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r/projectcar•
karatecoder

Do we just do older cars here?

I have had a lot of cars, including older cars from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. I have always turned wrenches on them. However, my most recent project car, and daily driver, is a late model Dodge Challenger. I'm planning on doing some intake, exhaust, and eventually a supercharger. I don't see a lot of late model cars here, so is it still a fit for this sub? r/Challenger is pretty weak on wrenching - maybe there are other subs I just don't know about.

Posted May 18, 2018, 4:07 PM UTC

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33dst•

Generally when I think of a project car, it's one that needs work to get back on the road or keep it there rather than just making it faster. Older cars fit the bill. That being said, I still think you should post, I wouldn't hate seeing a nice late model challenger

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MuffinRacing•

I think older cars are popular for projects because they're cheap. It makes the project a lot more affordable when the car you're buying is cheaper.

I don't think that's to say this sub wouldn't appreciate a later model car

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scott_fx•

I think older cars are popular for projects because they're cheap.

Please tell my car and wallet this. They haven’t seen the memo

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karatecoderOP•

I'll post a build thread once I start doing some work. I'm glad to see some interest. I still like older cars too, and have an empty slot in my garage for the first time in many years. But I did make certain promises about only throwing money into one car.

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ZeGermanHam•

A project is a project. Doesn't matter what year it is. Feel free to post yours here!

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mcmustang51•

Post it! But dont be afraid to build up that other sub as well

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karatecoderOP•

I have only been on that sub for a few months, but I have not see any build posts or threads. It seems like it is mostly a showcase, but there are occasionally some mechanical questions.

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mcmustang51•

Sometimew you have to take charge! Im a mod of a few subs like r/enginebuilding r/MuscleCar and r/ClassicMustangs and thry have taken off quite well, but im also a mod of a few dead ones :( i think i might close r/ModernMuscle and allow newer cars into r/MuscleCar if the subscribers allow

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karatecoderOP•

Yeah, I looked at ModernMuscle and it was not very active.

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AndersonDG•

I own a late model Challenger in addition to my project as well but honestly it's too risky for me to do anything personally to it since it is my daily driver. I like just maintaining it and saving my money for the project car. It's not like I'm going to be racing it or anything, its a modern car and everyone knows how it performs.

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