March 2008: LXOM Trojan

[DMAG]

written by Trojan


Well I want to start with a big thank you to everyone here at LX Forums. I love it here. I never imagined Id be LXOM.http://bestsmileys.com/excited/3.gif
Im quite surprised. I had no idea back in March of 06 when I first signed up what I'd be in for.
It been a great experience I wouldn't have changed a thing.
My LX story begins in 06 when my daily driver F250 super duty got paid off.
Usually I would have traded it in for the latest/Greatest new truck. But the trucks a Diesel and it only had 55,000 miles on her. She looked great and I was like , I want a street car. So I had been eyeballing the 300's for awhile and started researching them. I couldn't touch a srt8 at the time in So Cal without the typical 10-20k mark up so I opted for a Black 300C with all the options.
I even got the warranty for 5yrs. :doh:. I told the wife I was gonna lower it and do rims and thats it. I wanna keep the luxury look in tacked. yeah right!
I took the car over to Mannie at 714 Motor sports and he did the Interior for me in Black Ostrich with a suede headliner and door panels. Then he threw some Eibach springs on it and got me a set of Zennettis. I was done. Then I found the forums. And within days I wanted Exhaust, CAI, KW's. I was going nuts. So Mannie got me a Borla Cat-back and KW's. Meanwhile back at the ranch my wife was really digging the car. And when the wife makes up her mind,:blam: nuff said. So now we had 2 300's. She got a Silver Steel one. Now all of a sudden I figured my wheels were to heavy and my brakes weren't cooling because of there design, I needed wheels, So I put the Eibachs, Wheels on my wifes car the rest is history. This is where my addiction began. Ive been thru alot now with the car and all of you. LX forums have been here for me and I thank you.
Ive Made a alot of good new friends from coast to coast and have truly enjoyed myself. The M&G's and the track days are something I will never forget. I hope to continue my obsession with my Challenger when it arrives in late April. I also want to thank everyone that voted for me and all the members here whom I've had the opportunity to meet. Ive included pictures of my car thru its transformation. I look forward to seeing everyone at Spring Fest.

Eibachs/Zenettis
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/1.jpg


Seats
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/2.jpg

Center Console
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/3.jpg

Headliner
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/4.jpg

Grill/Headlight Covers
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/5.jpg

Brembos
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/6.jpg

SRT8 Charger Wheels
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/7.jpg

HAZMAN
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/8.jpg
Spring Fest 07
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/9.jpg

Engine Bay 07
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/10.jpg

Shindig 07
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/11.jpg

Piston Skirt Drama
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/12.jpg

HoP 392 Build
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/13.jpg

Lastest Build 392 with 6.1 top end
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/14.jpg

Rally Stripes
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/15.jpg

Rear Rallys
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/16.jpg

Lastest Paint/Grill/Halos
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/17.jpg

Blacked Out
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/18.jpg

Rumble in the Desert
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/19.jpg

11.97 slip
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/20.jpg



12.05 Video Run
http://www.lxforums.com/images/LXOM/trojan/21.jpg (http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/Hemified/?action=view&current=race7hd.flv)

[viper3ez]

congrats

[Jaak]

Congrats, great to finally see the ride, it's sick!

[Magma]

Congrats man!

BTW.. thats one bitchin interior!

[JonzMgnm]

Congrats, Chris! It's been a long ride for ya, but you did great! Nice write-up and picture log of the progress of that bada$$ 300!:thumbs_u:

[ChargerGirl]

Great pictures and write up, Chris. Much deserved! :)

[Fondy]

congrats to a great member and a sweet Ride!!!

[Carfinish]

Congrats Trojan....car is pretty sweet!!!

[Paradog]

Congrats Trojan...sweet ride indeed!

[bruno]

Such an honor...Congratulations Trojan! Your 300c reeks of class and power. Can't wait to see it at SF and to meet you in person.

bruno

[chryslerking]

Wow thats a lot of history Trojan you sure have come a long way...i remember a time not too long ago when you wouldn't have changed your own camshaft but look at you now your the go to man for installs to tuning...your a real credit to the LX Forums and a great guy in general allways willing to help others and share your findings with anyone interested....Congrats on this award Chris you are what this forum is all about.

[ChargerChick]

Congrats Chris and I love the rally stripes on your car! :)

[USCG Charger]

nice Chris... that 12.05 run was sweet..... keep up the good work bro!

Jason

[hemiwagn]

Congrats to another ground breaker!
Looking forward to hooking up at SF.

[sugar-tj]

congrats,
very sweet ride!!!!

[Trojan]

Hey you guys thanks a ton, I appreciate all the kind words. Looking forward to what 08 brings us!

[Junior]

Chris, my road trip sharing, good times having, odd behavior observing buddy... we've shared some moments... been great man. Looking forward to more of the same.

Congrats on the recognition, and thanks for doing the stuff that earned it! :thumbs_u:

[LowGo]

Congrats! And... great job on the 300C! :thumbs_u:

[MattRobertson]

Conga Rats, Man! Well deserved. See you in a week!

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[DonH]

Congrats on being the new Honoree.

Good job, you certainly deserve the recognition.

[lowriderman3]

Congrats man!

[Big Bob]

Well deserved, for your car and you...the person. I am very happy for this honor that was passed to you by the members of this forum.

[iRock]

Congratulations to one of my faves! What fun to be the reigning king during the festival. Enjoy your time in the limelight!

[miplank]

Congrats!!!

[32Noir]

Muy fresco!! Muchas felicitaciones elegida la nueva............

[Darthvader]

Congrates on the big win ...ride is awesome. Thanks for the nice write up.

[HEMMISSEY]

congrats buddy...see you at SF!

[Walt SRT8]

Congrats Chris.........Addictive behavior? Me too. Nice write up. See you next weekend. Walt

[Charg-um@BMC Performance]

Nice write up !! Congrats !!

[Ozzie]

Great write-up and a sweet photo history, Chris. Congrats again! :thumbs_u:

[BobF's 6POINT1]

Awesome Chris. You deserve it. The car is looking sweet!

[InferAl]

Wow it was great to see this when I logged on.
Congradulations Bro

[JarZ]

Many congrats, Chris. Car is looking great! :)

[BtDan]

Congrats on lxom! Nice pic-umentary.

[slowdraw9000]

Congrats!!!

[Mighty Noid]

Well deserved and a great write up Chris...

:)

[MrHemi2U]

Congrats Trojan, nice write up.

[MAGNUM8R]

Congrats Man!
Look forward to seeing you next weekend!!:beerchug:

[Bornagainultimatum]

Congrats Chris. God bless you and your family!

[fnkychkn]

congrats Trojan. well deserved. :thumbs_u:
btw, that is one bada$$ 300.

[imahemi]

Congrats!!!

[Tommy K]

Sic ride and interior

[BlackSXT]

congrats....amazing freakin' car!

[bandaid]

Congratulations, excellent write up and pics. You set a example for us all. Muchly deserved recognition.

[BigHemi06]

Congrats Chris

[fatchance]

look'n good Congrats, your ride is Sick and it's fast.

[rander]

Who's your daddy now lol! It couldn't have gone to a better man. Glad things are going well for you man. The 300 looks sweeet! love the rally stripe. man that motor though takes the cake. good job! looking foward to what you have in store this year.

[SoCalRT]

Congratulations Chris...

[ZMagnum]

Congrats. See you soon at SF.

[Big D]

Congrats!!!

[slideway]

Hats off to ya Trojan! You came a long way in a short amout of time :beerchug:

[DarthCharger]

Trojan,
Really enjoyed reading and watching the evolution of the 300. It is what many of us would like to achieve and it is great to have pioneer's to lead the way and make it easier for others. BTW, where is the Challenger! What is in store for that platform! Can hardly wait.
Later

[Cam]

Oh **** man, I missed this..............congrats buddy!!!!.

[Tmagnum]

Yeah, me too!

Congrats Chris, you earned it !

Your ride is truely sweet, and those new stripes really set the car off! :thumbs_u:

[Davesatdoasisbar]

Congratulations man. Deserved:beerchug:

[chasb]

You go away for a weekend and LOOK WHAT HAPPENS!!!

Congratualtions Chirs.

Glad to have met you as well.

Chas

[JetBlack300c]

congrats Chris...


and damn that charger in the video looks like he is standing still next to your run..

[HEMI~C~]

Damn Chris, not sure how I missed this......serious congrats man. Now quit running for office and get that car back to the track.

[SMK HEMI]

Congrats, Chris you deserve it! Your car is wicked fast bro. That ride you gave me last month was nuts. WOW!!!!

[OurZoo]

Sick azz ride bro. Looking forward to checking it out on Saturday.

[RandomAccess]

Congrats T!!!

[CoolVanilla]

Man am I asleep at the wheel or what?

Congratz T! I think its safe to say you've earned this.

[Trojan]

Hey everyone I'm really grateful for the honors. I could not have done any of this with out the community as a whole so I want to thank each and everyone of you here at LX Forums. Great Place, Great People and so much to learn. This is the Best LX community on the net and I'm very proud to be part of it. Thanks for all the love everyone. I hope to meet alot of you this weekend at the largest LX M&G on the planet.
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[cbutler32]

Hey everyone I'm really grateful for the honors. I could not have done any of this with out the community as a whole so I want to thank each and everyone of you here at LX Forums. Great Place, Great People and so much to learn. This is the Best LX community on the net and I'm very proud to be part of it. Thanks for all the love everyone. I hope to meet alot of you this weekend at the largest LX M&G on the planet.
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well said!
CONGRATS!

from the first time I saw your bitchin' ride on PCH heading south from crystal cove (the original cars and coffee) when it was slow...:wink:
to the last time I saw it in AZ (mainly from the rear) and got smoked 3 out of 4 runs. (he spun)...
it is a true honor to be your friend.

from one Chris to another.:thumbs_u:
CONGRATS ON BEING THE LXOM OF THE MONTH!

[cadzilla74]

Congrats Trojan ... sweet ride ...great write-up ... you really got me rethinking the rally stripes I'm getting painted on my Mag ... time to crank up Photoshop and see what they'd look like offset on the Mag instead of down the middle ...

[eGo]

Gratz!

[PPP-Tech]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! BOOOOOOOOOOO!


















Sorry, I couldnt help myself. Congrats man.

[BilletTechnology]

congrats Chris. Can't wait to see it this weekend. Well deserved indeed.

[legmaker]

congrats chris!!!! love the car, and especially like those wheels!!! hahahaha

[Hemi_charger]

WOOT congrats man defenatly a Sweet Ride. Loved it since the first time I saw it at the hooters meet in Temecula. all I had was smoked lights and a jba catback DOH Well desereved and keep it up bro cant wait to see the chally with your touch

[silverlightening]

Congrads, Love the way you turned it into a beast!!

Have fun in SF, I think we will be hitting the M&G in London this weekend...

[Vader]

Congrats! And very, very nice ride!

[JUNIPER9803]

Awsome Ride Keep It Up

[iRock]

Hey everyone I'm really grateful for the honors. I could not have done any of this with out the community as a whole so I want to thank each and everyone of you here at LX Forums. Great Place, Great People and so much to learn. This is the Best LX community on the net and I'm very proud to be part of it. Thanks for all the love everyone. I hope to meet alot of you this weekend at the largest LX M&G on the planet.
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Darn it, we're leaving in a few hours and I still didn't get to meet you.

[X E Ryder]

Hey man,

Awesome job! One sweet beast ya got! It was great to meet you and see the car in person at SF08 too! :)

[hemi8tr]

way to go bud! this summer will be a very FAST one for us. keep the faith!

[Reggie475]

Congrats on the win and awesome awesome ride.

[aspendog]

Nice Chris, well deserved indeed....

[tmac06srt8]

Congrats...I just got my 300SRT8 and seeing what you did inspired me to just get online and buy parts..LOL

[DaveDees]

:not_worth Awesome car!!!! Great write-up. Now one question, you're not trading it in for a sporty thingy, Challenger are you??

[Hemi 7]

Congrats

[RandomAccess]

Congrats Trojan!

[MagnumManAWD]

:beerchug:

[lukester]

:rock::rock::rock:

[bigal470]

^^ are you re living the past or what??