Been a while, here's pictures

NeonShowCar · Post by **NeonShowCar** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:03 pm

Its been a while since I've read this board or any of the Neon forums. I'm finally getting my back on the road, it was taken off in 2005 and outta the show scene. This is what it looked like before:

Picture of the Engine Bay:

The car is going thru a more sleeker look then in the past. Removal of the wing, graphics and busted up R34 front fascia, and new rims.

The tails have been tinted, and i've got a Xenon front fascia, and some 17" BSA rims. Here's a picture of the rims:

I'll post pictures once I get the car back on the road.

Thanks for looking!
-Garry

bad04srt · Post by **bad04srt** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:13 pm

thats the car all the cheapo ebay r34 kits use as their picture lol....i'll be the 1st one to ask...how'd u do the hood like that?

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:21 pm

lvlistchif · Post by **lvlistchif** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:34 pm

i thinks its the magical hood lift thing, makes it look like your hood is floating, i see those on ebay all the time.

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:36 pm

thats gotta be one of the most famous neons... its in ads everywhere. can't wait to see the new pics.

SILVER-ES · Post by **SILVER-ES** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:43 pm

I remember you from back in the day on the .org. I remember watching the build up of your car. If I remember right you were one of the very first with that kit. Can't wait to see new pictures as the changes take place.

Sullygully is really going to want new rims now.

EDIT - Am I reading your sig right, do you really have TWO SRT-6 Crossfires?

I'd love to see some pictures of those.

NeonShowCar · Post by **NeonShowCar** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:41 pm

bad01neon wrote:thats the car all the cheapo ebay r34 kits use as their picture lol....i'll be the 1st one to ask...how'd u do the hood like that?

Yes its the car from Ebay. Also in many magazines / articles, even the Mopar Performance catalog, and a SEMA hand out from Mopar.

As far as the hood goes, I can't imagine anyone else having this kit. It was a one off at the time. Its four tubes bent up to hold the hood like this. What I had to do was go to a show. Remove my hood, put these tubes on the car (shock towers, etc) and then place hood back on top. Yes it was a PIA but well worth it as NO one had this mod. I'll try and find the tubes and take some pictures so everyone can see what it looks like.

SILVER-ES wrote:I remember you from back in the day on the .org. I remember watching the build up of your car. If I remember right you were one of the very first with that kit. Can't wait to see new pictures as the changes take place.

Sullygully is really going to want new rims now.

Yes my car was one of the first ever R34 kits on a neon. I had pictures taken of the kit when it was in my garage, and the company used them on EBay to sell the 2gn R34 kit. Now its all over EBay - it was part of the agreement to get the kit so cheap.

The car has seen better days now. you guys wouldn't believe it was the same car. I've sold off the Katzkin seats, as I won't be doing much shows anymore - and not really interested in winning. If I do go it would be just to hang out with friends. I picked up a complete 2gn interior, seats / with door panels for $100 that will be installed into it.

I wanted to go for a sleeper style this time, not like the old FnF car when I first built it. Its time for a change, maybe cause i'm getting older now too. Might be older but still young at heart..!

SILVER-ES wrote:EDIT - Am I reading your sig right, do you really have TWO SRT-6 Crossfires? I'd love to see some pictures of those.

Yes we have (2) SRT6 Crossfires. Mine is Silver and totally stock has run a fastest of 13.5 in the 1/4 mile. My wifes is babied around and Satin Blue.

SILVER-ES · Post by **SILVER-ES** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:54 pm

I love the SRT6's, and barely ever see them which makes them that much better.

KrackstaR · Post by **KrackstaR** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:00 pm

i dont think i have ever seen a srt6 please please post pics, nice neon and not to hijack your thread but are you intersted in selling you hood stands since your out of the show scene... i promise to put them to great use.

LaidNeon · Post by **LaidNeon** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 9:23 pm

its been a long time since i have seen that car

NeonShowCar · Post by **NeonShowCar** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:37 pm

CrucialNeon wrote:its been a long time since i have seen that car

Hey there - u still in 10th Element?

I gotta hook up with the guys in 10th element again, as I've been away for a while. Got bitten by the bug again and need to get my Neon back on the road.

EDIT - i'll have to try and snap some pictures of the SRT6 for you guys.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:42 pm

jeffford from Detroitneonowners and Neons.org had that hood kit. I had to help him put it on for autorama. Unbolting the hood was not fun at a show. Its looks so nice and clean though

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_im ... 5_full.jpg

NeonShowCar · Post by **NeonShowCar** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:46 pm

SlvrACR wrote:jeffford from Detroitneonowners and Neons.org had that hood kit. I had to help him put it on for autorama. Unbolting the hood was not fun at a show. Its looks so nice and clean though

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_im ... 5_full.jpg

Yeah Jeff bought i think the other set that I know of, from a guy named Paul over in DNO. Should talk with Jeff as I'm not sure if he still has his hood kit.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:48 pm

No he doesnt because he sold the car and the kit to someone else

Post by **Diablo0** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:48 am

Wow, talk about long time no see! I thought I heard your car was back under the knife, can't wait to see what it looks nice when it's all done

Welcome back, stick around!

joelrgr · Post by **joelrgr** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:39 am

2 red 1gns on DNO with that hood mod

Didnt Jeff on DNO make that kit? Love those guy's 1gns...

*edit* didnt see SilvrACRs post lol Wasnt there a second red one LIKE Jeff's but not quite as worked over?

Looking forward to seeing the car at Nopi this year Garry in Milan

Any plans for diff paint?

NeonShowCar · Post by **NeonShowCar** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 9:08 am

Diablo0 wrote:Wow, talk about long time no see! I thought I heard your car was back under the knife, can't wait to see what it looks nice when it's all done

Welcome back, stick around!

There were alot of plans for it, but I just don't have the time to do what i'd like to. So its mainly going back to a good looking sleeker look - then in the past. (ie. original seats, keep my trunk, etc). Being a show car, I hardly drove that thing. In the 5 yrs i've owned it only put on 20K miles total on it. I wanted to get drive it everyday - but also wanted it to turn heads.

So , we'll just have to wait and see how it turns out. lol

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:43 pm

i remember that car. welcoem back and cant wait to see pics!

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 4:46 pm

Car is hot, you are like a Neon god or something.

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 5:38 pm

I remember that car back from when i first got into neons.....i think i messaged you one time about your headlights. it was a nice looking car then. I have the same kit and love it.

playboy2k4 · Post by **playboy2k4** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:01 pm

Hey man that is a nice car, and welcome back to the forums.

NeonShowCar · Post by **NeonShowCar** » Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:29 pm

scneonchic wrote:I remember that car back from when i first got into neons.....i think i messaged you one time about your headlights. it was a nice looking car then. I have the same kit and love it.

Yes I remember that. I've always tried to help fellow enthusiasts as much as I could. My R34 front fascia got hit by a flying truck tire and broke it all up.

So I just went tonight and picked up a Xenon bumper for $200, and also picked up the BSA rims (shown above). Today was like Christmas Day for me... LOL

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:59 am

needless to say, i can't wait till the day i see one of the most famous neons in person.

glasswars · Post by **glasswars** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:22 am

Nice color. Love the hood.

Post by **Diablo0** » Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:30 am

NeonShowCar wrote:There were alot of plans for it, but I just don't have the time to do what i'd like to. So its mainly going back to a good looking sleeker look - then in the past. (ie. original seats, keep my trunk, etc). Being a show car, I hardly drove that thing. In the 5 yrs i've owned it only put on 20K miles total on it. I wanted to get drive it everyday - but also wanted it to turn heads.

So , we'll just have to wait and see how it turns out. lol

Well it'll be interesting to see what you come up with

NeonShowCar · Post by **NeonShowCar** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 6:21 pm

Diablo0 wrote: Well it'll be interesting to see what you come up with

I was also able to find some of the old Image mirrors. All of the parts are heading to the painters tomorrow (ie. fascia, trunk, mirrors, avs spoiler). If this weather holds out here in Michigan, should have new pictures up shortly.

LaidNeon · Post by **LaidNeon** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 9:12 pm

where's the new pics??

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:46 pm

Image mirrors? what do they look like?

NeonShowCar · Post by **NeonShowCar** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:57 pm

scneonchic wrote:Image mirrors? what do they look like?

Here's some pictures I just took of the mirrors (need to be painted solar yellow):

They are also full sized mirrors, not the small one you see alot out there in the market.

kaminari_neon · Post by **kaminari_neon** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:17 pm

will you hurry the hell up and finish the car so we go to NOPI