec car, even though I think it could touch high 8's eventually. It also be cool to see you take her on a drag n drive event. Truck build is amazing also. Just keep building and I'll keep watching!
I started watching for the rally Miata, but the eclipse is really what got me interested. I love the in depth builds. Getting the car, stripping it down, gutting it, tube chasis, engine swap, all the way up to troubleshooting and dyno session. I’d be sad to see big builds go, but I’ll still be watching no matter what comes
Been waiting for you to talk about selling the all wheel drive Miata. Guy post your ad in one of the FB miata groups I am in asking what people thought about it. He was not familiar with you, which your channel was point out to him. Personally your videos are one of few I go full screen kick back and enjoy, longer the better to me. But I understand you need to do what is right for your life. Have a feeling what you come up with that suits your needs, I and bet others will be here still watching your work.
I feel like a large reason why a lot of the different videos dont do well is because you have cornered yourself with the kind of content you do. Doing solely fab/making content is great, I personally love it as a maker but it alienates those who don't understand/like that kind of content. This means you're cultivating an audience of mostly people who only like the making content so your other content doesnt do well. I feel like the most recent push for content where you do stuff with the cars will do wonders for future videos/series like this. Keep up the great work dude. You're a huge inspiration for what I do.
Ngl every video you produced with the building fabrication explaining whats going on and being put into the build is fucking sick dont change bro im enjoying everything being put out! i would love to see import build from u 🙏🏽
I think this is the right choise. Ive been here since the gaming days and love all the videos but a bit more variety is for shure good. Not only welding and grinding😆
Also been watching since the forza days😊 and youre the one who has gotten me into buulding cars at a young age. So thank you! Cant wait for what you come up with next! I will definently be watching. Would be cool to see a video of the rallymiata, where you get it ready to be sold. If you havent allready let it go 😁😎
Dude, props for sending it at Snow Summit, that place is legit!!!
Hey buddy, I think you're doing a great job with your channel! I've learned so much from you and all your builds. Your honesty in the success and failures is truly relatable. You have inspired me to challenge myself and embark on a build of my own that for the longest time was an unattainable dream. It's also a Volvo 240 build but slightly different than yours. Because of you, I learned that you can swap a ford 8.8 into the Volvo to handle the power. I'm still gathering parts for my build but have a decent collection so far. I'm putting a 1JZ-vvti into mine. I have the engine, transmission, clutch, flywheel, motor mounts and cross member. Also a ford 8.8 rear end for it. Some suspension parts and miscellaneous things. Please don't be discouraged and stay true to yourself with your work. All your builds are relatable and so informative and inspiring! I love your channel and content! Stay strong and keep up the good work my friend!!!
Kirk W.
OG sub here from hot glue gun days. I will always watch your videos! That being said it comes down to what type of channel you want to have and the audience you are targeting.
Western Champlin , whistlindiesel- fast pace high destruction, mindless fun videos crazy views
Taylor ray, b is for build, stance works, rob dam - deep in depth build videos, mapping out the entire build, heavy fab, loved for the build format
Gears and gasoline - crazy video production quality, a lot of building, a lot of racing
Tj hunt, Evan shanks, Dustin Williams etc - high end builds, viewers live vicariously through them and their purchases
All comes down to what you want to do and the audience you are trying to target. All of these channels have high views and sub counts, and is loved by literally almost everyone. Pick one of their formulas and go from there to fully develop your own thing. That doesn’t mean your style is wonderful. But if a certain methodology doesn’t work , don’t be afraid to see what UA-cam success is working currently and pivot.
If all else fails just by a lambo, instant views lol.
Anyways , great to see your fab growth. I’m ready to move on from the Volvo as well. I love it but this story of that Volvo is completed. This road trip closed that chapter. Best of luck.
I would never get bored watching you advance at fabrication. The drift truck is one of my favorite series
Caleb,I’m a fan and will always watch your content. I respect your growth over the years and I like that you do builds that interest you but I’m glad your realizing what you need to do to grow your business. I’m telling you if you bought and built a 90’s JDM legend that needed work like a Supra, RX-7, r34, or something similar or a wrecked super car your channel would blow up! I know that may not be your style exactly but that’s what the people want to see.
I definitely think the Volvo could be more long term by making it faster or potentially turn it into a seriously dedicated drag car. Turbo LS stick shift content is some of my personal favorite lol
Props to you for being so honest in this video. I would be down to see less of the Volvo if it meant that it makes room for some new project. I do still want to see the drift truck though. Overall love the work you're doing!!
There are a lot of reasons that videos may or may not do well. Be careful not to chase views/trends so much it distances you from what makes you actually enjoy working on cars and making videos. As a viewer, I connect the most with the YTers that are excited about what they are doing. It's fun to watch you because you love fabricating and figuring out creative solutions for ambitious goals. That's cool AF. Best of luck, Caleb. We'll be here!
I have never been more excited for your upcoming videos. While Kurt felt like a close friend to us all and we will miss him, change brings innovation! Keep up the content and I hope things continue to grow
Hey man, i see all of your most loyal followers in the comments with nothing but positivity and i wanna admit i'm an on-and-off viewer. I stop watching sometimes for the more vlog style stuff traveling and camping or biking. I really just like the fabrication and build videos. You probably knew that from the numbers, but thats what i think you are best at. The editing, angles, montages and music in those are my favorite parts of the channel.
I enjoy every video you put out for us to watch and I’ve been watching since Molly got her first turbo, that being said, I think your channel is built mostly around the building of the car, and not so much the vlog side of things. Since the past few videos have been more vlogs, which have still been entertaining, I think I speak for the community when I say I more enjoy watching you work, problem solve, and test rather than watching you drive across the country.
I'll watch and like every gingium video but yes ur definitely right about the views and engagement situation. My interest is peaked watching fabium fab, big progress videos 20-30min then those good kinda catch up/polish videos around the 10min mark.
Love the channel, your builds are always super cool. As a fellow mtber get yourself a shorter stem and wider bars and the bike park will be way more stable and fun!
Can't wait for what's next