View Full Version : The Foose Hemisphere is parked out front right now.
I just came back from lunch and saw this. I snapped some pics, since Chip usually drives his truck and not something this awesome.
After I took the pics, I was sitting at my desk getting ready to eat lunch, and he surprised me with slap on the back (I didn't know he was standing behind me.)
Chips one of the few designers in the automotive industry I respect, and handiwork like this is one of the reasons.
Hope you guys enjoy.
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Antihero983
10-10-2007, 03:32 PM
SO. FUCKING. AMAZING. :drool:
i love chip foose, he can design/build cars like no other, AND he is NOT a douchebag, unlike boyd coddington.
drftwerks
10-10-2007, 03:37 PM
needs overs, type x tails, brides, and te37s
blu808
10-10-2007, 03:38 PM
holy shit that thing is sweet
slothonaleash
10-10-2007, 03:38 PM
i really dislike coddington's design... this looks amazing
how does foose know you yuri?
i really dislike coddington's design... this looks amazing
how does foose know you yuri?
Through work.
MHT builds his wheels.
I design for MHT.
He just drove off in it.
You could hear it accelerating for several blocks. It's frigging surreal hearing and seeing that thing go down the street.
ThatGuy
10-10-2007, 03:44 PM
Sloth, Yuri designs wheels.
Chip comes there to build his new wheels.
I have the markers Chip borrowed from Yuri to design the custom wheels for his wifes car.
Yuri is awesome. Chip is Incredible.
Yuri, I am jealous Bro.
Tell Chip I said hey. :D
The Hemisfear is an awesome concept and build.
Chip and Yuri could build ANY car for me, and I would love it. :rawk:
VROOOM
10-10-2007, 03:52 PM
you need to design some new wheels that look like money symbols. im sure i would see tons of them near my work
IIIXziuR
10-10-2007, 03:55 PM
Man this is awesome.
Kudos to Yuri for getting those sick pix and for having such an ace job, thats great dude!!
drftwerks
10-10-2007, 04:01 PM
Chip and Yuri could build ANY car for me, and I would love it. :rawk:
but this car HAS FLAKE in it!!!
hahha
jk
ixfxi
10-10-2007, 04:02 PM
nice......................
but the headlamps are poop. :-)
VROOOM
10-10-2007, 04:03 PM
but this car HAS FLAKE in it!!!
hahha
jk
looks like green with some gold pearl to me, but my monitor at work sucks.
ThatGuy
10-10-2007, 04:05 PM
but this car HAS FLAKE in it!!!
hahha
jk
Like I said in the other thread. FLAKE is good. Bass boat/Glitter is not. :D
but the headlamps are poop. :-)
Mike, why don't you hit up Chip and recommend him some lights. :p
nice......................
but the headlamps are poop. :-)
That's what I thought until they turned on.
When they turn on, they have a crazy pattern of LED's that are just insane.
you need to design some new wheels that look like money symbols. im sure i would see tons of them near my work
Why not, I already did some spinners that incorporated the Superman logo for Shaq.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x158/DKapt/rides1.jpg
ThatGuy
10-10-2007, 04:13 PM
Simply amazing that he designed this car as a student back in 1990.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYrHgp-EuRc
Yuri, when he brings it by again, can you get a shot with the lights on?
I can't find any pics of it, and your description has intrigued me. :bow:
santacruisin
10-10-2007, 04:36 PM
pics of rear wheelz pleez
ThatGuy
10-10-2007, 04:44 PM
http://www.chipfoose.com/images/gallery/Hemisfear3.jpg
Matej
10-10-2007, 04:49 PM
It's like a new school hotrod.
Reminds me of the Chrysler/Plymouth Prowler.
http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/gallery/tmb/591_image.jpg
ThatGuy
10-10-2007, 04:52 PM
^If you watch the video I posted, that's is what Chrysler wanted designed.
Chip went above and beyond what they wanted, and finally built it for himself.
OurOnePassion
10-10-2007, 04:54 PM
You know, I'm not at all a fan of this style of car... but the quality work in this car is nuts!
Looks sort of like the front of a fighter jet -- from the wings up to the nose. Needs missiles.
UfoZ8myCow
10-10-2007, 05:01 PM
Dear Yuri,
I hate you for getting to see this thing in person.
Love and kisses,
UfoZ
2iv0 sx
10-10-2007, 05:01 PM
Which one is your car parked in the second pic?
Car is candy sweet! Cute! That might be an understatement...
ramblux
10-10-2007, 05:09 PM
i really dislike coddington's design... this looks amazing
how does foose know you yuri?
Which design in particular? Chip designed a few cars for Boyd in the '90s while he was an in-house designer for him.
Which one is your parked in the second pic?
Car is candy sweet! Cute! That might be an understatement...
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x158/DKapt/outlined.jpg
Z33dori
10-10-2007, 05:15 PM
man that thing is bangin........should tell him to take u for a ride.
ayuaddict
10-10-2007, 05:33 PM
wow that car looks super hot in black, or is that un-painted carbonfiber?
zomgdrft
10-10-2007, 05:38 PM
Guess I'm in the minority thinking it's pretty damn ugly. Oh well.
The engine/internals give me a woody though :D
ThatGuy
10-10-2007, 05:39 PM
The stripe down the side is clearcoated Carbon Fiber to show off the fact that the body is full CF.
F1 Technology. :rawk:
Farzam
10-10-2007, 05:40 PM
What's powering that motherfucker?
ThatGuy
10-10-2007, 05:41 PM
Way to do your own research, or even check all the facts in the Thread Farz.
426 Hemi
http://www.chipfoose.com/images/gallery/Hemisfear14.jpg
Like Yuri said. \/
What's powering that motherfucker?
An ITB-equipped Chrysler big-block Hemi with c/f velocity stacks.
Farzam
10-10-2007, 06:51 PM
That motor sounds like it'd be naaasty to drive.
Nasty in a good way.
20 til 3
10-10-2007, 08:37 PM
foose has to be one of the best auto-designers out there, i've met him a few times and had small bs with him... but i would die for a chance to work with him... helpful guy too, gave me pointers on art(i'm severly into drawing/sketch with cars and stuff).
but yeah, lucky you, get him to sponsor you a drift car, i know he supports the sport
ixfxi
10-10-2007, 09:16 PM
That's what I thought until they turned on.
When they turn on, they have a crazy pattern of LED's that are just insane.
I saw the video on Jay Leno's site a few months back, Jay reviewed the car with Chip. The large lamps are made by PIAA, but they appear to be driving lamps (high beams, essentially) and should not be used for low-beams. They modified the lamps by drilling and adding some LEDs, those are setup for turn signal functionality.
I could be wrong, though I doubt I am, but the car needs a good set of low & high beams (NOT PIAA), plus a pair of more functional turn signals. To me, its obvious that this car is missing certain requirements like the aforementioned in favor for aesthetics. The vehicle is also missing reflex reflectors and/or side-markers, but I assume its not registered as a vehicle and therefor not subject to such requirements. I dont even see a rear license plate, let alone a front one! haha F-U Beverly Hills PD!
I'm currently working on an updated set of lights for the Ariel Atom. Like the Atom, I am sure the Hemisfear is regstered as a Specialty Construction Vehicle.
Anyway, there's always room for improvement.. but at what cost? Its obvious that aesthetics are top priority on that vehicle. I doubt the car is driven enough to justify the effort in attaining a better lighting system.
ixfxi
10-10-2007, 09:21 PM
but yeah, lucky you, get him to sponsor you a drift car, i know he supports the sport
I never understand why anyone wants their car to be "sponsored" - its like asking for handouts. Unless the car is being used for publicity through a major manufacturer like a tire manufacturer or something bigtime.
People dont understand that nothing comes for free in this world, and that if you accept a sponsorship - there are terms that come with it. Many cars that are sponsored arent even allowed to be driven much, the companies that sponsor you end up practically owning your car.
Anyone with a good set of balls would prefer to pay and build their own cars, rather than ask for handouts.
ramblux
10-10-2007, 10:50 PM
I never understand why anyone wants their car to be "sponsored" - its like asking for handouts. Unless the car is being used for publicity through a major manufacturer like a tire manufacturer or something bigtime.
People dont understand that nothing comes for free in this world, and that if you accept a sponsorship - there are terms that come with it. Many cars that are sponsored arent even allowed to be driven much, the companies that sponsor you end up practically owning your car.
Anyone with a good set of balls would prefer to pay and build their own cars, rather than ask for handouts.
Maybe we can all sponsor him with some neg rep? :)
ThatGuy
10-11-2007, 04:43 PM
Just shy of $300,000 brand new. :rawk:
I thought this picture might appeal to a few interests here.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7984/hrdp070718zchipfoosehembb1.jpg
slothonaleash
10-11-2007, 05:02 PM
1st and last time i will use this word to describe something
rad
20 til 3
10-11-2007, 05:11 PM
I never understand why anyone wants their car to be "sponsored" - its like asking for handouts. Unless the car is being used for publicity through a major manufacturer like a tire manufacturer or something bigtime.
People dont understand that nothing comes for free in this world, and that if you accept a sponsorship - there are terms that come with it. Many cars that are sponsored arent even allowed to be driven much, the companies that sponsor you end up practically owning your car.
Anyone with a good set of balls would prefer to pay and build their own cars, rather than ask for handouts.
yuri already has a car that he build obviously.. or w/e... but foose has always been involved in the sport and i'm sure would build a sick car to be drifted... and good luck making it in the "pro" drifting circuit w/o a sponsorship, there are a few of them out there... but yeah, i guess you didnt understand why i would say it
either way... foose is the man, yuri.. your lucky to have such a kick ass job(i was always into cnc*took 3 years of it in school* and have made small scooter(cushman) custom one off wheels, but nothing bigger than that other than key chains and stuff..
steve shadows
10-11-2007, 05:13 PM
Just shy of $300,000 brand new. :rawk:
I thought this picture might appeal to a few interests here.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7984/hrdp070718zchipfoosehembb1.jpg
Id much rather own a ferarri
but if I already owned property and a ferarri
then i might consider it
ixfxi
10-11-2007, 07:46 PM
Id much rather own a ferarri
but if I already owned property and a ferarri
then i might consider it
how can you even compare the two?
its a custom car, it has to be appreciated for what it is - not what it ISNT.
when you have enough money to buy stuff like this, you typically dont end or own just that one car - you have multiple cars in your collection.
illvialuver
10-12-2007, 10:33 AM
damn yuri, thats cool, that chip foose stops by to say hi. I really love his work. I need him to overhaul a 62 lincoln continental. lmao.
and for the record boyd coddington is the biggest most arrogant head up his own ass prick ive ever met.
I met him at sema 2 years ago at hard rock, and I was drinking a few, and my memory was off, and as he was next to me at the bar, I was like "
"damn, I know you from somewhere"
his son standing next to him says" yeah, where?" with a shit eating grin on his face like the fact that he is on tv gets his jollys off.
and I say "I don't know, man, but I think I have seen you on tv"
the boyd looks pissed, and the son says , "he has a car show on tv....."
I give up and shrug and say oh well, I forget.
the son says "ever hear of Boyd Coddington????"
and I said, "thats right, Boyd Coddington"
than Boyd says"You better know!"
this pissed me off, first off cause his work really isnt good enough to get him his own show. and plus cause the arrogance of it all.
So I say,
"well I guess I couldnt remember cause the only car guy from tv that I can remember is CHIP FOOSE.
the both looked like I just shat in the dinner.
fuck those guys.
damn yuri, thats cool, that chip foose stops by to say hi. I really love his work. I need him to overhaul a 62 lincoln continental. lmao.
and for the record boyd coddington is the biggest most arrogant head up his own ass prick ive ever met.
I met him at sema 2 years ago at hard rock, and I was drinking a few, and my memory was off, and as he was next to me at the bar, I was like "
"damn, I know you from somewhere"
his son standing next to him says" yeah, where?" with a shit eating grin on his face like the fact that he is on tv gets his jollys off.
and I say "I don't know, man, but I think I have seen you on tv"
the boyd looks pissed, and the son says , "he has a car show on tv....."
I give up and shrug and say oh well, I forget.
the son says "ever hear of Boyd Coddington????"
and I said, "thats right, Boyd Coddington"
than Boyd says"You better know!"
this pissed me off, first off cause his work really isnt good enough to get him his own show. and plus cause the arrogance of it all.
So I say,
"well I guess I couldnt remember cause the only car guy from tv that I can remember is CHIP FOOSE.
the both looked like I just shat in the dinner.
fuck those guys.
Haha.
Boyd Coddington took a car Foose built and called it the Boydster.
I used to work with the guy with the weird face after he quit working on Boyd's show.
Boyd's a total dick. Apparently both Chip and Jesse James used to work for him.
ROUGE180
10-12-2007, 10:45 AM
That is one of the sickest rides I've ever seen. That guy is amazing. He strays from the norm and everything he designs is just beautiful. It's all just poetry in motion. There would be no sort of comparrison to any modern day supercar because the Hemisphere is so unique. It's the best of 3 worlds. I'd take and Enzo or a Vanquish but the Hemisphere would be top on my list.
Mr.S14
10-12-2007, 10:54 AM
damn yuri are they hiring where you work i need a job lol
ThatGuy
10-12-2007, 11:22 AM
I used to work with the guy with the weird face after he quit working on Boyd's show.
Mike, right? Didn't he have to get his face reconstructed after he rolled one of Boyd's cars out on the salt flats or something? I think it almost killed him, pretty shitty. At least he wised up and split from Boyd though, same with Charlie. Last I saw, he was painting for Chip now. Ok, Mike didn't really leave, he was fired by Boyd, for designing wheels for Chip. :rofl:
Anyway, Chip is cooler then Boyd. Even if OverHaulin' is off the air, and American HotRod is still on, Chip is still more popular. The only reason Boyd is still on TV is because being an asshole draws a crowd.
IIIXziuR
10-12-2007, 11:29 AM
Agreed. I really don't like much of Boyd's designs and he seems like a grumpy old man. Chip on the other hand is awesome as hell. I really admire his work and look up to him.
ixfxi
10-12-2007, 12:07 PM
The only reason Boyd is still on TV is because being an asshole draws a crowd.
So when do I get my fuckin show? Boyd aint got shit on me. :-)
You should see how I run my shop, people piss me off.. I fire them off the the fuckin roof. I'm swingin at the fences.... know what I mean Jerky?
axiomatik
10-12-2007, 12:10 PM
overhaulin is off the air? man that sucks. though I'm surprised they are still running reruns of it (caught the end of an episode last night).
I've always loved what Foose did with muscle cars, and i love his attention to detail. I'm not so crazy about this car, but only because I've never been a fan of fenderless roadsters. The rear end looks a little funky to me as well, the way the 'fenders' are ridged up doesn't look right. But that front suspension is gorgeous, and the interior is much better than most hot rod interiors, which usually look like they have been attacked by the la-z-boy factory.
Farzam
10-12-2007, 10:13 PM
Boyd looks like an old asshole lurking around a pornostore.
Chip looks like the guy in the videos.
S13SilviaGirl
10-13-2007, 05:08 AM
you need to design some new wheels that look like money symbols. im sure i would see tons of them near my work
They already have them out here in Japan...I think kevin has a pic of them somewheres....
Yuri, I like how he just parks in the middle of the lane hahah.
slothonaleash
10-13-2007, 09:16 AM
Mike, right? Didn't he have to get his face reconstructed after he rolled one of Boyd's cars out on the salt flats or something? I think it almost killed him, pretty shitty.
yeah, he rolled one at like 100 miles an hour... he has something like 11 plates in his face
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