Sold the SRT got some 1gn love!

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Fri May 17, 2013 2:03 pm

1999 Dodge Neon Sport or is it a Highline?
2.0 DOHC, 5 spd
No factory AC, tachometer, power windows or locks. Has a CD and cassette player
128k
Owned by a older dog lady for almost 5 years. Interior is filthy. Some people are just so damn

ing. Runs pretty good. Rear main seal is seeping/leaking. P0401 code (EGR valve) Car has a new head/radiator/ and battery amongst other things. Got it pretty damn cheap so I am going to fix it up a bit.

slaw · Post by **slaw** » Fri May 17, 2013 2:29 pm

nice find!
2gn center console swap would be a real nice improvement!

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Fri May 17, 2013 2:47 pm

They bolt right in!?
Oh hell yes, save me the hassle of cleaning that thing out.
Anyone know the shift points in MPH with each gear to redline? Would like to put a OEM cluster with a tach in there.

slaw · Post by **slaw** » Sat May 18, 2013 10:01 am

i think everything bolts in except for underneath the armrest, but it looks awesome, invujerry has one in his nyg

ThatKevin · Post by **ThatKevin** » Sat May 18, 2013 10:08 am

Sold the SRT for a stock 1gn?

Why?

fuel mileage, simplicity, insurance, money?

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sat May 18, 2013 11:33 am

ThatKevin wrote:Sold the SRT for a stock 1gn?

Why?

fuel mileage, simplicity, insurance, money?

You read my mind!

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Sat May 18, 2013 8:02 pm

Nice... I spy an Integra?

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Sat May 18, 2013 8:05 pm

umm... I'm pretty sure he's talking about that other SRT he just picked up a few months ago, not the silver Stage 3. I suppose I could be wrong though, but that'd make no sense.

2005.Neon.SXT · Post by **2005.Neon.SXT** » Sat May 18, 2013 10:44 pm

I like it. Real clean (looking) lol.

Read something about how the e-brake stuff had to be swapped over also... Not sure about that one.

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Sat May 18, 2013 10:58 pm

If you use a 2gn ebrake handle it bolts right in. Otherwise you can shim the 1gn handle or something like that to make it fit.

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Sun May 19, 2013 11:45 pm

I just unbolted my 1gn brake handle and moved it over. If you use a 2gn brake handle you need to loosen your ebrake cables if they work properly since the 2gn one is shorter. Other wise it works great. I think I had to trim mine some on the driver's side so it would sit lower, but I can't remember, it's been years.

That 3rd cup holder is OMG convenient though!

Arro · Post by **Arro** » Mon May 20, 2013 7:05 pm

I think if it lacks foglights it's a Highline, because the Sport models all had them.

Looks clean

good find.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Wed May 22, 2013 12:41 am

LowNSlow wrote:Nice... I spy an Integra?

Yuppers, my brother has two GSR's. His silver one is super clean.
Yeah the ebrake handle is in a different spot on the 2gn center console. Yeah a 2gn one would be nice. Would like to retain the 1gn handle. Yeah on neons.org they said it was a highline. I would love to do a SRT swap on it! What a light weight monster that would be!

sidepipe89 · Post by **sidepipe89** » Thu May 23, 2013 7:17 pm

I'm super jelly. This is minty fresh!

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:41 pm

MyNeonSaysHi wrote:
LowNSlow wrote:Nice... I spy an Integra?
Yuppers, my brother has two GSR's. His silver one is super clean.
Yeah the ebrake handle is in a different spot on the 2gn center console. Yeah a 2gn one would be nice. Would like to retain the 1gn handle. Yeah on neons.org they said it was a highline. I would love to do a SRT swap on it! What a light weight monster that would be!

Unbolt the 1gn rear handle, and move it over. I only have 1 bolt in my ebrake handle at this point and it's working fine.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:13 pm

Center console was filthy. Instead of getting a 2gn I just took it out and cleaned the hell out of it with antibacterial dish soap! Looks brand new.

I need help finding new wheel covers for it. I like the baby moon style but i don't believe none of them will fit.

theColonel · Post by **theColonel** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 5:53 pm

I suggest you look for some stock 1GN alloy wheels instead of hubcaps.

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/enlarge ... +NEON+Rims

You can usually find them in your local junkyards for a reasonable price

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:51 pm

Look into getting trim rings like Canada and FAC3L3SS ran, I think they look kind of sharp, and better than just steelies.

Although if I had a preference, I'd say grab a set of 95-96 sport alloy wheels, I love them to death.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:27 pm

theColonel wrote:I suggest you look for some stock 1GN alloy wheels instead of hubcaps.

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/enlarge ... +NEON+Rims

You can usually find them in your local junkyards for a reasonable price

Sorry colonel, don't like those. I am almost 90% sure that all the 1gns had steel wheels. They take the alloy wheels off and try to sell them. Will keep my eyes peeled.

Look into getting trim rings like Canada and FAC3L3SS ran, I think they look kind of sharp, and better than just steelies.

Yeah steelies are just ghetto. Primer gray and some trim rings would look sick. Forgot about those trim rings.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Speedway-St ... 1e7d44dade

These guys said if I lay a straight edge across and it goes from lip to lip then I should be fine.

theColonel · Post by **theColonel** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 8:44 pm

The "flat" aluminum discs were popular in the early 60's ... I had those on the 1954 Plymouth I drove when I was in college.
I've never seen them on a modern car.

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:32 pm

theColonel wrote:The "flat" aluminum discs were popular in the early 60's ... I had those on the 1954 Plymouth I drove when I was in college.
I've never seen them on a modern car.

never seen a modern salt flats car?

This looks good...

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:09 am

Arro wrote:I think if it lacks foglights it's a Highline, because the Sport models all had them.

My '95 Highline lacked fog lights so I agree with Arro.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 12:18 pm

This looks good...

I wonder what they used for the center? I like that. Paint it white and have the steel rim a flat gray...

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 12:37 pm

I'm assuming those were like Wheel Vintiques steelies or something similar.

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 4:42 pm

Those wheels were 14x4.5" small bolt pattern old dart wheels with OG dog dish caps. I wouldn't ever run a wheel that thin but it looks cool.

theColonel · Post by **theColonel** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 5:39 pm

sidepipe87 wrote:never seen a modern salt flats car?

from 2009 races - Looks just like a 1GN Neon daily driver - the spun aluminum discs are good for an extra 20 mph

jrumann59 · Post by **jrumann59** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:40 pm

MyNeonSaysHi wrote:They bolt right in!?
Oh hell yes, save me the hassle of cleaning that thing out.
Anyone know the shift points in MPH with each gear to redline? Would like to put a OEM cluster with a tach in there.

More or less, need 2nd gen E-brack, longer screws for the console compartment and no screws for the cup holders.

You can use the 1st gen e brake but it is more round and the 2nd gen is more ovoid and fits better.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:41 pm

I cleaned my 1gn console up. Looks brand new. No 2gn console for me.

So does anyone know where to get the covers posted on the red car or the metal rings that go around the steel rim?

Thanks!

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:00 pm

Found them. They are for a Ford Aerostar minivan lol

Recent picture with tint and beauty rings. Car was dirty.

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:27 am

MyNeonSaysHi wrote:I cleaned my 1gn console up. Looks brand new. No 2gn console for me.

Clean or not.... I can't stand the 1st gen console anymore.

The 1st modification I do on any 1st gen Neon... Is to install the 2nd gen console.

Having the 3rd cupholder in the center, makes it worth it.

Not to mention, it also has the 'extra' cupholder built into the lid, and the cupholders in the front, are a bit bigger.

But that's just my 2 cents. Congrats, on a great find !!!

- Nick