Magnum XL (unwrapped)

The second coming of RIDES’ project Magnum.

Photography Tony Harmer

Ten months ago RIDES whipped out the project Magnum XL and made the crowd go oooh.. Now get ready to say ahhhh, as we unleash the Magnum XL’s second coming, boasting twice as many customs to swallow. New paint, a kit, a system, screens, and more horsepower is just a taste. Check the craze of the second phase!

Phase 1 (April/May 2005)
5.7L Hemi
K&N Typhoon short ram intake
Magnaflow stainless steel catback
Mandrel bent 2.5” tubing with 4” rolled, slash-cut polished stainless steel tips
KW Suspension Variant 2 fully adjustable coilovers
LSD vertical door hinges
Custom smoked taillights by Next Motorsports
E&G Classics heavy mesh grille
Asanti AF 126 forged 22” x 9” (front)
22” x 10” (rear)
Toyo Proxes S/T 255/35/22 (front) 285/35/22 (rear)

Phase 2 (Aug/Sept 2005)
JT Autostyle Evo 6 front lip, side skirts, rear lip
Brembo Gran Turismo 2 big brakes
Custom suede headliner and interior by Next Motorsports
Custom rear seats and fiberglass center console by Next Motorsports
Nitrous Express Stage 1 EFI nitrous system (150 hp)
Faze Gauges
Panasonic LCD TV/DVD, SD playback receiver
MTX Thunder 5500 12” subs (2),
Thunder Axe component speakers and
MXA amp
AcceleVision 7” widescreen swivel headrest monitors (2)
AcceleVision 17” LCD Module (2)
Konner Autobody duo-tone paint job—Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, Inferno Red
Crystal Pearl, split by Dolphin Grey pinstripe
Sony PlayStation2 slims (2)
Logitech wireless remotes (4)
Iced-Out Emz RIDES emblem
Star Shield Armor

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