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07/13/2026

Every Goblin owner knows the gas stop routine. You pull in for five minutes and somebody is already walking over asking what it is and how fast it is.

This week's featured Goblin is chassis 333, built by forum member Goblinfanclub1234. He's a mechanical engineer who found the Goblin through YouTube, then put it together in his own garage.

Owners, what's the best gas station conversation you've had? Somebody has to have a good one.

07/07/2026

Both front wheels off the ground at the line. This week's featured Goblin belongs to forum member jirwin, chassis 110, and it's built to do exactly this.

He started with a 2010 Cobalt and built up a forged 2.2 that now makes around 350 to 400hp, set up for the strip with a slipper clutch, 2 step, and slicks. It already took 2nd in Stick Shift Class at Drop the Hammer 2026.

More info and photos are in the Goblin Garage: https://dfkitcar.com/forum/garage/view/v1-110.108/

07/01/2026

Goblin owners, your car has a new place to show off!

We just opened the Goblin Garage. Every Goblin gets its own showcase page for photos, donor info, and the full build story.

Own a V1? Built it or bought it, doesn't matter. Head to your garage, click claim, type in your chassis number, and you're on your way.

Go add your Goblin and show the community what you built.

👉 https://dfkitcar.com/forum/garage/

Want the full rundown first? Read more on the blog (link in the comments).

06/12/2026

V1-555 picked up by Lindsay and Chris of Austin, TX.

If you plan to pick up and don't have a truck, follow their lead and get a cargo van from Home Depot.

V1-555 left the shop with Lindsay and Chris of Austin, TX. It's an open cage chassis headed for a Cobalt SS/TC donor build. They picked it up in a rented Home Depot cargo van, which turned out to be a tight, cheap fit.

06/03/2026

V1-553, V2-002, and V2-004 are headed out! All three of these are first stage only.

Read more on our blog: https://dfkitcar.com/blog/three-kits-shipping-v1-553-v2-002-v2-004

12/02/2025

It starts with just one decal. Then another, then another, until you have a sticker-bombed wall, toolbox, trailer, etc.

Show us yours and tell us about any interesting stickers you have.

11/18/2025

Off-topic Tuesday: If everything on your Thanksgiving table had to be store bought except for one dish, which single dish would you make at home?

Drop the dish name, why it wins, and either your recipe or a quick how-to. Pics and links welcome. If you cannot pick just one, post a few.

11/11/2025

Off-Topic Tuesday: Clean or chaos. Big or tiny. Drop a photo of your garage/workspace and tell us about it!

11/04/2025

Off-Topic Tuesday: what’s your daily driver or tow rig? Drop a pic, year, make, model, and why you picked it.

10/28/2025

Off-Topic Tuesday - Garage Goofs

This is a no judgement zone! Be honest, what’s your most embarrassing mistake in the garage?

Tag anybody you know that has a story to tell.