Jalopnik: donks

They Wanna F**k My Car, A Music Video

Andrew Didorosi — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:30:00 EST

Straight from the West Coast, The Scrayper Boyz bring us on an intellectual journey through the world of highly innovative automobile customization. Or a dirty donk rap video. You be the judge. NSFW.

Just like Momma always used to say, "These hoes wanna fuck my car." We wonder if they meant it literally.

Catch the exclusive cameo from DJ Microsoft Sam. Hype Williams, you better watch your back.

[Youtube]

Donk On 28s Rolls Over In Florida, Dies

The Auto Insider — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:30:00 EST

The owner of a Floridian donk won't be "ghost ridin' tha whip" any time soon. Below, our obit and video of the aftermath.

A Chevy on 28-inch rims flipped over and died in Florida over the weekend. Authorities found a note next to the body leading them to believe suicide was the likely cause. Family members refused to go on the record, but did say the donk had been depressed ever since it received its new 28-inchers. A short service will be held at the Palm Beach County impound yard next Thursday with RIDES magazine hosting a light lunch after.

[YouTube via WPBNews]

Donkey Kong - The Donkiest Donk to Ever Donk

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:00:00 EDT

40 inch rims on a Regal called Donkey Kong — you see what they did there? We're practically speechless, this is certainly a sign of the end times so we feel there should be commentary here, but on what? Where do you even start? Our cup of questions overflows. Maybe start with where does one get wheels like that? And how do you even install tires that big? Can they be balanced? Is the car equipped with an air suspension and if so, does the car get even taller, or does it settle down for easy entry? What does a roll center look like on a car that tall? Does Ackerman steering still apply? Have they accounted for all of the first and second order harmonics in the damping? These are all things we need to know!

Above the sheer mechanics of the thing, why bestow a creation this astounding with a name so lost in a sea of online Nintendo fanboyism? If you roll on true double dubs would you not want the world to know? We understand the joke, but seriously, why not "Donkosaurus Rex" or "MegaDonk-o-tron" or "40": A Donk Odyssey"? Nonetheless, we are duly impressed by this mastery of all things Donk. It's supposedly the work of 1USAMotorsports but we couldn't find reference. If you know more about this Hotlanta based ride do let us know, we are intrigued.

sources: SpeedSportLife, Youtube

How to Build A Phantom Caprice

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:15:00 EST

Remember Autorama last spring? Remember the insane Caprice/Rolls Royce Phantom mashup that sported 30-inch wheels? Now, nearly a year later, we can show you photos of how the creation was created. Seems the fellows at Spate—and here comes that word again—Creations are master sculptors, as the entire nose was preformed in closed-cell foam then skinned with fiberglass. Translation: That's some goddamn creativity! We also get details on exactly what kind of money went into creating this one-of-a-kind...ahhh yeaaahhh...creation!

Plastic surgery is never cheap, and this is no exception. Putting a Rolls nose on a Chevy seems to have had an impressive price tag. Rumors place it in the neighborhood of $150,000. But what's above the bottom line on that total? A $23,000 572 cubic-inch supercharged Merlin marine engine, for one thing. And those flashy TIS 30s run up to about $20 large. Candy-apple paint chipped in $12,000, and the air bag suspension another $7,000. Those are some hefty numbers, and we haven't even heard about the sound system or quite probably opulent interior yet. We believe the proper term in this case is not "creative," but dayum!

Skyscraper Taxi Rolling Out RIDES

Mike Bumbeck — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:30:00 EDT

The New York taxi as we know it has been around for 100 years as of this Wednesday. Some of the Crown Vics in the medallion fleet look as if they've been around for twice that long. Not this one. The crew at RIDES have built a skyscraper cab to celebrate this historic anniversary. The Donk-o-Cab will be on display at the New York Auto Show, and may be pressed into service post-show as a genuine New York City medallion was part of the build up. Just don't let the 30-inch spinners hypnotize you into paying too much fare, especially if the Mooninites are driving. Full press release after the jump. – Mike Bumbeck

12,700 NYC Taxis To Get Cheerful Floral Designs; We Learned About Love in the Back of a Dodge: Shatner!; More Crown Victoria

RIDES Magazine celebrates the 100th anniversary of the New York City Taxi with a nine-foot-tall skyscraper cab

New York, NY (April 3, 2007) - In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the modern-day taxi in New York City, RIDES Magazine will unveil a one-of-a-kind hi-riser taxi that sits nine-feet-tall on Wednesday, April 4, at the 2007 New York International Auto Show.

RIDES Magazine produced the tricked-out taxi for TAXI 07, an exhibit honoring 100 years of the New York City Taxi. The custom cab boasts 30-inch chrome wheels and tires, and was built in true NYC style, designed to turn heads with sky-scraping appeal.

"Standing out is no easy task in this city," said RIDES Magazine Executive Editor Brian Scotto. "So when we set out to build this skyscraper cab, we knew it had to be literally over-the-top to turn heads, but still embrace that classic New York swagger."

The car was inspired by the hi-riser movement - an urban automotive trend most often associated with "Donks," which are customized 1970s Chevy Caprices and Impalas on oversize wheels and tires, with lifted suspensions and loud paintwork.

RIDES Magazine will exhibit the taxi outdoors in the inner roadway of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, at 11th Avenue and 35th Street in New York City, from April 6 to 15. The display will be open to the public.

Vehicle Stats:
1996 Ford Crown Victoria with 30-inch MHT Dub Esinem wheels, 315/30/30 Pirelli Scorpion Zero Tires and custom lifted suspension, built for RIDES Magazine by Don Whitmire of Wheel Concepts, Staten Island, NY.

About RIDES Magazine
RIDES is an urban automotive lifestyle magazine that represents the worlds of "Street, Speed, Sound and Style." Unlike any other magazine in the marketplace, RIDES bridges the worlds between enthusiast and consumer magazines and captures the automotive lifestyle that appeals to both Diddy and Donald Trump. RIDES is published nine times per year and reaches 8 million readers annually. RIDES was the first mainstream magazine to cover the hi-riser scene and publishes DONK, BOX & BUBBLE, the only magazine dedicated to these types of cars.

Somebody Catch it Now: Donked on the Strip!

Mike Spinelli — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:00:11 EDT

In the debate over the aesthetics of raising a 20-year-old GM product up on 30" wheels, hardly anyone talks about the viability of such a vehicle for drag racing. That's because hardly anyone would consider putting that much strain on a stock axle setup and expect it to remain intact. Right, hardly anyone. – Mike Spinelli

It's Still Schadenfriday Somewhere: Donks, Boxes and Bubbles Explained

Jonny Lieberman — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 04:00:00 EST

The FoMoCo lot here in sunny, Southern California is three blocks east of Compton [Frightening side note: there's a Compton trailer park one block off the freeway]. So, whenever we cruise the 710 to pick up the latest metal from Dearborn (or Hermosillo, Mexico) we peep many young bucks cruising one-handed in massively-rimmed rides. And, existing in the form of ignorant honkys as we do, we always referred to the jacked up Regals as "Donks." Not so fast uncle salty.

The stance is the key to making a true hi-riser. Boxes and Bubbles maintain a level stance after all the modifications are complete. The Donks are another story. Donks are essentially the king of this crew of creations. History has supported the fact that kings have a tendency to be, well, at least a little arrogant. Donks hold true to this by setting the suspension slightly lower in the rear to keep the nose in the air to command a little more respect.

So, I guess an '86 Regal on treys is a Box. Everyday, something new. – Jonny Lieberman

Hi-Risers: What's the Big Deal? [cardomain.com]

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Donk Donk, Who's There? Yoo Hoo Mobile

Mike Spinelli — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 11:53:34 EDT

Remember that super-annoying commercial, where a whole litany of kids and adults would say, "Yoo Hoo!" in succession for nearly a minute? We're picturing this donked Yoo Hoo mobile crushing all of their skulls with its 27" rollers. Except for Yogi Berra, we like him. He can live. Mwahahahahaha.