SCLX NEWS

STELLANTIS ANNOUNCEMENTS ahead of sema

October 31, 2025 | Rob David

These announcements signal a shift, and for many OG enthusiasts, steps in the right direction for the brand.

Moparized SIXPACK Charger Concept

The Dude HEMI powered 1500

2026 Dodge Charger HUSTLE STUFF DRAG PAK by Direct Connection

CYLINDERS & MINI MEETS

October 14, 2025 | Rob David

This is an idea I had about ten years ago, probably a little too early for its time, haha.

The cylinder is the foundational chamber where the magic of combustion happens. It is a core and vital part of the engine. When an organization grows it can start to lose that tight, close-knit feel that made it special in the first place. That's why we are launching CYLINDERS. It's in these small groups where members will hang with your friends, meet new ones, learn, share, and make memories that go beyond the car.

My vision for Cylinders is they can be based on a geographic area or built around something members have in common. Cylinders will gather regularly and members are encouraged to participate in as many different Cylinders as they wish. Then a few times each year we'll all gather for something big.

If a Cylinder wants to host something and could use the name, reputation, or community strength of SCLX to help make it happen, we’ll do what we can to support it.

The idea is simple... smaller groups, stronger connections, that make the whole (SCLX) stronger.

MOPAR Up!

LSMF ON TOUR

October 11, 2025 | Rob David

We're excited to announce that Lone Star Mopar Fest 2026 will be in San Antonio. We're entering a new chapter for the event and are excited to take the LSMF vibe on the road.

HOW IT ALL STARTED

August 26, 2025 | Rob David

This month, 19 years ago, I purchased my 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 and began a journey that I will forever be grateful for. I joined a forum about the car, met local owners, and in 2007 started this club with them. It took off like a rocket ship.

The friendships I’ve personally formed with so many of you are what I treasure most. At the same time, I’d be lying if I said it isn’t sometimes a challenge to know if what we do in SCLX really makes a difference.

Then, I get a few pieces of feedback like these:

1. A member needed a recommendation...

"Thank you so much for recommending Colin!  He made the repairs, and I had other things corrected on my car.  He matched my paint which is difficult since it is the tri-coat phantom black!  It is like having a new car 😃."

2. A member thankful for a connection...

"Ok, so this popped up today. It got me to thinking. 12 years ago, something you planned, had an unbelievable impact on one of the biggest events in my life."

3. A few members building deeper friendships...

I came across a photo Dale posted of a recent dinner the South Side Mopars group had. It captured perfectly what “beyond the cars” and even “beyond the club" mean.

Today, SCLX is about the people behind the wheel. Every message, every dinner, every connection shows me that what we’ve built together matters. Thank you for letting me be part of your story, and for being part of mine.

ROADKILL EVE DODGE PRESSER

August 8, 2025 | Rob David

One the eve of the 10th Roadkill Nights, Dodge made some big announcements about the Charger and Durango. Choice is back in the hands of the Brotherhood of Muscle and we know this puts a smile back on the face of many enthusiasts. Welcome back HEMI!

I look forward to seeing what SRT comes up with down the road.

HILL COUNTRY RELIEF EFFORTS

July 7, 2025 | Rob David

The recent events surrounding the Guadalupe River floods certainly put our daily routines and even our passion for cars into perspective. However, it also serves as a powerful reminder of the remarkable compassion and giving spirit that defines our SCLX community. Here is a short list of some on-the-ground efforts you can support.

CONVOY OF HOPE https://convoyofhope.org/donate/disaster-relief/tx-floods-25

KERR COUNTY FLOOD RELIEF FUND www.tinyurl.com/KerrFloodRelief

GOFUNDME FOR THERAPY COSTS www.GoFundMe.com/healing-for-camp-mystics-missing-girls

TEXAS SEARCH AND RESCUE https://texsar.networkforgood.com/projects/254910-responding-to-the-july-4-texas-floods

TEXANS ON A MISSION https://www.texansonmission.org/hill-country-flooding

KERRVILLE PETS ALIVE https://kerrvillepetsalive.com

AUSTIN PETS ALIVE https://www.austinpetsalive.org

KERRVILLE RED CROSS PRESS RELEASE - JULY 7, 2025

The Salvation Army Kerrville is overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible outpouring of support from the Hill Country community in response to the recent flooding across Kerr County. As the designated Kerr County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) Coordinator, we are honored to serve and steward your generosity during this critical time.

Thanks to your overwhelming support, we have currently reached capacity for in-kind donations. To help us best manage resources, reduce waste, and relieve the burden on local officials and first responders, we ask the community to hold additional in-kind or meal donations until we are able to obtain a larger warehouse to meet the need. Please monitor our official communication channels and social media for updates on current needs and resource requests.

All volunteer efforts and donation coordination are being directed through The Salvation Army Social Services Office, located at 855 Hayes St., Kerrville, TX.

If you are interested in volunteering, please visit our website or social media pages to sign up.

To offer support or request assistance, please call the VOAD Hotline: 830-465-4797.

All meal preparation and distribution must be coordinated through this hotline to ensure efficient and equitable delivery.

We continue to coordinate ministerial support, emotional and spiritual care, and supply distribution. If you are in need of assistance, prayer, or support, please contact us through the VOAD hotline or visit our Social Services Office.

To donate funds or sign up to volunteer, please visit:

www.kerrvillekroc.org

Thank you for standing with us in service, compassion, and prayer.

God bless you. Please continue to pray for Kerrville.

CRUISE TO FAYETTEVILLE

June 18, 2025 | Rob David

Our private PRIVÉ partner group took a cruise to Fayetteville, with some adding Timeless Classics, Hruskas, Pivos, and New Ulm. A great day on the roads with their MOPARs.

PRIVE is our invitation-only community that brings members’ favorite parts of the SCLX vibe into 2025. Limited to 30 seats for 2025-2026. Look for information on the next application window in April 2026.

REIGNITE OUTREACH

June 25, 2025 | Rob David

We’re bringing back a favorite and you’re invited! For those who’ve been around a while, and a quick heads-up to the new folks: SCLX and LSMF have long believed in giving back where we can see and feel the impact. 

We’ve collected for Toys for Tots, stocked boxes at the food bank, spread some holiday cheer by donating to needy families, and packed care packages for deployed troops. That last one? It’s always been a favorite. So we’re bringing it back with renewed energy.

You’re invited to join fellow SCLXers in supporting Boots for Troops at their Public Packing Party on July 9. If you’ve got SCLX gear, throw it on. If not, we’ve got you covered, visit the store for some fresh looks.

We know planning more than two weeks out feels like a leap these days. Hopefully, this lands in that sweet spot of your radar.

SCLX Shop NOW OPEN

June 16, 2025 | Rob David

I'll admit it, this is on ME. 

Our merch game has been non-existent since 2022 and I'm taking steps to turn it around.

The challenge has always been inventory: styles, colors, sizes, and designs. Trying to keep up with what everyone might want adds up fast. Or as early Kevin Hart once said, “the way our ​bank account is set up”. In the past we've had members (you know who you are) step up and say "I'll fund the inventory buy-in, get me back when you can."

Add to that the shift in car culture and the challenge of maintaining the environment we want at our public gatherings. We couldn’t, in good conscience, tie up club funds in merch that might take months to sell through.

To give you more options and have items delivered straight to your door. The store will be open 24/365 and feature a variety of styles. 

With our new store you have guaranteed availability and direct delivery. No more waiting for the merch table at our event.

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY

May 28, 2025 | Rob David

It was on this day, 18 years ago, when the idea of Space City LX went public. We’ve seen many faces pass through.

We’ve been part of your highs and lows. Your planned and unplanned life moments. We hope you include us in many more.

Around here we say, Once SCLX, Always SCLX. So happy birthday to all who have been part of this community. 

Thank you for your participation, friendship, volunteering, and financial support. 

Here’s to what’s down the road!

MOPARAZZI

May 6, 2025 | Rob David

Event and car show season is here! I'd love to see and share these events from your point-of-view. Here's a link you can use to send us photos. Save it to your home screens so you can just tap and upload your fav pics.

https://bit.ly/upload_sclx

I also started an "event season" album for 2025 and have started adding photos there that I've seen in the SCLX FB Group and on some friends' feeds. I'd love to see photos of you and your crew also because that's what SCLX is about. The people and the cars.

18 YEARS | 2007 - 2025

May 1, 2025 | Rob David

My LX journey began in 2006 when I bought a 300CSRT and joined 300CForums.com. Oh the forums, what a place! I was learning something each and every day and met some great owners, including locals Mark ("Freebird"), Johnny B, and Tracy “Not Yet”.

We started gathering at various events together, including a few where our "modern" vehicles weren't exactly welcomed (and we were asked to leave). The four of us started having conversations about establishing our own LX Modern Mopar group. Fast forward to May 2007 and that became a reality with the launch of Space City LX Modern Mopar.

Now, eighteen years later, the local automotive scene is ​completely different. There are brand specific gatherings, all brand gatherings, exotics, classics, every weekend if not every night of the week.

No milestone achieved, no event hosted, no accolade received holds greater significance than the enduring legacy of relationships that SCLX has fostered. Our foundational priority - to "gather owners and connect enthusiasts” - remains the mission.​

Being a part of this journey from the very beginning has been an immense honor. I remain, along with your leadership team, dedicated to moving SCLX forward for as long as it continues to provide value to our local owners. 

This network of connections, built through SCLX, is what you should collectively take the most pride in. 

​Big thanks to everyone who's ever bought a sticker, apparel, or made a donation. Also, thank you to the new PRIVÉ partners (SCLX 2.0) for your support. All of your donations go to pay​ storage fees, information technology,​ comms​, and Lone Star Mopar Fest.​ 

If SCLX is a benefit to you, help further the mission​ by donating here: https://www.sclx.org/support​

Thank you for being a part, past or present, of SCLX.

Happy Birthday to ​Us,

PRIVÉ (SCLX 2.0)

March 28, 2025 | Rob David

We launched something special. It’s an invitation-only community that brings members’ favorite parts of the SCLX vibe into 2025. Limited to 30 seats for member year 2025-2026.

SPRING FESTIVAL OF LX

March 22, 2025 | Rob David

After a five-year break, the ultimate experience for enthusiasts is back! The legendary Spring Festival is the return of the granddaddy of them, north star of all LX events. Staying true to the traditions established in 2005, this event focuses on the LX platform and is not for All Mopar. We're honored to partner with John Fortuno (SpringFest), Anthony Carter (LX and Beyond), as well as our own SCLX AWAY TEAM to get us the photos below.

BBQ CRUISE TO LULING

February 8, 2025 | Rob David

Check out this great article from MOPAR INSIDERS.

https://moparinsiders.com/mopars-meat-memories-texas-modern-mopar-clubs-cruise-for-bbq/

December 30, 2024 | Happy New Year

Hope you've made some memories this holiday season with family and friends. 

I can't believe we're going into year 18 for this little organization. It's been quite a ride so far, fast straights and slow turns. The car culture has surely changed here in Houston and we've done what we can to adapt. We started out as a place to help owners connect with each other and build lasting friendships. That's been our priority since 2007 and continues to be.

I've got three quick announcements to share.

1. Our annual BBQ CRUISE TO LULING is January 25th.

https://www.sclx.org/events/winter-bbq-cruise

2. The Granddaddy of all LX events, Spring Festival, is back and scheduled for March 22, 2025. 

https://www.sclx.org/events/spring-festival

3. Connect with SCLX in various ways

• This email

• Our TELEGRAM Group https://t.me/+jnY2HBPg4BNmNmQ5

• Our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/sclxmm

• Our Discord (think of it as a forum) https://www.sclx.org/forum

Finally, thank you for being part of the ride.

Rob
rob@sclx.org

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 | lsmf UPDATE

Hello SCLXers, 

LSMF WKND was incredible and we've set the date for #15. 

Join us October 10-11, 2025.

Also, there were plenty of awesome builds at the 2024 SEMA SHOW and we've posted the info here.

Thanks,

Rob
rob@sclx.org

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 | SEMA 2024

Here's our recap on this year's awesome SEMA event and all things MOPAR related.

June 1, 2024 | lone star mopar fest

Hello SCLXers, 

Just an update, we've update our event sites for LSMF WKND. Visit lonestarmoparfest.com or lsmfwknd.com for info on the 14th MOPAR HOMECOMING.

Thanks,

Rob
rob@sclx.org

FEB 26, 2024 | SUNSET OF TEXT PLATFORM

Hello SCLXers. We're phasing out our direct text messaging service on March 15. 

We invite you to join the SCLX MODERN MOPAR group on TELEGRAM. This group has now been set to “read-only” so you won’t be inundated with replies. From time to time we may adjust it to get feedback, but that will be limited.

The reason for this change is so we can devote resources to a more robust communications platform where those of you who remember, can interact in a forum-style environment from the connivence of any device. Look for that announcement in the next few weeks.

Hope to see you on TELEGRAM (click here to join) to stay updated on SCLX.

Thanks,

Rob
rob@sclx.org

NOV 1, 2023 | CLUB UPDATE

Hello SCLX fam! 

As we close out 2023 I wanted to give you a long overdue update on the club. 

I remember when we started SCLX in 2007. We were the first and only modern Mopar club in town. We met every month. Hangouts, mod meets, cruises, really fun stuff. 

Today, there are many clubs in town. This club was doing this, this club was doing that. We even heard rumblings that people were tired of "just meeting in parking lots". Then in March 2019 we lost our long-time meeting spot, the Target near downtown, because outside-of-the-club individuals did burnouts in the lot. How many of us wish we could just hang out in parking lots?

Fast forward to 2023 and the car culture in Houston has changed. What were easy-going gatherings have turned into takeovers and we have not wanted to put your/our reputations and rides at risk. 

We know you have a deep desire to connect and we need to take steps to provide those opportunities. That said, Pam and the team are working on a schedule for 2024 events - hosted by SCLX and events we join up with. 

If you have an idea please email Pam (pam@sclx.org). Be ready for her to ask you to come alongside the team walk the idea out. We encourage you to host meetups in your local area that we can help create awareness for. 

If you see or are going to participate in something, also let us know so we can add it to the calendar for others to see. Share it in the Facebook Group and be sure to let us know so we can continue to bring awareness. 

Helping owners meet owners is our mission, and with your help we'll get back to it!

Thanks,

Rob
rob@sclx.org

P.S. Are you on TELEGRAM? We just started our group... join SCLXMM via this link.

FEB 20, 2023 | Continue To Be The Example

We hear the comments from time to time, "I wish SCLX hosted more events like we use to". 

There was a time we hosted two or more events a month for years. With the way the car scene had deteriorated in the past five years, we have to be very particular in the events we host and the locations we choose. 

The night before our March 2019 Central Meet & Greet a group of people were doing donuts in the Target parking lot. As a result the property managers shut the lot down to our gathering. Ten years of goodwill and cooperation lost because activities we were not involved in.

This recent story from Austin TX is a reminder of why we are so very appreciative of the SCLX family and how you conduct yourselves. Continue to be the example of what an enthusiast community should be.

MAY 28, 2023 | Our Sweet Sixteen (2007-2023)

It started on the forums. 

Then a few of us gathered in each others driveways. 

Then a cruise to Galveston. 

Then getting kicked out of an event because our cars were "too" modern. 

Then we started SCLX in May of 2007. 

The cars have gotten more powerful and the relationships have grown stronger. 

You Are SCLX 🚀

JAN 1, 2023 | OUR NEW WEBSITE

The time has come. We held on to that old website from December 2009 a little too long.

You'll see here that our events page is more robust. We will post SCLX events and FB events that members show interest in.

The photos section shows a peek at the album instead of just a link.

This site focuses on providing you with information, thus, we've moved conversations to apps many of you already use:

• Group conversations are now in our private SCLX Modern Mopar Facebook Group. You can post questions, for sale items, etc.

• We have a text messaging plaform where we'll send out information, and, you can reply to have a one-on-one conversation with us. Text LAUNCH to 713-929-2980 to be included.

This new site gives YOU a better online experience to find out about events and news.