Great thread. Hopefully DCX will read it and take heed.
Nitpicky stuff:
The tail light needs to be more like the original. One big light across the back is just overpowering. Split the rear light into two with the reverse light in the middle, just like the original and figure out how to rework the body to ensure the area where the old backup lights were isn't just blank.
Also it would be really nice if they tone down "the grin".
Ever since someone pointed it out the lower grill on the front of the car looks like a grin and its kinda jarring. Hopefully they'll *slightly* rework it so it doesn't look like something out of Pixar's Cars. But don't change it TOO much because the grill and its location and shape are great, just make it less blatant. Also please keep the six-shooter headlights! They're killer!
The shifter is good but could be better. Not necessarily 6 shooter but I think they should try a few other pistol grip shapes, there are probably better ones than a glock out there (seems a little bland). Try half a dozen different ones, ask people what they think and pick the best one.
Someone on this board pointed out the gauges look like they're modelled after the lower end gauge cluster and not the rallye gauges. If this is true hopefully they'll pick the high end gauges to put in the production challenger.
Suggestions for options:
An old school shaker hood (which hopefully shakes). The old shaker on the 1970 looks killer.
different mag options, including old school mags. Not necessarily exactly the same as the old rallyes but mags that don't make it look like a modern bling mobile.
Lots of interior and paint color combinations, not limited to particular trim or option levels. All colors available for all cars. For example, I'd like a metallic forest green challenger with a gold hood stripe and chocolate brown interior as an 6.4L SRT-8! Kick in the retro colors too! And more than just one per model year!
Lots of option packages with a more mix and match mentality. Not sure if its doable but hopefully they'll make an effort.
At least two rear gear ratios. maybe 302s and 373s.
Both 6 speed manual and automatic options.
Engines! V6 and 5.7L and 6.1L with a 6.4L SRT-8.
DCX: if in doubt look to your past. There was a tremendous amount of flexibility in the 1970 challengers, rarely were two the same. It would be nice to be awed by the combinations instead of feeling straightjacketed.
BTW GREAT JOB ON GREEN LIGHTING!