Ever since we saw the photos on his Instagram, we've been eagerly waiting the second coming of RADBUL. Last week we stopped over at RAD Industries to see version 2 and to shoot a few preview photos so that you can get a closer look at its new features before it steps into the arena this weekend in Long Beach for the Formula Drift season opener.
RADBUL is sporting an entirely new look, made up of 2016 MX-5 exterior panels and lighting, along with reworked fiberglass and Rocket Bunny fenders, as well as a new rooftop and rear trunk mounted ducting to help to push more air downward into the rear mounted radiator.
The engine setup is mostly the same, making the same wicked sound while rocking 1,200hp, but now with additional cooling systems to help keep it running optimally during competition. Inside, a 2016 dash has been custom modified to fit, and the new Holinger shifter setup has been set up to work with the Haltech ECU to cut the engine so that Mike can change gears without a clutch.
A new rear diffuser has been added to not only provide extra downforce but to also keep the rear wheels and suspension from serious damage by absorbing shock in the event of wall contact. Since these photos were taken, a set of really dope looking (and controversial, depending on who you follow) Rotiform "bead look" wheels were mounted onto the car, which has sent social media into a literal frenzy.
You can learn more about RADBUL 2.0 in this video by Red Bull New Zealand, and tune into the live Driftstream if you can't be there in person for Long Beach.