Car mod identification : Donks, Boxes or Bubbles?

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Here's a photographic guide on identifying the different hi-riser cars out in the wild. I saw a sweet Donk on Valencia (SF) over the weekend, but wasn't sure what it was called until I saw this... - "Since the creation of the wheel, man has been on a quest to make them bigger and better. The latest trend from the South takes it to new HEIGHTS. Typically, most rides you see have custom interiors, paint and engines, but true Hi-risers take it to the next level. So, you spot a Cutt rollin' on eights down the strip, is it a Donk, Box or Bubble? Well, sit down and get out your pencil and notepad. Class is now in session! Hi-risers are broken into three different categories: Donks, Boxes and Bubbles. Hi-risers defined..." [via] - Link.

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Posted by: lwatcdr on August 21, 2006 at 9:55 AM

Good grief these are ugly. This is about as dumb as bulldogging was.


Posted by: IkeD on August 22, 2006 at 12:49 PM

Reminds of some crazy Matchbox car or something...


Posted by: James21 on September 20, 2006 at 2:58 AM

Those would definitely turn some heads. I am fan of moding cars i like to buy used car parts as they are cheaper so i can do more before i run out of cash even with the cheaper parts it isnt long before i gotta wait til payday.


Posted by: James21 on September 20, 2006 at 2:58 AM

Those would definitely turn some heads. I am fan of moding cars i like to buy used car parts as they are cheaper so i can do more before i run out of cash even with the cheaper parts it isnt long before i gotta wait til payday.


Posted by: James21 on September 20, 2006 at 2:59 AM

Those would definitely turn some heads. I am fan of moding cars i like to buy used car parts as they are cheaper so i can do more before i run out of cash even with the cheaper parts it isnt long before i gotta wait til payday.


Posted by: James21 on September 20, 2006 at 3:00 AM

Those would definitely turn some heads. I am fan of moding cars i like to buy used car parts as they are cheaper so i can do more before i run out of cash even with the cheaper parts it isnt long before i gotta wait til payday.


Posted by: James21 on September 20, 2006 at 3:02 AM

Those would definitely turn some heads. I am fan of moding cars i like to buy used car parts as they are cheaper so i can do more before i run out of cash even with the cheaper parts it isnt long before i gotta wait til payday.


Posted by: me93 on December 7, 2007 at 1:54 PM

these cars would turn some heads but some of them can't even run. but for show they is bad. the '96 Impala is cool with some 26's or 28's but yeah they cool.


Posted by: xab on January 4, 2008 at 10:02 PM

a man wat are da makes and models of all da cars if u can get back at me at xavier_bracamonte@yahoo.com


Posted by: Pre-Shay on March 14, 2008 at 10:49 AM

all pay 50GRAND for a car ryt naw


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