Category Archive: Apex Video, BangShift APEX, BangShift News, BangShift Road Test, HISTORIC, MISC, Videos
Not So Hot Hatch: The 1990 Audi Coupe Quattro Delivers The Grip And Apparently Not Enough Rip
Mar 05, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Not So Hot Hatch: The 1990 Audi Coupe Quattro Delivers The Grip And Apparently Not Enough Rip
Back in the 1980s when you heard about an Audi Quattro you knew that there was a high percentage chance of fun if you got to ride in it. Those cars were ground breakers in bringing the idea of all...
Drag Strip Time Travel: Watch The Awesome (Narrated) Action From York US 30 Drag Strip 1970-1972
Mar 05, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Drag Strip Time Travel: Watch The Awesome (Narrated) Action From York US 30 Drag Strip 1970-1972
It’s been a while since we have found some “new” old drag racing footage but lo and behold we have done just that today. You are about to see some awesome action from a drag strip...
Classic Tractor Zen: This 1959 John Deere Promotional Video Is All About Industrial Tractors – Adult Tonka Toys!
Mar 05, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Classic Tractor Zen: This 1959 John Deere Promotional Video Is All About Industrial Tractors – Adult Tonka Toys!
Today is one of those good days on BangShift where we cover automotive and gearhead bases from one end of the spectrum to another. From the screaming noise of a Porsche race car, a look at the filed...
The Most Expensive Engine Mortske Has EVER Bought! Bitchin Supercharged Small Block Chevy! But Will This Project Actually Run?!?
Mar 04, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Most Expensive Engine Mortske Has EVER Bought! Bitchin Supercharged Small Block Chevy! But Will This Project Actually Run?!?
Mortske is usually buying barn finds and old hot rod projects, not supercharged combos like this. I mean this thing looks like it’s nearly ready to race! Okay, so maybe it’s not a hard...
The New Season of FASTER with Newbern and Cotten Is On! And Here’s Some Fun Behind the Scenes Action From The Boys!
Mar 04, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The New Season of FASTER with Newbern and Cotten Is On! And Here’s Some Fun Behind the Scenes Action From The Boys!
It’s time for a new season of Faster: with Newbern and Cotten and we’re super excited. If you haven’t been watching the show, you need to catch up because these two goofballs are...
Pinstriping 101 – Hot Hues Urethane Pinstriping Paint: Hot Rod Jen Gives Us A Guide To Get Started.
Mar 04, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Pinstriping 101 – Hot Hues Urethane Pinstriping Paint: Hot Rod Jen Gives Us A Guide To Get Started.
We’ve featured some of Hot Rod Jen’s work here on BANGshift lately and appreciate her cool videos that show how to pinstripe, her work flow, and her process for practicing and perfecting designs....
Iron Trap’s Hidden 1938 Ford Convertible Hot Rod: Installing A Fresh Front Axle To Slam The Front End Of The 1938 Ford Convertible
Mar 04, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Iron Trap’s Hidden 1938 Ford Convertible Hot Rod: Installing A Fresh Front Axle To Slam The Front End Of The 1938 Ford Convertible
In today’s video on the 1938 Ford Convertible, the front end gets lowered to match the rear so it has the perfect hot rod stance! In a previous video we shared the 1938 Ford Convertible Hot Rod...
Who Makes The Best Hand Cleaner? We’ve All Got Favorites, But Which One Works Best? GoJo, Snap On, ZEP And 8 Others Tested To Find Out!
Mar 04, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Who Makes The Best Hand Cleaner? We’ve All Got Favorites, But Which One Works Best? GoJo, Snap On, ZEP And 8 Others Tested To Find Out!
When I was growing up in my grandpa’s auto shop, there were two things I remembered about washing up. One was that he had a Tupperware shaker of dry abrasive hand soap that you shook out and...
LIVE: Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series From Gainesville Raceway – Monday
Mar 04, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on LIVE: Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series From Gainesville Raceway – Monday
We’ve got live drag racing coming to you from Division 2! It’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing at it’s finest and every pair that goes down the race track is right here live. If you like Sportsman Drag...
Holding Up? These Guys Stick A 180,000 Mile 1989 Shelby CSX On The Dyno To Check Its Power Levels
Mar 04, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Holding Up? These Guys Stick A 180,000 Mile 1989 Shelby CSX On The Dyno To Check Its Power Levels
As things age they tend to slow down, right? Athletes lose a step of performance, cars give up some of their horsepower through wear, and things just generally soften up. But do thy always? These...
Drag Strip Time Travel: This Late 1960s Footage From New England Dragway Is Spectacular
Mar 04, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Drag Strip Time Travel: This Late 1960s Footage From New England Dragway Is Spectacular
New England Dragway really is special and right now it is really quiet as the off-season days and weeks tick away. That will end though and when it does the place will be filled with more of the same...
Welding Tips and Tricks: Welding Steel Plate To Cast Steel The Right Way. Will It Still Crack?
Mar 03, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Welding Tips and Tricks: Welding Steel Plate To Cast Steel The Right Way. Will It Still Crack?
Video Description: Here is a fun project! I show my tips and tricks when it comes to welding tabs, brackets, and most importantly , How to weld Steel plate to Cast steel. Tools used: Harris super...
LIVE DRAG RACING: 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Classic Big Money Bracket Racing From Galot – Saturday
Mar 03, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on LIVE DRAG RACING: 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Classic Big Money Bracket Racing From Galot – Saturday
It’s big money bracket racing time and this is the season opener for Loose Rocker at the St. Patrick’s Classic from GALOT. Watch all the live racing action right here! Racing starts again...
Mastering Hot Rod Basics: SETUP and LOUVERING a 90-Year-Old Hot Rod With 270 Louvers!
Mar 03, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Mastering Hot Rod Basics: SETUP and LOUVERING a 90-Year-Old Hot Rod With 270 Louvers!
One of hot roddings most visually iconic body mods are louvers, and boy are they cool. I own a couple things with louvers and can tell you that they look awesome and get everyone’s attention....






