Customization
Freak Show
For some
people, customizing their cars ain't just a hobby—it's a lifestyle. Too bad they
just don't know when to stop! Check out some of these phat rides:
The Penguin is
the type of guy who just can't take being the same as everyone else. This all leads
to his slammed S-10 pickup duck. First, he shaved off all the emblems and
unwanted body feathers, added a front air dam and tinted the
"head"-lamps.
After the
exterior was at its best, it was time to get down and dirty, lowering his duck
5 inches in front with such components as lowering springs and Belltech
spindles. The tail was lowered 7 inches with lowering blocks and anti-swim
bars. The Penguin also decided to add air shocks in the rear for added lift
getting over those huge-ass icebergs we all hate. Okay... so now the duck was
lowered and it had some body mods, what's next? We can't forget the most
important part: wheels! On this ride, the Penguin chose a sweet assortment of
15-inch rims wrapped in Blizzak 245/40/15 winter tires.
Going inside,
the man wanted sound that pleases, so he threw in a Pioneer CD deck connected
to an Urban Audio 300 watt amp using 6 batteries! Adding the thump are 2 MTX
12-inch Blue Thunders in a custom box. Up front are MTX 3-inch mids and Polk
Audio tweeters. This setup's gonna turn some heads!
Pleased with
what he saw, the Penguin now needed more go power to escape his arch enemy:
Batman! So in came a custom VTEC and NOS system and many Accel parts like:
distributor, super coil, 8-mm wires, and plugs. Future plans are for heated
seats so he can cruise the South Pole, picking up chicks.
This is the
first VW Bus GTI by ProjektZoo equipped with a VR6-2 motor. The engine is based
on the standard production 2.8 liter GTI, which produces 172 bhp at 5800 rpm
with 173 ft-lb at 4200 rpm. However, ProjektZoo welded two engine blocks together,
machined the bore and stroke to a total of 12.6 liters, and the net result is
an awesome 2180 bhp at 2800 rpm and 2720 ft-lb at a low 1700 rpm! An 8-inch
dual stainless steel exhaust system with chrome tips helps give a much more
sporty sound and a gain of about 120 bhp all by itself. The new engine is
equipped with bigger valves and a high lift cam with the focus on low end
torque. In addition to the new powerplant, the Bus also contains many
performance parts which helps the powerplant to produce 2180 bhp. For example,
P-Chip, P-Flow, i486 Cam, bigger EIP throttle body which enhances mid and upper
RPM, and stainless steel Genie header.
The body was
upgraded with ProjektZoo body conversion. The kit has a flowing one-piece front
bumper/spoiler assembly (with functional air scoops to cool the massive 24-inch
brake rotors), side skirts, and rear bumper cap. For the suspension system,
ProjektZoo chose Bilstein Sport Struts with Neuspeed springs, and Neuspeed 85
mm front and 98 mm rear anti-roll bars, which keep the bus under control when
cornering hard. Last but not least, there is the wheel and tire package
consisting of Motoform Circ 28-inch rims covered with 455/35-28 Pirelli P-Zero
tires. Other detail touches consist of a single wiper conversion, Projecktzoo
tinted DE headlights to add front-end style, and GTI tinted tail-lights.
Anything sticking out on the exterior was shaved, including mirrors,
stickers—even the roof-mounted air conditioning unit and emergency exit. After
the roof was smoothed out, ProjektZoo spent a fortune on putting a phantom top
on the Bus GTI. Finally, hydraulics allow senior citizens easy entry and the
deep tinted windows are a boon to cataract sufferers.
The cabin is
totally flawless, consisting of factory Recaro seats in rich leather with red
piping for each passenger, with a matching red powder-coated roll cage for
added passenger safety. A Porsche C2 Speedster seat is located up front for the
driver, along with a veloured dashboard.
The result is
an absolutely stunning and show-quality project bus which offers sparkling
daily commuting performance and distinctive looks which sets this VW Bus GTI
apart from the others in the transit fleet.
HOLLYWOOD,
March 4 (Reuters) -- The brilliant mind of Steven Spielberg has brought the
world more wonders than most would expect from their religion, and amazement
that brings us back to our childhood. Yet, Spielberg's announcement that he
became bored with his ordinary pair of glasses was met with skepticism by movie
industry players.
The day before,
he brought his glasses to Lenscrafters where he got them customized in about an
hour. "This is incredible," said Spielberg after putting his new
glasses on. "I get the sophisticated look of wearing sunglasses, without
impeding my vision!"
The Hollywood
director has done to his glasses what thousands of other people in Southern
California do to their cars every day: place phantom headlight (or in his case,
glasses) covers on. "This is such a great idea that I'll place phantom
headlight covers on my 1997 Volkswagen Golf GTI to make it look as though the
car is a 15 year-old model!"
Hollywood and
Volkswagen officials have noted that while the new look for Spielberg does
indeed set him apart, the new image he portrays will lead to the death to both
Hollywood's movie industry and Volkswagen's sales figures.
"I can't
believe he's doing this to me!" murmered Kate Capshaw, Hollywood actress
and Steven's wife, at a press conference yesterday. "My career is now
ruined because I'm married to a phantom-eyed Jew!" Jeffrey Katzenberg and
David Geffen of Dreamworks—a planned media giant to produce movies, TV, music,
multimedia, and just about everything else in the realm of entertainment—have
also expressed grave concerns about their co-stakeholder as well.
Clive Warrilow,
president and CEO of Volkswagen of America, Inc. was in total disbelief and became
delusional when he was informed of Spielberg's plans for his GTI. "Als
autoliefhebber is het natuurlijk belangrijk om te weten in welke auto's je wel
en in welke je niet gezien mag worden. Hieronder een lijst zodat je nooit in de
foute auto hoeft rond te rijden spiegels," were his only words.
This gravel
getter turned show truck has a mean drop of 18" in the front and 20"
in the back—this truck's what low's all about. It was done via I-beams and
springs in the front, and flip kit and a load of "leafs" in the back.
Rolling on American Racing Rims, wrapped in 455 25 R32 tires, the front was
bagged with dual reduced force #8500 Firestone Air Bags, to conform with
NHTSA's mandatory passive restraint requirements.
Another thing
that the owner did was upgrade his exhaust system by a single Bosal tip out the
back for that ooh, ahh sound. Under the hood you'll see some neat stuff
including a custom air intake system, and plenty of yellow flex loom.
After many
years of abuse, the truck's bed was rather scratched up, so the owner made a
custom carpeted bed insert. Other shove-money-up-the-assessories include: fiberglass
bed cover, sunroof, pop-n-lock, and cell-style antenna. One of the future mods
is to have a swinging tailgate.
In the future, the
owner would like to go a bit lower, get 24 15" Kicker Competition Subs,
endorse the [so-called] sport of lowriding wherever he goes. That's all for
now!
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