OK..Need opinions

Coupe Devil · 11-19-2003, 04:01 PM

I guess Ive been around the show car scene longer than ive been a mustang freak. But since I am a Mustang freak I am building the 86 coupe with 429... NOW if I were to put neon lights under the car would I be ricing it out. .I understand that neon underglo is considered rice but wouldnt the Big block over rule the rice effect??

I just really like the lights under a car..

mustangII460 · 11-19-2003, 06:09 PM

IMO if you are showing or doing something different with the use of the car, then I don't think it's being "Riced."

On the other hand, just for riding around town I think it's ghey.

Old saying goes, If you like it, why not it's your car.

*Disclaimer* Theses are MY OPINIONS and were asked for.

69fastback · 11-19-2003, 08:17 PM

Hey its your car if that is what you like then go for it. As long as you like it that is what maters. Besides if anyone says anything you can always ask them how big their's is.

Fox Body · 11-19-2003, 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by mustangII460
....*Disclaimer* Theses are MY OPINIONS and were asked for.

LOL

Here's my opinion which I guess is very similar to mustangII460's: you like it, then do it. It is your money and your car.

But then again.... Okay, I guess it's like this for me, if you are gonna cruise a lot with the car, and say park in a parking lot for a while, as long as the rest of your car isn't blinga blingin, and the fact that your car will not be ricey, b/c I'm pretty sure you know better, and you cut on the neons of a mild color, it won't look bad.

I'd say go for it! but I wouldn't ride around with them on-- only when the car is parked.

And here's my disclaimer: *These are not my opinions, but pure facts which cannot and may not be disputed in the least.*

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 11-20-2003, 01:07 AM

depends on your color combo. some cars IMO can pull it off well while others look lame.

HotRoddin · 11-20-2003, 05:07 AM

Well since my dad owned a sign company for 37 years and was a neon glass blower ( i use to watch him do it for hours) I even tried my hand at it for awhile. I know how they heat it and bend it and pump an extremely high vacuum in it then put gas in, ( its only neon if its a red or pink or orange, if its white blue green yellow or any of those colors, its argon) i also know how they install it and how it works ... it looks really cool in a sign when properly done ... in a car ... it looks gay

sorry thats my 2 cents worth.

tireburner163 · 11-20-2003, 08:47 AM

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Originally posted by MidNiteBlu 5.0
depends on your color combo. some cars IMO can pull it off well while others look lame.

KiltedBanshees93GT · 11-20-2003, 11:05 AM

The first car I ever saw with neon was a late 70's Vette, Black, limo tint, lowered slightly, seemingly sitting on an unholy purple glow

I think it looked mean. The difference between rice and modified is a fine line called overkill/taste. I think well done neon on a nice car can look good, as long as its not already gaudy, is done well, (i.e. you cant see "light bar reflections" off the pavement) and works with the overall design/color/theme of the car.
Just my .02

J

Besides, if the car has the balls to back up your panache, it GREATLY lessens the "rice effect"

Mr 5 0 · 11-20-2003, 06:20 PM

Neon lights on any part of any car are -in my opinion - rice - as well as ghey. Bad idea - and the big block won't cancel it out, either. Neon is for ricers. Don't go there.

Coupe Devil · 11-20-2003, 10:59 PM

Well I guess its argon lights that I like and not neon.. Thanks for that little tid bit of knowledge HotRoddin..

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as long as the rest of your car isn't blinga blingin, and the fact that your car will not be ricey,

There will be nothing what so ever about my car thats ricey. Just black and a good lookin set of wheels.

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Black, limo tint, lowered slightly, seemingly sitting on an unholy purple glow I think it looked mean.

Thats exactly the look im going for. .Low mean and nasty....
I was thinking a blue color but nothing extremely bright.. something that is just hardly noticed.. not something that really stands out.

Thanks for the opinions

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 11-21-2003, 05:41 AM

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Originally posted by Mr 5 0
Neon lights on any part of any car are -in my opinion - rice - as well as ghey. Bad idea - and the big block won't cancel it out, either. Neon is for ricers. Don't go there.

probably because you have yet to see a car that can pull it off

KiltedBanshees93GT · 11-21-2003, 10:49 AM

A good example of a car that can pull off neon would be the opening shot of the Dodge PPG Turbo Interceptor from the movie "The Wraith". The car doesent actually have neon, but the first shot of it is backlit with a colored floodlight so you get kind of a neon effect under the car. I'm sure some of the others here know the shot I'm talking about

Now if I can just find one for sale, lol.

J

Mercury · 11-22-2003, 12:49 PM

If you got a 429 Big Block in a Fox Body Stang, I think you earned the right to do what ever the hell you want to.

Be it Glowing Fuzzy Dice, Neons, Illuminated Shift knob (X-trmly Gay), Fuzzy Dash padding, and alinumim racing Power window Switches.

Although my taste would not be to put any of those on the car, I would make it look as mundane as possible, hide anything and everything that shows speed and power. The only hint would be if they took a close look at the interior (Roll Cage), a close look at the tires, or the sound...Those you cant hide.

But what ever floats your boat. Or, as it goes between me and my friends, What ever Floats your Clutches. (Long Story)

RBatson · 11-22-2003, 09:54 PM

Waste of money... never saw the point of it except for side shows.. its your call

11-19-2003, 04:01 PM	#1
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	OK..Need opinions I guess Ive been around the show car scene longer than ive been a mustang freak. But since I am a Mustang freak I am building the 86 coupe with 429... NOW if I were to put neon lights under the car would I be ricing it out. .I understand that neon underglo is considered rice but wouldnt the Big block over rule the rice effect?? I just really like the lights under a car.. __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

11-19-2003, 08:17 PM	#3
69fastback IRAQ VET Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: high desert California Posts: 1,480	Hey its your car if that is what you like then go for it. As long as you like it that is what maters. Besides if anyone says anything you can always ask them how big their's is. __________________ 428 Cobra Jet SOHC 5.4 3V F-150 96 mystic cobra 91 GT

11-20-2003, 01:07 AM	#5
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	depends on your color combo. some cars IMO can pull it off well while others look lame. __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

11-20-2003, 05:07 AM	#6
HotRoddin cranky old man Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Longview Texas Posts: 683	Well since my dad owned a sign company for 37 years and was a neon glass blower ( i use to watch him do it for hours) I even tried my hand at it for awhile. I know how they heat it and bend it and pump an extremely high vacuum in it then put gas in, ( its only neon if its a red or pink or orange, if its white blue green yellow or any of those colors, its argon) i also know how they install it and how it works ... it looks really cool in a sign when properly done ... in a car ... it looks gay sorry thats my 2 cents worth. __________________ Under Construction: 64 Falcon 372 cu in. stroker 1:72 rod ratio 6.250" rods (long rod), Comp Cams XE274 230/236 520/526 @ .050, Scorpion Rollers, Roush 200 irons, 10:1 Keith Blacks, Hedman long tubes, 750 Holley DP, Edelbrock Victor Jr., C4 3500 stall, gears and tires to be anounced.

11-20-2003, 11:05 AM	#8
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	The first car I ever saw with neon was a late 70's Vette, Black, limo tint, lowered slightly, seemingly sitting on an unholy purple glow I think it looked mean. The difference between rice and modified is a fine line called overkill/taste. I think well done neon on a nice car can look good, as long as its not already gaudy, is done well, (i.e. you cant see "light bar reflections" off the pavement) and works with the overall design/color/theme of the car. Just my .02 J Besides, if the car has the balls to back up your panache, it GREATLY lessens the "rice effect" __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

11-19-2003, 06:09 PM	#2
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	IMO if you are showing or doing something different with the use of the car, then I don't think it's being "Riced." On the other hand, just for riding around town I think it's ghey. Old saying goes, If you like it, why not it's your car. Disclaimer Theses are MY OPINIONS and were asked for.

11-20-2003, 06:20 PM	#9
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Say No to Neon! Neon lights on any part of any car are -in my opinion - rice - as well as ghey. Bad idea - and the big block won't cancel it out, either. Neon is for ricers. Don't go there. __________________ 5.0 Mustang Owner 1990 - 2005

11-21-2003, 10:49 AM	#12
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	A good example of a car that can pull off neon would be the opening shot of the Dodge PPG Turbo Interceptor from the movie "The Wraith". The car doesent actually have neon, but the first shot of it is backlit with a colored floodlight so you get kind of a neon effect under the car. I'm sure some of the others here know the shot I'm talking about Now if I can just find one for sale, lol. J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

11-22-2003, 12:49 PM	#13
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	If you got a 429 Big Block in a Fox Body Stang, I think you earned the right to do what ever the hell you want to. Be it Glowing Fuzzy Dice, Neons, Illuminated Shift knob (X-trmly Gay), Fuzzy Dash padding, and alinumim racing Power window Switches. Although my taste would not be to put any of those on the car, I would make it look as mundane as possible, hide anything and everything that shows speed and power. The only hint would be if they took a close look at the interior (Roll Cage), a close look at the tires, or the sound...Those you cant hide. But what ever floats your boat. Or, as it goes between me and my friends, What ever Floats your Clutches. (Long Story)

11-22-2003, 09:54 PM	#14
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	Waste of money... never saw the point of it except for side shows.. its your call __________________ Tis better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not.

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