Category Archive: BangShift XL, MISC, Videos, XL Videos
This Will End Well: The Terrafugia Transition Order Banks Are Open, With Deliveries Starting Next Year
Oct 19, 2018Bryan McTaggart3
I’m certain that some of my friends who are pilots might be excited by this bit of news, but on the whole, I’m actually kind of horrified. If you don’t know what a Terra-what-in-the...
That’s A Huge “Nope”: Is This The Most Disgusting Eagle Talon? Check Out The De-Contamination Process Here!
Oct 19, 2018Bryan McTaggartComments Off on That’s A Huge “Nope”: Is This The Most Disgusting Eagle Talon? Check Out The De-Contamination Process Here!
Over this past year, I’ve had a fascination with bringing dead vehicles back to life. Obviously, a big portion of that program involves making the vehicle more than just a moveable lawn...
American Powertrain Parting Shift: Ripping Gears In A 550hp 1968 Mustang With A TKO
Oct 19, 2018Brian Lohnes1
We live in a world where everyone wants to have a 1,000hp street car that does not break and can get them to work every day. While it seems comical that even 20 years ago 400hp was some big time...
Hilarious Video: The Car Bros Lose Monterey Car Week – Funny Stuff!
Oct 18, 2018Brian Lohnes5
There are certain things that one cannot deny. The sun rises in the East, paying taxes sucks, and there’s a really kind of douchey element attached to Monterey Car Week, that yearly gathering...
Roll Medics: This Compilation Of Dirt Bike Incidents Will Leave You Shopping For Gear You Don’t Need
Oct 18, 2018Bryan McTaggartComments Off on Roll Medics: This Compilation Of Dirt Bike Incidents Will Leave You Shopping For Gear You Don’t Need
Four broken fingers. Both ankle joints rolled multiple times. Broken collarbone. Those are just some of the injuries that I either earned or aggravated by racing dirt bikes. I wasn’t trying to...
Fun Video: This Time Lapse Of A DSR Top Fuel Hemi Getting Fully Serviced Rules
Oct 18, 2018Brian Lohnes1
This is a great video. Hagerty has done a series of time lapse engine rebuilds that we’ve loved. There have been small blocks, VW engines, and other iconic power plants but this one takes the...
When Nature Attacks: Watch As A Falling Rock Mauls A Ford SUV In Tibet!
Oct 18, 2018Bryan McTaggart1
You can control your speed, your distance to everything around you, and you can be as attentive as you possibly can be, but one variable that you cannot control behind the wheel is a random act of...
BangShift Question Of The Day: Would You Willingly Go To A Skid School?
Oct 18, 2018Bryan McTaggart4
Lately, I’ve been right back on my soapbox about how any moron can get a driver’s license, regardless of skill, willingness to learn, care behind the wheel, or even synapse functionality....
This 1960s Commercial For The International Scout Is Awesome…and From Australia!
Oct 18, 2018Brian Lohnes2
The “International” part of “International Harvester” is not just there for kicks. The company sold their wares all over the globe and continues to today. Maybe some of you...
Classic YouTube: How NOT To Remove The Spring From A Strut
Oct 18, 2018Bryan McTaggart4
In order to work on a vehicle, you need to know how to not hurt yourself on a vehicle. There are many, many different and interesting ways that you can injure, maim or kill yourself with that...
This Ranger Gets Down The Strip With A Duratec 2.3L Four Making The Power!
Oct 17, 2018Bryan McTaggart1
The old 2.3L “Lima” four-cylinder engine, when turbocharged properly, are eye-opening little monsters that can take stunning amounts of boost and stay together under pressure....
Doing It Wrong Video: This Promotional Video For The 1977 Dodge Royal Monaco Is Proof Of How Tone Deaf Car Companies Can Be
Oct 17, 2018Brian Lohnes3
It is weird to have such a clearly made picture of just how horribly wrong Detroit was looking at the automotive world than this promotion video for the 1977 Dodge Royal Monaco. They attack Ford for...
Morning Symphony: The Musclecars Of Finland! Get An Earful Of Expats Here!
Oct 17, 2018Bryan McTaggartComments Off on Morning Symphony: The Musclecars Of Finland! Get An Earful Of Expats Here!
We might be closing in on the weekend, but we aren’t there just yet. You still have to drag your hide out of bed and get cleaned up for another day of fun and excitement…or whatever...
Dirt Drag Trucks In Michigan! Who Says Off-Roading Has To Be Slow?
Oct 16, 2018Bryan McTaggartComments Off on Dirt Drag Trucks In Michigan! Who Says Off-Roading Has To Be Slow?
You want to know the best thing about drag racing on dirt? You’ve lessened the likelihood of parts breakage! Maybe not in the engine bay, but think about it: outside of catastrophic engine...






