I really appreciate how you do your content, whats in the title is what your gonna do - no bs no streched out parts and no splitting work like changing tires into 3 seperate videos like some others do. You really are one of the best and I've been here since about 150K - keep it up !
I say keep the Subaru and rebuild it after the swap in the miata, and make a awesome build series with the subaru frame. Make it into a Race car or something/show car
Yeah, the thing most of ya'll aren't seeing is that this WRX is pretty beat up. Lots of rust, crapy paint, dents everywhere... Its not worth the effort of trying to make it nice. That being said I'd love to buy a nice WRX and make it sick...
this is why i love subarus. since they were one of the "smaller" Japanese car companies. they made A LOT of their parts interchangeable. like ie, the 2008-2013 impreza interior is the exact same as the same years of forester.
I did this on my 97 Impreza. Used the stock top hats on 03 forester struts, got the trailing arm brackets from a 99 outback and adjustable trailing arms. Worked great. Also I was getting about a 1/2 inch rake in the front so a 1/4 inch strut top space helped level it. Running 215/70r16 all terrain tires
My Subaru Legacy already lifted 2 inches with Toyo truck tires and I’m adding raised king springs with my new kybs. I think 3.5 inches is pushing the suspension geometry
Boosted District well first of all you can use code “BLACKFRIDAY” for 15% off, and that hoodie is super sick. Warm and soft. 🤷🏻♂️ And one hoodie is better than no hoodie, right?
I like your editing skills... nice slow pans and slow transitions so people can look without feeling like a kid on a sugar rush.... Great job... keep going!
why do you not get so many views, you have much more cooler things than so many other youtubers, it pisses me off that you only get 20k views for a good vid. Ive been watching for almost 3 years now and i love your stuff
I don’t think you watched the video before saying that because he literally said it’s to make sure it’s reliable and broken in before he puts the parts on the miaya
I don't know if you'll see this but a good tip when undoing bolt/nuts with an impact, is to hold the bolt and undo the nut. That way you're not spinning off a whole bolt, just the nut. Usually less effort.
Another fix for that nut that came free on the trailing arm bolt is to remove the rear seat and cut a hole to access the top of that frame rail. Then you can get a socket on the nut and back it out, then install a new bolt and nut back in and put the rear seat back in. Easy peasy
Once this is done and the rusty baru is gone, i think you should do a nice daily-series. you deserve one and it´d also be cool to see, small and decent quality-of-life-mods, chip-tuning for better fuel consumption and more power, nice sound-system maybe (nice as in nice not bass-wars), etc etc. actual thought would be a 10 year old luxury car like an S-class or something you get them for 10-15 grand and theyre usually really nice to own but expensive to fix when something DOES break but doing those fixes yourself can be very rewarding.
Finally, the rally Miata might start actually looking like a rally car! I'm happy this swap is in motion, the old "rally" Miata just looked like some mudbogger Miata then anything near a rally car, the wheels and tires will definitely pull it back into the rally car look.
I'm pretty stoked to see the awd swap! Because i actually found your channel because of the ralyata. I'm hoping that your going to supercharge the ej205 after the swap, just to keep the old ralyata spirit
I’m having nightmare flashbacks of the battle van project. This is a step back content wise. Lifting Miata’s and WRXs...come on...can’t take this seriously.
Going forward, anytime you change the angle of rubber bushing mounted control arms loosen both sides and then torque them down at the final ride height. By forcing the rubber bushing past what it wants to be at they deteriorate faster.
i love how this car is apparently rusty. It looks 10x better than any subaru in NY. When i did my trailing arm brackets the whole damn frame rail disintegrated right there.
If the floor of the Subaru is not rotted I would go the buggy route. Cut up the Subaru, cage it and make it look like the Rally Miata. Miata front and body panels. You have the grinder and the welder :)
You should just leave the drivetrain in the wrx I don’t think it’d be worth all the extra work to swap it IMO I have a lifted 03 wrx wagon on forester xt struts and springs and I love it. You could just focus on making it more off-road ready and making it look sweet and put a locker or something in the Miata Edit: I finished watching the video and I got the same wheels as you! Except I got 28” all terrains. Looks like you had trouble with the trailing arm bolts like me. Also at the end of the video how you said you want to do the same thing with a nicer wrx, I think that one is perfect because it’s not in the best of shape so you won’t feel bad pushing it to it’s limits in an off-road situation or driving it in the winter. I say keep it!!!
Wow! Now I think that you should keep it and scrap rally miata. I love rallyiata but this subie is so much better because it has much more potencial and nicer (not rusted) body. BTW Great video as always ;)
On my 05 OBS I went with Feals gravel suspension, white Sparco Terras, and 215/65/16 Grabber ATX tires. Definitely should have went with 15" wheels though... More tire options
You work for hours and my car can do that in a press of a button. Thanks to the hydro-pneumatic suspension. =) I can adjust the ride height manually, which is very handy at winter but most of the time the car´s computer takes care of it, like if I go to the motor way it lowers the suspension automatically.
I have the same setup a little higher up (07 xt struts and 1in spacers) on my 05rs and for a better spacer for the trailing arms 2inch box steel 1/4 thick works well it will never move on you that's wat I did goodluck and enjoy it
Nice job, would have prefered to see a solid block spacer for the rear trailing arms or at least the tube's welded with bar between each tube to stiffen rhem as they could collapse or bend and pull out under hich load say hooning off road, yes it actually looks good I did not think it would, a station wagon bug eye would look very good I think if you go for another one.
I'm about to buy my 8th car and it's my first subie it's a 03 wrx sti impreza with a 4 inch lift...I'm not a fan of lifted cars but it was only subie in my price range
You should consider building a Suzuki x90 it’s a hilariously awesome coupe body Suzuki bolted on to there sidekick chassis. 4x4, low range transfer case, body on frame and still a car 🤷♂️
Me: Revs next to Miata
Miata: revs back with an EJ205
Me: *confused screaming*
I live in his area, I just may run across him in this!
They scared coz they finna be hit by a piston right through their fenders
Ryan are u playing Car Parking ? Btw im Niko
@@markcanlast12rounds60 HAHAHAHA
I really appreciate how you do your content, whats in the title is what your gonna do - no bs no streched out parts and no splitting work like changing tires into 3 seperate videos like some others do.
You really are one of the best and I've been here since about 150K - keep it up !
I say keep the Subaru and rebuild it after the swap in the miata, and make a awesome build series with the subaru frame. Make it into a Race car or something/show car
looks a bit rusty underneath, might cause issues.
Could put the boxer 6 in it
Big brain moves
Yeah, the thing most of ya'll aren't seeing is that this WRX is pretty beat up. Lots of rust, crapy paint, dents everywhere... Its not worth the effort of trying to make it nice.
That being said I'd love to buy a nice WRX and make it sick...
@@_Gingium_ A rusty Scoob, whoulda thunk it?
Gingium: I just want to have a nice daily again
this:
Gingium: Look, I have new suspensions!
Me: Oh my... He finally has a NEW HAMMER!!!
Update log 11/26/19
Wrx
-buffed the ride hight
-added legos
Other
-gingium is a certified mechanic
-added more copyright music
-added dumb marker
Already liked it cuz i know its going to be a good comment
This blank update should have been written on the 24h challenge
Shit i forgot to fill it out
never stop this
this is why i love subarus. since they were one of the "smaller" Japanese car companies. they made A LOT of their parts interchangeable. like ie, the 2008-2013 impreza interior is the exact same as the same years of forester.
The Rock music when cutting stuff was hilarious. :D In general the editing is just on point. Keep up the good work. :)
Barely rock more like Nine in nails. "forget genre atm" but still sounded good.
When you clap the miata and subie together try to put the subie hood scoop on the miata, would be super cool!
Prophet
@@eidelburg prophet
I did this on my 97 Impreza. Used the stock top hats on 03 forester struts, got the trailing arm brackets from a 99 outback and adjustable trailing arms. Worked great. Also I was getting about a 1/2 inch rake in the front so a 1/4 inch strut top space helped level it. Running 215/70r16 all terrain tires
I also cut the fenders for fitment
I remember when u first got the rally miata and i was so hyped you realy have come a far love to see ur channel grow u deserve it :)
Ahh the new soundtracks just give the channel a chill vibe 👌👌
My Subaru Legacy already lifted 2 inches with Toyo truck tires and I’m adding raised king springs with my new kybs. I think 3.5 inches is pushing the suspension geometry
R we ever going to get new merch? I need a hoodie and I'm waiting
JDM4LIFE you should check out “www.boostbunker.com” 🤷🏻♂️
But they only got one hoodie and it's $45
Boosted District well first of all you can use code “BLACKFRIDAY” for 15% off, and that hoodie is super sick. Warm and soft. 🤷🏻♂️ And one hoodie is better than no hoodie, right?
@@JustPasha I might cop one then
Boosted District you should 😎❤️
I have a feeling he’s getting attached to this wrx 😂 I wanna believe he’s not but someone who isn’t interested wouldn’t go through all this effort😂
He's doing it for the viewa of a new video
I like your editing skills... nice slow pans and slow transitions so people can look without feeling like a kid on a sugar rush.... Great job... keep going!
why do you not get so many views, you have much more cooler things than so many other youtubers, it pisses me off that you only get 20k views for a good vid. Ive been watching for almost 3 years now and i love your stuff
i REALLY loved the style and edit of this video!
@9.45 "Pretty stiff too" Yup, that's what you get when the car's still on the lift... Too funny!
Wait I thought this was bought for parts for the Rally Miata
Madwolf79 so did I
He said he wants to try to make this a decent car for rally since he knows everything fits and works together before swapping
It is. He's swapping everything into the miata.
I don’t think you watched the video before saying that because he literally said it’s to make sure it’s reliable and broken in before he puts the parts on the miaya
@@jjb_sol that exactly what I was thinking and started laughing when I read the comment
I don't know if you'll see this but a good tip when undoing bolt/nuts with an impact, is to hold the bolt and undo the nut. That way you're not spinning off a whole bolt, just the nut. Usually less effort.
I’m so excited to see this thing in person ❤️
Also thank you for mentioning Boost Bunker!
otterripo11 #8249 🤔
Yeah lol
otterripo11 #8249 idk
I’m loving the energy that is in this video. Love the editing
Car looks so boss. I felt so bad for you when that captive nut spun. Hyped to see the tune and the swap!
“I wrote on the white board in permanent marker again”
*cleans white board*
*writes in permanent market AGAIN*
to that one commenter on the first WRX reveal video saying that Gingium will keep the WRX and build it up... GG
Perfect lift guys job done big thumb for your work🤘👍
1:47 that's what she said haha
Got eeeem
9:38 that's also what she said
Another fix for that nut that came free on the trailing arm bolt is to remove the rear seat and cut a hole to access the top of that frame rail. Then you can get a socket on the nut and back it out, then install a new bolt and nut back in and put the rear seat back in. Easy peasy
Once this is done and the rusty baru is gone, i think you should do a nice daily-series. you deserve one and it´d also be cool to see, small and decent quality-of-life-mods, chip-tuning for better fuel consumption and more power, nice sound-system maybe (nice as in nice not bass-wars), etc etc.
actual thought would be a 10 year old luxury car like an S-class or something
you get them for 10-15 grand and theyre usually really nice to own but expensive to fix when something DOES break but doing those fixes yourself can be very rewarding.
damn, i love subarus, im sad that you're not keeping it
Who said I wont get another one? ;)
@@_Gingium_ oooooouuuuuu
Gingium Keep the bug eye, they deserve love
@@SpudEater the car is clapped man
Finally, the rally Miata might start actually looking like a rally car! I'm happy this swap is in motion, the old "rally" Miata just looked like some mudbogger Miata then anything near a rally car, the wheels and tires will definitely pull it back into the rally car look.
i absolutely love your videos. i’ve been binging them for the past week haha
Bro you gotta put the artist and song in the description so we can find these bomb tracks. XD
Anyone remember when Caleb said he wouldn't AWD swap the Rally Miata?
Finally some off road wheels I like! They look really good
You mean they look rally good?
A Mazda rx7 Group B livery on the rally miata would be so dope!
Greetings from a Dutchie
I'm pretty stoked to see the awd swap! Because i actually found your channel because of the ralyata. I'm hoping that your going to supercharge the ej205 after the swap, just to keep the old ralyata spirit
Pasha really needs to finish that go-kart thing, it looks nice asf
Damn these new songs you're using are good! Gonna make sure to listen to the bands more outside the videos
ahhhh good ole rusty Illinois @10:29 lol gotta love rust bucket cars
I’m having nightmare flashbacks of the battle van project. This is a step back content wise. Lifting Miata’s and WRXs...come on...can’t take this seriously.
Ive literally seen those wheels on like 10 subarus recently. They must be super popular.
OMG I did the same to my bugeye and I love it’s also on Forester Suspension with off-road tires and it silver as well 🤣👌🏾
Me too. You got pics on Instagram?
"pretty stiff" lol while still being supported by the lift this is pretty awesome though, keep up the good work!
Going forward, anytime you change the angle of rubber bushing mounted control arms loosen both sides and then torque them down at the final ride height. By forcing the rubber bushing past what it wants to be at they deteriorate faster.
Don’t get carried away and modify the WRX
Take the engine out and put in in the rally miata like you always planned.
Don't you worry!
You should try and do something about the rust when you swap it (both the Miata rust and subie rust)
Put 4inch spacers on the WRX
Your video editing has made leaps and bounds and it shows. Keep up the good work boss 👍🏻
I like the new alt-rock for some of the montages. Feels more Gingiumy somehow.
"... anywhere from 4 to 6 inches."
_[Mad World slow piano cover plays]_
_[Sudden tears]_
_[Wipes memory, presses play again]_
My first thought upon seeing this thumbnail was "oh, here he goes again" XD
Hey look the mazda-man is back .yey😍
Mans is a grinder, haha you work hard man!
Loving the new soundtrack, so much better than the old trap/rap and lofi
Those wheels look so good! Very rally-esque and classy.
I say, gimme that rear end ☻. Fr I need those tails and trunk 😂
Austin Good they can’t be that hard to find can they?
Next spring you should have a meet up at badlands in attica Indiana whenever you get the Impreza drivetrain under the rally miata.
i love how this car is apparently rusty. It looks 10x better than any subaru in NY. When i did my trailing arm brackets the whole damn frame rail disintegrated right there.
i've been planning this EXACT swap for my 06 wrx wagon for months now. Even the same wheels lmao. Glad to have some more insight
Hell yeah dude! Lifted WRX Wagons are AWESOME!
i love coming early when the music actually plays! looks great
Am I the only one that thinks an sti wing would compliment it well or any wing even a wrx one, still looks sick though!
I love the bug eye Subarus and it looks sick lifted
Look at trailing arm spacers from anderson design fabrication. I used to run them on my lifted outback sport. Super well built and easy to install.
mighty car mods vibes, i like it
If the floor of the Subaru is not rotted I would go the buggy route.
Cut up the Subaru, cage it and make it look like the Rally Miata. Miata front and body panels. You have the grinder and the welder :)
Who remembers the video when caleb tried to slam the blob eye wagon as much as he possibly could without rubbing a shit ton?
Can we see a in cam with the paddle tires again? 😂🤣
You should just leave the drivetrain in the wrx I don’t think it’d be worth all the extra work to swap it IMO I have a lifted 03 wrx wagon on forester xt struts and springs and I love it. You could just focus on making it more off-road ready and making it look sweet and put a locker or something in the Miata
Edit: I finished watching the video and I got the same wheels as you! Except I got 28” all terrains. Looks like you had trouble with the trailing arm bolts like me. Also at the end of the video how you said you want to do the same thing with a nicer wrx, I think that one is perfect because it’s not in the best of shape so you won’t feel bad pushing it to it’s limits in an off-road situation or driving it in the winter. I say keep it!!!
Wow! Now I think that you should keep it and scrap rally miata. I love rallyiata but this subie is so much better because it has much more potencial and nicer (not rusted) body. BTW Great video as always ;)
On my 05 OBS I went with Feals gravel suspension, white Sparco Terras, and 215/65/16 Grabber ATX tires. Definitely should have went with 15" wheels though... More tire options
Those wheels are looking goodd😋
Yeah, he's definitely keeping the WRX.
Ive beeen wanting those wheels forever i thought no one else even knew they existed
You work for hours and my car can do that in a press of a button. Thanks to the hydro-pneumatic suspension. =) I can adjust the ride height manually, which is very handy at winter but most of the time the car´s computer takes care of it, like if I go to the motor way it lowers the suspension automatically.
Highly doubt that it goes this high up
If you write over the permanent marker with a dry erase marker ,it will take it right off
I have the same setup a little higher up (07 xt struts and 1in spacers) on my 05rs and for a better spacer for the trailing arms 2inch box steel 1/4 thick works well it will never move on you that's wat I did goodluck and enjoy it
It looks like a rally car now. Nice work!
I miss the old black subie wagon 😂
Mud flaps and hood mount rally lights
Should be gooood
Also if anybody is wondering 2003-2008 forester struts also fit 1993-1998 imprezas.
New build yay!!
Looks mad but also right!
I have a 2010 impreza Outback sport I put forester struts in. Stock 17” wheels though. Wondering if the 27” overall diameter will fit 🤔
Nice job, would have prefered to see a solid block spacer for the rear trailing arms or at least the tube's welded with bar between each tube to stiffen rhem as they could collapse or bend and pull out under hich load say hooning off road, yes it actually looks good I did not think it would, a station wagon bug eye would look very good I think if you go for another one.
Also this is realistically more of a 2” lift over stock. Forester struts are taller by 2”. Any more and you’ll have cv axle issues
Should’ve kept the wagon
Oh and did you know that dry erase marker removes permanent markers like sharpies
Just keep the subaru my man. We all know you love it
Dammit, now I want to do this to my Bugeye Wagon, thanks a bunch
Looks amazing! I'll be sad to see it go :'(
This man is lifting cars and lowering trucks
I'm about to buy my 8th car and it's my first subie it's a 03 wrx sti impreza with a 4 inch lift...I'm not a fan of lifted cars but it was only subie in my price range
YES THE SPARCO WHEELS ARE BADA$$
You should consider building a Suzuki x90 it’s a hilariously awesome coupe body Suzuki bolted on to there sidekick chassis. 4x4, low range transfer case, body on frame and still a car 🤷♂️
Thank god you got actual rally rims
Hey great video
Ohh atleast im happy you didn't "stance" it like almost all others youtubers to, stance and stance. Love your content
"This will lift it anywhere from 4 to 6 inches"
woah dude thats fucking massive
Get some headlight covers. They make the car look way more aggressive.