Anybody running the RMS AlterKation? Was it really worth the cost?

MRGTX said
I'm amazed, impressed and envious of all of these ultra modded cars...but here's my personal take: You literally can't put coilover suspension or rack and pinion steering on a Dart or a Valiant, etc...because it changes something fundamental that defines the car. It's no longer a Mopar Abody at that point. Rather, it's a custom car that uses the Abody as a base.

This could be good or bad depending on your definition and your priorities...but what I love about my Dart is that it drives like a Dart. I'm fine with putting higher performance components into the existing architecture but preserving the original form is important to me.

100% my opinion. I have tons of respect and admiration for those of you guys who have gone for a totally new suspension format.

I agree 100%. My decision to go with a full frame and front and rear suspension that will bear little resemblance to any Chrysler product, except for the fact that the wheels will still roll, steer, and move up and down, was totally driven by my decision to make a change to the 3rd gen hemi. Had I kept my 340 or a modified version of that, I would still be rolling with T-bars, upgraded components, and a lot of structural stiffening. It does cause me a little pain to realize that the only pieces that will remain unmodified will be the roof, doors, rear bumper, and glass, but having driven the factory setup for 40 years, I think I am ready for a change. I fully understand that my car will not be of much interest to those who have beautifully preserved our heritage by painstakingly restoring their beloved Mopars, and mine will only be viewed as a novelty by many. I am comfortable with that at my age; I think I will still be able to enjoy driving it!