BangShift Project Files: Bucking The LS Trend With A V6 Firebird That Is Being Built To Carve Corners!
BangShift member “WarShrike” and his 2000 Pontiac Firebird have been around the forums for quite a while, making one hell of an impression with his desire to retain the 3.8L V6 that the...
Rough Start: Diving Off Of The Deep End With A Road Race Ready Ford Fairmont
Ever come across a Craigslist ad that has some jacked up photos that still intrigue you? Yeah…I wasn’t looking for anything too special when I plugged “Ford Fairmont” into my...
What Happens When You Convert A Subaru Impreza To Rear Wheel Drive And Toss In A Killer Boxer? Drift Car!
Subaru Imprezas that have had the screws turned in the right direction are nothing short of a riot. They launch with ease, corner like a cheetah that sees you as dinner, and don’t sound like a...
What Can A Skidpad Do For You As A Driver? Randy Pobst Is Back With Another Lesson For Those Who Want To Hone Their Driving Skills!
The skidpad: a useful tool or an invitation for sideways hoonery that won’t kill your tires off in a matter of minutes? While we all know it’s really both, the skidpad is an extremely...
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Rolex 24 This Weekend – How To Watch, Who to Watch, Classes, Etc!
(By Eric Rood) – We were all set to knock out a thousand words or so on the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona for your Bangshift needs, but we noticed that Marshall Pruett over at Racer.com absolutely...
This Pro Touring 1968 Camaro Is Pretty Bitchin. LS, Ridetech, And Near Perfect Paint.
I don’t own pretty cars. Mostly because I can’t afford to make them pretty, or to buy ones that are already pretty. But I am smart enough to know that if you can buy one that is already...
Angrier Grandpa: Check Out This Viper V-10 Powered Chrysler 300C Drift Car!
Project Angry Grandpa, our gold-brick 2006 Chrysler 300C, is a pretty stout car for what it is intended to be: a fun mile-muncher that can occasionally go full-kill and have some fun. While the...
BangShift Speed Records: In My Merry Oldsmobile – One Of The First Car Tunes Ever
(By Eric Rood) – The hot rodding world is familiar with car-related pop songs and even with Oldsmobile-themed songs like “Rocket 88,” but it may be news that one of the first popular...
This 1971 Hemi Cuda Project Is Only $35,000 Which Sounds Like A Screamin’ Deal
First off, this is not an original Hemi Cuda, but it is a pretty bad ass ride that comes with all kinds of coolness. The Hemi it comes with is a Mopar Performance based Hemi that measures 478 cubic...
This Magnus Racing Lego Preview Of The 2016 24 Hours Of Daytona Is Incredible And Hilarious
(By Eric Rood) – Magnus Racing have made a name for themselves in racing with a knack for creating unique press releases and material. In the past, that’s included fill-in-the-blank race...
Morning Symphony: Karl Werner’s Audi S2-R Quattro Running Full-Tilt On A Hillclimb!
What is it about a highly-pressurized Audi five-cylinder that sounds so unholy and violent? They don’t shriek like a four-banger, they don’t bellow like a V8, and they don’t even...
Camarillo Autocross Action: This Rear Wheel Drive OG Corolla Is Hauling Ass
The Autocross Course at Camarillo Airport is bitchin. It’s long, has high speed and low speed technical sections, and is a riot to drive on. Plus, there is the fact that it’s on the end...
This 1978 Camaro Is Daily Driver Reliable, Full Of New Parts, And Ready For A New Home For Cheap!
When BangShifter Russell Dirks sent me an email yesterday asking me for my opinion on his Craigslist Ad and pricing on his 1978 Camaro I was happy to help, but when I started reading the ad and...
BFGoodrich Has Become The Official Tire Supplier For The Red Bull Global Rallycross Series!
BFGoodrich has been working hard to claw back into the off-road community and they have been on the right track. Their performance at Baja last year was phenomenal, with no punctures for anyone...
