Driving the Worlds Quickest and Most Controversial Convertible.. Sketchy but Awesome!

[@jaybman2700]

I think it’d be pretty sweet to have a convertible, to each their own, those guys do a hell of a job though

[@RacerX9]

They absolutely do

[@charlesstepinski9327]

Isn't a rollover bar a mandate ? Why aren't these car having them included ?

[@Analyzer52]

​@@charlesstepinski9327 Not mandated most convertibles don't have them

[@charlesstepinski9327]

​@Analyzer52 I remember the 90s mustangs had a beam that arched behind the back of front seats. Haven't really paid attention to much of the convertible thing but with cars like these, you would think it be a requirement from the factory

[@thugg6r]

@@charlesstepinski9327firebirds didn’t even have roll bars

[@stevesmith6236]

As an auto body mechanic of over 47 years, I can fully appreciate the effort to do this conversion. I don't however, care for the looks. I never liked a convertible of any kind, maybe because if I wanted that open air feeling when going down the road, I'd hop on my motorcycle.

[@BigJoe2.0]

Me either. Plus, doing that to those cars will bring the resale value down as well I feel like.

[@spectre3492]

Yeah they look goofy. Removes the aggression immediately from this car

[@BigJoe2.0]

@spectre3492 all convertibles remove the aggression from a car

[@49inxs]

as a convertible owner and a former motorcycle rider I couldn't disagree with you more the convertible gives you the best of both and are far safer I am 70 years and a lot wiser

[@spectre3492]

@@BigJoe2.0 I agree

[@allent208-kf4hv]

I'm getting up there in years and when I was a kid I fell in love with a 1970 challenger rt with A 426 and a four speed! Wife finally gave up I get to get one used of course and I can only afford a Rt or xrt8 waiting for the right one

[@whereisthedollar]

Saw a sweet one. 1973 DODGE CHALLENGER RESTOMOD at Vanguard Motor Sales that sold. You can dream on that one until then. Never too old.

[@johndc2998]

They have some fantastic rides​@@whereisthedollar

[@kickit59]

Back in 1980 I bought a 1970 Olds 442 Convertible in Matador Red with white interior! Anyhow I had the engine built and new headers and exhaust put on it and that 365 horse 455 really sounded amazing with the top down! So I can only imagine what it would be like to drive a Demon 170 convertible. I am thinking it's must be an unforgettable experience!

[@MrWheelGun]

Love the custom shops and custom work. Well done.

[@motoguy3574]

As a previous convertible owner, I loved the feel of the wind, the mechanical sounds and even the smells in the air as you drive. Only a stick shift would make it better yet.

[@comicrandomness3289]

If the challenger came with a convertible option i would have bought one but i went with the mustang. Manual and convertible.

[@greganderson1989]

It sounds amazing. I’m not a convertible guy either but, it looks sweet.

[@josephspataro3946]

It looks and sounds awesome. The custom seats look great. Every Demon 170 owner gets to customize and enjoy their car the way they want to. Why not this? Probably are not going to be too many of these, like counting on one hand rare. Two thumbs up!

[@paulhudgins5120]

Never cared for convertibles but wow does that Demon 170 look sweet, just love that color, what a awesome build, job well done.

[@FaithfulServant316]

Very nice. Ty for the content RacerX

[@alanzolotoff6014]

AWESOME, Now you got me thinking about doing my Hellcat. You’re costing me money !!! 👍

[@dtruth5769]

A CAR CAPABLE OF 150MPH IN A 1/4 SHOULD ABSOLUTELY HAVE A ROLLBAR.

[@metroplex3k]

You seem like the type that would absolutely need one.

[@charlesstepinski9327]

Isn't it a mandated requirement. I remember all the convertible mustangs having them built in from factory

[@marcusjohnson7441]

​@@charlesstepinski9327 I do believe that any topless vehicle is required to have some sort of protection behind you.

[@Analyzer52]

​@charlesstepinski9327 Not ture I own a 2005 Mustang GT with over 500hp, no roll bar.

[@Analyzer52]

​@@marcusjohnson7441 Not true most convertibles sold don't have roll bars

[@gr8cylindergr8t82]

Good to see just car people enjoying the fruits of their labor, love it.

[@RealDJEVO]

what an insane build. hats off!

[@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

Thats sick! Definitely the only Demon 170 convertible. That would definitely be cool to see the whole process how they do that from beginning to end. It’s a little spend and I don’t know if I’d like to see my 170 get chopped up. Amazing upload, brother. 👊

[@jeffosim8789]

Watch the other video Racerx did showing what they do in each step to make it a convertible. It is really cool 😎

[@Stol3nXDrive]

It is pretty sketchy having a demon 170 with a convertible But you gotta admit it’s pretty cool 😂

[@WineHouse33]

Not as big of an issue since the car is a straight line performer only

[@Stol3nXDrive]

@@WineHouse33 Tho it does affect the 1/4mile time’s considering it’s a street legal dragster It doesn’t really matter cause the convertible is just 🔥

[@armandsmith1027]

You damn right.. Having a convertible that does a hundred and eighty miles an hour without a roll bar is extremely dangerous.

[@Stol3nXDrive]

@@armandsmith1027 But totally worth it 😂

[@armandsmith1027]

@@Stol3nXDrive Don't get me wrong... If I had the extra money I'd have one on my driveway.

[@asbrandonsconcerned]

Awesome video! I can tell the owner is just so passionate about his company and their work.

[@tygoonfamilytygoon1842]

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[@RacerX9]

Thanks buddy.. 👍

[@cazmaniandevil1]

Wow awesome!!! Anyone that says its not cool to do that to a car like that is just jealous. Nice to see we are still allowed to modify our cars in a free country.

[@johndc2998]

That is sweet ! The best chall/charger colour!

[@REDvampire372]

I work at Droptop and I’ve gotta say it’s quite interesting to take a cars like this and turn them into convertibles. I enjoy working here at this place and I’m ready to see the new cars we are wanting to push out.

[@mikebas7325]

Looks like top-notch work quality coming out of that shop, nicely done.

[@benzlick]

That’s a Badass Demon 170 😎

[@AK.__]

Really enjoyed the video, thank you. Liked the moment, when the turbo kicked in and made special sound of muscle car. Is this "in-house" conversion place, that Dodge sends the cars there, or this is 3-rd party not related to Dodge?

[@Digiphex]

That is absolutely nuts.

[@tomsadowski8308]

Looks great

[@tyler9703]

Big props to the owner for doing this. When most of these will be sealed in bubbles as investments, this owner decided to cut the roof off!

[@vincentluppino8266]

Awesome cool

[@haroldbirge6881]

🏆Racer X🏆 not a big fan of convertibles👀but come on this is 🍀Cool😎✌️

[@chadpittman7826]

Awesome content buddy 🙏👍💪

[@michaelsimko7694]

Such a beautiful car for cruising along the beaches and boulevards during the warmer months, taking to car shows, and taking to gatherings at diners, amusement parks, and boardwalks. Has a more American Muscle attitude vs a Mustang and Camaro.

[@scatpackpete1547]

Absolutely love it 🎉🎉🎉

[@georgespalding7640]

Convertibles are great for parades or if you live on the coastline of California. Not for me, but I appreciate the craftsmanship that this man puts into his cars.

[@KoryBrooks]

Never had a convertable but I have found that the next best thing is having the rear slider window open on your 1974 D100, sounds like youre in a speed boat.

[@martininoolives]

Wow!!!!! This is my dream car 😮

[@chachacamel]

What about rollover protection? Did I miss them discussing that in the video?

[@seven921914]

I freakin love your videos man, keep up the good work💯🫡

[@leongarner4027]

Thank you ,you legend,from sydney Australia, what a great flick,loved it,I hope his wig wS alright after the ride ,take care mate,lol,regardsha ha ha ha

[@madmike2624]

That is FREAKING SWEET!!!!!!!!!!

[@stephenmasters8472]

A very special character indeed!!

[@TheShortShortss]

Anything over 800hp as a convertible is crazy, but I love crazy 😂

[@Steve23-392]

Great video the car looks very good as a convertible , sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing that one

[@rjohns813]

Definitely cool, but at what speed does that top finally become a parachute and just rip right off?

[@wolf-bv6lg]

The Chally just looks right as a convertible!

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

DAMN!!👌😍👉♥️🥰👍 That’s one badass Demon!😈

[@73Rallye]

Terminator convertibles are scary enough, thank you!

[@Earths1stgamer]

Good video i think a roll bar would look good and with that many pony's it may save your life someday.High Springs ranks high as a good town to move too how did it look to you ? i know a blur lol 😂

[@dub7782]

👍 This is so cool! MOPAR or No Car!

[@normangarland6558]

The sounds are why I put a VMP Odin on my 2012 Mustang conv. just something about the wind blowing and then hearing the supercharger whine!!

[@45Thunderbird]

This is one of those ideas I wouldnt do, but think its pretty cool looking to see someone else risk the usual occurrences with convertibles lmao. itll Deffo will be a challenger that'll have a spot at a proper car show.

[@bedvyr]

Holy sh!t that car looks good.

[@eugenepiurkowski5439]

Salesman at hometown motors showed me the one in their showroom. Was quite concerned with all the additional framing. Ugh! Back in 70-71, the Challenger and Cuda convertibles had extra framing from the factory. BUT rare was the day that came with a Hemi (42 built). Most people knew the drawbacks of high power and cars without a real roof. My 71 Challenger convertible has a 318, as most of them did. Big blocks were reserved for the hardtops....for good reason.

[@garyszewc3339]

They did make Hemi convertibles. I'm old enough to have worked as a mechanic, at a Chrysler dealership, in the Detroit area, in the mid 70s. We did all the prep, on the cars, for the auto shows. Guys told me how they did a Hemi Challenger, with a 4 speed. A mechanic took it in the back lot, and did a hole shot. The body twisted, tearing the convertible top. The body shop had to do a very quick repair, before sending it down to the show.

[@eugenepiurkowski5439]

​@@garyszewc3339 Thanks for the info. According to Hemmings, a total of 42 Hemi E-body convertibles were built in 70-71. Twelve were Challenger R/Ts only built in 70 and thirty were Hemi Cudas built in 70-71.

[@jimhazelwood9264]

WELL DONE BACK TO IMPORTANT BUSINESS!!

[@acruz011]

Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷, I love your content 🎉

[@gregorytheleast-gf5me]

Das ist Uber Wunderbar RacerX! But will it keep up with a Mazda MX-5?

[@jerryroberts4293]

I agree with the convertible thing, I see the appeal for one, but not for me. Congrats on driving a 1 of 1 car, that alone pretty special!

[@HarleymikesDemon170]

Cool car. Not a huge convertible fan, but thats pretty neat.

[@Smasher-Devourer]

I'm not a big convertible guy, but this shouldn't be controversial at all. If anything, this adds value to the car. One day these verts will probably go for big money, because the only way to get one in convertible form, is to go through these guys, or buy one that's already done.

[@BigJoe2.0]

You're kidding right? This 100 percent decreases the value. I guarantee this will be a hard sell. You're taking a purpose built drag car and making it into a convertible. Literally modified the engineering of the car.

[@RacerX9]

I would be willing to be this car goes for 100k more than a normal 170. Only about 10 percent of these cars will ever see the track .. the other people buying these just want something unique or bragging rights.. it’s not my thing but lots of people love convertibles .. if they only 3 or 4 .. it will be one of the most rare challengers out there

[@terrencelusterjr8671]

What about a 1320 convertible

[@craigm2484]

That is Fantastic Good for him ! 👍

[@funnyman1972]

I have a convertible 6 gen camaro and the whole top tucks into the trunk and covers up with metal body plate. Nothing sticking out

[@d9103365]

Its a piece of a demon 170 just being pulled right off! Ah hahahaaha

[@masapell]

Sounded like the “check-engine” light came on, as I heard that familiar Dodge “ding” from the Message Center….

[@ericfaley9019]

The dealership I work for ordered one for the dealership. I was told from the day it was ordered as a Scat Pack Challenger then sent to the convertible conversion shop . It took over a year. I was told we have been paying flooring on it since it left Dodge since Dodge showed it as inventory. It showed and the owner has it. ( I believe it was either ordered for him or wife ?)

[@bdogjr7779]

AwesomeX《☆》Wow F8 Green is my favorite color. I'd do a RollBar as well Brother Just sayin✌🏼😎☯️

[@kevinknotts6337]

Yes, I was wondering about rollover protection.

[@bdogjr7779]

@@kevinknotts6337 《☆》Ya It doesn't have to be an NHRA Cage. Just a Simple RollBar in the back would add Safety & look cool af with the top down & add more rigidity to the body✌🏼😎☯️

[@terrencelusterjr8671]

Do they all come with the cover that goes over the top when folded down

[@JJ-300C-JVLE]

How many miles does he have on it now? Hopefully, he has had no issues with the engine performance or the interior door panels coming unglued. You just said he is going to drive it a lot. I would. I have loved the Challenger since I was about 10 years old, my cousin who worked at Chrysler had one. This convertible one is a very, very nice and cool car!! Thanks much for bringing this to us.

[@clints8731]

Amazing!!

[@kingnell4507]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@paulmiller3569]

Curious to know if the conversion lowers the value of the car...

[@John2323-b1m]

BADASS !!!

[@jordonpumpin]

Badass!

[@jamescox9080]

Awesome

[@SuperStock2022]

Scat pack with shaker hood would be coolest convertible to me!

[@ChipDavis160]

I want to see this thing fully launch on a prepped track.

[@RacerX9]

That’s the plan 👍

[@Bagged_Hemi]

Vert made it slower

[@wookieecantina]

Beautifully done, really top quality work. Fun, until the family's Tesla 'child hauler' pulls away without any effort. Still, loved the car.

[@tigerpaw911]

How does it ride with the top up?

[@jointhefist1016]

Feels wrong, but so very right.

[@gsprings43]

car looks huge in that header photo🤣

[@SoldierBoy3064]

that's badass 😊

[@sweatpantsclub]

Perma-grin!

[@normancore9522]

Do they do T-Tops ?

[@JeepBully]

I love the hard body look on the muscle cars. The convertible just kinda ruins it. Great work though. This guys an animal. 🤘

[@jttomlinson3572]

I see softcovers do they also convert hardtop drop tops as well????

[@RacerX9]

All soft tops

[@ChrisSmith-dp9qi]

I think its ironic that the Challenger is the best looking in convertible form and yet the only one not offered from the factory as a convertible.

[@georgem784]

While it looks fantastic, this just screams deathtrap to me. Taking such a high performance car and changing the structutal integrity of the factory engineered body seems awfully risky. I saw there was addional structure added in the video, but the bulk of it likely stiffens the body so the doors will open when the roof is removed. Remember subframe connectors on unibody cars? While they were a different animal, it was discovered they could cause the floor to violently bend upwards rather than crumple as designed in a frontal impact. I'm also curious if an NHRA track would allow a 170 to make a pass in sans roof configuration without some form of cage installed. However, someone who makes this modification isn't likely interested in racing the car.

[@ex.spaceshuttle.worker]

Good point. He probably is not going to be taking it to the drag strip to race it

[@TheRealMcCoy88]

Never been a fan of any soft top convertible and still not but the idea is cool. They should try a targa top instead

[@Manual_Hemi5_7]

How much does it cost to convert your car?

[@Bi9Clapper]

Don't like convertibles but I will say the Challenger body without a hood is beautiful

[@kentbeck5015]

That car looks huge. It makes the person standing next to it look like a midge.

[@keonjenkins1852]

If the TV show “Mannix” was rebooted that could be his car.

[@CSJ-CSV]

You should try a 427 Cobra

[@richardr3029]

My guy what happened we didn't get to see it open or close was it manuel or did it have the auto on it😢

[@RacerX9]

It’s all automatic. I showed it in my other video where I toured the facility 👍

[@doolallyproductions7234]

These are a gonna be worth alot in 30 years

[@gluckhunterjr.9344]

I hate that antenna on the trunk lid for some reason. I'd be ok ditching it for aesthetics. Not many people use car nav or sirius.

[@danwilson3538]

Mopar dropped the ball they should have produced the droptop from factory.

[@TonicofSonic]

Once you see it as a refrigerator on wheels it cannot be unseen.

[@dpose6525]

how does he deal with the airbag light from the missing air bags

[@RacerX9]

They have a bypass .. no light! It’s part of their plug in

[@VerifiedVIPMember]

I couldn't cut a Challenger like that. Plus, you're just adding weigh to a heavy car.

[@pallen807]

Now put a FA Green roll cage in it so u can track it an with the top down that would look good

[@tasaab]

These conversions look right. The very first Challenger convertible that I saw back in 2013 in Chicago had the crappiest top design I had ever seen. No side rear windows, plastic rear window, really an amateur job and the price tag was embarrassing for such a crappy design. These are beautiful.