I think it's the 'swangas' that separate slabs from other custom car cultures. That's why they're talked about so much. But beyond that I would say it's the larger hip-hop community, the Houston ...

Weddings, parties, anything can be taken to the next level with the addition of one element: a show-stopping car. If you have an 80th birthday or end-of-season Little League banquet in your future, ...

Slabs — custom cars characterized by features like ... paint exteriors and bass-heavy sound systems — originated in Houston’s Black communities during the 1980s and ’90s.

I think it's the 'swangas' that separate slabs from other custom car cultures. That's why they're talked about so much. But beyond that I would say it's the larger hip-hop community, the Houston ...

SLAB, by the way, stands for "slow, low and bangin'," a reference to the cars' lower clearance and souped-up stereo systems. All of these terms and styles are unique to Houston's custom car ...

Swangas, the signature extended rims popular in Houston’s slab culture, are easy to spot ... neon lighting and custom ...

So, what makes a slab a slab? Houston musician Slim Thug recently ... You know how you have the popped trunk with the custom music? You gotta have that also.” The rims may be the most important ...

Texas -- Houston's slab car culture took to the streets in the early 80s as a form of personal expression on wheels. Slab is short for slow, loud, and bangin'. The perfect description for custom ...

Texas car culture is more than just a weekend hobby—it’s a way of life that reflects the vibrant spirit of the Lone Star State. Whether cruising down MLK Boulevard in a slab, bouncing in a ...