Ask Dante.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:58 am

C1DoG wrote:Dante, what are the dimensions for the fluid overflow cap on our neons?

I don't have a stock overflow on my car anymore, so I can't run out and tell you. I'll try to remember to check if I have my old bottle (or cap) and let you know.

King Crab · Post by **King Crab** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:15 pm

I just wanted to stop by and say Hello... So, Hello John!

gtxtreme19 · Post by **gtxtreme19** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:48 pm

Why are 99% of the neon body kits so ugly?

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:13 am

King Crab wrote:I just wanted to stop by and say Hello... So, Hello John!

Where have you been and why don't you visit here more often?[/thread hijack]

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:00 pm

King Crab wrote:I just wanted to stop by and say Hello... So, Hello John!

Why, hello David

BTW, your Neon wants you to visit more. Just saying.

gtxtreme19 wrote:Why are 99% of the neon body kits so ugly?

Think about the time frame that the Neon kits were made. Late 90s to early 2000s. That era is known as the Fast & Furious period. Most exterior add-ons were affected by the ricer disease that was running rampant throughout the US at that time.

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:07 pm

Midnight_Rider wrote:
King Crab wrote:I just wanted to stop by and say Hello... So, Hello John!

Where have you been and why don't you visit here more often?[/thread hijack]

Danteneon wrote: Most exterior add-ons were affected by the ricer disease that was running rampant throughout the US at that time.

Is it true that RD was more painful, and life crippling, than all forms of VD?

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:18 pm

occasional demons wrote:Is it true that RD was more painful, and life crippling, than all forms of VD?

It was indeed. The worst part about RD was that the painful effects were often not felt for years. But as time marched on, the infected either realized they had it and looked back at their car and felt the pain, or the infected didn't realize it and it took many painful blows to the head and ego before the truth set in. Either way, it was a crippling disease effecting thousands of males aged 16-35.

And don't be fooled by the CDC reports that RD has been eradicated from the US. Many people are still effected to this day. Thankfully, due in large part by the support of 2GN, RD is more common to other makes of cars than it is to the Neon. Stay strong 2GN! We will overcome!

C1DoG · Post by **C1DoG** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:05 pm

Why are the mechanics at Meineke stupid?

Went in there today to get a complete radiator flush and then fill with the new engine ice. And what did they do. Mix it with the green stuff, a definite no no.

UriahRR · Post by **UriahRR** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:07 pm

I hate letting other people touch my car... unless they're personal friends.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:11 pm

C1DoG wrote:Why are the mechanics at Meineke stupid?

Went in there today to get a complete radiator flush and then fill with the new engine ice. And what did they do. Mix it with the green stuff, a definite no no.

Wow. That's what minimum wage and HS shop class training gets you

Are they going to reimburse you for the coolant?

C1DoG · Post by **C1DoG** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:12 pm

Yeah lesson learned. I was hoping they would actually do it the right way. Guess I was wrong. I will never take my car back there again. Now I have to flush it and do it again the right way.

Dante.... Where do I put in a flush tee so I can flush the radiator? We have plenty of buckets to put coolant into. And I have no problem being able to recycle it all.

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:38 pm

Being no substitute Dante, (more like Dante's prostitute) When I purchased my neon, there was one in the heater hose between the hard lines, and the firewall.

C1DoG · Post by **C1DoG** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:11 pm

I will check it out and see if there is one.

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:00 am

since i dont feel like looking trought 15 pages ill ask this.. Do you know how much a RT engine weighs as compared to a srt4 engine. complete engine here.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:00 am

C1DoG wrote:Dante.... Where do I put in a flush tee so I can flush the radiator? We have plenty of buckets to put coolant into. And I have no problem being able to recycle it all.

Like Bill said, you can install it in one of the heater hoses going to the firewall. The hose size is 5/8"

Neon4Life wrote:since i dont feel like looking trought 15 pages ill ask this.. Do you know how much a RT engine weighs as compared to a srt4 engine. complete engine here.

I know the 2.0 is 350lbs. I do not know what the 2.4 weighs though. I know the 2.4 is heavier, as is the T850 compaired to the T350.

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:43 am

OK thanks. i figured it was heavier but wanted to know by about how much because i swear my front end is tucking more wheel now than before i did my swap.. that or my coils blew wich i doubt. Thanks tho.

Post by **occasional demons** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:43 am

Steve (C1DoG), it isn't a factory installed part. A previous owner had installed it. But you never know, possibly yours has one.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:46 am

Neon4Life wrote:OK thanks. i figured it was heavier but wanted to know by about how much because i swear my front end is tucking more wheel now than before i did my swap.. that or my coils blew wich i doubt. Thanks tho.

Between the engine and trans, I wouldn't be suprised if you gained 200lbs. IIRC, the trans is 80-85lbs heavier.

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:51 am

that rite there xplains it then. the trans being heavier then add a turbo and other components and there goes the xtra weight.

C1DoG · Post by **C1DoG** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:41 pm

Will my neon be mad at me if I drive her around with mixed coolants in her?

gtxtreme19 · Post by **gtxtreme19** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:57 pm

I watched a guy kick his neon today, why did he do such a thing?

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:58 pm

gtxtreme19 wrote:I watched a guy kick his neon today, why did he do such a thing?

When did you come over and watch me work on my car???

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:03 am

C1DoG wrote:Will my neon be mad at me if I drive her around with mixed coolants in her?

She will not be happy with you if you plan on keeping it that way. But if it's just so you can drive her till you can get the right coolant in her, then she will forgive you.

gtxtreme19 wrote:I watched a guy kick his neon today, why did he do such a thing?

Hagan? Yeah, he does that. And then he wonders why his Neon breaks.

Haganracing wrote:When did you come over and watch me work on my car???

Too funny that you posted that. I had the response made up before I saw your post

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:54 am

Why is my neon so awesome, everything wants to smash into it, in attempt to "become one with the neon"?

In the past month I have chalked up various birds, and a VW, tho the VW was pushed against it's will.

This is getting hard on the back.

Possible Carlisle envy?

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:31 am

Danteneon wrote:
Haganracing wrote:When did you come over and watch me work on my car???
Too funny that you posted that. I had the response made up before I saw your post

My friends know me too well

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:52 am

occasional demons wrote:Why is my neon so awesome, everything wants to smash into it, in attempt to "become one with the neon"?

In the past month I have chalked up various birds, and a VW, tho the VW was pushed against it's will.

This is getting hard on the back.

Possible Carlisle envy?

Because Neons defy normal expectations of a cheap car, the entire world wants to be one with the Neon. When you add a tight nit group that still loves these cars and has a great time every year in celebration, well, you are just asking for it. That is a risk we take owning Neons.

I hope your back is feeling better soon Bill.

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:59 am

Why can't I hit enter? Why do I have to Submit

To get my posts posted?

C1DoG · Post by **C1DoG** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:03 am

occasional demons wrote:Why can't I hit enter? Why do I have to Submit

To get my posts posted?

Post by **Diablo0** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:26 am

You can use Alt+S as a keyboard shortcut

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:43 am

occasional demons wrote:Why can't I hit enter? Why do I have to Submit

To get my posts posted?

You own a Neon. You should be used to submiting.

Diablo0 wrote:You can use Alt+S as a keyboard shortcut

That's boring and mundane. Good day sir!