Something for Darrin

Jonny69 · 10-08-2009, 20:36

I don't know if this is Darrin's style but I saw this and though of you

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Originally Posted by qwerty on Retro Rides

Found this whilst surfing google Images. I think it is awesome! Really nicely done and amazing stance!

Discuss

I'll now try to find out more about it.

I like the nose buried in the concrete look.

Matblack · 10-08-2009, 20:54

Is the bonnet catch broken?

MB

Fayshun · 10-08-2009, 21:55

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Originally Posted by Matblack

Is the bonnet catch broken?

MB

No, it adds downforce!

Darrin · 11-08-2009, 01:50

I can admire the work put into it. I can even admire the choice in parts used. But I do have to ask the owner, "Why do all that to a Neon for God's sake????".

Anyways, the bonnet hinges are purposely rearranged so it sticks up like that as a "poor man's" way of incorporating a hood scoop for cooling. It raises the rear of the bonnet so as to allow all the hot air in the engine bay to escape, thereby keeping things cool under there. Especially beneficial on vehicles known for overheating when put under duress. Like driving a Neon down the street at more than 30mph...

Actually, I shouldn't rag on the Neon too much. Tina's current one is getting my arse all over the county doing my job. Much better than my unregistered Jeep is right now....

Garp · 11-08-2009, 06:58

Hmm.. not my thing. I do have to wonder, though. Pink wheels? What self respecting person puts pink wheels/wheel covers on?

Jonny69 · 11-08-2009, 17:07

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Originally Posted by Darrin

I can admire the work put into it. I can even admire the choice in parts used. But I do have to ask the owner, "Why do all that to a Neon for God's sake????".

That's been the general comment. It's gone down well on Retro Rides

BBx · 11-08-2009, 18:27

Its got the same eyes as my car!!

BB x

Fayshun · 11-08-2009, 20:31

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Originally Posted by BBx

Its got the same eyes as my car!!

BB x

Headlights Mei, not eyes.

10-08-2009, 20:54	#2
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Is the bonnet catch broken? MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

11-08-2009, 01:50	#4
Darrin Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hiding out in Mormon Country Posts: 1,629	I can admire the work put into it. I can even admire the choice in parts used. But I do have to ask the owner, "Why do all that to a Neon for God's sake????". Anyways, the bonnet hinges are purposely rearranged so it sticks up like that as a "poor man's" way of incorporating a hood scoop for cooling. It raises the rear of the bonnet so as to allow all the hot air in the engine bay to escape, thereby keeping things cool under there. Especially beneficial on vehicles known for overheating when put under duress. Like driving a Neon down the street at more than 30mph... Actually, I shouldn't rag on the Neon too much. Tina's current one is getting my arse all over the county doing my job. Much better than my unregistered Jeep is right now.... __________________ A bullet may have your name on it, but shrapnel is addressed "to whom it may concern". Last edited by Darrin; 11-08-2009 at 01:53.

11-08-2009, 06:58	#5
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	Hmm.. not my thing. I do have to wonder, though. Pink wheels? What self respecting person puts pink wheels/wheel covers on? __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

11-08-2009, 18:27	#7
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Its got the same eyes as my car!! BB x