Rusty is back...

[semaj4712]

I am apparently in the minority but I have always loved the car, I have always been a fan of Mike's work, I get that somethings may not be everyones style, but the thing I cannot stand is the people all up in arms about, oh it wont ever see the track or doesnt have spark plug wires. Why are we assuming its A) done, and B) that it is a garage queen. Anybody that knows this car and knows Mike will tell you, it is a car built to drive.

Will it see the track, I would have to bet it will. His model A rip roared around the track and did El Mirage and he DD it. I would be hard pressed to say this is going to sit in a garage.

He said a build thread will eventually be put together but I cant imagine it will happen anytime soon.

[Jb325is]

Good for Mike, he's a good guy and I think the car is pretty killer. I honestly can't see why someone would not be able to appreciate it in it's current form. I don't like everything about it, but as a total package its clearly well-done and pretty awesome

This car is so polarizing, and really drew a line in the car community between the e-thug know-it-all bro's who hate "stance", and stretched tires, and only drive their DD's on properly sized (+) ultra-performance summer tires- because that's how it's done and the e-thug know-it-all scene kids who valiantly defend Mike and his car, that aren't really into working on cars but saw a slammed whatever on instagram and maxed out their credit cards on BC Ultra-lows and a set of Rotiforms. Both sides of the line are experts on suspension and tire design so the arguments are always filled with excellent information and constructive criticism.

I think I'm somewhere in between but the conversations are funny

[J.Rizo]

Now, there's a difference between drive and drive.

very true.

because the car is his baby, I'm pretty sure it'll only see a track once or twice to prove to people (but mostly himself) that it has the go to match the show, and after that kind of be babied.

which I totally get. after what that car has been through and where its come, I wouldn't want to risk rolling it or some retard hitting me on the track. once or twice, sure. but regularly tracking that would be too risky for me.

who knows though, maybe he'll have a "if this car is dying its dying on the track" type of mentality and track this bitch every weekend he gets. we can only wait and see:popcorn:

[blck325is]

Hey bud, I've seen all of rusty's progress from the very first version till its current state and while I didn't like all the versions I could always find some appreciation in the work done. Now, there's a difference between drive and drive. When its done I hope its not babied and treated like a cruiser but rather put on a track and given the full beans. Whats the use of all this work if its just gonna get driven to its car show spot off a trailer(or pushed in its current state) and then driven right back to the trailer or just used for photoshoots? As for the doors I'm not saying they need to meet the widebody but something is off to me.

[J.Rizo]

I'll respect it more if it actually gets driven. I can appreciate all that has gone into it, but what the use if its just gonna sit there? Also, they need to do something with the doors imho.

in all of Mike's post he keeps saying "its not done" or "its not completed" and following it up with "yet", so I'm sure he plans on not only finishing it but driving it. if you're not familiar with the cars he has built in the past you should check them out man, he always delivers.

and this part is subjective so it kinda doesn't matter but idk, I like the way the doors are. what would you want him to do to them? have them meet the widebody?

[jhaurimn]

500hp s38. lol

Did you read the specs of the engine? Sounds very possible

[blck325is]

I'll respect it more if it actually gets driven. I can appreciate all that has gone into it, but what the use if its just gonna sit there? Also, they need to do something with the doors imho.

[bumada]

I'd DD it. I'd like to piss everyone off in the parking garage at 6am.

[Wschnitz]

heres a little update for those who care.

2015 GRAN TURISMO AWARDS. BEST EUROPEAN CAR OF SEMA.

hope they feature it in GT7. it'd be pretty badass to rip this thing through trial mountain.


just my two cents, but I think this is awesome man. in short, he was a regular car dude, was building cars, started a forum, built more cars, and now hes winning sema awards. even if the rust on his car bunches up your panties, thats pretty impressive. you gotta at LEAST respect his (and andrew's) hard work and dedication.

He def deserves the recognition for this build considering all the other european cars were just rocket bunny kits with HRE's lol

[Eric]

It is within the realm of possibility with 14:1, E40, cams, aftermarket engine management, and headwork. Given that it appears to be a nearly blank checkbook build from VAC? Definitely possible.

I'll believe it when he has spark plugs in it...

[J.Rizo]

heres a little update for those who care.

2015 GRAN TURISMO AWARDS. BEST EUROPEAN CAR OF SEMA.

hope they feature it in GT7. it'd be pretty badass to rip this thing through trial mountain.


just my two cents, but I think this is awesome man. in short, he was a regular car dude, was building cars, started a forum, built more cars, and now hes winning sema awards. even if the rust on his car bunches up your panties, thats pretty impressive. you gotta at LEAST respect his (and andrew's) hard work and dedication.

[2mAn]

It looks "interesting" but what is that upfront, a moonshine still?

Oil tank for the dry sump. Serious business.

[JinormusJ]

I like it; liked it when it first started (minus the tiger rust), and like it even better still after the revival.

Would I ever build something like it? No, but I can respect the time, creativity, and dedication of the owner responsible for its existence; despite me believing Stance is still a stupid trend

[spanish pants]

It looks "interesting" but what is that upfront, a moonshine still?

[CubbyChowder]

ftfy

huh?