Husky Liners installed 02/02/2014:

Driver side:

Passenger side:

Rear:

 

Here are the view little vinyl touches that I did for Aya. I always loved how the Daytona Charger's had the script they did with the "Daytona" on the rear quarter panels. With the Citrus Peel color I knew it would look sweet and just pop. So the wife and I were able to get some to exact specs with the font, length and height that the "Daytona" is made from. So here ya go...

(My wife gets awesome credit for doing the seem for the gas door, looks freaking spot on)

(parked out front of local giant to show y'all the full effect of the vinyl)

Here is a beautiful picture of her in the parking lot this morning (04/18/2014) the sunrise is just coming over the field in the background.

 

Neon SXT spoiler now installed 04/22/2014

To give you a better view and understanding beside my buddy's 1.4

 

Good choices! I like the design of the husky, more so than my weathertech I think.

Plasti dip for your wheels/emblems?
Consider nightshade on your tail?

Sharkfin antenna?

 

Good choices! I like the design of the husky, more so than my weathertech I think.
Plasti dip for your wheels/emblems?
Consider nightshade on your tail?
Sharkfin antenna?

Yeah I love the Husky's so far, they do a great job with the coverage and just overall perfect design and from what I was reading a lot easier to clean than the weathertechs.

As far as the dip, I am just going to do the rear emblems to go along with the SXT Wing which is mirror black, so I figured some Black Plasti-Dip and some Gloss and I'll be good. I was thinking about Dipping my tails, but PA is just a pain with things like that, I am not even going to go that route.

Sharkfin, ehh... I've sorta grown to love the little RC car antenna.

 

With all of this talk about Sharkfins and antennas, I just picked up the following for $7.99:

only about 2.25" tall so a lot smaller than the current one, not bad at all for the price

 

With all of this talk about Sharkfins and antennas, I just picked up the following for $7.99: <img src="http://www.dodge-dart.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27160"/> only about 2.25" tall so a lot smaller than the current one, not bad at all for the price

you won't get reception very well, but it looks a lot better than the stock one.

I had one of these at first, then I splurged on the CravenSpeed Stubby Antenna. reception is almost perfect now.

 

Yeah, I don't listen to the local stations at all, I'm always on the Sirius/XM or my ipod classic, so I shouldn't be too bad with it all. I was looking into the CravenSpeed one, but as always cutting costs here an there is good for me.


@EMount91 - Satellite Radio isn't affected right?

 

Yeah, I don't listen to the local stations at all, I'm always on the Sirius/XM or my ipod classic, so I shouldn't be too bad with it all. I was looking into the CravenSpeed one, but as always cutting costs here an there is good for me. @EMount91 - Satellite Radio isn't affected right?

no satellite radio isn't affected, but I was more talking about when your XM runs out. mine is about to in a few days

 

Thanks. Yeah, I already have it budgeted for the Sirius XM. Well my wife does since she is the keeper of the bills

 

@roadrace Spectrum Tune delivered today! If all goes as planned, this weekend might be best for installation of everything *crosses fingers*

 

Awesome! Let us know what you think when you have it installed and are past your break in miles.

 

Will do, unfortunately my mail person didn't leave it for me, since I need to sign for it... :-\ but oh well, I left him a note and they should redeliver today. Worse case I have to pick it up on Saturday.

 

Officially despising winter in PA. All I want to do is finish the build, but Mother Nature has other thoughts (as well as my twin 1 year old girls and 7 year old son).

Trying to be patient sucks when I see all mods and tunes and no time to be able to do it :-/

 

Added the stubby antenna and my one Mopar sticker. I could only add the Mopar sticker on the drivers side since the one on the passenger side decided to tear in half.

Also yes, I know the sticker is crooked. I tried to line it up with the body lines of her.

 

if the weather holds out... Friday the 21st will be Engine Day (installing the @roadrace lightweight pulley & Spectrum Tuner) & the 22nd/23rd will be exterior install (mudflaps/Neon Spoiler/EZ Lip/misc vinyl) *crosses fingers*

weather forecast supplied by Accuweather

 

if the weather holds out... Friday the 21st will be Engine Day (installing the @roadrace lightweight pulley & Spectrum Tuner) & the 22nd/23rd will be exterior install (mudflaps/Neon Spoiler/EZ Lip/misc vinyl) *crosses fingers* <img src="http://www.dodge-dart.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27669"/> weather forecast supplied by Accuweather

I just took my tuner off for a dealer trip tomorrow, driving the car without it made me sad lol. can't wait to get it back on this weekend.

 

Just wanted you to know that I'm following this thread, it's good stuff!

 

@roadrace lightweight pulley installed yesterday. Not pictured but the 2.0L spectrum tuner installed as well, which I will get a picture uploaded of that today as well...

As far as the pulley, I could tell an IMMEDIATE difference in pedal response. Currently 45+ miles to go of the break-in period of the tuner, so once I get through the break-in as well as filler up with 93 octane (we don't have 91 in my area of PA) we'll see what Aya has unleashed.

EDIT:Here is a pic of the tune mounted...

Once, the twins go down for nap this morning/afternoon, the rest of the accessories are goin' on and pics will be uploaded. Stay tuned its beautiful out here in Central PA today...

 

<img src="http://www.dodge-dart.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27841"/> @roadrace lightweight pulley installed yesterday. Not pictured but the 2.0L spectrum tuner installed as well, which I will get a picture uploaded of that today as well... As far as the pulley, I could tell an IMMEDIATE difference in pedal response. Currently 45+ miles to go of the break-in period of the tuner, so once I get through the break-in as well as filler up with 93 octane (we don't have 91 in my area of PA) we'll see what Aya has unleashed. EDIT:Here is a pic of the tune mounted... <img src="http://www.dodge-dart.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27847"/> Once, the twins go down for nap this morning/afternoon, the rest of the accessories are goin' on and pics will be uploaded. Stay tuned its beautiful out here in Central PA today...

What performance gains have you noticed with the tuner. And pulley? Also. Where did you purchase these?

 

So, I am pretty sure my eyes were bigger than my stomach when I took on this build myself... Either that or my wife just knows my limitations when I am by myself. Not being a car guy and or handy with tools really shows what my limitations are...

THINGS THAT DIDN'T GET DONE:
A) Ran into issues with the install of the Rally Armors, I could get the front ones installed no problems, but I apparently am mechanically inclined to figure out the rears.
B) Can't install the Neon-SXT wing because it still has the bolts on the spoiler for bolting it into the trunk, and because I don't have anyway to cut them off, and I didn't want to risk screwing it up myself (IE: Drilling into the trunk and royally being pissed at myself).
C) Rallye Vinyl, well I could have installed it, but after seeing how horrible I did the EZ-Lip (see below) I didn't feel like risking another screw up.

What got done...
Before EZ-Lip:

After EZ-Lip:

I did my best with it, looks okay I guess... I don't know. Maybe I am too hard on myself, it is what it is. But anyway, the build will have to wait for another day. Sorry all...

 

how hard was it and how long did it take to install pulley?

 

About an hour for the pulley install. It wasn't hard at all if you have the right tools and a buddy. The hardest part was the removal of the pulley bolt. I guess the impact wrench we had was a little less torque so it took about 20 min to get off and a bunch wd-41 but once it was off it was a piece of cake. Best investment hands down especially when coupled with the spectrum tuner. I'm still in the break in period with the tune, but the change in pedal response due to the pulley is instantaneous.
@roadrace thanks for the words of encouragement, it means a lot. This is really the first time ever I've done anything to a vehicle I've owned so I'm apprehensive and excited all at once. I'm 30 and never had a chance to work on a car before so it's all Greek to me. (My dad used to just take the tools from me and say he'd do it faster... lol).

 

@youngsmith53 Looking good, hope you are able to get the rest of your parts installed soon. Your car is coming along great and I know you will enjoy the pulley and tuner.

 

i learned from my dad, he was a master tech for chrysler from 1976 to 1992. other techs would come to him for help, he use to adjust carburators just hearing them them

 

@youngsmith53 if the bolts are still in the spoiler and you want to get them out with out cutting what you do use a double nut put one nut on about halfway down the length of the bolt then put another on right up against the bolt thats on already then go back to the original bolt and go to unscrew it and it the process it will unscrew the bolt rather then the nut because the other nut is acting as an anchor. this video may help you

 

Perfect thank you for that information... makes me feel less dumb. Still need it to get warmer down her in Central PA before I get back on the horse and finish her up for the Spring/Summer. Thanks again @bulljp56

 

Wife just found some extra money from my goof of the tax return, and HR Block found that she was 110% correct so we are getting an amendment to my return and we are getting DOUBLE the refund... she said I can have some more Dart money...PLUS Spring seems to be on its merry way to Central PA so that means the build will finally get done... so stay tuned...

So happy we have our own build forum as well, thanks to the Mods!

 

Keep it up man! Try not to get discouraged. Our babies are b*tches sometimes. That's why we love em'. lol Likewise, that's why it's that much more rewarding when you finally get it. What do you have planned for your "found money"? lol :wink:

 

I personally wouldn't do a hood wrap just for the reason of rocks can chip it fairly easily. I went with a hood wrap on mine. I think it would look good on the citrus just for some good contrast.

 

I have a lot of contrast coming once it warms up here in Central PA. The contrast is all on the rear of the car though. Black neon SXT wing, trunk black out (not with the raccoon eyes) and black Rallye script in the mold of the Charger Daytona's.

I've always had a dilemma on the hood, stock or black for contrast. I don't want to over power in anyway. So I might just keep stock for now and wait for the scat pack hood in the distant future.

 

That sounds awesome can't wait to see it. I'm waiting for the scat pack hood or if inline carbon decides to make one.

 

will your exaust be installed for the april 26th meet?

 

*fingers crossed* I'm hoping to have everything done with her before the April 26th meet...

 

So just an update on everything... I think I have found a way to set a part the front end without compromising the hood with a blackout or scat pack hood. Stay tuned

 

Okay, I didn't feel like starting a new thread, but I might have to with regards to my question. I am currently looking into wheels/rims, but not necessarily new tires since I don't need them yet... the specs of the wheels are the following:

Size: 17x7
Bolt Pattern: 5x110
Offset: +40
Backspacing (In): 5 5/8"

Would I need to get new tires if I got these wheels? Or would I be able to just move the tires from set to the other? Any help would be appreciated...

thanks!