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Day one -- get some ZL1 rock & mud guards, hellcat spoiler swap, luxe taillight/sidemarker tints, and inside/door LED light swap. Pretty much the most affordable and easy mods you can do. The spoiler may be a bit pricey.

The rock & mud guards will run you about $95 after shipping.

The luxe taillight and the luxe sidemarker tints will run you about $35 and $25 respectively.

The LED swap can run you anywhere between $10-$30 depending on what you find. This was one of the first links I found. If you want to swap the map bulb (these lights that are above you that comes on automatically) you need to get another kit but it's pretty cheap at around $8.

The hellcat spoiler swap will run you a little over $100 with shipping. The one I linked fits in the holes already drilled for the stock spoiler (if you have one). If you don't have one, you'll need some drilling done. If you have one, you may need to fill a hole or two on either side of the trunk.

Overall these quick and easy mods will run you about $300 or so but will drastically change the look of your car.

Further mods that I recommend are exhausts (catback exhausts are your best bang for your buck, though they'll run you upwards of $1,000+). If you're interested in changing out the exhaust, look up American Thunder by Flowmaster or Borla S-Type/ATAK. If you want to hear what an S-Type sounds like, I posted a video not too long ago. Also, for the exhausts, it doesn't matter if they're made for RWD or AWD. The Chargers aren't different from the cat back when it comes to transmission/drive-train so RWD exhaust systems will fit the AWD vehicles.

A cold air intake can also be a slight improvement. Though there's negligible hp/mpg gains, it deepens the exhaust of the car a bit. I found that after I put mine on, my exhaust had a deeper and more rumbling tone. And, it makes a cool noise too.

Wow, it depends on how far it went. I only have a 1st gen, so yours may be different.. but that vent typically goes down just a bit, then has a very gentle slope toward the front/windshield, and at some point, bends downward toward the middle of your dash and down to your blower (which is typically above the passenger's shins).

 

The vent grill just pulls off; it's secured by a couple of tabs and is easy to remove. Because the contacts on the USB drive are metal, I would attempt to snake this:
https://www.amazon.com/36-Flexible-Magnetic-Pickup-Tool/dp/B01M0GU8AE/ref=asc_df_B01M0GU8AE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366352853698&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8820055218071282934&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019496&hvtargid=pla-792309941440&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=76503872856&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=366352853698&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8820055218071282934&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019496&hvtargid=pla-792309941440
down there, and hope that your metal parts are pointing toward you where this will pick it up. Be gentle when attempting this, and listen for contact! Because... see below.

 

If the metal part is pointed away from you, this will push it down even more, so... If there's quality porn on that flash drive and you really really need it, you'll have to disassemble the dash to get to the ducts. The only other option I can think of is to remove the blower motor assembly from the car, and direct (via flexible ducts or something) a high pressure blower (such as a leaf blower) into your vents where the blower was. Close all vents except the on that contains the flash drive... and blow. This may have enough force to blow the flash drive back up. FWIW, I'm only thinking off the top of my head, have never done this.

 

Good luck, and I kid on the porn thing. ;) Just trying to make light of what probably is a bad situation for you.

 

EDIT: I might add - the more you drive the car, the more the flash drive will vibrate, the further it may go into the vent. Avoid driving the car until you've found the solution, if possible.

So the red accent is just pinstriping tape, I got reflective red tape for it but they have yellow as well, just look up “yellow pinstriping tape” on amazon and it should pop up. It’s super easy to install since all you have to do is just put the tape on the edge of whatever it is that you want to outline. I’ll go ahead and drop a link to the tape that I used here Good luck man!!

It's actually just an interior trim you can get on amazon, like 10 bucks for 5 feet. It fits in the creases between the chrome and black dash giving it a real slick look imo. Super easy and cheap mod for a cool look.


And trust me I know, especially with Michigan winter approaching. I'm planning to pick up weathertech matts haha.

Edit: Red Trim it's also 5 meters not feet. I bought two, barely used any of the second one.

Thanks! I got it a couple years back from a user I found on ChargerForums called Twenty4Designs. From a quick Google, their site is no longer up, but it looks like they have an Amazon store:

http://www.amazon.com/Dodge-Charger-Challenger-Badge-Emblem/dp/B00GH16DXY

It's flat, not puffy like the SRT8 badges, but it still looks great and it's great quality.

It's a 340 Daytona in Octane Red which I ordered from the factory at the end of January. I'm upgrading from a Hyundai Sonata and it's a huge difference! I love the car already. I'm so impressed by the acceleration, the comfort of the interior, the ride quality, and the beautiful NOISE!

Yes, I did take off the curb guards and the dealership stickers.

Need to buy lug nut locks, any suggestions? I'm looking at the Gorilla system on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-71643NBC-Black-Wheel/dp/B004U3THY8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1519943642&sr=8-5&keywords=gorilla+lug+nuts

I ordered these, but I have yet to install them since it's technically supposed to be an xmas present. That said, I have a friend with a '13 RT that has the version sized for his vehicle, and it sounds great so I have high hopes. If you don't like the MDS drone, you can always drive in Sport mode.

I run JDM ASTAR LEDs in my work car with projector housing. They’re fantastic. Pretty sure they’re much brighter than the HIDs in my 14 R/T. Should be plug and play replacement.

https://www.amazon.com/SPPC-Projector-Headlights-Assembly-Charger/dp/B00JBI9W2E/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1537897081&sr=8-16&keywords=2010+dodge+charger+halo

Pretty sure they're these ones, but Amazon has a pretty good selection.

Buy a catch can ASAP. If you're 100% set on buying the SP, order a Billet Technology one now (if you want that brand, fantastic quality) as the delivery time is insane. I ordered mine the day before I took delivery of my SP and it took over ten weeks to get it.

Buy a replacement air filter, I'd suggest the K&N (only because I have it, there are plenty of dry ones you can get as well) just a piece of mind thing. It has a rebate right now so you can pick it up for $34 which is awesome.

I would also suggest to swap out the brake pads if you know how. The stock brembos are great but they are noisy (they squeal before they are heated up) and create a TON of dust. I'd suggest PowerStop Z23/Z26. I personally went with the Z23s, seems silly as your pads will be new but you'll thank me later. The lack of dust is incredible and they stay super touchy.

Are you planning to order your SP? I'd highly suggest the Plus Group and I'd even consider the adaptive suspension. (though I've never used it or experienced it I think it would be neat) The dynamics package isn't really that important unless you're planning to track the car (the 4 piston brembos stop the car on a dime) and you can stick a 275 on the stock rims.

I haven't had any problems with police and plenty have seen it. Here's the link

Precut Vinyl Tint Cover for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PQX1XNY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Edit: People have said this one is more difficult than buying a whole sheet of tint to work with, it was difficult but it was my first time and it turned out alright, the day I put it on there were a lot of bubbles but they all went away, just use soap and water and get your taillight all wet before working on it then just try and put the tint on and even it out with a credit card or something. It's not perfect around the edges but I'm very happy with it. I'd suggest checking out a YouTube video of someone doing it, helped me out quite a bit.

Edit 2: Also use a heat gun once it's on how you like it.

Sharpie oil-based paint:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PLKRZQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I got 4 of them, but two covered the tires pretty well with about 3 coats each.

Tell me about it! This is the best stuff ive ever used. spray on and walk away. And it does make my tires brown like some other sprays.

More pics: http://i.imgur.com/MwvS3y8.jpg http://i.imgur.com/dKpuEFV.jpg

Before: http://i.imgur.com/eatXv0p.jpg

I had someone do it for me, but if you are brave enough to do it yourself you can follow the guide in this forum: http://www.chargerforumz.com/showthread.php?t=176484&

Spoiler was bought here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZFTGD8Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a Proclip and used it for years with great success.

However, just a few months ago, I decided to give this mount a try. I chose it because of the wireless charging capability. I wasn't sure if I'd like having it stuck to my dash and blocking my line of sight but I was able to position the arm in such a way that it works well.

I got MagnaFlow 35225 Exhaust Tip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ODXK4CO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zsIfzbFRVKN86 when I did the valance swap. They are 2.5" inlet and 3.5" outlet. They are 5.5" long. The shop had to put a small extension piece to get the tips to stick out right from the existing pipe. So you could possibly get some they are slightly longer and be ok. You might be able to get away with 4” outlets just not sure if they would look cramped or not.

This is what they look like after http://i.imgur.com/MXHDfdn.jpg and http://i.imgur.com/s6QWB0P.jpg

If you need any other pictures let me know I can easily get some for you of how anything looks afterwards.

If you want to program them yourself, you do need 2 FOBs. If you don't have any FOBs, you can order a set off of amazon and bring them to a dealer or a locksmith to be programmed.

I think that you can program up to 8 FOBs/Keys at a time.

http://www.amazon.com/Remote-Transponder-Ignition-Chrysler-Programming/dp/B00YUXUMTW/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1453774232&sr=8-40&keywords=fobik

http://www.amazon.com/Keyless-Remote-Select-Chrysler-Programming/dp/B00Y1HSQHM/ref=sr_1_46?ie=UTF8&qid=1453774232&sr=8-46&keywords=fobik

Hey man! I've been eyeing one on Amazon, you can get the color matched to your car (like a Hellcat) or matte (like a scatty)

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Factory-Hellcat-Spoiler-Painted/dp/B00ZFTGD8Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474663577&sr=8-1&keywords=hellcat+spoiler

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