Blackula says "HI."

DetergentCandy · Post by **DetergentCandy** » Sun May 23, 2010 1:44 am

We're all familiar with those old Neon commercials, right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i4KjUPyoro

I've always liked those. S'what gave the Neon its character back then.

But...2nd gens have a slightly different attitude, don't they?

Here's a couple others. Blackula's been getting used to his new desert surroundings.

Though, with our crazy sun, he definitely likes to seek out shade when he finds it.

Since these pictures were taken, i've installed an MPx shorty antenna. Didn't think it would clean things up so well. Amazing what a little purchase can do!

Next on my list, is to strip, re-nightshade, and re-clear the side markers.
Paint the muffler black - I'm not happy with how obvious it is

And find some good looking 16s, to replace the heavy SRT wheels.

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Sun May 23, 2010 2:41 am

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Sun May 23, 2010 9:43 am

Looking good!

synviper · Post by **synviper** » Sun May 23, 2010 11:17 am

Me like

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Sun May 23, 2010 1:23 pm

Thermal R&D FTW!!

Car looks great man, I was never really a fan of those silver cudas on that car though.

Marcel · Post by **Marcel** » Sun May 23, 2010 2:12 pm

looking good!!

Though the way your car looks in the second pic i would change the text into "move" or "grrr" or something in that line

DetergentCandy · Post by **DetergentCandy** » Sun May 23, 2010 3:00 pm

sidepipe87 wrote:Thermal R&D FTW!!

Car looks great man, I was never really a fan of those silver cudas on that car though.

For truez! I'm not really a fan of how the exhaust sounds betwen 3-4K rpms, but other than that it's badass! I love the sound when i'm doing 65 on the freeway, and need to accelerate

Cudas always seem to be hit or miss. I love 'em. I think it would look too generic without 'em. I've seen a few other black Neons around Phoenix. No other black R/Ts though. And no others with Cudas. Definitely compliments any kind of silver wheels, me thinks

Marcel: How about "RAWR"? >^.^<

DOSneons · Post by **DOSneons** » Sun May 23, 2010 3:08 pm

man its lookin good

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Sun May 23, 2010 3:15 pm

I think some flat black cudas would be sweet.

r/tguy02 · Post by **r/tguy02** » Sun May 23, 2010 3:17 pm

looks great, i love my thermal too

it sounds even better with a cam!

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Sun May 23, 2010 4:45 pm

DetergentCandy wrote:
sidepipe87 wrote:Thermal R&D FTW!!

Car looks great man, I was never really a fan of those silver cudas on that car though.
For truez! I'm not really a fan of how the exhaust sounds betwen 3-4K rpms, but other than that it's badass! I love the sound when i'm doing 65 on the freeway, and need to accelerate

Cudas always seem to be hit or miss. I love 'em. I think it would look too generic without 'em. I've seen a few other black Neons around Phoenix. No other black R/Ts though. And no others with Cudas. Definitely compliments any kind of silver wheels, me thinks

Yeah, I know what you mean about the 3-4k range. It's not as bad for me since I have an ATX, but I've gotten used to it. I'm going to have a new setup soon which will be more annoying though (with mufflers)

Yeah, I don't HATE cudas, I have em, I just think I don't like THOSE cudas. I prefer the style I have that are made by Revolution Motorsports. Those look like the ones Vendetta Racing dude, whatever his SN is, was making.

DetergentCandy · Post by **DetergentCandy** » Sun May 23, 2010 6:58 pm

sidepipe87 wrote: Yeah, I don't HATE cudas, I have em, I just think I don't like THOSE cudas. I prefer the style I have that are made by Revolution Motorsports. Those look like the ones Vendetta Racing dude, whatever his SN is, was making.

I'm not sure, but I think Skip told me they were Twisted Creations, or something like that? Maybe? I don't think the company is around anymore.

And ya, there's lots of variations. I have seen some Cudas that I like alot more than these, but meh. No sense removing 'em for a different set IMO. I don't think it would be that noticeable.

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Sun May 23, 2010 7:48 pm

remove the cudas!!!!! other wise i have always loved this car, soo clean

j-king · Post by **j-king** » Sun May 23, 2010 10:57 pm

looks good

quicksilvr · Post by **quicksilvr** » Sun May 23, 2010 11:32 pm

Looking very good sir. I would have to vote with LowNSlow on this one....flat black cuda's would look very very good. And gunmetal 17's of some flavor. Preferably lightweight.

I was hoping I could find a way to buy that car when he was selling. Oh well.

Glad it went to a good home and owner.

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Mon May 24, 2010 2:00 am

Car looks great as it is, which is why I wanted to buy it.

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Mon May 24, 2010 2:07 am

j-king wrote:looks good

DetergentCandy · Post by **DetergentCandy** » Mon May 24, 2010 5:17 am

Cudas ain't going anywhere.
Flat black? That would be the only other option. I've seen some black Neons with matte Cudas that look super sexy. But silver rocks on black!

Maybe gunmetal wheels. 17s though? I dunno. I like meaty tires. 16s would look better IMO. And silver wheels compliment the Cudas nicely.

Depends on what someone wants to trade me for my SRTs!

Thanks for the compliments! I love this car. Always a joy to drive. Sorry those that were after it couldn't snag it. I'm taking care of it though! Promise

LILBLUNEON · Post by **LILBLUNEON** » Mon May 24, 2010 10:10 am

i like it.

OB · Post by OB » Mon May 24, 2010 2:21 pm

theTeejmiester wrote:remove the cudas!!!!! other wise i have always loved this car, soo clean

Bingo

oklamopar · Post by **oklamopar** » Wed Jun 09, 2010 12:44 am

DetergentCandy wrote:
sidepipe87 wrote: Yeah, I don't HATE cudas, I have em, I just think I don't like THOSE cudas. I prefer the style I have that are made by Revolution Motorsports. Those look like the ones Vendetta Racing dude, whatever his SN is, was making.
I'm not sure, but I think Skip told me they were Twisted Creations, or something like that? Maybe? I don't think the company is around anymore.

And ya, there's lots of variations. I have seen some Cudas that I like alot more than these, but meh. No sense removing 'em for a different set IMO. I don't think it would be that noticeable.

Evil Creations.

Car looks good without the side moldings.. never had enough nerve to shave'em

DetergentCandy · Post by **DetergentCandy** » Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:51 pm

oklamopar wrote: Evil Creations.

Car looks good without the side moldings.. never had enough nerve to shave'em

I knew it was something Creations! Thanks for reminding me

Removing 'em was nerve racking, but i'm happy I did!

NeonOn19s · Post by **NeonOn19s** » Thu Jun 10, 2010 3:00 pm

The car is looking good. I really like those eyelids you have.

Where did you get them at???

DetergentCandy · Post by **DetergentCandy** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:01 am

NeonOn19s wrote:The car is looking good. I really like those eyelids you have.

Where did you get them at???

Thank you!
Those are custom made by Oklamopar!

They're simple! Grab some vinyl, apply it to your headlights, trace a pattern, and cut!

hul kogan · Post by **hul kogan** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:02 pm

I like it! Glad to see it's new home is a good one.

The only things I'd change:
- Different wheels
- Flat black 'Cudas, or none at all

DetergentCandy · Post by **DetergentCandy** » Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:31 pm

hul kogan wrote:I like it! Glad to see it's new home is a good one.

The only things I'd change:
- Different wheels
- Flat black 'Cudas, or none at all

Flat black would be the only color other than silver that i'd go with. Maybe someday...

I'm looking for 03-05 R/T wheels. Really want those fat 5s. I think they'd look great on Blackula.
I should find someone to do a photoshop of 'em

Alex Kurdian · Post by **Alex Kurdian** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:01 am

mate are those eyelids stick on or plastic type ones? I cannot find any for my neon 01

mikeb818 · Post by **mikeb818** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:44 am

alex look at post #24. they are vinyl

DetergentCandy · Post by **DetergentCandy** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:02 pm

mikeb818 wrote:alex look at post #24. they are vinyl

If you're looking for fiberglass though...
http://us.ebid.net/for-sale/dodge-neon- ... googlebase

I may pick up a pair of these, myself. The vinyl ones that Oklamopar did are starting to peel at the edges. Still looking nice, but they probably won't be by the end of this hot summer!