Earl Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Some of you may or may not know who Rusty Slammington is. He is basically an e28 that has seen many different stages. Mike Burroughs (creator of Stanceworks) is the owner. Rusty was once a very clean e28 that met his demise with a semi due to one of Mikes friends. Mike took that opportunity to do his own spin on the e28 without feeling bad about molesting a pristine example. The car evolved from there. Unfortunately in April 2011 Mikes garage started on fire and not only ruined many sets of rare wheels, but took Rusty as well. Over the past few years Mike hadn't said much on what to expect from him on bringing Rusty back. However, he now debuted Rustys new form at SEMA this year. A lot of people have hated this car from the start but for some reason I have always liked Rusty and how he had evolved. I am much more impressed with his rebirth than I would have thought. Cue Rusty now Here is the article on Stanceworks that lays out Rustys new form: http://www.stanceworks.com/2015/11/the-return-the-rusty-slammington-reveal-at-sema/ REKIII 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Nice topic. I think the car looks great, and it's a good story. My nag is that I feel like cars like this are built more for looks than anything else. Does he plan to track the car? Was it built to be competative in a particular class? I feel like when modifying a car, everyone has different priotities. Some people care more about looks, and some people care more about performance. Almost everyone cares about both to some extent. I think building any car is much more of an artistic endevor than people give it credit for. Even people who modify there car in strictly logical and functional ways are expressing their ideas and values by doing so. I just hate to see all those expensive racing bits sitting around being gawked at like pieces of sculpture, rather than being put to use doing what they were designed to do in the first place. It just seens vain to spend so much time sitting around, staring at your car. Not that i don't do it too... B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I've been following this car for years and every time it's changed it becomes my new favorite. This car hasn't just been an expression of art it's been a tool for him to learn new "old" skills like chopping, channeling, metal forming by hand, etc. These are all technique you don't see on modern builds that he has sought out strictly for his own knowledge. The previous seats were hand made and gorgeous. I admire this guys dedication to the craft and to a project. From following this car and previous builds I know he drives these cars. I can't imagine this would be entered in any kind of race series but I wouldn't be surprised to see it out at some track days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I would love to see some race seats in there and this thing out on a track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted November 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 It has race seats... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 I like pretty much everything about the newest iteration... Except I'm really struggling with still referring to this as "the same car" he brought back to life.Since when is reusing part of an old roof-line on a burnt out car make it "the same car"?!?Its a full tube chassis car you happened to utilize your old roof for. Paint the damn thing 1 color and enjoy it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Has anyone noted the motor?3.7l s38 with a 14:1 compression ratio......Sweet baby jesus that must scream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted November 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 I was very happy to see that after this had been 2JZ powered=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 It has race seats... I question the safety/comfort of having metal racing seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 i love the widebody look, and the s38 is god's motor. too much attention whoring for me to like it, though. andyhundley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Good way to put it. Not crazy about rusty myself but respect the build. The copy cats (especially on clean cars) are what get me though :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 I love almost everything about it, I just don't get the massive size difference between the front and rear wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted November 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Group 5 cars are usually like that ThatRatRodProject 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Group 5 cars are usually like thatNever noticed that but I went and looked and you're right, learned something new today haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 for the people looking for e28 hotness: http://motoringconbrio.com/2010/01/26/how-the-e28-m5-csl-batmobile-came-to-be/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 I mean, that's sweet and I have seen it before but it's a completely different animal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhundley Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 for the people looking for e28 hotness: http://motoringconbrio.com/2010/01/26/how-the-e28-m5-csl-batmobile-came-to-be/ That e28 looks awesome but I cant get into the e46/e60 fender vents. I feel like they make the cars look cheap IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 It would have made sense if they'd just used e9 fender vents. andyhundley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 I just, really want to drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 I just, really want to drive it. I don't think he's driven it yet....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 I don't think he's driven it yet....? The future is wireless Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Yea it says in the stancy pants article that it isn't quite complete. But nonetheless, with what I have seen so far, I WOULD LOVE TO DRIVE IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wasnt m3 Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I once wished that pile of shit would burn to the ground...and it did. Why did it have to be resurrected?? Junk. YoungCR and i_love_cars 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Banana Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 I'll take the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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