Re: NeedsWings vs. TVT intake.. which is better?
TVT,
Thanks for the reply and the phone call back. We are going to make something happen I just need to decide if I'm going to do the turbo we discussed or the items that we disclosed. Give me a moment to figure out which one.
Mr. "nascarhq",
Thanks for your input as well I appreciate the advice. This issue is that I only like the performance of the SRT-6 and not the car it's self. When I put $3,000.00 in the balance the things I'm thinking for the extra 60 HP are a steal. If I put $10,000.00 in the balance for a turbo then I will be getting more than the SRT-6 offers but it will be a money pit because I will have to change a whole bunch of other stuff which I'm not interested in doing, but might be stupid to see what it does anyway. The issue I have with the SRT-6 compared to spending $3,000.00 or $5,000.00 extra bucks are listed below:
1. Does the SRT-6 come in White? Nope.. It will cost me about $4,500 for a good paint job. I've checked on it..
2. Does the SRT-6 come with a retractable spoiler.. Nope.. It will cost me about $1,600 to remove the fixed wing and put on the retractable one, then run wires and a switch to the dash where I have to alter other things that take away from the stock look. (I'm all about clean stocked appearanced vehicles.. That's my thing...). A guess from my tech...
3. Does the SRT-6 come with Cedar Interior like I have? Nope.. I can't stand the grey leather & suede combo with SRT-6 stencilled in the seat. Looks cheap for that type of performance car compared to the classy Cedar I have. The change would be around $3,600 to change all the interior out. This is from my parts department and they say it could be higher... Ouch...
4. Does the SRT-6 come with good factory wheels that I can have chromed so I can keep my factory look? Nope.. I could switch my current wheels but I diminish the value of the one that will have the SRT-6 wheels and will still have to spend $2,000 for new wheels or $400 to mount balance and swap my wheels to the new one.
By the time I add:
$4,500 Good Paint Job
$1,600 Rigging up some type of retractable spoiler
$3,600 For changing out the interior
$1,000 For whatever wheel decision I would make
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I am at $10,000 plus, just to be able to say I could really fall in love with this car.. I'll stick with the $3,000 to $5,000.00 and drop it with a smile.. Heee... Heeee...
I only envy SRT-6 owners for their power, but as far as looks I think I have you all beat by a mile... Ever seen the look on a womans face as she is in your rearview mirror and you zip by on purpose and get in front of her and her man then come to a stop and press that retractable spoiler? Then you sneak at the smile on her face as she reads "BCHLOR" on your tags, she see's you are attractive, and you can tell she is playing what if scenerios in her head... FUGGING PRICESLESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL........ I LOVE MY COUPE!!!!! LMAO.... Thanks anyway I know you mean well... Gotta love it... LOL.... I have more heads turning from this car than I did my GS430 or 325 Coupe. Can you say CHICK MAGNET.. LOL....