Roadster Shop Charger to debut at SEMA

[Roadster Shop]

With SEMA getting close, I wanted to start a thread on the Charger that we have been working on to highlight some of the design elements, fabrication, and sponsors that have helped out on this project. The idea of this project was to put our Roadster Shop touch on a newly re-designed vehicle to give it a unique look.

To get the look rolling, we partnered with HRE Wheels on a set of their new RS Series wheels in 22" sizes.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2011%20Charger/Picture219345.jpg

Toyo Proxes 4 tires were chosen for the rubber.
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2011%20Charger/Picture219342.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Fabbing aluminum side scoops.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2011%20Charger/Picture218798.jpg

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[Bryce]

I am looking forward to seeing this at SEMA

[GrabberGT]

I am looking forward to seeing this at SEMA

I rather see more build pics first please. Its too easy to miss the fine details once the car is finished.

[Roadster Shop]

Sorry Grabber, I was pulled away before I could finish posting pics. Here ya go!

[sales@jcg]

what grabber gt said Phil LOL

[Roadster Shop]

Hood blister fabrication.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2011%20Charger/Picture218829_1195x800.jpg

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[Roadster Shop]

A few shots of the side scoops installed.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2011%20Charger/Picture218812_1195x800.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2011%20Charger/Picture218810_1195x800.jpg

Still in need of a height adjustment here. 2" lowering kit still to come!
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2011%20Charger/Picture218806_1195x800.jpg

[MattO]

Lovin the hood blisters in bare metal :hail:

[tones2SS]

Can't wait to see this one done. Everything you guys touch, comes out great!

[coolwelder62]

Very cool guy's.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[ssdesign]

Looks really good, I dig the hood and scoops on the side..

[RS-Chris]

Some more updates as we get closer to the show...

With the metal work close to completion, the car goes to the booth for prep and layout of the paint scheme.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture219438Medium.jpg
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No, we didn't change our mind on the color! The red is a detail accent/stripe that follows the contours of the bodylines. Next the Charcoal/Grey goes down...

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/DSC_0001Medium.jpg
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[RS-Chris]

Un-masked and ready to go in the trailer to get the roof wrapped and windows tinted.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2011%20Charger/DSC_0061.jpg
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2011%20Charger/DSC_0060.jpg

Roof wrapped with Meguiar's Wraptivo carbon fiber.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2011%20Charger/DSC_0078.jpg

Paint detail prior to the scoops being installed.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2011%20Charger/DSC_0100.jpg
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[RS-Chris]

Some more -
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2011%20Charger/DSC_0109.jpg
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[214Chevy]

Man, that paint job is gorgeous. Very nice guys, very nice!!:woot:

[G-Body]

Shame all that sweet work and does nothing to help that crappy body style 4 door charger fail from the design board.

[RS-Chris]

A couple of finished pics before loading up and on the way to Vegas!
Finished Charger decked out with the new HRE 794rs Rims, Toyo Proxes 4 tires, K&N Typhoon intake, Baer Pro+ 6piston calipers 14" rotors, Borla cat-back exhaust system and Hochkis RT Max coils and shocks.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/2011%20Charger/DSC_0210.jpg
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[65 347]

Very nice update to a boring car. I like it.

[89 RS]

Awesome job! You guys have an unbelievable amount of creativity and vision. I wouldn't mind having that to drive my family around in.:D
How did you like using the Meguiars Carbonfiber Wrap? From the pictures, it looks pretty good.

[Z06Joe]

Great work guys!!!

[RS-Chris]

Awesome job! You guys have an unbelievable amount of creativity and vision. I wouldn't mind having that to drive my family around in.:D
How did you like using the Meguiars Carbonfiber Wrap? From the pictures, it looks pretty good.

Thanks.It does looks really good. We cant speak for how easy the install was since it was done at the same time and place as we had the windows tinted, but it really looks like carbon fiber.
We were not able to alter any of the main elements of the car structurally (so no 2 door conversions!), it was more an exercise in changing the look with paint and 'bolt on' accessories available for the new Charger with some metal fabbed details. We were also against the clock (when is it not with SEMA cars!) so we were very aware of what could and be accomplished in such a short amount of time. Once SEMA is over, we may look at some more things to add to it. :unibrow:

[wellis77]

Best looking Charger on the road. Very nice work!

[tones2SS]

That loos awesome guys. Way to go on waking up that car!:thumbsup:

[ProTouring442]

Once SEMA is over, we may look at some more things to add to it. :unibrow:

Or remove from it... a couple of doors maybe? :D

Looks great!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill