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Hello and welcome to RiddlerNeon.  Things are in mid-swing so check back for updates and more information often.  Last updated 24AUG2007.

24/08/2007 - Updated 2007 awards and also sponsors pages.  Haven't done much to the car this show season other than keep it clean.  I've redone some minor wiring and added a new alarm scanner.  The wheels are off the car and are being sent to Jeff's Powder Coating in Monroe, MI.

19/02/2007 -  This is the first update for the new year.  My goal is to keep up on this much more.  This winter I've added some new parts.  I've installed a set of K-sport coilovers front and rear with camber plates and pillow top mounts.  Pictures can be found in the gallery.  I've also added a larger turbo (Hahn S20G).  This show season is going be about having fun and driving the car more.  Stay tuned.

01/10/2006 - It's been a rough summer.  I've had nothing but clutch issues all year.  I started by changing out my 3.94:1 transmission for a 3.55:1 transmission with an OBX limited slip differential.  From there I changed the flexplate and rear main.  Finally I sent the clutch back to the manufacturer.  Clutch Masters inspected the clutch and decided to send me off a new one.  Car is now back together just in time to put it away.

26/03/2006 - Well it's been a crazy year so far.  I'm slowing upgrading my site to include the brake upgrade as well as some other new projects I've been working on.  I've attended a car show on March 3-5 called Autorama Extreme Detroit.  Great show.  I'll post up this season's awards with all the updates.  Here's a picture from the show 

09/02/2006 - Well with a busy fall comes a busy winter.  I've completed a brake upgrade on the car.  I used SRT-4 Brakes and modified them to the car.  The car will have alot of new little things done to it for the 2006 show season.  Stay tuned for a page dedicated for the brake upgrade and also an update for this years show season.

17/09/2005 - Please stay tuned for performance numbers and such.  September 25, 2005 I'll be heading to Advanced Chassis Dyno in Troy, MI to tune and run the car.  I'm hoping to see well over 200HP and 200ft/lbs of torque.  Dyno sheets, video and picture will follow soon after the Dyno Day.

16/09/2005 - Well it's been a while since my last update.  Al lot of things have happened.  I won two more awards as can be seen on the 2005 Award page.  I've also had the intercooler piping completed.  Plans are to have it ceramic coated this winter.  I've also updated the mods section, links and sponsors.

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27/05/2005 - The fuel system has been started and of course I'm waiting on parts.  I'm waiting on a vacuum block from Golden Eagle and also Earl's fittings from Summit Racing.  In the meantime I've taken the fuel tank down and completed all the underhood plumbing.  The pictures for the Fuel System can be found in the Engine Build-up link.

15/05/2005 - Today I went to the Canadian Neon Nationals.  The show was great.  There was something for everyone.  Sounds comps, Drag Racing and Show and shine.  I won 1st Place 1st Gen Neon Wild at the show.  I was hoping for more but that just means I have to strive for it.  That being said I'm going to finally finish the fuel system, boost pipes and my list of other mods.

11/03/2005 - I displayed the car at Autorama from March 4-6, 2005.  I was surprised to take 1st place, Neon 95-98.  At this show I had the opportunity to try out some Meguire's products and I've come to a decision that I'll be changing from Mother's to Meguire's.  I've updated almost every page along with added many new pictures.  Also check out the new Awards 2005 page.  Stay tuned for further projects such as fuel system, intercooler pipes, Canton Oil Pan, powder coated read suspension and also Sparco steering wheel.

01/02/2005 - I was asked by Mopar Canada to attend Speedorama 2005 in Toronto, ON.  I decided this was a once in a lifetime request so I agreed.  Chrysler Canada paid for my hotel, transportation to the show for the car and myself as well as $500CDN in spending money.  I want to take this time to thank Chrysler Canada as well as Roy Westlake and Sean Westlake.  Below I've attached a picture of the car being off-loaded from TFX transport truck at the show.

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03/01/2005 - Well with a new year I'm starting off with a new web server.  The old host wasn't working out so I've moved the website over to Wild Rose Web-hosting.  Along with the move I've added some pictures and updated some thing.  Modification List has some new additions, awards has some new pictures.  I do have another award from Autoxtasy 2004 to add.  I've added the page Intercooler Install and I'm currently working on adding an Interior Re-Upholstery page.

29/11/2004 - Updated the Show Schedule and Media Pages.

10/10/2004 - Well I haven't written in a while because I've purchased a new computer and I had to get a copy of FrontPage so I can edit my website.  Lots of things have happened since the last update.  Be Cool Radiator was received and now installed.  Pictures can be seen here.  I've also added the link to the left hand column.  I've purchased a set of 4300K HID headlights.  Makes things alot easier to see at night.  I've also taken some new high resolution pictures for my sponsor proposals.

29/07/2004 - Added some new trophies and plaques to the Awards section.  Changed Photo Gallery to pictures of my car and renamed the original photo gallery to Events and Shows.  I had a show sign made up.  Here is a picture of it.

26/06/2004 - Well after a good week at the shows last weekend.  See the awards section for pictures of the trophies.  I've decided to take today off so that I can install a few new items.  Apex-I turbo timer, cold cathodes under the dash and some general maintenance.

06/06/2004 - Completed a huge update to the website today.  Added new modifications, links and awards and began the pain staking work on a picture gallery from the meets, events and shows I go to.  Stay tuned for much, much more.

05/06/2004 - Attended the CEMA show today and won 1st place Sport Compact class.  Check out the Awards section to view the plaque.

29/05/2004 - Car was started and driven for the first time since the last engine blew in September 2003.  I have to put 500KM on the car prior to an e-test.  Once I take the e-test I can put the plates back onto the car.

20/05/2004 - Today I added the Sponsors page and Awards page as well as started work on the Photo Gallery.  I took some pictures not too long ago of how things are going.  CLICK HERE to view them.  Update:  Be Cool Radiators is working on the radiator and I should have it any day now.

18/04/2004 - It's almost done and ready to roll.  All that's left is axles, fuel system and exhaust.  More pictures can be found by CLICKING HERE.

12/04/2004 - Have been working up a storm.  No time to add the pictures now to the "What's New" section.  CLICK HERE to go to the pictures.

11/04/2004 - After eight weeks of waiting I finally received some of the parts I've been waiting on.  I now have the downpipe and manifold from the ceramic coaters.  I had them done both inside and out.  Click the picture for a better view...

Although I've got these parts, I'm still waiting on Be Cool Radiators to get back to me about an aluminum radiator.  I sent them away a radiator about three weeks ago to get measurements.  Hopefully a prototype will arrive soon.

08/03/2004 - New engine and transmission is in.  Waiting on downpipe, manifold and fuel system parts.  Engine harness has been rewrapped in new harness tape and all the parts have been powdercoated.  Won't be long now.  Watch for future pictures.

015/02/2004 - Old 2.0 SOHC engine came out today to make room for the new engine being built.  Thanks goes to Jamie and Steve.

11/02/2004 - This is a picture of my car from the 2003 Show Season.  A new engine will be going in soon as well as a lot of new bolt on modifications.