Jalopnik: dubs

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

Now You Can Roll On Dubs Like A Senator

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:20:00 EST

You might think that a California State Senator, especially the President Pro Tem of the State Senate, would drive a Prius or an Aptera or something. But that's not the case. Oakland Democrat Senator Don Perata has been tooling around in a red Dodge Charger R/T with the 5.7-liter HEMI V8. Not only that, it's been running around on a set of 22" Panther chrome rims. Stylish. And now that it's on eBay it can be all yours.

If you've been in the market for a HEMI Charger why not buy one with history and ridiculous wheels? Sadly, the history relates to having said wheels stolen at gunpoint. Anyone planning to make an offer? [eBay Motors via VWVortex Forums]

PimpStar LED Rims, The Classy Way To Pick Up Strippers

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:30:00 EST

The end is nigh! The insane individuals at DUB Custom Wheels have now brought us the PimpStar LED wheels, and thus the end of civilization as we know it. Using full color LED lights, a microprocessor and wireless modem, these wheels can display any images you like, on the fly, that can be changed even as you're driving (hellow lawsuit). Hot girl in the next car? Just flash the numbers on your dubs and before long she'll be calling you... or the police. One of the two. They're just $12,000 so act fast before they're all sold out or outlawed. Whichever comes first. Full details below. We actually ran the PimpStar Wheels story a while ago, but now we have the video.

Product Details

The PimpStar is a huge leap forward in the evolution of the wheel. With the PimpStar's built-in full color LED lights, microprocessor and wireless modem, you can display virtually any image, including text, graphics, logos, and even digital photos!

The included software allows you to create your own images and send them to each wheel individually or all wheels at the same time as you drive! You can even pre-load up to six images into each wheel and program them to change automatically at the time intervals you select. The wheels are environmentally sealed, so you don't have to worry about going to the car wash; and they are powered by the vehicle electrical system so there are no batteries to run out or change, ever.

Just wow.

[Neatorama via boingboing]

Light Wheels: Project Kahn's RS-X

Mike Spinelli — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:19:15 EST

Attention well-heeled supercar drivers looking to shed a few ugly pounds. The design prop-heads at the UK's Project Kahn have come up with a wheel that weighs as much as a load of laundry. It's the RS-X, which sports a carbon fiber rim around a magnesium core. The result is a major reduction in radial inertia, resulting in improved acceleration, and unsprung weight, which affects handling responses. Each set is custom made for each vehicle, and at a price of around ~~$6000~~ $4000 per wheel, you might want to hit AutoZone for a set of curb feelers. – Mike Spinelli

The 6kg RS-X wheel - a carbon fibre rim with a magnesium centre [Gizmag]

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SEMA Show: Clear Wheels

Mike Spinelli — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:35:07 EST

D'Vinci Forgiato Wheels worked up these transparent rollers made of Lexan or something. The reps say they're roadworthy, though we might have a problem with cleaning the brake dust off everytime we go out for groceries. Rolling fly is such a pain in the ass. [Gallery]

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