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Offline RzeroB

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Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« on: June 16, 2015 - 09:02:48 PM »


Now this is a pretty slick looking new-Challenger "Superbird" conversion - I especially like the look and fit of the nose-cone :thumbsup: It's for sale at Gateway Classic Cars - bang it here to check it out http://gatewayclassiccars.com/orlando/1978/volkswagen/beetle-convertible-S184.html (I don't know why the link refers to a '78 VW 'vert, but it will take you to the "Superbird")
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Re: Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2015 - 11:27:14 PM »
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Offline RCCDrew

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Re: Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2015 - 05:43:45 AM »
Is it just me? The point of the nose seems too high.

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Re: Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2015 - 07:32:37 AM »
Is it just me? The point of the nose seems too high. It's because the body style is higher than the Superbird. to me it still is a waste of money! :smokin:
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Re: Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2015 - 11:24:42 AM »
Is it just me? The point of the nose seems too high.

I think it's because they're having to conform to the relatively high crown line on the new Challengers.


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Re: Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2015 - 11:37:43 AM »
Those things have been around for a long time.  I always thought the nose looked good but the stick-on scoops and wing... :puke:

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Re: Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2015 - 02:03:55 PM »
Has anyone done this to a new charger?  Seems a little odd to be done on a challenger, but it still looks good to me.  I could drive that and feel good about it. 
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Re: Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2015 - 04:08:10 PM »
It's possible, but the expense would be turning the charger into a 2 door!

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Re: Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2015 - 05:12:02 PM »
           A 4 door car should NOT be called a Charger.   :2cents:  Pretty stupid    :2cents:

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Re: Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2015 - 09:37:32 AM »
I looked at a charger front end last night.  It is not streight and flatish like the challenger.  It is much more angular with more body lines.  I would suppose it would make it alot harder to get the look of a superbird with the more stylized front sheetmetal.  The long body of a charger would fit in better with the look of a superbird, even if it has an extra set of doors.  Any photoshop experts out there?
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Re: Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2015 - 04:20:17 PM »
Looks like someone bought a Challenger then went to K-Mart to get there options......  :sly: :grinno:
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Re: Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2015 - 04:57:51 PM »
Looks like someone bought a Challenger then went to K-Mart to get there options......  :sly: :grinno:

:eek7: Yeah, the wing is bit "oversized" for the car ... but I still kind of like the "aero" nose on it :grinyes:
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Re: Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2015 - 11:29:07 AM »
crucify me if you want...but IMHO the only thing I like about the new charger is the taillights. Other than that, it seems like a rebadged modern Intrepid.

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Re: Now this is kind of cool - 2013 "Superbird"
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2015 - 05:38:13 PM »
Ok, that car was  :puke: Not to offend anyone, but I don't like it at all  :crying:   :eek4: