LSX G-body Riding with Ridetech!

LSX El Camino riding with Ridetech

I had the opportunity to shoot and install these very aggressive pro-touring suspension pieces from Ridetech. They were being added to this bad to the bone G-body.   The owner enjoys getting the very best he can, for example see: Mast Motorsports Dyno -Part 4. So naturally, his suspension choice must handle all of the 700+ … Read more

Ididit – A Universal G-body Steering Column

Ididit - A Universal G-body Steering Column

Does your G-body project need a floor-shift column?  Have you considered an aftermarket solution in this situation? I did, or rather Ididit – A universal G-body steering column is certainly a viable option and is worth checking out. Since most stock G-body steering columns are reaching the 30+ year old mark and are increasingly difficult … Read more

Hotchkis Suspension for the G-body

A Hotchkis Suspension for the G-body is a very easy and effective upgrade! All of the Hotchkis Sport Suspension parts are a “bolt-on” type application and can be performed with simple hand tools in a single afternoon. Yeah, that sounds like a magazine pitch, but guess what, it’s true! Of course there is a learning curve … Read more

UMI Performance G-body frame brace

The guys at UMI Performance are completely dedicated to the G-body market! They have designed multiple products for the 78-88 GM G-body platform for drag racing and auto-crossing. The product that caught my eye was something they alone are producing – the Rear Shock Tower Brace (part number 3055). Check out this simple, but eloquent … Read more

Detroit Auto Show – 2015 NAIAS

The Detroit auto show, is the place to be if you want to see the latest and greatest from the OEM auto manufactures. I was lucky enough to be requested by a my friend Kelly (www.TexasTypeAMom.com) to attend the Detroit auto show, the 2015 North American International Auto Show. While I was there, I was … Read more

Cold Air Intake by Spectre Performance

Spectre Performance makes the most attractive cold air intake systems available! I reached out to Spectre Performance and was lucky enough to speak with Guy Smith. Guy has designed over 230 intakes in 2014 alone. He knew exactly what I needed to make a custom cold air intake for Project: Hot Rod Regal and overcome the … Read more

Ceramic Coating with NitroPlate

Everybody and their brother knows about the benefits of ceramic coating headers. The ceramic coating  enables performance gains through heat control, creates a chemical and corrosion resistant barrier, and generally looks really good for a long time. Many aftermarket header companies offer a ceramic coating as an option when you buy the headers.  You as … Read more

SEMA 2014 – Everything Gear Head in One Place!

Welcome back to www.HotRodRegal.com everyone! I have been to the promised land and have returned with a higher knowledge of automotive art, exposure to technical education, and a larger network of friends. Your author was lucky enough to attend the SEMA 2014 show, which is the best dang car show around. SEMA is an acronym for … Read more