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Offline RCCDrew

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Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« on: November 02, 2016 - 03:26:09 PM »
I tried to find another thread for this car and couldn't. Any thoughts on this? I think if this car came to production, I'd have to either trade my Cuda or 16 Challenger to get one.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/sema-dodge-shakedown-challenger-is-so-bizarro/




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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2016 - 03:29:24 PM »
Its a SEMA build and appeared in the Mopar booth.  I added it to the SEMA thread - http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=116728.msg1145245#msg1145245

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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2016 - 03:31:53 PM »
That is exactly what Dodge should had done for the new Challenger back in 2008.
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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2016 - 03:53:36 PM »
Those are Autometer Mopar gauges. They should reproduce the cluster for aftermarket. I want to get one.
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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2016 - 04:20:26 PM »
That is exactly what Dodge should had done for the new Challenger back in 2008.


Exactly! Or even more original looking. But this is very nice!
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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2016 - 02:40:46 PM »
a little video with more details and a better look around it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3rcIOSMPBw
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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2016 - 03:28:02 PM »
Over all, I like it.  However, I'm not a fan of shaved door handles and side markers on these cars.  Some handles and side markers look like an after thought but the 70-71 Challenger pieces look great...even on a custom.  Another thing I've seen a few times that I don't care for is filling the valance slots and getting rid of the bumper guards.  Something with the back end just looks "off" when people do that.  The back end looks naked.  :2cents:

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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2016 - 03:36:26 PM »
It's awesome,  but not ready for production.  :'(

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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2016 - 03:46:57 PM »
I wish Dodge sold the Hellcat wheels in an 18 inch diameter. I would buy a set in a heartbeat.
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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2016 - 06:17:16 PM »
Over all, I like it.  However, I'm not a fan of shaved door handles and side markers on these cars.  Some handles and side markers look like an after thought but the 70-71 Challenger pieces look great...even on a custom.  Another thing I've seen a few times that I don't care for is filling the valance slots and getting rid of the bumper guards.  Something with the back end just looks "off" when people do that.  The back end looks naked.  :2cents:


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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2016 - 07:20:04 PM »
Over all, I like it.  However, I'm not a fan of shaved door handles and side markers on these cars.  Some handles and side markers look like an after thought but the 70-71 Challenger pieces look great...even on a custom.  Another thing I've seen a few times that I don't care for is filling the valance slots and getting rid of the bumper guards.  Something with the back end just looks "off" when people do that.  The back end looks naked.  :2cents:

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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2016 - 07:32:09 PM »
I REALLY like those rims on the new Challengers especially the " brass Monkey" colour. But on this car they look too big to me?  I agree about the shaved door handles and side markers
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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2016 - 07:37:28 PM »
I think it's weird that this is a FCA factory built show car.....Surprised they would build something using an old car :screwy:
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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2016 - 08:49:05 PM »
I like it except for the wheels.
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Re: Dodge Challenger Shakedown
« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2016 - 09:20:53 PM »
I think it's weird that this is a FCA factory built show car.....Surprised they would build something using an old car :screwy:
I think they are promoting their new plug and play hemi system for old cars.