My Winter Project

[ANeonRider 3]

It is a................

1997 Dodge Neon Sport Coupe...

Project Darkness

Plans:

Suspension

Image Performance Products Stage Two Coilovers

350 lbs/in 7" front springs

325 lbs/in 7" rear springs

16x7 lightweight wheels, still deciding

Prothane Suspension Bushings full kit

Bent Rear Trailing Arms (allows for wider rims with more offset)

Powdercoated suspension parts

Camber Plates

Upgraded Sway Bars

Strut Bars

Exterior

Re-tint all windows in 35%

Custom front grille

Lowered approx 2.75"

Remove side molding

Shave antenna

Paint cleanup, fix small spots of surface rust & scratches

Roll fenders/fender flares

Drivetrain

SRT4 turbo & manifold

Vibrant 20x7x3.25 intercooler

JE 8.8:1 .020 Pistons

Eagle Rods

Clutchmasters Stage 4 4-punk clutch

DSM BOV

Walbro Fuel Pump w/return line mod

Full Standalone MegasquirtV3

Intercooler piping

SRT-4 Stage 0 Injectors

Aeromotive 1:1 Regulator

LSD & upgraded axles

Wideband O2

Lorenzo Fuel Rail

Booger Bushings/Bobble.

Sound

Alpine CDA-7984

Alpine Type X (SPX-177A) 6.5", tweeter components

Alpine MRV-F307 4 channel amplifier

New sub amp

Soundsplinter RL-p 12" Subwoofer

Fibreglass sub install

Touchscreen

Carputer

Highly doubt this will all get done during the winter, but with the money coming in from being on the road so much, who knows. No expectation when this will be complete, only hoping to be able to drive it with the fully built engine by August.

Edited December 3, 2005 by ANeonRider

[Supa_c 1]

nothing, we dont have winter here

[Chevy350TPI 12]

Suspension and maybe brakes on the Camaro.

Your Neon is going to be quite the sleeper

[ANeonRider 3]

Yep, shall be interesting... no bodykits for me, just wheels, lowered, and the FMIC

[Supa_c 1]

Dont forget the Type R sticker

[ANeonRider 3]

arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I might put one on, to piss off people.

[Acidburn 10]

i want to do the water pump, optispark, coil, plugs, and wires, and possibly headers this winter, who knows if it'll happen or not though

[dennisp 0]

I hope not to crash.

[Supa_c 1]

Actually, id like to get some dual pipes on the burb.

Show my neighbour that he doesnt have the only loud truck on the block.

[///M5 2,833]

1) Digitize my music collection--started tonight (I think winter did to, it is supposed to snow )

2) Remove the rust on my 95 Ford PU and glass/bondo/paint it

3) Build a mantle over my fireplace, it needs it badly

4) Hopefully find some 18's for summer tires for my car

[johnecon2001 82]

No plans for my rice rocket this winter... but come summer..

Saving up for the RSX-R (integra type r - japan) engine for my grocery getter. about $7k for the swap.

[Nikuk 1]

oddly, Scott, my plans are quite similar I dont wanna take Your thread all OT though

Your Neon's gonna be a fun one... we have a guy running a "similar" setup around here. He's gotten into the mid 12's :eek: with a conservative tune.

[ANeonRider 3]

oddly, Scott, my plans are quite similar I dont wanna take Your thread all OT though

Your Neon's gonna be a fun one... we have a guy running a "similar" setup around here. He's gotten into the mid 12's :eek: with a conservative tune.

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Not my thread , post away, I am curious what everyone will be doing

Who is your friend?

Also... I am planning on running 10psi daily, with runs up to 20psi on occasion

Edited November 15, 2005 by ANeonRider

[///M5 2,833]

I ran 9psi daily on a "doctored" SHO taurus and it was a friggin' blast. That will make it fun to run from the mounties.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

I ran 9psi daily on a "doctored" SHO taurus and it was a friggin' blast.

How long did the tranny last?

That Neon is going to be nuts! I hope you're keeping it for life though. Resale is already crap on them, and I really hate to see people lose money. BUT, it's all worth it in the name of increased performance. In this case, quite an increase.

[ANeonRider 3]

I didn't get into the hobby for the money

Seriously, probably going to be something I'll keep around for a long time.

[///M5 2,833]

I ran 9psi daily on a "doctored" SHO taurus and it was a friggin' blast.

How long did the tranny last?

That Neon is going to be nuts! I hope you're keeping it for life though. Resale is already crap on them, and I really hate to see people lose money. BUT, it's all worth it in the name of increased performance. In this case, quite an increase.

The tranny was rebuilt at 100k when the motor was put in fresh, it lasted another 100k with the build even though it wasn't too happy when the motor seized, the bummer was the 15-20k on the clutches and tearing through CV Joints (man do they suck to replace too!). It shook the car to pieces eventually too, I suppose from having a locker on a front drive. Fun though. Would LOVE to ride in the Neon when it is done!!

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

that is a heavy plan, I just want to finish my door pods

[Tirefryr 1,742]

that is a heavy plan, I just want to finish my door pods

I just want to START mine.

[KickinAudio 5]

that is a heavy plan, I just want to finish my door pods

pics?? didn't know you started?

I'll post my project later this week

[02BlackOnBlackSS 1]

I have quite a list going once school lets out. Here is the basic stuff:

Audio

Re-do my kicks to house my 6.5" midbass

Relocate my 4" in the a-pillar firing across the windshield

Build an amp rack to fit on the back section of my car behind the t-top holders

Find somewhere to place the 8s where they sound good and don't take up space/interfere w/ the t-top holders

Rewire my car

Install my DQX in the glovebox

Car-wise

Give the car a nice detail

Do the headlight mod I have been waiting to do

Get the back bumper repainted

Paint my calipers

Change the brakes out

Get a performance alignment

Maybe even get a set of cheap tires for my old wheels to do some autocrossing with.

My car should look and sound very nice when its done. I plan on taking pictures of the build up too.

[Supa_c 1]

you better have pics

[KickinAudio 5]

here is my lil winter project...

[Tirefryr 1,742]

here is my lil winter project...

[Supa_c 1]

5 subs ?