New Charger 440 R/T

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Wed Mar 18, 15 10:20 am

Raminduction wrote:Going in for paint in the morning. Just ordered new decals / sill scuff panel trims / door handles / mirrors / steering wheel / body rubbers / trim clips and various bits of outer trim plus a nice set of fr17x7 + rr17x9 wheels from the USA.

Body is in excellent condition and it just needs a quality paint job really. May go for a disc brake conversion as well.

F'me Matt you don't waste any time do ya! Glad you got it back ok. I bet your like a kid at Christmas?

Raminduction · Post by **Raminduction** » Wed Mar 18, 15 9:26 pm

Lol - had the wheels refurbed already. Bought new ones but going to keep the old ones as a spare set.

Want to get it spot on for the summer and whilst the weathers still crap and I'm waiting for the SVA test I might as well make good use of the time. Spoke with Dennis at Firm feel today and I'm placing an order for a stg III steering box as soon as I can find a core unit to send to him.

Once the bodies done it's suspension, brakes and then it's engine time !!

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Mar 18, 15 10:01 pm

That will be a special car when it is completed, I would prioritise disc brakes over expensive suspension.

The Factory set up is surprisingly good considering it is so cheap; new bushes up front and for most applications job's a good 'un...........

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Mar 18, 15 10:24 pm

SVA test? Just needs MoT surely?

vipergts · Post by **vipergts** » Wed Mar 18, 15 10:31 pm

Wouldn't it have been cheaper to buy one done?

Or did I hear you owned a bodyshop?

hemi472 · Post by **hemi472** » Thu Mar 19, 15 6:48 am

Nice car looking car , would def leave it on the magnums though, Petes right about the brakes , as long as nothing's worn out on the suspension they drive surprisingly well ( better than the majority of people are willing to push them on a public road )

No SVA / IVA test needed on cars over 10 years old. Although you do still have to do the nova on cars from Europe.

vipergts · Post by **vipergts** » Thu Mar 19, 15 11:03 am

Would be interested to hear about steering box upgrade

Mine has been overhauled but it's still like steering a boat

Raminduction · Post by **Raminduction** » Thu Mar 19, 15 7:55 pm

vipergts wrote:Would be interested to hear about steering box upgrade

Mine has been overhauled but it's still like steering a boat

Im going to play about with the steering, a pal of mine is a fabricator by trade and hes convinced he can fabricate a modified column / rack to make the steering more responsive. Still going to order the box and give it a go though.

Raminduction · Post by **Raminduction** » Thu Mar 19, 15 7:57 pm

vipergts wrote:Wouldn't it have been cheaper to buy one done?

Or did I hear you owned a bodyshop?

Its finding one lol - been looking for 6 months now for a nice R/T and
couldnt find one. Its also good to find one that needs a little work as you have the enjoyment of giving it your own final touches.

Im an ex time served body repair / painter but run a Renault Retail parts supply business ( Ram Induction Ltd ) not much use when it comes to MOPAR's lol

Raminduction · Post by **Raminduction** » Thu Mar 19, 15 7:58 pm

latil wrote:SVA test? Just needs MoT surely?

Is that right ?

So what about a reg number ? - do i just fill in a V55 and send it off with the MOT certificate ?

Motorama · Post by **Motorama** » Thu Mar 19, 15 8:03 pm

Raminduction wrote:
latil wrote:SVA test? Just needs MoT surely?
Is that right ?

So what about a reg number ? - do i just fill in a V55 and send it off with the MOT certificate ?

You have to do a NOVA declaration as well, I think you have 14 days to do it, you get fined per day after that

Bryan S · Post by **Bryan S** » Thu Mar 19, 15 8:53 pm

vipergts wrote:Would be interested to hear about steering box upgrade

Mine has been overhauled but it's still like steering a boat

Firm Feel steering box

night n day.

Raminduction · Post by **Raminduction** » Thu Mar 19, 15 9:04 pm

Done the NOVA declaration

Raminduction · Post by **Raminduction** » Thu Mar 19, 15 9:49 pm

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Thu Mar 19, 15 11:28 pm

Lovely job there!!! Looks fantastic!!