Why underbody Neons????

abhilashvk · 20th August 2007, 13:06

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the cheapest option to have the "Fast and Furious" cult look (I saw one premier padmini with neons!!! near Chembur) anyone knows who is that?

What about the ricks with the bule light...and the "thumchik, thumchik.." music to go with that?

shazikon · 20th August 2007, 13:09

One more reason I can think of is a cue from mother nature...

i am in a silly mood today..please pardon me.
Glow worms glow in the dark, chameleon changes colours, birds display colourful feathers.. all in an effort to attract a mate..
Like wise, our young auto enthusiast brothers display this syndrome to attract females of the same kind..

gbpscars · 20th August 2007, 13:11

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Originally Posted by shazikon

One more reason I can think of is a cue from mother nature...

i am in a silly mood today..please pardon me.
Glow worms glow in the dark, chameleon changes colours, birds display colourful feathers.. all in an effort to attract a mate..
Like wise, our young auto enthusiast brothers display this syndrome to attract females of the same kind..

hey shazikon!!! did you watch NATGEO all through the weekend? but that's probably the best perspective on neons.

irfanmon · 20th August 2007, 13:32

Neon lighting is pure eyecandy. Isn't it?
It sure makes a lot of female go drool.

Thad E Ginathom · 20th August 2007, 19:48

Surely the vast majority of women have more sense than that?

Please! Tell me I'm right about this?

Please?

caliper · 20th August 2007, 20:59

Although most people get underbody lights for show, there is a practical reason for some:

To light up the road/ground to show puddles, mud, and potholes, especially when the street lights are out or when in a rural area, or when it's been raining.

It also provides additional visibility for other drivers who otherwise may or may not be paying attention to what's on the road.

vivekiny2k · 20th August 2007, 21:20

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Surely the vast majority of women have more sense than that?

Please! Tell me I'm right about this?

Please?

No,

sorry thad, they are referring to a totally different age group i guess

you can't even imagine what are today's kids upto.

vivekiny2k · 20th August 2007, 21:22

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Originally Posted by caliper

To light up the road/ground to show puddles, mud, and potholes, especially when the street lights are out or when in a rural area, or when it's been raining.

I have puddle lights in my quest, they come on when the car is in park and door opened. And they are not blue or green or red.

hellspawn · 21st August 2007, 03:03

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Originally Posted by speedzak

It helps to light up the potholes! It also helps you find that careless pussy you ran over after couple a beers from the party last night.

oh my dirty mind but why do i see a double meaning in what you have written!

hellspawn · 21st August 2007, 03:04

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Originally Posted by irfanmon

Neon lighting is pure eyecandy. Isn't it?
It sure makes a lot of female go drool.

on the contrary,females detest it to the core.

doctorkats · 21st August 2007, 03:16

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Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Surely the vast majority of women have more sense than that?

Please! Tell me I'm right about this?

Please?

woudn't we all want to know.....

1100D · 21st August 2007, 04:06

It helps your competitor identify you at night. Its like not making yourself lost in the crowd in his eyes, it gives a quick idea of how much he has to cover to make up. Its pure street racing pshycho.

Anyway, can anyone tell me why are nightclubs/pubs not given the obvious choice of interior illumination (like in an office or a restaurant)?

About women, one would be surprised at the number of them who would beleive that the Neons help produce 30 more bhp. No Headers, no tailers and no Dyno!

Thad E Ginathom · 21st August 2007, 18:18

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Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

[Surely the vast majority of women have more sense than that?
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sorry thad, they are referring to a totally different age group i guess

you can't even imagine what are today's kids upto.

You've got the measure of my age group! Oh well... No point in denying it, I suppose...

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Originally Posted by 1100D

... ... About women, one would be surprised at the number of them who would beleive that the Neons help produce 30 more bhp... ... ...

That would probably be about the same as the number of men that think their spoiler does the same?!?!?

saumil · 21st August 2007, 18:33

Underbody neons look good on cars which have wide body kits else they look stupid on stock cars...

Thad E Ginathom · 21st August 2007, 22:20

Wide-body kits, Ummm... yes....

Seriously, a light that comes on when I open the car door and illuminates what I'm about to step in --- that would be superb!

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caliper BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: India Posts: 160 Thanked: 3 Times	Although most people get underbody lights for show, there is a practical reason for some: To light up the road/ground to show puddles, mud, and potholes, especially when the street lights are out or when in a rural area, or when it's been raining. It also provides additional visibility for other drivers who otherwise may or may not be paying attention to what's on the road.
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1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,096 Times View My Garage	It helps your competitor identify you at night. Its like not making yourself lost in the crowd in his eyes, it gives a quick idea of how much he has to cover to make up. Its pure street racing pshycho. Anyway, can anyone tell me why are nightclubs/pubs not given the obvious choice of interior illumination (like in an office or a restaurant)? About women, one would be surprised at the number of them who would beleive that the Neons help produce 30 more bhp. No Headers, no tailers and no Dyno! Last edited by 1100D : 21st August 2007 at 04:09.
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saumil BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Underbody neons look good on cars which have wide body kits else they look stupid on stock cars...
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Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,443 Times	Wide-body kits, Ummm... yes.... Seriously, a light that comes on when I open the car door and illuminates what I'm about to step in --- that would be superb!
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