The TurboNeonWeb is cooperative project between Hahn RaceCraft and Daimler Chrysler.  This vehicle will take a unique look at the latest products available to the sport compact market.   This project vehicle will provide Chrysler and Hahn RaceCraft with a marketing tool that shows that the Neon is a viable alternative to the import vehicles in the sport compact market. Along with several aftermarket companies, Hahn RaceCraft designed, and created, the TurboNeon.Web.  Hahn RaceCraft is also using the TurboNeon.Web to prototype their turbosystem for the 2nd generation Neon.  

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

TurboNeon.Web arrived at Hahn RaceCraft as a plain black car. One of the most important areas of modification in the sport compact market are paint and graphics. This is the area where the typical enthusiast makes his car unique. The exterior of the Neon needed to be striking, and different from the rest of the Sport Compact car pack. Ultimate Airbrush, of Fort Wayne, IN was brought in to provide the paint on the Neon. Ultimate Airbrush owns the only robotic airbrush equipment in the US. They provided original artwork by Vicki Roy, that was applied to the hood of the Neon. The artwork is of two female models, with an overlaying spiderweb design. Carrying the theme throughout the rest of the vehicle, Carbon Fiber Spider webs and spiders were applied. All of the participating companies have their logos airbrushed into the paint scheme utilizing a custom paint. Ultimate also provided unique details such as an airbrushed license plate, custom carbon fiber graphics on the wing, and windshield and rear window graphics.

     
Erebuni provided a body kit for the Neon, however as the 2003 body style is new and different from previous years, the front end of the body kit was customized to retain the Dodge “crosshair” design. This also highlighted the new SRT headlight configuration. The stock yellow corner lights were replaced with a clear style. A carbon fiber chin spoiler was added to complete the look of the front end, and highlight the front mount intercooler. Erebuni’s Shogun style universal wing was added to give the car more of a sporty and less of a sedan look.

To give the car a more finished look, ProTint, of Fort Wayne, IN, tinted the windows with a reflective fade tint. LiteGlow provided Neon underlighting in electric blue. A neon plate frame was also added to the rear.

     

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

The interior of TurboNeon.Web had to exemplify form and function. To this end, a carbon fiber dash provided by Woodview Automotive was installed. Custom electrostatic chroming was applied to the vents, door handles, and other trim pieces. Autometer provided their new Cobalt series gauges. The Blue lighting of the Cobalt gauges matches perfectly with the neon underlighting. Gauges installed include a 5” Tach with shift light, boost gauge, A/F Meter and EGT Gauge. The gauges were custom installed by Hahn RaceCraft.

   

Boss Audio provided a full stereo system for the car. The stereo system features a 1000 amp Ripper 2 channel Amplifier, in dash CD Receiver with wireless remote, 6.5” 2 way Neodymium Speakers, 3.5 “ tweeters, 10” Subwoofers, and all related installation accessories. The stereo installation is highlighted by neon lighting, Provided by LiteGlow, in the trunk.

Santeca Electronics provided an in car camera system for TurboNeon.Web. This three camera system allows for in cockpit recording a dragstrip passes. It allows for video download from the drivers view, a view of the interior of the vehicle and one from the rear.

The racing seats are Street Racer seats and were provided by LiteGlow.

PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

The focal point of the performance modifications is the Hahn RaceCraft Intercooled turbosystem. Featuring a Hahn RaceCraft Super 16G turbo, this system provides an additional 120 hp. The turbosystem sports a Front mount intercooler with the exclusive HRC integrated return passage. This design offers superior cooling as the air passes through the intercooler twice, eliminating return piping and the related boost loss. The Hahn system includes a complete fuel system, including fuel pump and VROG Fuel pressure regulator. Also included is a new intake system with K & N Filter. All piping is powder coated in gloss black for durable good looks. The downpipe from the turbo is a 2 1/2” Stainless Steel by Hahn RaceCraft. Thermal Research and Development provided a cat-back exhaust system. This exhaust is all stainless steel with a polished straight through muffler and polished 4 1/2” tip.

      

Mopar Performance Parts provided a short throw shifter for drag race use. They also supplied a spark plug wire set.

Nitrous Express provided a Gen X , Single Port adjustable nitrous system. The system is adjustable from 40 to 75 hp. The Nitrous system can be set up to provide a shot of N2O while the turbo spools up or can be activated to provide more horsepower on the top end.

SUSPENSION AND HANDLING

The rims on TurboNeon.Web are 19” x 7.5 Konig Absolute in Graphite with polished rim lips. The tires, supplied by Toyo Tires are 225-35-19s. KW Suspensions provided coilovers for the project, to give it a sportier look. These Coilovers are height adjustable from 1-3” and utilize performance damped strut valving. These coilovers will be available through Mopar Performance parts in 2003. Mopar Performance Parts supplied a torque sensing limited slip differential for the project.  A brake Kit from Stainless Steel Brake Company commpletes the look.

 

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