My Tube Chassis, Mid-Engined BMW Race Car From Hell: "Rusty Slammington" - And My Other Builds Too!

[@OddBawZ]

This car rose out of the ashes like a rusty phoenix turd! I still remember it plastered everywhere on social media. I'm sure I speak for everyone that we'd love a dedicated video about Rusty Slammington!

[@chriserz94]

Bawz, gtfo! You're my favourite WT youtuber and a fan of Rusty Slammington and Mike?! Small world! :) I agree this car deserves a video on it's own! I have a mostly original 85' Canadian 635CSi/5 that wears it's patina'd Alpin Weiss paint proudly because of Rusty!

[@jayzcz4742]

Hey Bawz! I’m your big fan of yours and also happy that you like SW/Mike too. Kinda suprised that i have been on both channels from the start! Love the vids btw.

[@MikeFico998]

This car rose from the ashes like a rusty Trombone

[@nicksothep8472]

Indeed.

[@MrToppox]

😈😈😈 the car you learng to drive in , the car you probably got laid in , the car where you started from . Well done for rebuilding it from nothing ...😈😈😈😈

[@Apsjaar_Garage]

Big yes for the Rusty only episode, seen rusty in Essen motorshow, and saw the model A cruising in belgium plenty of times

[@kylemcweeny878]

Walks down memory lane make me sick... it screams im washed up and my glory days are behind me. My vote is not to waste your time on this... look only into the future and focus all your enegy into making progress and perfecting your present.

[@adrianleblanc3389]

Literally the car that started my interest in bmws on Stanceworks, this is amazing. I remember how heartbroken I was to hear about the fire, glad to see the history all over again!

[@chir0pter]

Same, last I recall was it burned down..I had no idea he rebuilt it in such epic fashion

[@imSchwaggy]

buying an e28 as a daily while you s54 swapped your e36 in HIGHSCHOOL is crazy. goals to have my kids live a life like that, respect to your parents (and you for the passion). ~ this is sincere btw, i know people say things like this sarcastically but i really mean it.

[@captainlongcut7932]

No for real parents money must be nice.

[@vincenzorusso9097]

Rusty was a true masterpiece, I would love to see more about her. You are an artist Mike, you have a taste when you build like no one else has. My greatest compliments

[@intelon3]

Definitely would love an episode all about Rusty. I still remember reading your road trip diaries on Stanceworks with this car which is what helped get me into cars in the first place. Then I remember flipping out when I saw that it was resurrected in its current form. If the devil was a car, it would definitely be this one

[@MrCukydoh]

"I guess Satan wanted his car back"

[@samdoesdrifting]

There were a lot of people who followed rusty slammington and weren't aware of the community because back then the social community wasn't a big thing. I was one of them and closely followed rusty slammington's transformation. I never had the taste for slammed cars but something about rusty made me feel different in a good way. I followed each build upto the point where it got burned and tbh i am not going to lie but i was in tears. After many years of no update of the car i simply went to follow other car builds until rusty slammington news came in that its going to be something out of this world. And my lord i was out of words to describe what he created and simply cried all over again feeling relieved and happy to see my favourite build up on the website (yes i was poor and only could read on websites and wasnt aware of KZbin). I wish to see the full story of rusty slammington please. It would really bless my soul of how it all started and what it has became in details.

[@jimmyprater7546]

I like how you were able to turn the fire disaster into an ultimate build. My passion for BMW started when I saw an old school 02’ racing in a Nashville Tennessee mini stock race. Was stationed in Germany and brought back a wide bodied 02 that I had built. Presently building a 1973, the last of the roundies. Love you show!!

[@BikesAreFun]

I remember seeing Rusty after the first accident and rustification on bimmerforums. Would love love love to see a full series on Rusty.

[@evrenarvas784]

IT WAS A WONDERFUL WORK THE PUPPY SHARK IS READY FOR HUNTING....GREENINGS FROM TURKEY

[@kalinkanev2373]

As a fan for over 10 years,starting from the SW forum , i would say i love everyone of your cars, but Rusty is more than a car. Its more than a living legend. Rusty marked a whole generation of car tuning that we are currently living. Every car enthusiast on this planet knows this car (maybe they just didnt know it was yours) and if thats not the definition of GOAT i dont know what is.

[@Logankampa]

I remember seeing pictures of Rusty when I was a junior in high school and getting into cars, and especially e30s and e28s. It was my hero car, and I loved every single second of it. When it burned to the ground and turned into a literal race car, it was like seeing a nightmare scenario turning into perfection. I’ll always have a place in my heart for that car, and I’m so glad you had the dedication and perseverance that all of us wish we had.

[@SideQuestHomestead]

Man this was a wonderful walk down memory lane. Stanceworks forums where such a major part of my life for years around 2010, and led me into my passion for cars

[@houstonbrown385]

Have seen this car come up from the begging to the end and then back to the beginning. Very happy to see a fellow Local boy make good.

[@SmedrockFL]

mann....seeing a new video on rusty hit me in the feels. i remember when i was in school still living at home and saving pictures of this thing to the desktop of the family computer hahaahha. legendary

[@jonny.rollhard]

Seeing some of those really old photos of Rusty, when he was still black brings back so many good memories of the forums. The news of the fire was a horrible one, but what came from the ashes took Rusty and you to the next level.

[@ScramTek]

Seriously, your talent is very special. Loved every single one of your builds. Adventurous, visionary but weigh depth and quality!

[@bennybaldwin2627]

I had to do some digging.. I joined VWVortex in August of 2001. As an MK3 guy, there are a couple other cars I remember making noise.. Powerhouse Mike's S13 build was so clean.. and then Rusty. I feel like the entire automotive community followed his life. I can still remember seeing the posts after the fire. It was heart breaking. What is cool about this video is that is adds some details I may have not known or forgotten.. a VAC motorsports built motor? I'm sure it was ballsy. Thanks for the update, and continued content.

[@DabKnowledge]

We want the complete review/overview on rusty!!! Every nitty gritty detail, including what in the hell you were thinking! It was a BOLD move at the time, way ahead of its time!

[@ChiBriE30]

That E9 tho, just breathtaking, I don't know why but E9 glass shapes just make me feel warm and fuzzy. That rear glass, muah..chefs kiss.

[@MrCukydoh]

I legitimately shed a tear last night watching this. I remember rusty, I remember the M60 hotrod, the parts car E28. Maaaan thank you for this

[@Classy_Chris]

Rusty inspired me when I was in high school. I used to surf through all the forums and see it pop up. Definitely demanded attention. I help you one year at SoWo to remove the hood off of it. It was when it was running the 3 piece AC Schnitzers. Then I remember seeing it at H2Oi with the chop top and the gold Ronal’s and I was more in love! It was the last year at the Horse Racetrack. Brian Henderson had the B8 wagon out there in the blue NUE’s. Then the news came out on the Stanceworks forum of the garage catching on fire. It hit me hard, too. I was sad to see it go. I waited for years to see the resurrection and when it finally did, it did not disappoint. Keep at it Mike! I admire all your builds and they inspire me. I remember when the Ford Model A was still a concept in your mind. You, Matt Crooke, and I were having lunch in Big Bear for #OccupyBigBear and you mentioned doing the skinny RS’s for it. I thought it was a fantastic idea that hadn’t been done yet. Love your crazy ideas man. Cheers! 🍻

[@skrul31]

Just realized that your E9 has been my Desktop wallpaper for several years before i started watching your Videos. Keep up the Great work.

[@danilocalic797]

God knows how many times I’ve went through that Rusty build thread back in the day. This car is unapologetically you, all of your builds are, and that’s why I’m religiously following your Ferrari build.

[@nicholas_s54]

Rusty is an icon and deserve a full series, it really has the greatest story of any car out there. I know of you because of it and I’m sure most people do as well. Rusty owned the internet back around 2010 and seeing it rise from the ashes was so memorable and to this day is one of my favorite builds.

[@neuronichangfire]

I would gladly watch an multi episode intensive breakdown about Rusty. It is my favorite E28 build ever!

[@dr_bre]

Great decision to make this video. I knew Stanceworks from video game decals, a bmw clip on KZbin and now your Ferrari built which I saw every episode till the end. This video now shows who you are and what you accomplished so far..well done

[@redmaxor]

Please do carry on talking about Rusty! So funny that I had almost all of these cars as wallpaper on my computer back in the days without knowing it was the same guy that built them! Keep up the good work!

[@00Accord4cyl]

Rusty is the car that I always think of when reminiscing about the Nashville car scene back in early 2010s. My most viewed photos from those meets. Would love more videos on it

[@scrubscriber4911]

That’s some portfolio to be proud of. Keep going Mike.

[@LobstahBrood]

Yes dude, Rusty Slammington deserves it's own episode.

[@StayOne574]

I remember spending hours a day on StanceWorks. The different builds influenced my own throughout my life. I remember Rusty before the fire and what it turned into after. I’ve told people about it and showed the pictures but it doesn’t do this story justice. Seeing it again is nostalgic. If you make a video documenting the Rusty Slammington story that would be awesome.

[@pbjelly6992]

I have been watching your channel for close to a year and somehow I missed this episode. You build some of KZbins most amazing cars! Thank you for the review video

[@JTWorld210]

Rusty was iconic bmw ….. Fell in love with it she. Saw it.. I was like 🤩 😮 ❤❤❤❤❤❤ This is so Awesome

[@arthurfromtoronto]

My favourite episode, I've been waiting like 10 years to see the full story, I think it's been 7 years since I saw the car in person at SEMA. I believe this one ranks as one of the coolest BMW's every modified

[@KingJerbear]

Brings me back, I remember reading the saga of this car on R3v and BFc from the very start. I even remember when you first got the chassis because I had been following your E36 build at that point. When it first started R3v was pretty "purist" with lots of OEM+ cars, so yours stuck out like a sore thumb. Nice to see a timeline of everything compressed, and great to know that it has an S38 powering it nowadays. Thanks for sharing

[@plmarshall30]

Those cars are amazing. I can only imagine when you think of how you used to do things and how you do them now with more knowledge and tools, you must smile a bit. I realize how many hours go into editing and I am sure that has become so much more refined too. I will say it again, I really enjoy your honest approach and transparency.

[@nicfoster]

I remember when you called me while the garage was burning. Was so relieved that everyone was ok. It truly sparked a new phase of your life with cars. A look back always feels good when you can draw upon such fantastic examples of personal success. So happy about your present and couldn't be more excited for your future. We are all so thankful and excited to spend the 20 minutes a week with you watching these ideas you have come to life.

[@manneredcheetah6665]

''every time a door closes another one opens''

[@quekapital]

S/O from South Africa. I was into old euro fords like Capri's and escorts but the first time I saw Rusty i knew i was in love with BMW's. I've owned an e36 cabriolet, an e46 330i and an e90. MORE RUSTY PLEASE.

[@massimilianopisaneschi9701]

Rusty is still the synthesis of what brought me to Stanceworks! Your work inspired more people than you can imagine

[@MrCukydoh]

Rusty got me into bmws

[@Justin_anthony]

The E9 has to be my favourite. I go back to that video every few months

[@stumonkey17]

Go to town on talking about you past projects man. I'd love to see any content you put out there on any of these great builds. Thanks for sharing the passion

[@darkcruisers4416]

Always loved Rusty from start to finish so yeah a full video about Rusty & a visit to his new owner would rock 😄👍

[@robmartin7873]

Mike, thank you for mentioning Rusty, I have shown my GF and friends your build and have been paying attention to SW since I discovered Rusty nearly a decade ago. I presently have my own E28 build going on after being introduced to your work.

[@rob1984p]

A video or series of them on rusty would be greatly received. Fascinating car.

[@PuncakeLena]

The E28 is an amazing build, I absolutely love the livery. So is the E9, it's a nice clean car with not too much going on I love that the Model A retained it's original tyre size, something you don't see that often in interwar car builds The story behind Rusty is quite interesting, especially because you managed to drag it out of a burnt shed and completely rebuild it.

[@thelifeofguyon]

Really cool to see a little more behind the scenes on Rusty. I remember losing my mind when it burnt up. That does NOT feel like 11 years ago...

[@tskouros]

Rusty with the gold Ronals just killed it! Had that car as my wallpaper for like 2 years. I'd love to find those wheels for my E30 M3.....

[@benstrait333]

I'd love to see a Slammington episode at some point for sure. Thanks for the backstory, I looked for old videos when I found your channel and was disappointed not to find much.

[@Bacon__SteezBurger]

It’s almost ridiculous how long I’ve followed this build 😂 From when it was actually still painted black with a rusty hood, to its initial rusting, to the road-trip write up with that badass matching slammed trailer on bbs, to the major transformation and 24k Ronals, then that devastating write up about the garage fire that was like a punch to the soul, and being so hyped to see it back with a vengeance with write ups detailing its transformation into this absolute hell beast 😂😎🤙🏼 Rusty is a legend man. Only car in this community with this level of soul, and with a redemption arc akin to Greek mythology For everyone saying they don’t want the 308 to end, and don’t want the cool content to stop, I came across stanceworks 12 years ago, and I’m still constantly mind blown by the projects and features and show coverage.

[@CraigPlus2]

I'm a newer subscriber and I had no idea of the cars from your past. Thanks for the update on your past rides.

[@jamiebrooks6572]

Love it! An episode on any of the old builds would be totally cool! Also "the projects are never gonna stop" yeah the best line ever!!! Keep the garage full!

[@tristancauvin]

I remember realizing a couple years or more afterwards that I had seen Rusty pre-chop in person in Middle Tennessee once. Been hooked on Stanceworks ever since.

[@justsomebloke6784]

I'm one of the ones who started watching with the Ferrari, glad you made this video, I did wonder what you'd done before that.

[@KimiNL]

I remember reading about the fire that grilled Rusty. I remember talking about it while being on MSN Messanger, with my carbuddies. Also the euphoric feeling of seeing pictures of its final form al those years later. Absolutely loved the look of Rusty back in the day, and I think time has definitely been kind to it. Still looks good. Yes to an entire series on Rusty! I remember the interior being uncomfortable to look at (pre fire).

[@NickDskate]

I need that episode of rusty. That is my favorite car ever built, please bless up with an hour of rusty content

[@michaelhodgson3833]

Thank-you for this, I didn't know anything about you until the start of the Ferrari, a belated introduction for me in the UK, excellent !!

[@alexalexandre1574]

Please, please and please... more stories about Rusty! What an amazing car!!!

[@Pstaines439]

That was cool Mike. I'd not seen all of those. Now my week can be filled with 'catching up' on your old projects.

[@alangoel8677]

Holy crap, I remember reading the forum posts about the history of Rusty and just being in awe. I’ve always wanted to hear the words from the man who built it all this time.

[@thesneak281]

I love the whole process. Been a long time fan since you blew my mind with the rusty days. I miss vwvortez days hell the forum days

[@Zed7]

I really think you are one of a few guys in the automotive world that sets trends. Always ahead, always thinking out of the box with legitimate knowledge of what a car needs to stand out. And your wheel porn culture is insane. I can't wait to see what you will do next and shake the scene with.

[@skerky10mm]

I got onboard with this channel mid May threw the Ferrari. This was a great video because I was also wondering what’s next and if I would enjoy it. Thank for the refresh and Reassurance.

[@V12BRO]

Rusty (like 2013/14) was the car that solidified my love for BMWs. I always liked them before but Rusty was what I made all my backgrounds on computers/phones/ect. I was in love with everything it stood for and it's story.

[@slimadi1]

Proud to say ive been a StanceWorks follower since the beginning in 2009 it would be awesome to see more footage of Rusty & your other builds after all it would be nice tribute to show how far yourself & the StanceWorks family has grown to date.

[@ducbox572]

I remember you arguing so much with the BWM old guard on Bimmer Forums. I don't love the stance craze but to each his own. You have evolved as a car builder and business owner since.

[@tomcruise11880]

Good job, Mike! You made old classic cars back to life again. Now they live even better! Have you ever wanted to try a Volvo Amazon?

[@chir0pter]

Holy crap this is a blast from the past, I remember this build like 12 years ago!

[@AlfonzOwberg]

YES! More Rusty! Had the second version of it as wallpaper on my laptop back in 2009/10-ish Love what it became

[@basilavenue7719]

relatively new viewer and subscriber here - I found the channel through the ferarri build a few months ago, and this video was fascinating. That 2800CS is dropdead gorgeous, and Rusty is also one of the most interesting cars I've ever seen. A standalone video / series about that car would be incredible - I know I'd watch it.

[@grantbassford33]

Full Rusty story would be awesome, I'm here for it.

[@newtypena]

Uhm yes please! We need more info on Rusty!! Loved seeing all the different iterations thru the years. And please give us a current years update with the new owner.

[@11_10s_racing]

The car that in its og form is i think the prettiest car ever. Have always loved this build man

[@-MacCat-]

I'm voting for the extended version of "Rusty". I don't think just one episode would do that much car, and it's full history, justice.

[@gordonlister4992]

I remember Rusty as being the first car I ever took photos of at my first SEMA show in 2015! Still have the photos even though looking back now, my photography skills were definitely not great back then compared to more recently.

[@nolo2484]

Came for the e36, stayed for the fantastic content. Super cool as a relatively new viewer to hear some of your history, fantastic builds.

[@marvsbazaar]

"Can be forgetful" :) Love it! Bloody hell I love these builds

[@REIB_Manufaktur]

We need a full rusty video around 1 or 2 hours - would be so great - especially about the Tube-Frame 🖤

[@ItsPhurpl]

Take me back to the good ol days where there was a 100 page write up on the SW forum. This car is such a legend!

[@ddoho9650]

can never forgot seeing rusty at LP field during import as a small kid. big yes on a another video just about rusty.

[@rvrsde-mason]

Please make more videos on rusty and other old projects! I’ve been following closely since 2009/10, so this feeds my soul

[@mikrok2]

E28 it was my 1st car,so loving memories you brought to me,beatifull car.....very nice,thank you

[@michalsoltisik3706]

YES!!!! A rusty video is needed love that car it’s definitely up there as a reason why I am BMW fan 👌🏼👌🏼

[@nismox6460]

Since the Bimmer wow. Would truly love to see MUCH MORE on Rusty

[@IMTHATELDER]

was actually thinking about this car a few months ago. good to see its still around

[@clausschuchmann118]

Damn this brings back a lot of good memorys! I remember reding stanceworks articles with a crappy browser extension translating words i hovered over to german, as i was just learning english in school. Tbh i think i learned more english from your articles than from my teacher. And to your question, hell yeah i wanna see more content of Rusty and your other old builds! Crazy seeing how time flys and how manny cool cars you've build over the years, always improving and learning new skills. Keep up the good work

[@newenglande3052]

I still remember when you posted about the fire on r3v. Been cool watching you diversify over the years.

[@kevincrawford6864]

Rusty slammington was a sick build. Remember reading about it burning down and then you bringing it back from the dead.

[@Alkivar]

I remember cruising down coastal in OCMD with you in rusty prior to the garage fire. I would love a comprehensive complete rusty history episode/series.

[@stevetheunicorn898]

A long form episode on rusty would be so cool! Whatever form you decide on I would love to see the whole story of the car!

[@gijs3926]

Yess! I followed you and rusty since the start and even had the Rusty posts of the blog printed out above my bed (including tekst!) for inspiration. Please, any content about rusty and your e9 would be great. No matter how long or in which form

[@88Frank]

Stanceworks was such a nice place to visit and I have fond memories of your cars, even before I had a decent project years and years ago. I dig my laptop out the other day after several years and its got a stanceworks desktop of the model a!

[@nightnope]

ok ok... i knew almost all of these cars but did not know that you had your hands involved with them.. thanks man!

[@KingMcAl]

I have a 3D printed lithophane of this car at my office, took me 30hours to print. Super cool!

[@KyleKnoblauch]

Dang! It’s been a couple years since I’ve seen, Russell! Looking better than ever!!!

[@rdaalborg1756]

More! MORE! All you can be bothered to do about the Steamer Beemer - as a complete outsider to the scene, I still vividly remember seeing several iterations of this glorious machine all over the web. I can't wrench to save my life (as you'd know if you'd seen my modded "zombie" Kawasaki 650 in "cheap matte black" :) - and still, I'd like to know more, see more, learn more, about this legendary car.

[@Sayle_24]

man , this build is my personal definition of what i want to do (exept i wouldn't put a rust efect) that chassis , this "widebody" , all of that , i fucking love it

[@jeffreyvanerp98]

I saw rusty a few years back in essen and damn, was this thing cool, such a massive source of inspiration, we don't want to see more of it, we need to see more of it

[@kawaiikeyboards]

imagine I was still following you back when I was still in college with the Rusty builds. I think Stanceworks has a big influence on car culture even when you like it or not. Too bad stance isn't what it used to be, but I think even until now you are still setting trends in the automotive world, whatever you touch instantly becomes something incredible. Looking forward to what other stories you'll come up with as well as the future builds too!

[@josephskeie]

I remember going to euro shows in 09-12 when the rust trend was big! So many unique builds came out of that era