i8 all the things! - Charger iHellcat

"Tohru" (tohrurokuno) 10/15/2014 at 13:52 • Filed to: hellcat, charger, bmw, i8, monogrille, Photoshop

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Not really that much different, huh?

Here's the blank ones so you can make your own!

MK6GTI-now with added Miata > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:22

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...the blank front actually looks really nice. Would sit in front of and gaze at longingly/10.

scoob > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:23

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When I get home, I wanna try to fit a Miata in there.

pedal-force > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:23

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You must be really full.

Tohru > pedal-force 10/15/2014 at 14:25

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Maybe. After all, i8 Pontiac.

Tohru > scoob 10/15/2014 at 14:26

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You'd be able to fit like 3 in there.

Good luck on the pop-up headlights!

Tohru > MK6GTI-now with added Miata 10/15/2014 at 14:28

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It really reinforces that the BMW kidneys are just a styling affectation. They don't even do anything on the i8 - the radiator intake is at the bottom of the bumper cover.

I like it blank. It's actually better than the single kidney version.

Big Block I-4 > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:28

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LOL, BMW.

throttlehappy527 > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:31

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I prefer the kidney grills to the weird single / open hellcat grill thing. I don't much care for the charger hellcat styling in general.

MK6GTI-now with added Miata > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:31

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I don't mind the kidneys, I just think the car still looks gorgeous without them. I tend to prefer clean, simple lines, so the i8 kind of contradicts what I normally find pretty in car styling, but I don't think the kidneys add much to the overall design apart from reinforcing branding.

472CID > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:33

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Brilliant! we'll combine the awesome power of BMW's three cylinder with the outstanding interior finish of a Charger, wait that doesn't sound right.

MK6GTI-now with added Miata > throttlehappy527 10/15/2014 at 14:33

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Well keep in mind it'd have a front plate, tow hook cover, and parking sensors to break up the emptiness.

CalzoneGolem > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:33

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Tohru Rokuno: removing kidneys since 2013!

heeltoehero > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:34

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What is the point of all of these lines and creases? And why are there 3 colors? I hate that section of the bumper.

DatBomb > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:34

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Just saw an i3 today. very strange

Arrivederci > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:35

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Needs moar racetrack lighting.

TheHondaBro > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:35

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OH MY GOD YES.

Arrivederci > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:36

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Actually a huge design improvement over the Charger. Nice!

Tohru > DatBomb 10/15/2014 at 14:36

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My cousin's next-door neighbor has an i3. They're goofy-looking in person.

EngelNUL > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:36

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Looks like a Holden

Skreamies123 > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:38

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This is terrible. My skills are no match for others haha. I give you the Subaru i8 STi

Tohru > 472CID 10/15/2014 at 14:38

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This may sound Torchinsky-level crazy, but what if we used the Charger motor and the BMW interior? Wait, no, they'd want to put iDrive into it.

Tohru > MK6GTI-now with added Miata 10/15/2014 at 14:39

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I did 'shop away the tow hook cover and parking sensors. Not all states need a front plate, though.

throttlehappy527 > MK6GTI-now with added Miata 10/15/2014 at 14:40

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I definitely agree with simple design language, it is definitely what I prefer but for some reason I feel like it does lose something (design wise) without the kidney grills, and they have been just brand essential for a long time now. I like the symmetry they give though, although it definitely works better on some cars than others.

Derel1cte > throttlehappy527 10/15/2014 at 14:40

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You are literally the only one.

Tohru > MK6GTI-now with added Miata 10/15/2014 at 14:41

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Honestly, that's all they are for at this point. It's a visual shorthand: Euro styling + split grille = BMW.

I probably would never buy a car that looks like the i8, but I like the fact that it exists and is on the road.

Tohru > throttlehappy527 10/15/2014 at 14:42

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Better?

Stephen > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:52

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I always thought the front favored the new Mustang

pyramidofgreatness > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:54

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this whole post is jackassery.

(just needed that to be said)

RazorGP > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:57

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This looks a million times better then the hack-job done on the production one. Only issue here is sufficient cooling.

RazorGP > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:58

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If they insist on the double kidney stack them one over the other.

Gotta agree tho. this is a lot better.

RazorGP > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 14:59

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Someone help that poor Pontiac its being eaten!

RazorGP > Skreamies123 10/15/2014 at 15:00

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I like this one better.

seriouslywhyiskinjastillterrible > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 15:04

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FPV GT-F

why did I do this. I have a serious case of photochoppers regret right about now.

Tohru > RazorGP 10/15/2014 at 15:09

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On the actual i8 the radiator intake is the bottom one. If the upper grille was functional as well, with an aluminum 4-core or 6-core, it would work.

Tohru > Stephen 10/15/2014 at 15:10

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Well done! Now do the back!

Tohru > seriouslywhyiskinjastillterrible 10/15/2014 at 15:13

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Crossdrilled > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 15:21

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i458!

hike > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 15:22

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Now I want an i8 with a Hellcat Hemi. Carbon-fiber, mid engine, 707hp monster.

Bob Zuercher > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 15:44

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I'd actually consider a Dodge with that front end.

Tohru > Crossdrilled 10/15/2014 at 15:54

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The back is great! The front is kinda scary! I love it!

Tohru > Arrivederci 10/15/2014 at 15:54

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Here's the rear shot I used. Fire up Photoshop, GIMP, MS Paint, Manga Studio - whatever you've got - and show us your vision! The whole point of posting the blanks is to make it interactive.

Stephen > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 16:02

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kaheff (L20E) > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 16:07

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Blakkar > Stephen 10/15/2014 at 16:08

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That's actually some TRANSFORMER's face , isn't it?

RazorGP > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 16:19

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Just saying that the frontal area isn't large enough to fit the radiator needed. Most of the duty of the engine will be done in traffic and revving around town to wag the small penis. The radiator in the stock and the SRT is massive. They went with a thinner but larger area for reasons of more available air flow.

Like you said a deeper radiator could work, but it may interfere with airflow a bit too much considering that it also needs a condenser for the air con.

RazorGP > DatBomb 10/15/2014 at 16:21

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It's too tall looking for a car and to short and low to be a crossover. It just looks awkward.

Bandit > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 16:24

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YES! Monogrill is back!

Tohru > Bandit 10/15/2014 at 16:27

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It's been back, bro.

Tohru > Stephen 10/15/2014 at 16:29

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The Decipticon is angry.

Bandit > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 16:30

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I'm slow. Don't judge

Hifrequency > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 16:30

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The front fascia tying in the headlights with the intake remind me of a whale shark.

Stephen > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 16:47

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kaheff (L20E) > kaheff (L20E) 10/15/2014 at 16:47

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Thought of another one...

Crossdrilled > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 16:50

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i8 Vantage

Tohru > Bandit 10/15/2014 at 16:52

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Too late. Enjoy your stance.

Tohru > Crossdrilled 10/15/2014 at 16:55

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Neutral President > Stephen 10/15/2014 at 17:05

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No, no… it should have eaten a Camaro in the rear end, not itself.

Tohru > Stephen 10/15/2014 at 17:07

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You've created the Jokermobile.

MK6GTI-now with added Miata > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 17:42

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True, but it's definitely a minority, and AFAIK all European countries require it. Though that hasn't stopped my old neighbour from driving his 458 around with no front number plate. To his defence, where is it supposed to go on that car? There are a lot of cars out there that don't seem to be designed with that in mind. (I'm looking at you, Alfa)

TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) > DatBomb 10/15/2014 at 17:49

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They're goofy awesome!

thebigbossyboss > Stephen 10/15/2014 at 18:45

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Lol what kind of montstrosity is that in the back? Front looks good...back not so much.

jechu > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 18:46

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BMW i8 + BMW Turbo = Turbo 8!

scoob > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 18:51

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Introducing... the 2020 NE Miata.

Took the easy route and did an NC lol. Half assed the rear.

mk4wagon > Stephen 10/15/2014 at 18:52

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It sorta looks like a funny-car now.

Spinelli'sLongHair > Stephen 10/15/2014 at 19:10

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Looks like it cheated with Ford and is giving birth to a Mustang!

... Also this pic comes to mind

Spinelli'sLongHair > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 19:13

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Absolutely brilliant!

Hahayoustupidludditeshutupandgohandcrankyourmodeltalready > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 19:46

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You'll get fat.

McMike > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 20:00

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Someone mentioned Pontiac below.

Tohru > McMike 10/15/2014 at 20:04

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I have witnessed perfection.

You're one of a select few Oppos that I acknowledge as being better Photoshoppers than I.

McMike > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 20:09

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Thanks!

I'll share the credit of that one to finding good source images.

Tohru > McMike 10/15/2014 at 20:12

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There was still a lot of work there. You rotated both the Fiero (towards the camera) and the i8 (away from the camera) - tricks that are still out of my league for now.

You're good, man. Don't even play it down.

McMike > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 20:23

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I FORGOT ABOUT THE BEST PART!

Now it's perfect.

Dusty Ventures > Stephen 10/15/2014 at 21:00

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That works shockingly well

Brazzzzzle > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 21:10

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Maybe Hellcat All The Things would be a better thing. :)

Tohru > Brazzzzzle 10/15/2014 at 21:12

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It's more fun this way.

Battery Tender Unnecessary > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 21:23

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For the record, the bottom third of the kidneys on the i8 are open and functional

Tohru > Battery Tender Unnecessary 10/15/2014 at 21:29

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Thank you for the correction! How has yours been treating you?

lawlence > Tohru 10/15/2014 at 22:14

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BMWception

Tohru > lawlence 10/15/2014 at 22:18

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It's got a crazy look in its eyes!

Kin Polaj > MK6GTI-now with added Miata 10/16/2014 at 00:53

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No way. That is way too much open space. Something I'm glad BMW isn't doing. Leaving a huge portion of the front-end as an empty grille just says to me that the designers are lazy

d3v > Tohru 10/16/2014 at 01:01

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So what car is it supposed to be shitting out this time?

d3v > heeltoehero 10/16/2014 at 01:03

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On the original i8, they're supposed to make it look like it's shitting out a 911.

Yes I drive a VW, No I'm not a Nazi > Crossdrilled 10/16/2014 at 01:37

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That front looks like a TVR.

Fantastic.

tf3cac > Tohru 10/16/2014 at 04:01

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I REQUEST AZTEK RENDER!

Hahayoustupidludditeshutupandgohandcrankyourmodeltalready > Tohru 10/16/2014 at 07:36

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Does your cousin's next door neighbor also make $14370 on the internet just working for a few hours a week?

Battery Tender Unnecessary > Tohru 10/16/2014 at 09:42

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Great so far. 1500 miles and counting. Overall MPG is 36.3. The attention is hilarious. In the process of writing a review/owner's impressions post on Oppo.

nucciOMG > Skreamies123 10/16/2014 at 10:06

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You mean the Subaru STi8 right? OMG 8Cyl STi? Oh daddy likes.

Tohru > Hahayoustupidludditeshutupandgohandcrankyourmodeltalready 10/16/2014 at 10:09

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lol, probably

Tohru > tf3cac 10/16/2014 at 10:36

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Then do it, man.

functionoverfashion > scoob 10/16/2014 at 11:08

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you half-assed the.... whole ass?

Crossdrilled > Yes I drive a VW, No I'm not a Nazi 10/16/2014 at 11:22

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Hmmm, TVR. Gonna try this now

datsteve > Tohru 10/16/2014 at 12:00

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here's the new Lamborghini iH

what have i done

Tohru > datsteve 10/16/2014 at 12:03

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That's awesome. Really well done.

datsteve > Tohru 10/16/2014 at 12:04

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aha thanks! i spent too much time doing it

datsteve > Tohru 10/16/2014 at 12:06

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right? what blew me away was how skinny the tires were. like bicycle tires

MK6GTI-now with added Miata > Kin Polaj 10/16/2014 at 12:44

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Fair enough, but I like minimalism. The rest of the i8 is so heavily styled that having a minimalist front end doesn't really fit, but I generally don't like cars to be overstyled because the designers would otherwise be seen as lazy. That kind of attitude leads to stuff like this:

and this:

Which I'm sure many people love, but I personally can't stand.

johnboy.19 > datsteve 10/16/2014 at 16:58

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Am I the only one who thinks the front of this thing actually looks pretty awesome?

Sanderson Fromohls > scoob 10/16/2014 at 20:35

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This front look like those Monte Carlo themed Nascar of the 90´s.

Sanderson Fromohls > Crossdrilled 10/16/2014 at 20:38

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Or 458 iTalia