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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Hey guys,
I'm thinking about selling my SRT-6 roadster because I'm running out of garage space and I'll be taking delivery of my next toy in December.

I'm really enjoying this car but having two 2-seeters seems excessive. I'm trying to decide if I should sell her as it sits with all the aftermarket goodies included or put everything back to stock and sell the parts or just be stupid and have five cars between my wife and I.

Is it worth keeping if it means sitting outside covered? I guess I'm just being stupid but I'm having a hard time thinking about getting rid of such a fun car.
I edited because I accidently said two roadsters by mistake.
 

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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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You finally got her all setup didn't you? I'm still waiting to see some timeslips with nitrous =)
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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be stupid and have 5 cars...

i say pay for a storage space for your new car... as a project place to work on it... since you showed me what you are getting you should keep it secretive until its done...

then come up to eurocharged and let them tune it haha.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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As soon as I saw the title, "NOT TO SELL" came to mind.
Stupid and five cars. What's that make me with 17 cars?!
Guess I'm just a bloomin' idiot!

I am trying to get rid of a few cars though cuz the Crossfires have all of my attention now. Anybody wanta trade an SRT or red roadster for a sweeeet 65 Chevelle SS?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by tighed1
Anybody wanta trade an SRT or red roadster for a sweeeet 65 Chevelle SS?
I would do that, but I don't have a '65 Chevelle SS to give you...
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ProjectMayhem
You finally got her all setup didn't you? I'm still waiting to see some timeslips with nitrous =)
Yea Me too,
Unfortunately the local track down here would not let me run without a roll bar (twice I’ve tried) NHRA Regs Roll bar required in convertibles faster than 13 sec. I’ve been waiting for a dry day when I could try my luck in Hattiesburg MS. or State Capital in Baton Rouge.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by tighed1
As soon as I saw the title, "NOT TO SELL" came to mind.
Stupid and five cars. What's that make me with 17 cars?!
Guess I'm just a bloomin' idiot!

I am trying to get rid of a few cars though cuz the Crossfires have all of my attention now. Anybody wanta trade an SRT or red roadster for a sweeeet 65 Chevelle SS?
Wow 17 cars, that must be one heck of a garage! Having additional cars isn’t the problem it’s the space where I can keep them without cluttering the front of my house with three cars. Maybe I should talk to some of my neighbors and see if they want to rent me garage space. Paid Storage lots are not an option for me unless I find one climate controlled, we live with 80% or higher humidity the majority of the year. hum a 65 SS with the 396? Oh hell what am I thinking... no, but thanks for the offer
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ZAHANMA
be stupid and have 5 cars...

i say pay for a storage space for your new car... as a project place to work on it... since you showed me what you are getting you should keep it secretive until its done...

then come up to eurocharged and let them tune it haha.
Hey Matt,
At 695 horsepower and 890 lb-ft of torque, tune not necessary unless I plan on being buried in it
Perhaps a dyno shoot out would be fun.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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Hey Matt,
At 695 horsepower and 890 lb-ft of torque, tune not necessary unless I plan on being buried in it
Perhaps a dyno shoot out would be fun.
When is your plan date on completing it??? Because I know the guys would love to have you bring it up for Hot Import Nights next year in April if its done. I'll be driving back over there for it.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Wow i know what car your getting.. but i think you should keep it.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Ok, now I am curious enough to bite..... What kind of car is tri_zombie getting. Enquiring minds want to know. Sounds like a monster of a ride.


Originally Posted by Bmws52
Wow i know what car your getting.. but i think you should keep it.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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2008 RENNtech CL 65 AMG Stage 3?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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Zombie: honestly, you won't get much for the SRT-6, so why sell it? Why risk it "falling into the wrong hands" LOL
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Romio
2008 RENNtech CL 65 AMG Stage 3?
No he is NOT getting that...besides, forget Renntech, overpriced.

This is a fun game...guess the car. I'll give you a hint it is definitely a PROJECT car.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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well i thought it was the cl haha i just took his specs and googled.. but if thats not it i have no idea.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by tri_zombie
hum a 65 SS with the 396?
How about if it has a 468?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Ok I'll give you a hint, Matt is correct it is a project. Weighing in at 2350 lbs, mid engine 438ci v8 w/twin Garrett Gt35R turbos is rated @ 695HP and 890ftlbs torque @ 11psi, the engine is being built to handle 20+psi safely and I'll be able to control the boost remotely.
Looking at the power to weight ratio I should be running in the very low 10's mid 9's and 0-100 under 5 seconds and easily be a 200mph+ car.

Now I would love to have the sl-65 renntech but for the money and after test driving a 2009 sl-65 I decided to go with something that would really give me the performance level I'm wanting for both track www.nolamotor.com and for the strip. That's why I'm trying to decide if I should keep the SRT-6 and have two 2-seaters. The money from the crossfive would probably cover the trans, brakes and wheels.
But I know I would end up missing it!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Can I just tell them Colin?

He is looking at buying a FactoryFive GTM.

GTM Supercar



mmmm corvette engine with a porsche trans...nice.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ZAHANMA
Can I just tell them Colin?

He is looking at buying a FactoryFive GTM.

GTM Supercar



mmmm corvette engine with a porsche trans...nice.
The engine and G50 transaxle are ordered and the car should be delivered in time for Christmas.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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I have always like the FactoryFive Products. I used to dream about having a Cobra Kit car. Factory Five was at the top of my list. Sounds like a dream project.


-MD
 
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