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Old 10-14-2008, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Denk
Not too long ago, I added an inline switch to my power antennae. I can think of a few good reasons for doing this. 1) retract for forest driving, 2) retract for CD playing, because my stereo doesn't do it automatically, and 3) because it's just one more custom feature.

When others get into my truck, they always ask what that switch is for and I say, "Check this out!" and flip the switch. It usually takes a minute for them to realize what I just did and then they ask me why I would do such a thing. Because I wanted to. That's why. Ha!

So who all has mods like this? Kinda dumb, but still kick a$$ custom.
Lol my '85 came with that option stock O_o.

Putting the CAI on my '85 too.... That in retrospect was dumb....

I learned though!
Old 10-14-2008, 11:58 AM
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My YotaTech.com sticker is pretty useless...

But my Charger Bolt sticker has proved to be very effective.
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^Thats useful for up to what, 5hp right there right?
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o i got a weird mod!! when doin my exhaust work i welded some little peices of 12ga. steel perpindicular to the pipe and created a little leak with a weird outlet it gives it a unique sound combined with the other stuff ive done on there i like it.
this guy saw it and hes like someone did something really weird on your exhaust and i just laughed and told him it was me
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^Thats useful for up to what, 5hp right there right?
Hell yeah. I opted for the non-turbo boost though. I don't like jumping my truck...
Old 10-14-2008, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by KevinInSac
My YotaTech.com sticker is pretty useless...

But my Charger Bolt sticker has proved to be very effective.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot about the decals and magnetic thingy's...











those last 2 at the top of the tailgate are just magnets; I move them around to random places of the truck when I feel an urge to


and I seen window tint mentioned... well my 15% all the way around has been AWESOME in the Florida sun!

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Old 10-14-2008, 01:59 PM
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That last Magnet is awesome... I want one!
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i want them head lights but cant find them anywhere!!
They are all over Ebay. I got my set from there.
Old 10-14-2008, 02:23 PM
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my wierdest mod is a switch inside the grill that is wired through a relay to the dome light switch and the horn so when the switch is on and the door opens the horn goes on, and with the air horn i added for 20 bucks that thing is loud.

Redneck car alarm baby!!!!
Old 10-14-2008, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ryantowry_81
my wierdest mod is a switch inside the grill that is wired through a relay to the dome light switch and the horn so when the switch is on and the door opens the horn goes on, and with the air horn i added for 20 bucks that thing is loud.

Redneck car alarm baby!!!!
hell yeah, that's awsome!

you could make it really complex and add a blinker flasher and a resister if needed so it even pulses like an alarm, lol

oh boy... I have something to do on a boring weekend now

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That last Magnet is awesome... I want one!
Spencer's in the mall; that place is awesome... I think they were like $3 a piece

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Old 10-14-2008, 03:32 PM
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my most worthless mod??? well, not exactly worthless, but sure is irritating at times... it turns down my stereo at inoppritune times, costs me lots and lots of money, always hogs the passenger seat, makes my best friend sit in the back, and never gives me the right directions to where i need to go...
I had to bring my wife up to see that one...
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Speaking of useless charger bolt stickers...

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Originally Posted by iamsuperbleeder
Spencer's in the mall; that place is awesome... I think they were like $3 a piece
Yeah that place is fun. Got me a license plate thing that said "Insured by MAFIA. You hit me, we hit you" and "No box, no bottle. Just balls and throttle."

But I'm trying to find a sticker making place so I can have a few of these made for my dodge:









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Originally Posted by chrisbnaz
Speaking of useless charger bolt stickers...

I'm having a hard time spotting the stickers...

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^Always check the undercarriage
Old 10-14-2008, 04:46 PM
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"hmmm" worthy mods

-removed factory power windows, locks, antenna (manual stuff is more reliable IMO)
-auto -> 5spd swap
-removed a/c
-late style steering box swap (quicker ratio)
-swapped in an '85 brown/tan interior (was factory gray)
-ZUK mod (most people around here don't understand)
Old 10-14-2008, 04:56 PM
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i too have the power antenna switch mod....
I have changed the factory 12v plug to be hot all the time,
i've added 2 more always hot 12v plugs, one in front and one in the rear,
I've added a switch on the inside of the tailgate to roll the window down from inside the cargo area, (great for camping)
i've made screens that magetically attached to the two rear windows and rear big window.
Old 10-14-2008, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by iamsuperbleeder
hell yeah, that's awsome!

you could make it really complex and add a blinker flasher and a resister if needed so it even pulses like an alarm, lol

oh boy... I have something to do on a boring weekend now



Spencer's in the mall; that place is awesome... I think they were like $3 a piece
yeah it works too i woke up one night to my air horn blairing and found my next door neibor pointing a shot gun at a guy running down the street back when i actually had neibors that could hear me! i amagine that guy had to change his pants after that experience!!!!haha

The light are a good idea too
Old 10-14-2008, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Tofer
I've added a switch on the inside of the tailgate to roll the window down from inside the cargo area, (great for camping)
sweet, id love to have some info on how to do that.
TIA
Old 10-14-2008, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KevinInSac
I've learned that anything you do (me included), mom is going to hate. So, do what you have to. But don't always put aside what she says. She is older than you and more times than not, a little smarter.
i lifted my truck 7in and my mom thinks its bad a$$ so idk whats up with your mommys


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