We asked Houstonians and Texans, from everyday residents who grew up watching slabs roll down their blocks to musicians who've embraced Houston's car traditions, what this community means to them.

Viewers began tearing down the vehicle's cheapness, asking why anyone would spend money on such an old car. One user explained, "It's Houston $3000 car $10,000 rims its been like that since i was ...

According to Smithsonian Magazine, low riders sprang from Mexican-American culture in Texas and California, while slabs are a distinctly Houstonian contribution to Texas car culture that ...

HOUSTON, 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'.

As referenced by classic Houston rap, the giant car rims actually originated in Houston's unique car culture. But before we discuss "swangaz," we must first understand "slab" culture.

HOUSTON, 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'.

HOUSTON, 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'.

HOUSTON, 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'.

Slab is short for slow, loud, and bangin'. The custom cars, with bright candy paint and long rims, are uniquely Houston. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange County Inland Empire Ventura County California ...

HOUSTON, 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'.

HOUSTON, 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'.

HOUSTON, 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'.