Chrysler Intrepid ES to R/T Build-Up Thread

[TheIntrepid]

So most of you know I drive a 2004 Intrepid ES with the 3.5L High Output engine found in the Intrepid R/T. Therefore, all my car's missing to be an R/T is the bits of luxury interior trim that the R/T came with.

On Monday, the car will officially be finished, with the exception of the window tint going on in March.

Here's What I Need:

-Leather shifter
-AutoDim rear-view mirror
-Pop Out cupholders to replace my fixed ones
-OTIS/EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information System)
-Infinity Premium Sound System
-Leather Seats
-Leather Centre Console Lid
-Leather Steering Wheel
-ES badging replaced with R/T Badging
-Dodge Motorsports Premium Carpet Trunk Liner

What I've Done:
-Leather shifter
-AutoDim rear-view mirror
-Pop Out cupholders to replace my fixed ones
-OTIS/EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information System)
-Premium Sound System
-Dodge Motorsports Premium Carpet Trunk Liner
-LED Interior Lighting
-Nightshadows Headlamps with SilverStars

Here are photos for reference:







I'll immediately post picture of the 300M Special leather once I get it in on Monday

[TheIntrepid]

Dodge Motorsports Floor Mats



These are the seats I'm getting in:

[CALL_911]

If I were you, I would upgrade the suspension bits first.

[CALL_911]

-ES badging replaced with R/T Badging

Why?

[TheIntrepid]

If I were you, I would upgrade the suspension bits first.

The ES with the 27M package (mine) has the same suspension as the R/T. If I'd opted for the 27L Luxury II Package from the factory, I'd have gotten the softer suspension.

The car has a strong sway bar on it already, too, the same one as in the R/T and 300M Special (the basic 300M had the same sway bar as the 27L ES and SE models).

[CALL_911]

The ES with the 27M package (mine) has the same suspension as the R/T. If I'd opted for the 27L Luxury II Package from the factory, I'd have gotten the softer suspension.

The car has a strong sway bar on it already, too, the same one as in the R/T and 300M Special (the basic 300M had the same sway bar as the 27L ES and SE models).

What I mean are actual aftermarket suspension bits. I'm sure the sway bar isn't so stiff that the handling's completely neutral. It would make the car handle much better, and more fun to drive.

[TheIntrepid]

What I mean are actual aftermarket suspension bits. I'm sure the sway bar isn't so stiff that the handling's completely neutral. It would make the car handle much better, and more fun to drive.

After I finish the full R/T conversion on Monday, I'll have just enough in the car funds to get the windows tinted. Anything more will have to wait until the summer. I'm not ruling out the idea though.

[CALL_911]

After I finish the full R/T conversion on Monday, I'll have just enough in the car funds to get the windows tinted. Anything more will have to wait until the summer. I'm not ruling out the idea though.

Seriously, though, look into it. You won't regret it. Even if the car isn't exactly a potent performer, this will definitely enhance the handling, and make it a bit more fun.

[2o6]

Can the 3.5L be Supercharged?

[TheIntrepid]

Can the 3.5L be Supercharged?

Yes.

[The Pirate]

After I finish the full R/T conversion on Monday, I'll have just enough in the car funds to get the windows tinted. Anything more will have to wait until the summer. I'm not ruling out the idea though.

If you do get anything suspension-wise, look at H&R Sport springs, or an Eibach Pro-Kit.  Both are going to offer minimal drop, and will really make a difference in the capabilities of the car.  They are both reasonably priced, and will allow you to use your existing shocks (if they're in good shape).

[CALL_911]

Can the 3.5L be Supercharged?

It can, but from what I hear, it's a bitch, it's hard to find a decent supercharger, and it just isn't worth it.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Can the 3.5L be Supercharged?

No. It has been deemed "Unsupercharable" by the NSB (National Supercharability Board).

[Eye of the Tiger]

Trep, is that your car?

[TheIntrepid]

Close. No, though. It's my buddy Ciprian's red one. It's where my pop-out cupholders came from. Notice how the cupholder panel color doesn't match up with the rest of the console. Ciprian's car has leather now. Why?

edit: Nick, the shifter picture is my car. The cupholder one isn't.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Close. No, though. It's my buddy Ciprian's red one. It's where my pop-out cupholders came from. Notice how the cupholder panel color doesn't match up with the rest of the console. Ciprian's car has leather now. Why?

It's dirty and fugly

[TheIntrepid]

It's dirty and fugly

Hehe... the cupholders were washed out and cleaned properly before they were put in my car. Don't worry, my interior is immaculate right now. It'll be even cleaner once I get the leather in. I think my seats are a bit dirty right now.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Hehe... the cupholders were washed out and cleaned properly before they were put in my car. Don't worry, my interior is immaculate right now. It'll be even cleaner once I get the leather in. I think my seats are a bit dirty right now.

Don't worry, I'm not worried about your interior. The only things I'm worried about are those R/T badges.

[Secret Chimp]

I should start a Honda Accord LX to LX in Slightly Better Shape thread at this rate.

HAY GUISE I REPRIMERED THE SCHOOL BUS DENT NEXT TO MY TRUNK LID TODAY IT WAS GETTING A LITTLE RUSTY AGAIN DOLLA DOLLA BILL YALL

[J86]

I should start a Honda Accord LX to LX in Slightly Better Shape thread at this rate.

HAY GUISE I REPRIMERED THE SCHOOL BUS DENT NEXT TO MY TRUNK LID TODAY IT WAS GETTING A LITTLE RUSTY AGAIN DOLLA DOLLA BILL YALL

If you feel like doing some extra work, you can do a Honda Accord dx to dx in slightly better shape one as well...

[Soup DeVille]

Close. No, though. It's my buddy Ciprian's red one. It's where my pop-out cupholders came from. Notice how the cupholder panel color doesn't match up with the rest of the console. Ciprian's car has leather now. Why?

edit: Nick, the shifter picture is my car. The cupholder one isn't.

Those are both from the same car.

[Secret Chimp]

If you feel like doing some extra work, you can do a Honda Accord dx to dx in slightly better shape one as well...

I know half of the entire front end of Honda CD-whatevers by now, name your price...

[Eye of the Tiger]

Those are both from the same car.

+1

[CALL_911]

I should start a Honda Accord LX to LX in Slightly Better Shape thread at this rate.

HAY GUISE I REPRIMERED THE SCHOOL BUS DENT NEXT TO MY TRUNK LID TODAY IT WAS GETTING A LITTLE RUSTY AGAIN DOLLA DOLLA BILL YALL

Subaru Legacy to Crushed in junkyard Subaru Legacy thread.

LAWL I CALLED THA TOWTRUCK ND DEY TOOK IT LAWL. K I IZ HARDCORE NOW LAWL.

[J86]

I know half of the entire front end of Honda CD-whatevers by now, name your price...

I know the back half pretty good, we should put our mad skillz together

[Eye of the Tiger]

Subaru Legacy to Crushed in junkyard Subaru Legacy thread.

LAWL I CALLED THA TOWTRUCK ND DEY TOOK IT LAWL. K I IZ HARDCORE NOW LAWL.

wat

[Secret Chimp]

I know the back half pretty good, we should put our mad skillz together

I don't know if you're referring to the back end of the back seat. If the latter, I respectfully decline and acknowledge your right to roll the way that you do, be it not my style nonetheless.

[J86]

I don't know if you're referring to the back end of the back seat. If the latter, I respectfully decline and acknowledge your right to roll the way that you do, be it not my style nonetheless.

Ha, no, I mean I've pulled the bakc part of the car (BEHIND the back seat) apart!

[Soup DeVille]

Ha, no, I mean I've pulled the bakc part of the car (BEHIND the back seat) apart!

We can never be too careful around you sailor types...

[Lazerous]

Well, I took off the front license plate bracket off my car. Does that turn me into a mad ricer modder guy?
Oh, I also installed a tire pressure monitor on each tire. I'm mad skilled fools! Don't mess!