Project Super Neon, Part 3

Super Neon still dressed.
Stripped to the essentials, our scantily-clad Neon is ready for its makeover.
To enhance the car’s sporty look and quality finish, Wings West match-painted the mirrors, door handles, and washer nozzles to the Neon’s bright red body color.
To enhance the car’s sporty look and quality finish, Wings West match-painted the mir

Line up each outside mirror and tighten the three mounting bolts. Don’t forget the piece of foam insulation that keeps the mirrors tight and rattle-free.
Line up each outside mirror and tighten the three mounting bolts. Don’t forget the pi
Slide the washer nozzles through the holes on the hood. Reconnect the washer fluid lines and check for looseness or leaks.
Slide the washer nozzles through the holes on the hood. Reconnect the washer fluid lines a
Replace the door handle and attach the door striker and lock bar. Line up the handle and replace the two mounting nuts. You may have to move the window regulator to reach the nuts.
Replace the door handle and attach the door striker and lock bar. Line up the handle and r

Swap the side marker lights and foam support piece out of the original front bumper assembly and into the Wings West unit.
Swap the side marker lights and foam support piece out of the original front bumper assemb
Line up the new front fascia and check the clearances. You may need a second person to help adjust the bumper’s position and confirm the proper alignment.
Line up the new front fascia and check the clearances. You may need a second person to hel
With the new bumper secured (either by masking tape or a second set of hands), drill holes that line up with the factory mounting holes in the wheelwell. Replace the mounting screws.
With the new bumper secured (either by masking tape or a second set of hands), drill holes

Remove the small piece of molding in each front wheelwell and replace the mounting screws. Clean off the lower rocker panels and test-fit the side molding pieces.
Remove the small piece of molding in each front wheelwell and replace the mounting screws.
Remove the backing piece from the double-sided tape and press the side molding into place. Drill two holes at each end and install the mounting screws for additional support.
Remove the backing piece from the double-sided tape and press the side molding into place.
Transfer the rear bumper foam and license-plate light bracket to the Wings West unit. Slide the rear fascia into place and check the clearances.
Transfer the rear bumper foam and license-plate light bracket to the Wings West unit. Slid

Since the new rear bumper comes pre-drilled, simply line up the bumper’s existing holes with the factory mounting holes and install the screws.
Since the new rear bumper comes pre-drilled, simply line up the bumper’s existing hol
Use rubber drill jigs or similar marking devices to line up the holes for the rear wing. Tape the drill jigs to the trunk lid after carefully placing the wing.
Use rubber drill jigs or similar marking devices to line up the holes for the rear wing. T
After marking the mounting points with a chisel, remove the jigs and drill four holes in the trunk lid. Have someone hold the wing in place as you tighten the mounting screws.
After marking the mounting points with a chisel, remove the jigs and drill four holes in t

After lowering our project car with a set of Suspension Techniques springs in the previous installment, we did what any self-respecting performance fanatic would do: We added a body kit and a rear wing to emphasize the car's dropped stance. The kit, offered by Wings West, dramatically altered our Dodge's appearance. Even with the original rolling stock still in place, the Super Neon exhibited an entirely different attitude.

We watched, and shot photos, as Wings West's project coordinator extraordinaire Scott Centra and Vice President Eric Bunnell oversaw the amazing transformation at the company's facility in Newport Beach, California. While it took more than a few seconds and a phone booth, achieving the look of our Super Neon wasn't all that difficult.

Check out the next installment for the Super Neon's new wheel and tire combo, as well as an outrageous paint scheme.