Article and Photography by:
Bryan Fross
Model: Hannah Hilton

   The annual SEMA Show attracts automotive aftermarket companies with all kinds of new products. When one of these companies wants to display their product, they usually build a vehicle that will be the showcase of their products. Kinetik Audio in Toledo, Ohio and Huntington Beach, California is a manufacturer of car audio power products that allow your amplifiers the power they need without draining your battery or demanding too much from your alternator. Kinetik owns this 2005 Chrysler 300 and built it to showcase their products for the 2006 SEMA Show. It has been dubbed the 300K after it's owner, Kinetik Audio.

 

   Even though Kinetik Audio deals with only car audio products, the look of the vehicle is what attracts attention. To start, they took it to Todd Faulkner of 714 Motorsports in Westminster, California for the installation of a KW automotive coil over system to bring the car a little lower to the pavement. Next they bolted up some 22-inch 1-off Lexani wheels wrapped in 265/35/R22 Lexani sport tires.

 

   The stock 300 was already in great shape since it was a new car but the factory silver would not be enough to attract spectators at the show. The body style was modified with a Lexani body kit and spoiler. Also added was a Mopar grille, CDC chrome molding, and a Mopar 300C chrome accent kit. The body was then prepared for paint and the upper half was sprayed by Todd Faulkner with Alsa Shamrock green with Alsa Lime Green Candy. Then it was finished off with Alsa Slime Green pin striping. A pair of emblems from  Iced Out Emz were added.  To add a little show and go performance, the 3.5L V6 was upgraded with an AirAid cold air intake and a Gibson dual exhaust kit installed by Erik Harbour of Kinetik and Todd Faulkner of 714 Motorsports.

 

   On the inside, the comfortable cabin of this car is enough to make you want to take long road trips. But why not take the trip with a little more entertainment in mind? The stock seats were removed and they received a black Italian suede insert, baseball stitching, and diamond pattern installed by Coco at 714 Motorsports. The headliner, pillars and audio panels in the truck were also wrapped in black Italian suede. A satin finish Ultimate pedal kit was bolted up for all pedals and Street Glow neon accents were also installed. The windows were tinted by Xtreme Tint. To kick off the audio system that would be the main attraction in this Chrysler, an Alpine IVA-W200 7-inch touch screen monitor was installed. Besides having the capabilities to play DVD, CD, MP3, and more, a Sirius Satellite Radio was installed for non-stop radio access anywhere in the country. Getting around the country is also easy with the Alpine Black Bird Navigation system. The sound is pushed through Kicker Amplifiers including a Kicker ZX2500.1 D Class and a Kicker ZX650.4 four channel. Bass is provided by three Kicker Comp VX12 12-inch subwoofers with mids & highs coming from Kicker RS65.2 6½-inch component set in the front and Kicker KS69 6x9 inch tri-axial set on the rear deck. All wiring and power distribution is Kicker brand but the power is provided by a Kinetik HC2400 Power Cell to run the vehicle and amplifiers. Also installed were four Kinetik HC600 Power Cells for impact response and increased reserve capacity. The installation was performed by John at Discount Audio in Louisville Kentucky.

   Kinetik would like to thank everyone that was involved with this awesome project! First and foremost we would like to thank Allan and Manny at 714 Motorsports for all their help and support! Our lead fabricator/painter Todd Faulkner of 714 Motorsports for pulling off yet another show stopper with the paint supplied by Steve the paint god at Alsa! Lexani for getting us the sick one off wheels and tires and the sleek looking body kit and spoiler. Kicker Car audio for the great sounding equipment and Alpine Electronics the amazing head unit and keeping us on track with the Black Bird Navigation! Glen at KW suspension for making the coil over kit last minute and overnighting it from Germany! Coco and Peto and the whole crew at 714 Motorsports for doing a wonderful job on the interior. Thanks to Juanito Bonito for your help on the body kit, also Lil Joe , Jeff, and Chuck the body kit king for making it fit just right, and Cory for the last minute sealer on the kit! The Relaxed Atmosphere crew for their support through the project. Last but not least thanks to Kevin and Dana at MFD for keeping it clean with your crazy super wax!