G5 meets up with Challenger designer at SEMA

One of the highlights during my visit at SEMA was when Chris and I met up with Mike Castiglione and his brother Frank. Mike is the guy who penned the final exterior design for the new Dodge Challenger that you see cruising the roads today. Mike and I can relate in many ways being Industrial Designers. Mike did a phenominal job with the new Chally Design, so all we decided to do with our G5 packages was to compliment it, not redesign it into something it's not. Mike and his brother Frank were able to check out the latest G5 Challenger T/A we brought and we where extatic to hear that they gave the car two thumbs up. Having the original designer's blessing on our G5 Challenger meant a lot to us. Special thanks to Mike and Frank for hangin' out with us and talkin' cars!

In case you haven't seen this before, here's a great video interview with Michael Castiglione and Alan Barrington discussing the design and influences for the new Challenger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paY4y7K1fuM&feature=channel

"TWISTED" makes news for K&N Air Filters

K&N Filters just posted up a great write-up on their site in the news section on the latest G5 Challenger T/A "TWISTED". To see the article and check out the cold air intake system they offer for the Dodge Challenger click on the link below. Thanks again K&N!!!

http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=2390

G5 Challenger - Project:TWISTED Slide Show

It's late but I got the photos uploaded to my flickr account and I made a slide show for viewing 30+ photos of the Yellow G5 Challenger Project:TWISTED. I will be posting more details about some of our sponsors, their products, and where & when you can get them. Enjoy.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/43100116@N03/sets/72157622772979682/show/

G5 Challenger SEMA Show Pics - 1

Due to some technical difficulties during SEMA, I was unable to update the blog. I've been downloading pics of the Challenger and posting them. The show was good for Group 5 Ltd. this year. Displaying the car outside and not working a booth allowed Chris and myself freedom to walk the show. The bright yellow G5 Chally got a lot of attention especially the T/A Hood! This 2009 R/T was transformed from a silver metallic stock Challenger into the killer show car you see here. Custom paint including full color change, T/A hood, front and rear G5 fascias, wheels, tires, interior, and more! Stay tuned for more pics and details on the G5 Challenger.

SEMA 2009 - Day 1

We finally got the G5 Chally all set up and ready late last night. Had to add the sponsors to the car. Today is day 1 and the Challenger is generating a lot of interest. I don't have much to type right now but will post more pics tonight. For now, check these out. First time pics of the new Scott Drake Aluminum Fuel Cap assembly included!

Team G5 Off To SEMA!

Project:TWISTED is done and on the trailer. Got a long drive tonight to get it to the convention center by morning. I thought I'd post a couple more pics before it gets too late. I'll get some shots in the morning and post 'em up.

Crunch Time for SEMA!!!

I flew into Phoenix last night and made it out here to G5 Challenger headquarters! Right away I rolled up my sleaves and jumped in to help out with last minute details on the New G5 Project. I had a chance to take some teaser pics for you guys and get 'em posted up today. The car is real close to being finished and ready to leave tonite. In the meantime enjoy the pics of Project Twisted.

I wish I could post pics of this beautiful new part before SEMA. Scott Drake will be doing a full release on this at SEMA and we will be sure to follow that up with a ton of pics during the show. Stay Tooned!

The satin black G5 T/A hood looks awesome. The fit and finish are real nice as well.

Petrol Traviata wheels and Nitto Invo tires look bad-to-the-bone!!!!

Here's an in progress shot of the G5 Chally coming together! More pics tomorrow!