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Merry Christmas From All Of Us At BangShift.com!

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A Merry Christmas to you, BangShifters! We hope that you are enjoying the magic that this day brings, whether young or old. Regardless of whether it’s presents, family time, or the time away from your everyday grind, we hope you are making the most out of your day. Enjoy the early-morning volley of noise as the kids go ballistic for the presents, take the time to sip something hot and comforting, and stay cozy and warm. Listen to the classic songs, enjoy the good foods, and reach out to family and friends who you might not see or talk to often.

If you are one of those who work through the holidays, we tip our hats to you…the nurses, the police, the firefighters, and the service members around the world, thank you for putting in the hours, especially in a year like this one. We appreciate the work you do to provide not only for your family, but to your community as a whole.

We are taking a bit of time with our families for the holidays like we usually do this time of year, so we hope you enjoy some of the year-in-review pieces we’ve chosen. We appreciate you stopping by and hope that Santa left something under the tree that scratches that gearhead itch just so, whether it’s some good parts, or some toys that you and the kids both are going to enjoy for some time to come. And please, feel free to share the tales of the loot with us!

On the behalf of Brian Lohnes, Chad Reynolds, Bryan McTaggart, our families, and the contributors who help make BangShift the place that it is, we wish you the best for Christmas this year. Thank you for being here, thank you for your support, and we’re looking forward to making 2021 the year we want it to be!

Got A 2020 C8 Corvette Stingray? Be Careful Of The Junk In Your Frunk – Some Cars Being Recalled

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Aug 24, 2020Apex Racing News, BangShift APEX, BangShift News

Got A 2020 C8 Corvette Stingray? Be Careful Of The Junk In Your Frunk – Some Cars Being Recalled

(By Tom Lohnes) – The new-for-2020 C8 Corvette has made a name for itself as a supercar killer, even though only the stingray model is available right now. As good as the launch has been, GM overlooked an issue with the front trunk that is rather concerning.

The “frunk” likes to open unexpectedly at really any speed. They have fixed this for 2021, but are currently recalling the current ones that fall victim to this issue. With a top speed of 194 miles per hour, it is a rather scary thought to have your front trunk fly open when you are going that fast. Sure, it isn’t as potentially severe as Ford’s door latches, but this is still concerning and serious. Thankfully, nobody has gotten hurt because of this yet, because the recorded cases of it happening all ended with the driver being able to get the car pulled over and stopped without incident.

The 8 complaints lodged thus far all seem to indicate user error is to blame for this but Chevrolet is actively taking cars in and altering the warning system that alters driver’s that the frunk is not secure. Bottom line, just make sure you give that frunk and extra push when you are closing it and everything will be ok. Also, close it like you mean it, not like a weenie.

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Clean Sweep: Basically Every Hustling Japanese Sports Car On The Market Is Giving Way To A New Version

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(By Tom Lohnes) – Ladies and gentlemen, we have reached the end of the old-school Japanese sports car. With the last Subaru BRZ, Nissan 370Z, and R35 Nissan GT-R rolling off the line yesterday, a turbocharged future waits for both the Z and the BRZ, and maybe a less brutal GT-R for the R36 generation. What shake out of this? Let’s see.

First, we have the BRZ. Equipped with 200 horsepower, a manual transmission, RWD, and a severe midrange torque dip, this drift missile is the modern-day Nissan Silvia. With the next generation slated to share an engine with the upcoming next-gen WRX, this new BRZ should hustle more than the old one did. Pushing upwards of 250 horsepower, the FA20T engine is a solid one, but might need some new headgaskets down the road. Expect a price bump along with the power bump.

The Nissan GT-R, specifically the R35 generation, has been sort of an idol car for my generation. With production starting in 2007 and only ending this year, there are plenty of used GT-Rs out there for you.  For the next generation, though, expect a return of the Skyline name, with those lower tier models replacing the Altima and Maxima. But, the GT-R is in a new world. With its main competitor being the savage Porsche 911 Turbo S and Mclaren 720S, it’s likely a very upgraded VR38DETT V6 pushing upwards of 650 horsepower to all 4 wheels. Pricing should go up with quality. I really have my fingers crossed that the Skyline returns.

And lastly, we have the Nissan 370Z. My personal favorite of the group, the 370Z is being replaced by a better car. I’m sure gonna miss that silky smooth VQ37HR engine with up to 350 horsepower. Nevertheless, the 400Z (or ZX) is coming in hot with the VR30DETT motor pushing all the up to 475 horsepower. The base model will likely have 400, and a manual transmission should hopefully return. Styling is 240Z-esque, and pricing should remain reasonable.

 

The Banana Boat: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am 455, Proof That Power And Comfort Could Exist

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May 16, 2020BangShift News

The Banana Boat: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am 455, Proof That Power And Comfort Could Exist

I’ve held a belief for years that somewhere around 1972, a civil war erupted within Pontiac. On one side you had Herb Adams and everybody who idealized power, performance, a bit of flash, and a lot of competency. The “Excitement Division” folk before that was even a thing. On the other side, you had an old guard that disliked any and every part of the boy-racer program and wanted Pontiac to become more fluffy, more comfort, more…well, looking back on the 1970s and 1980s products, we have to say more Oldsmobile. You can spot when each side scored a win. The Trans-Am led the charge for the hot rodders, while names like Bonneville, Catalina and Parisienne fronted the sofa-on-wheels set. And it stayed this way until the Tupperware team really went to town in the 1990s, giving us such gems as the ribbed-for-who’s-pleasure Grand Prix and Grand Am front-drivers.

But in 1973, there was a compromise of sorts, a car that could both be class and haul ass. The Grand Am had it all, and compared even to the GTO, which was looking mighty plain by comparison all of a sudden, the Grand Am looked the business. Okay, it’s a Colonnade car with three leading edges up front and the thinnest ass on a 1970s car that we can think of, but for a 1973 product, it was proper. With engine choices starting with the 4o0ci V8 and going straight up to the 455 (but sadly, not the Super Duty mill) and Pontiac’s Radial Tuned Suspension, the Grand Am could hustle. The inside was sorted, with the Grand Prix’s full gauge setup available, tachometer included.

Many would walk away from this car simply because there’s four doors. Let them miss out. This is the family man’s hot rod and it should be cherished as such.

Facebook Marketplace link: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am 455

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