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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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. 😅
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
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. 😅
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
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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💀
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.
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.
@@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 !
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!
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. 😉
dont get a honda beat to put a hayabusa engine in it, honda makes so many good engines in motorcycles, get a firebird engine, maybe cram a goldwing engine in it, etc etc.
Hey Caleb, just wondering, how much caster do you have on Molly? Judging by the driving clips, the steering looks very nicely weighted for a manual rack.
We didn't get out completely clean. I won't comment further because i'm awaiting my court date. (I was the FiestaST) I will say though that it was on our way home, and it wasn't what you would imagine.
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
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
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.
well you daily an suv so what do you expect
Imagine having double digits. I got a 84 mustang with a carb 302, whopping 6mpg 💀
i had an 2006 acura TL and it got terrible mileage in town like 14-15
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.
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😂
Are we not going to talk about the Miata at 20:40 with the crazy suspension setup?
servicing that car must be a nightmare haha
Just need a forklift shoot the cars already light enough lol@@andrewauto6082
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
650hp of Miatas ahaha i love it when TH-camrs do this calculation. Love you ginge
Haha 😂
@@_Gingium_hey man r u ok we miss u
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.
As an NC owner, love the appreciation/recognition for them ❤️
NC’s can get the ford fusion 2.5l and basically a direct drop in from my understanding and they get even peppier
@@Mk7_kev he probably knows that
Was good seeing you guys up there 🤝👍
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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.
20:32 Haha yep, was really fun being there
Swedish moment
Bummed we missed you while you were there! Swing by the 757 maiata house next time if you come again!
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!
Daniel breaks everything he touches 🤣
Gingium we want to see an LS swapped Miata!
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. 😅
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
Weekly reminder to like the video so the algorithm can show hime to other people
The rally miata sounds sooo good!
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. 😅
ive never really been into miata...but EVERY time i see Molly it makes me want one
Molly's sound carries so much girth now, it's crazy and awesome how far she's come since the parents garage days 😮
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
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)
Hunter genuinely looked terrified in the rally miata lol looks so fun
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!
It was awesome to finally meet you and see your builds in person. As I said, love seeing other high HP Miatas! 10:42
The fiesta st is great. Especially on those Appalachian roads.
That drive with all the followers was awesome❤ wish i get to drive along with you one day.
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.
Excited to see how this thing handles there with that suspension. I like a low profile car with a bit of road clearance.
Which one you talking about? lol
@@_Gingium_ The rally one.
I just spent three days, like 7-8 hrs a day cracking out watching videos on your channel. Thank you for the content brother!
huge opportunity missed passing BabyLand
I am glad you made it , now your hooked, you gotta love the mountain roads. See ya next year !
I was the turbo ls fastback miata when you turned around at topoco. The rally miata looks awesome in person!
That cruise must be a blast
We all need a NC. Underrated King honestly.
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
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
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.
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
Make more accessories like that bottle opener! They were sold out by the time I saw the video.
Its always crazy to me when youtubers come to my part of the country haha
A suzuki cappucino with a hayabusa engine would be sick🔥💯
That drive through north Georgia and NC is beautiful and a lot of fun. I want to do it again
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.
I would love to get a ride along in that thing. I love molly
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.
The Driving shots are so fire 🔥
You could run the welder in just pulse over the keychains to write something or whatever
That twin turbo miata looks amazing.
Ginger’s road trip!
That NC intake honestly really looks like an RX8 intake.
I wouldn’t be letting that dude drive your car, even the other dude told him to chill tf out.
I still say a sequential gearbox in the Rally Miata would be epic 😁
Man that would be so cool. Just imagining the whining of the gears as speed gets higher
We’ll see you there next year! As long as I get my swap done before then 🤞
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
Yeah it absolutely is! Excited to come back next year and have more time!
Love the vids gingium keep up the good work bro
Fully build the fit on all motor for back road driving !
I'll for sure buy a 240 Keychain!
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.
I've been waiting forever for a rally Miata video!
This one is a banger so enjoy!
@@_Gingium_ pog!
Been watching since your forza drag races. Keep up the content we love it
Great video, I guess I need to make it out to the tail one of these days.
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
Everyone has to go to the tail at least once and especially for these awesome events... but Blood Mtn > any day
YOOO a hyabusa swapped Honda beat would be sick, would prob feel like a go-kart.
Great video, looks like it was a fun time!
Indeed it was!
The livery on the Datsun at 10:30 was definitely inspired by the Lotus 97t F1 car (One was driven by Ayrton Senna.)
I am genuinely pissed you made an awd and subaru swapped miata and didnt gain the recognition you and it obviously deserved
Been waiting for this all day! 😆😆
Please do a Kei car build. That'd absolutely SICK. Busa engine in a BEAT or really anything.
Nice movie. Sometimes I feel like I wish I lived in the US and not Norway :)
Track Prep Performance is an amazing company. Just tell him your goals are and he will get you hooked up!
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💀
10:15 G16 out of a gr yaris/corolla needed.
18:40 That's the comedy backup car.
u got a 1uz in the drift truck, a 2uz in the 4runner, and now u need a 3uz in a Miata...
W video
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.
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.
That fiesta lookin nice…definitely not being impartial cause It’s my daily 😅
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.
@@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 !
What do you think about the fiesta st. I just got one, fun daily!
I wish i would have gone to this! i just didnt want to bring a barely modded WRX hatch.
Bro, gotta make more of the bottle openers
Get in there BOFI Racing!
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)
楽しそうで良いねえ！
I’m curious if you put eyetrackers on people watching this video what would they look at during the drive at 25:30 😜🤣🤣
Copped a keychain for my Miata’s keys 🤙🤙🤙
GOOD MORNING BEAST GINGUM MOLLY TH-cam CANADA ONTARIO VIDEO 🇨🇦🇨🇦🌿🌿🌿🌿🐈🐈
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.
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!
Difference is that they're on the outside of the car
Looks like it was a blast!
I'm trying to decide between an frs or a fiesta st as a daily...any thoughts?
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. 😉
Weird comment but ok 👍
I keep forgetting there is a place called fontana over there, i dont think there is a town named fontana here in aus, it is my last name though
dont get a honda beat to put a hayabusa engine in it, honda makes so many good engines in motorcycles, get a firebird engine, maybe cram a goldwing engine in it, etc etc.
Hey Caleb, just wondering, how much caster do you have on Molly? Judging by the driving clips, the steering looks very nicely weighted for a manual rack.
PLS do that honda beat with a hayabusa!
🔥🔥🔥
Im Surprised no one got a ticket in Swain County
We didn't get out completely clean. I won't comment further because i'm awaiting my court date. (I was the FiestaST)
I will say though that it was on our way home, and it wasn't what you would imagine.