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New Challenger SRT's at the drags...
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I went to the track last night. Did bad...12.7 to 13.4 (TC can really kill your launch!!). Dipstick burp...minor dipclip adjustment...temp was 88*...sheeeesh!
Then these two...yep two...come rolling in. I asked if they were consecutive serial numbers.:D I couldnt get either one of them to line up with me due to bad karma. 6.1 Hemi and the do the 1/4 in 13.7 seconds. Pretty car...not so fast stock... oh yeah...in dash gauge said he was doing 12.7 compared to the track clock of 13.7. Hmmm...marketing ploy?? MikeR |
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Originally Posted by MikeR
oh yeah...in dash gauge said he was doing 12.7 compared to the track clock of 13.7. Hmmm...marketing ploy??MikeR
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they have a indash 1/4 mile thing that is awesome
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It's just a G meter, like the G-Tech (and probably a cheap version at that).
On the 13.7, did they have slow reaction times? You usually hear SRT 300's and Chargers running low 13's. Other than running 20" wheels and a different suspension set-up, its basically the same. I would have expected 4 or 5 tenths better. I'm interested to see what the 2009 6 speeds can do, given that it's the first time Chrysler has put the 6.1 ltr with a stick. |
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Is it awesome if it is not accurate?
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Originally Posted by No1Piranha
It's just a G meter, like the G-Tech (and probably a cheap version at that).
On the 13.7, did they have slow reaction times? You usually hear SRT 300's and Chargers running low 13's. Other than running 20" wheels and a different suspension set-up, its basically the same. I would have expected 4 or 5 tenths better. I'm interested to see what the 2009 6 speeds can do, given that it's the first time Chrysler has put the 6.1 ltr with a stick. I've yet to hear a time faster than a 13.7 for the challenger. |
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The car mags didnt show much better times. I was so dissappointed. I feel sorry for those who have over paid for these cars.
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Regardless, I really like that car. They are very sharp. I am sure with a little tweaking, they will run well. 6 speed should be interesting.
Steve |
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Originally Posted by Illegal Machine
Reaction times don't have anything to do with the 1/4 mile. The clock starts when the car moves.
I've yet to hear a time faster than a 13.7 for the challenger. I agree with the comments, it is a nice looking car though! |
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Originally Posted by No1Piranha
It's just a G meter, like the G-Tech (and probably a cheap version at that).
On the 13.7, did they have slow reaction times? You usually hear SRT 300's and Chargers running low 13's. Other than running 20" wheels and a different suspension set-up, its basically the same. I would have expected 4 or 5 tenths better. I'm interested to see what the 2009 6 speeds can do, given that it's the first time Chrysler has put the 6.1 ltr with a stick. the one i seen at the track was slow too, they are just slugs. |
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I saw a white Challenger on a lot in PA. today. Would that make it a 2009?
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Would you trade your Crossfire for one?
I don't think I would. |
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The Challenger, like the Mustang, Camaro, Magnum, SSR and (believe it or not) Charger is actually a beautiful car. I'm really satisfied with the end result of ALL of these cars in terms of looks and available engines. Long live muscle. That being said, its way too heavy, like the Mustang GT, Camaro, Magnum, Chevy SSR etc, and the 13.7 sounds exactly right considering Dodge said 13.3 (with a professional driver).
The Mustang GT's 4.6L remains the king of the low-priced muscle due to its weight. A bad driver can run a 13.3 consistently, and the $28K is well below the slower heavier Hemi's. But then theres the Crossfire SRT-6.......... And all of a sudden these muscle cars are no longer relevant. |
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Originally Posted by ohnoesaz
The Challenger, like the Mustang, Camaro, Magnum, SSR and (believe it or not) Charger is actually a beautiful car. I'm really satisfied with the end result of ALL of these cars in terms of looks and available engines. Long live muscle. That being said, its way too heavy, like the Mustang GT, Camaro, Magnum, Chevy SSR etc, and the 13.7 sounds exactly right considering Dodge said 13.3 (with a professional driver).
The Mustang GT's 4.6L remains the king of the low-priced muscle due to its weight. A bad driver can run a 13.3 consistently, and the $28K is well below the slower heavier Hemi's. But then theres the Crossfire SRT-6.......... And all of a sudden these muscle cars are no longer relevant. |
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Originally Posted by Illegal Machine
Reaction times don't have anything to do with the 1/4 mile. The clock starts when the car moves.
I've yet to hear a time faster than a 13.7 for the challenger. There was a Hemi Orange SRT-8 Challenger that ran at the track here this past Friday and I saw him run a 14.7 @95mph. Good looking car but for some reason very slow. I ran 13.5 @ 102mph bone stock in my Charger and it weighs about 50lbs more than the Challenger. |
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The problem with these cars are they are just to heavy. I can't imagine anyone considers a car that weighs 2 tons a performance car?
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what in the world is waying these cars down so much. how are the 300 srt8s running better than the challenger. its a four door brick compared to a 2 door! do they come with a ton of gold bricks in the trunk???
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With them being bult on the same frame as the 300/Charger, just shortened a bit, there is not going to be that much of a weight savings...but i agree.... A 2 door car that weighs 4,000lbs is ridiculous.
Don't bash me too bad but a honda civic four door VTEC is only about 40lbs heavier than the 2 door version. So the Challenger being realitively close in weight to its 4 door cousins sounds about right. The problem is and what I would look at are the NHTSA requirements - crush zones, and extra air bags, plus bells and whistles like extra sound deadning, heated seats, navi, etc...all add a ton of weight to the car as well. One could only hope they come out with a lightened "street fighter" version. Minimal frills and lots of power. Whose kidding, most people want all of the bells and whistles. ... $.02 Later, KrzyFast |
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Big cars...too much weight, but still 200+ hp per ton. The same engine in the 900+ lb heavier Grand Cherokee still does high 13's. Different gearing, but...
It will be interesting to hear whether any issues come out from the first year limited production run that may be impacting consistent performance. The poor guy who paid $10k over list only to run in the 14's is no doubt cursing up a storm. I actually would like to hear what the 2009 R/T with a 6 speed and limited slip will do. It's something I might be able to talk the wife into ;) |
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