First pics / First wax

koreysxt · Post by **koreysxt** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:26 am

I finally have some pics of my 05 SXT. Yeah -- it's boring, and basically stock on the outside. I purchased it new in Dec. I finally got around to waxing it last week. (this is also my first time posting pics -- so I hope they work).

Did you spot my 1 exterior mod?

Project Draven · Post by **Project Draven** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:30 am

Short antenna and some tint!
Cant go wrong with that!

koreysxt · Post by **koreysxt** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:46 am

I wasn't even counting the tint -- since it's officially an interior mod:)

The antenna is the stocker -- about cut in half, and painted flat black. Had a heck of a time finding a new top. Ended up with a 'rubber thingy' from Ace.

Things I still want to do to Exterior:

* 205 series rubber
* fill-in/paint front license plate holes
* exhaust
* R/T side skirts

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Tue May 23, 2006 12:03 pm

Wooo Kansas Neons represent! Nice start!

Project Draven · Post by **Project Draven** » Tue May 23, 2006 12:13 pm

lol! Tint is universal! But a Mod none the less, so says NEED 4 SPEED UNDERGROUND!

i would remove the side mouldings too!
i think they look so much cleaner than with them on!

and i might have a srt rear section for sale!
if i get this wrx!

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:34 pm

Mmmm... More Blaze Red in da' houuussseee!

Looks like a nice start!

How's the reception with the antenna shortened? I was thinking about doing the same thing...

koreysxt · Post by **koreysxt** » Tue May 23, 2006 4:24 pm

It's actually Inferno Red. Is Blaze Red the bright red?

I haven't noticed any loss in reception with the shorty antenna. But, I only listen to stations within the metro area. I'm using an Alpine HU.

I do like the looks w/o the side mouldings. I would do this if I had an SE. I don't mind them on the SXT -- since they are color-matched. My van has them, and they have saved it from a few door dings. They do look cleaner w/o.

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:22 pm

koreysxt wrote:It's actually Inferno Red. Is Blaze Red the bright red?

I haven't noticed any loss in reception with the shorty antenna. But, I only listen to stations within the metro area. I'm using an Alpine HU.

Ah... I didn't think they made the Inferno Red after '02...

Mine's Blaze Red... Flame Red is the bright red.

Blaze Red:

Flame Red:

kirktalife · Post by **kirktalife** » Tue May 23, 2006 8:36 pm

looks good, you gotta good platform to go from, cant wait to see what ya go with next

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:12 pm

tint is always a good start

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:13 pm

lookin good. keep it clean.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:22 pm

I do like the looks w/o the side mouldings. I would do this if I had an SE. I don't mind them on the SXT -- since they are color-matched. My van has them, and they have saved it from a few door dings. They do look cleaner w/o.

Mine was an SE and the side molding color matched.... maybe it has to do with 03 ups... I just park in good places so I don't have to worry about someone slammin there door into my door.

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:28 pm

IIRC all 00-02s had color matched handles and moldings, 03+ SEs mostly came with black, but i have seen a few color matched.

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:41 pm

Its blaze red...its close to inferno red (my caliber is inferno red) but its not called the same.

either way, car looks nice and clean, love the color

koreysxt · Post by **koreysxt** » Wed May 24, 2006 3:40 pm

scneonchic501 wrote:Its blaze red...its close to inferno red (my caliber is inferno red) but its not called the same.

either way, car looks nice and clean, love the color

Nope. Says "Inferno Red" on the window sticker, and 05 Brochure. I'll double check tonight -- as you all got me interested now... That's also what they call the color when you build one on Dodge's website (I'm surprised you can still build an 05 Neon on their website)...