Aladdin, Truly Spectacular

The name Aladdin sounds a little odd for a lowrider but it fits perfectly for this one as it looks totally out of the world. This 1961 Oldsmobile Starfire owned by John D’agastino is magic or a ‘Genie’ on wheels.

The best part of Aladdin is the halogen lights with the 1954 Chevy big tooth grill in the front that adds sparkle to the vehicle. Painted in beautiful candy apple red, this lowrider has got no door handles like most customs. As far as the tail lights are concerned, they are placed sideways to look stylish. But it doesn’t hamper the classy look of the original Starfire and blends perfectly well with its rocket like look.

Thus this lowrider car has the classic looks of the original Starfire but yet stylish and is truly spectacular.

An Exotic Red Roadster at the Goodguys Show

Ford Roadsters have ruled the roads for many years and they are even considered as well known examples of typical hot rods. We came across an all red 1932 Ford Roadster at the last year's Goodguys Auto Show. Owned by Mac Boone, this hot rod boasts of a Chevy ZZ430 engine, which pumps out over 400hp.

The unique feature of this car is that it's totally red from top to bottom with even red tail lights, red running boards, red fenders, and the red engine. It also has strips inset into the running boards and the color used is an 'hot meltdown' shade of red, not used by any make till now. With a 5-speed manual transmission and custom made gauges made to fit the color of the car, this one's an exotic in its own way amongst other lowriders, hot rods and custom cars.

1959 Chevy Corvette at the Goodguys Auto Show

Hola, it was raining hot rods, lowriders and custom cars in the last 2008 Goodguys Auto Show held in California. Founded by Gary Meadors in 1983, Goodguys rod and custom association organizes and promotes some of the biggest automotive events in the country.

As we were strolling across the booths, one of us bumped into a striking 1959 Chevy Corvette coated in eyecandy Orange. This beauty has an LS2 Chevy engine that pumps out 550hp and according to the owner, Al Hughes, everything in the hot rod is computer controlled. Now that's called east meets west, huh!

There's an added console in the car that comes between the seats. The door handles and gauges are modified and implemented with new methods while maintaining its retro look. We came to know that this hot rod is on sale and it will be all yours if you're ready to shed down $175,000 American Dollars! We say, the deal's worth it!

1967 Camaro – A Unique Muscle at the Goodguys Show

Here comes another lowrider car, or should we say muscle car? Found at the 2008 Goodguys show that was held in California, this 1967 Camaro owned by John Hodson is totally rebuilt and replaced to give it a new cool look.

This Camaro comes incorporated with a powerful engine that produces around 600hp and lots of torque. As John explains it also has Baer brakes installed both on front and rear. It also sports a sexy pair of Budnik wheels with 20/10 in the rear and 18/7 upfront.

The interiors are emaculate with a complex look and even a textured finish to the console. As these are not enough, it's also stuffed with 3.5 inches exhaust to roar on its way! It was refreshing to catch a glimpse of this muscle among the other custom cars, hot rods and lowriders at the show.

Re-Vamped 67 Chevy Nova at the Goodguys Show

Goodguys with its reputation as the world's largest rod and custom association is well known for some of the most dynamic automotive events organized all over the state. With over 20 events held under its name annually across the country, its shows are often flocked by exclusive hot rods, lowriders, vintages and even extravagant customs. With the total number of members crossing over 60000, it's definitely one of the biggest auto show and event organizers.

Even last year's show was no less surprise with many classic hot rods and lowriders making their way in the show. Luckily, we came across a heavily modified 1967 Chevy Novastar with its top chopped off by 2 inches. Installed with 1961 Impala trims on both sides and dashing hand-built taillights, it also had a longer trunk lid and S10 hood. Even the interiors were furnished with utter perfection along with touch button transmission system. Hey wait, we forgot to mention about its monstrous 'Colorado customs' wheels with 20/10 in the rear and 18/8 in the front. Sounds great, huh?

Gotta say, this Maurice Hoover owned 575hp mean machine was the real show stealer at the Goodguys Auto show held in California.

How to Make your Low Rider Car Dance?

The most coveted type of suspension is a hydraulic suspension. A hydraulic suspension can quickly raise and lower the cars, making it hop and jump -- or dance. Some low rider shows have dancing car contests where hydraulic lowriders actually dance.

A hydraulic suspension uses a hydraulic actuator -- a bladder that can be filled quickly with fluid. It's attached to a compressor, which shoots liquid into the actuator with incredible force, causing it to expand rapidly. Think of it as a small explosion within the actuator. The actuator expands with the force of the fluid entering it and as it does so, it pushes hard on the components around it, causing them to spring away.

This is the same principle that you'd use to jump off the ground. You exert a force from your legs against the ground, and that force propels you upward. When the force is removed (because you're no longer touching the ground) you come back down. Actuator systems exert force that causes the car to push against the ground. Since the ground isn't going anywhere, the car goes up. This is the technique behind Hydraulics lowrider dance.

Impressive Sweet Nadine Lowrider

Lowriders are basically classic cars whose suspension system has been altered. American roadster shows bring the best of the lot to one common place and lowrider car Mercury Coupe owned by Charlie Reynolds was the highlight of the 59th show held last year. This 1951 model was named Sweet Nadine because of its smooth looks combined with a grill integrated outer body.

Sweet Nadine is a sleek low rider that boasts of a mercury engine with 6 Rochester carburetors and attractive tail lights. It has trendy hand made leather interiors that make it look very sophisticated. Charlie’s efforts for 14 years finally bore fruit when it became the apple of everyone’s eye at the show. This classic lowrider art work can be seen on many car videos available on the net.