Ron Gibbs applied the awesome...
Ron Gibbs applied the awesome flame-licks on the Chevy roadster.
Inside of the drop top, Martin left the stock leather in place. He then added a Harman Kardon car audio system for loud tunes when the top's down. The most dramatic and noticeable appearance alteration came from a wicked flame paintjob applied to the hood, fenders, and doors of the SSR. Bracebridge Collision applied the black paint and Ron Gibbs laid down the beautiful yellow-to-orange-to-red fade flames. He also masterfully applied the pinstripe to give the flames even more character. Other accessories included the addition of a BedRug and Red Top Optima battery.
Now, the only thing left to do was to take a test drive. Martin did just that, and you couldn't beat the smile off of his face with a baseball bat. Sweet looks, killer performance, and a convertible to boot, this SSR is simply radical. Read on, as we show you how Hahn created a turbocharged Chevy.
The air-to-air intercooler...
The air-to-air intercooler was bolted on underneath the front airdam.
Custom-bent tubing and hose...
Custom-bent tubing and hose couplers were used to fit the intercooler to the intake tube.
Coming up from the intercooler,...
Coming up from the intercooler, the large-diameter intake tube was installed and then the Green filter was added.
Here, the Hahn turbo kit was...
Here, the Hahn turbo kit was installed, sans the heat shield seen in the beginning of the story.
Beautiful three-piece Asanti...
Beautiful three-piece Asanti AF118 wheels were mounted onto each corner of the drop-top SSR.