New SRT in my driveway...not a Crossfire though!
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Re: New SRT in my driveway...not a Crossfire though!
Wish I had that car and you had a feather...We'd both be tickled !
Sweeet ride dude ! A big Congrats to Ya !
Happy Huntin ! 
Just my Dos Centavos !
Sweeet ride dude ! A big Congrats to Ya !
Happy Huntin ! Just my Dos Centavos !
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Re: New SRT in my driveway...not a Crossfire though!
Sweet! Congrats!
First mod, new tires? Might need um soon w/o the TC on.
Originally Posted by apkano
The rear tires are surprisingly narrow. When I parked it in the garage next to the Crossfire, visually, the Crossfire F1 A/S tires look noticably wider.
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Re: New SRT in my driveway...not a Crossfire though!
Originally Posted by NeedsWings
fantastic, congrats! bring it by this weekend, i got your stuff sitting here.
DragonMead anyone?
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Re: New SRT in my driveway...not a Crossfire though!
Bummer...sorry guys, it's currently sitting in it's "coccoon" just outside Gladwin. I took the day off and got a little drive in...I put a little over 500 miles on it already! I really want to keep it under 1,000. Irregardless of what everyone says, I'm pretty confident that it'll be worth a good sum of cash many years from now. Funny thing, I had my buddy follow me in my Crossfire so I had a way back down...The ***** had the audacity to try to pass me on I-75 right at the East Pinconning exit! Suffice it to say...the NA Crossfire has NOTHING for the SRT-8!
What really bums me out is no sooner did I get home and have my Crossfire exhaust dropped, when a buddy called and let me know that the Chrysler facility in Centerline is having a car show on Sunday!
Maybe we can have a GTG there? I suppose I should post that in the "Michigan GTG" thread.
Either way, I'm busy tomorrow morning and afternoon, but free after that...we should do something.
I really want to keep it under 1,000. Irregardless of what everyone says, I'm pretty confident that it'll be worth a good sum of cash many years from now. Funny thing, I had my buddy follow me in my Crossfire so I had a way back down...The ***** had the audacity to try to pass me on I-75 right at the East Pinconning exit! Suffice it to say...the NA Crossfire has NOTHING for the SRT-8! What really bums me out is no sooner did I get home and have my Crossfire exhaust dropped, when a buddy called and let me know that the Chrysler facility in Centerline is having a car show on Sunday!
Maybe we can have a GTG there? I suppose I should post that in the "Michigan GTG" thread.
Either way, I'm busy tomorrow morning and afternoon, but free after that...we should do something.
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Re: New SRT in my driveway...not a Crossfire though!
Originally Posted by apkano
Thanks for all the kind words everyone...I'm really enjoying the car. Maybe a little too much!
After a little more time with it, I've made a few observations.
1. I REALLY like the keyless ignition. Just unlock the doors and throw the keyfob in your pocket, jump in, push the brake pedal and tap the starter button.
2. The carbon fiber stripe theme that carries over into the interior looks way better than I thought it would, as does the silver color. Remember, I tried to option the car in what I speculated would be the rarest combination. (long term investment/resale value). Now I think the carbon over silver might be a huge seller.
3. Much like the release of the original viper, you are constantly surrounded by a moving traffic jam. Everyone in front of you is slowing down to get a better look, behind you is speeding up to get a better look, and the guy beside you is staring sideways, making you wonder if he's EVER going to look forward again.
4. The rear tires are surprisingly narrow. When I parked it in the garage next to the Crossfire, visually, the Crossfire F1 A/S tires look noticably wider. BTW...they break loose fairly easily with the TC system off.
5. Why, why, why can't the TC button in the Crossfire work like the one in the Challenger...when you turn it off...IT'S ALL OFF! (scared the s**t outta me when I exited a corner with a little authority!)
6. The sound is awesome! A good american V8 rumble when you're driving conservatively,
, but everyone around knows when you put your foot down on the gas!
Oh well...I guess that's it for now, I really don't want to be here right now (work), but I guess I could use the money!
After a little more time with it, I've made a few observations.
1. I REALLY like the keyless ignition. Just unlock the doors and throw the keyfob in your pocket, jump in, push the brake pedal and tap the starter button.
2. The carbon fiber stripe theme that carries over into the interior looks way better than I thought it would, as does the silver color. Remember, I tried to option the car in what I speculated would be the rarest combination. (long term investment/resale value). Now I think the carbon over silver might be a huge seller.
3. Much like the release of the original viper, you are constantly surrounded by a moving traffic jam. Everyone in front of you is slowing down to get a better look, behind you is speeding up to get a better look, and the guy beside you is staring sideways, making you wonder if he's EVER going to look forward again.
4. The rear tires are surprisingly narrow. When I parked it in the garage next to the Crossfire, visually, the Crossfire F1 A/S tires look noticably wider. BTW...they break loose fairly easily with the TC system off.
5. Why, why, why can't the TC button in the Crossfire work like the one in the Challenger...when you turn it off...IT'S ALL OFF! (scared the s**t outta me when I exited a corner with a little authority!)
6. The sound is awesome! A good american V8 rumble when you're driving conservatively,
, but everyone around knows when you put your foot down on the gas!Oh well...I guess that's it for now, I really don't want to be here right now (work), but I guess I could use the money!
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Re: New SRT in my driveway...not a Crossfire though!
apkano - this is an item i would predict will be worth some money down the road (only sold in canada for a short period of time as a promo)...
cool details ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/DODGE-CHALLENGER...QQcmdZViewItem
i have ordered 3 to hang on to as a future collectable...
23a0_11.jpg
3c96_11.jpg
527f_11.jpg
ps - remember the crossfire cigar humidor kit... $$$.
cool details ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/DODGE-CHALLENGER...QQcmdZViewItem
i have ordered 3 to hang on to as a future collectable...
23a0_11.jpg
3c96_11.jpg
527f_11.jpg
ps - remember the crossfire cigar humidor kit... $$$.
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Re: New SRT in my driveway...not a Crossfire though!
Originally Posted by andrew
apkano - this is an item i would predict will be worth some money down the road (only sold in canada for a short period of time as a promo)...
cool details ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/DODGE-CHALLENGER-SRT-MUG_W0QQitemZ140229604247QQihZ004QQcategoryZ13559Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
i have ordered 3 to hang on to as a future collectable...
ps - remember the crossfire cigar humidor kit... $$$.
cool details ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/DODGE-CHALLENGER-SRT-MUG_W0QQitemZ140229604247QQihZ004QQcategoryZ13559Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
i have ordered 3 to hang on to as a future collectable...
ps - remember the crossfire cigar humidor kit... $$$.
I also have a full press kit from the formal introduction to the automotive press.
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Re: New SRT in my driveway...not a Crossfire though!
I couldn't let it sit for very long without driving it. Very cool apkano. 
I agree there's something about a V8 sound...
This is a great time of year to take ownership. Congrats!
I agree there's something about a V8 sound... This is a great time of year to take ownership. Congrats!
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Re: New SRT in my driveway...not a Crossfire though!
Man that is one awesome ride. You have some unbelievable will power, if it were mine I would be drving that thing forever (sunny days anyway). Congratulations!
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