So here it is.
For those of you who don't know me my name is Mike (aka Big Mike). I'm gonna be 27 in a couple of days. I'm married with 2 children. My step daughter is 6 and my son will be 3 in march. I own a 2005 neon SXT ATX. I purchased her about 2 years ago. She has 11,000 miles on her. I got a decent price for her since she was in a fender bender. The shop did a piss poor job putting her together again. At the time I wanted an Srt-4 but with the insurance, the family and not finding one at a decent price I took this one. I drove it around for about 6-7 months and decide to do some work to her and make her Show worthy.
Ive been in the car audio business for about 14 plus years until I got married and had my son. (I had to get a "real job" with benefits and plans for the future 401 k etc). I now help build nucleaur submarines for the government. I work at EB in quonset point as an Electrician/fiber optics technician. I have had my share of building show cars for myself and others. So I figured this would be a great car to have some fun with and when I do find an Srt most of the parts can be transfered over. So without further adooo......
Here is a few pictures of some of the work Ive done so far and what i am working on now.
These are a couple of pics of when I brought her home for the first time. I lost a few pictures from my old Computer that had issues. First thing I did was get Black Led tails and Halo projector headlights.
Next is a couple of pics of the Glowshift gauges I got. I am upgrading soon from the 7 color white faced to their new 7 color ELITE series.
Next I debadged her, took off the door moldings and picked up and powdercoated a set of Srt-4 wheel and put on 215 40 17 toyo proxes.
Next I got all the parts I needed to lower her. I got Eibach sportlines and Tokico blue struts. The ride was a little to harsh so I decided to go up to a Pro Kit to compliment the Kaminari Body Kit I have.
Then I picked up a COMPLETE 03-05 Kaminari Body kit from a member on here. 4 1/2 hour ride to NY to pick it up. It was an exciting trip. LOL. I am still tinkering around a bit with the kit as the front and rear bumper had some crappy repairs done to them. Mainly the front as you will see below. I may put this up for sale and grab a new one to save some time.
Then I picked up a complete srt-4 interior. All four Viper seats and door panels. They have the silver handles as well. I had to get a set of covers from LSP's seats (crystals old ones) to help me have material to fix my drivers side that had some wear on the leather. So I decided to sell my stock seats on here and rip arpart the interior for the dynamat and running of all the wires for my audio and led mods.
Then I picked up a set of Halo projector fogs to match the halo headlights. I know some of you dislike them. I love them.
I also picked up a set of Led mirrors. Im going to color match all the exterior halos, bumper lights and leds to a "white" color. My little helper in the background.
I love the look of carbon fiber as long as its done correctly. So I picked up a hood the wiper cowl and trunk. I am waiting in a cf srt spoiler. Im kind of iffy on the trunk and spoiler since I plan on having some music in the trunk. I dont know yet. I am going to be doing a few custom parts wrapped in the stuff interior wise and exterior.
Next I picked up a modern UDP. Cant wait to install.
Next I found a nice set of overlays to compliment my gauges and interior lighting.
Next I started working on my interior lighting since it has been crappy out. I have lit up all the door panel switches in blue. I can do any color so if anyone wants a set let me know.
Ok well that's a good start. That should keep everyone happy for now. LOL. I have to get going but I have a ton more on the way. Any comments and suggestions welcome. Thanks
