My RT - Page 15

Zeus · 09-26-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

I know it's Dodge's top of the line Challenger, and since it is... Isn't the GT500 Ford's top of the line Mustang? But historically I thought that R/T are supposed to compete with the SS and the Z/28 against the STR.

300 lbs is 3/10 of a second in the 1/4... I've seen a test put the SRT8 at 13.3 and the Camaro at 13.0, so of course that amount of weight is going to make a difference.

In reality, it IS a drivers race with a nod to the Camaro. The SRT Challenger is no slouch.

Speedy1975 · 09-26-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

I know it's Dodge's top of the line Challenger, and since it is... Isn't the GT500 Ford's top of the line Mustang? But historically I thought that R/T are supposed to compete with the SS and the Z/28 against the STR.

300 lbs is 3/10 of a second in the 1/4... I've seen a test put the SRT8 at 13.3 and the Camaro at 13.0, so of course that amount of weight is going to make a difference.

Ford gives their top of the line model 540 supercharged horses. I don't think anything compares to that, not even a Z06 vette.

How many miles have you put on your Camaro 1/4 at a time?

How many miles have you just cruised around?

See my point?

3/10ths of a second is about a blink of an eye. I could care less if it's that close. I'm no arm chair drag racer.

I wanna look good and be comfortable cruising around and have enough grunt to set me back in the seat.

I wouldn't consider any of these cars slow, Mustang GT, Camaro SS, or Challenger R/T / SRT. Anything with 400HP + is gonna be fun. The current Mustang GT is only 315, but seems to get it to the ground quickly.

HEMI DAVE · 09-27-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedy1975

Ford gives their top of the line model 540 supercharged horses. I don't think anything compares to that, not even a Z06 vette.

How many miles have you put on your Camaro 1/4 at a time?

How many miles have you just cruised around?

See my point?

3/10ths of a second is about a blink of an eye. I could care less if it's that close. I'm no arm chair drag racer.

I wanna look good and be comfortable cruising around and have enough grunt to set me back in the seat.

I wouldn't consider any of these cars slow, Mustang GT, Camaro SS, or Challenger R/T / SRT. Anything with 400HP + is gonna be fun. The current Mustang GT is only 315, but seems to get it to the ground quickly.

Thats just the way I feel Speedy, maybe we are getting old

tom692010 · 09-27-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

I would have bought this before a camaro if they released that. The Charger will always be THE muscle car in my eyes, or they were until Dodge released those 4 door sedans with the charger name on them.

I love my Camaro,but I also own a 67 Mustang,07 Solstice so I would have gone this way if it were between this and a Camaro. But the HP would hopefully have been up their too.

Speedy1975 · 09-27-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HEMI DAVE

Thats just the way I feel Speedy, maybe we are getting old

Oh man, don't tell me that. I've even put my motorcycle (160HP crotch rocket) up for sale!!!

Zeus · 09-27-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy1975

Oh man, don't tell me that. I've even put my motorcycle (160HP crotch rocket) up for sale!!!

Do you have the G force meter in your car?

Speedy1975 · 09-27-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

Do you have the G force meter in your car?

No, that's only in the SRT. The R/T has an "easter egg" mode that has a 0-60 timer and some other goodies. You have to hold two buttons down on the steering wheel to get in that mode. It's like a track mode I guess.

a_Username · 09-27-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

In reality, it IS a drivers race with a nod to the Camaro. The SRT Challenger is no slouch.

I know this lol. But I was just addressing that put the same skilled drivers in both cars and the weight will become an issue for the SRT8.

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Originally Posted by Speedy1975

Ford gives their top of the line model 540 supercharged horses. I don't think anything compares to that, not even a Z06 vette.

How many miles have you put on your Camaro 1/4 at a time?

How many miles have you just cruised around?

See my point?

3/10ths of a second is about a blink of an eye. I could care less if it's that close. I'm no arm chair drag racer.

I wanna look good and be comfortable cruising around and have enough grunt to set me back in the seat.

I wouldn't consider any of these cars slow, Mustang GT, Camaro SS, or Challenger R/T / SRT. Anything with 400HP + is gonna be fun. The current Mustang GT is only 315, but seems to get it to the ground quickly.

The Ford has the horsepower advantage against a Z06, but what makes the Z06 a faster car is it's WEIGHT advantage. However, I don't race my Camaro very often or nor do I tend too and I see your point but don't see how's it's relevant to the situation I'm talking about. Of course none of those cars are slow but some are faster than the others.

Speedy1975 · 09-27-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

The Ford has the horsepower advantage against a Z06, but what makes the Z06 a faster car is it's WEIGHT advantage. However, I don't race my Camaro very often or nor do I tend too and I see your point but don't see how's it's relevant to the situation I'm talking about. Of course none of those cars are slow but some are faster than the others.

Yes by 3/10ths of a second over 1/4 mile

To the driver, I doubt there is any difference in the experience.

a_Username · 09-27-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy1975

Yes by 3/10ths of a second over 1/4 mile

To the driver, I doubt there is any difference in the experience.

Well, I wanted to test drive a challenger but couldn't find a dodge dealership in Nashville that wasn't out of the way. I honestly wanted to see if the weight made a difference driving it... I think it would because even in my Camaro it doesn't feel like you're going fast at all.

Zeus · 09-27-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

Well, I wanted to test drive a challenger but couldn't find a dodge dealership in Nashville that wasn't out of the way. I honestly wanted to see if the weight made a difference driving it... I think it would because even in my Camaro it doesn't feel like you're going fast at all.

uhhhhh thats not good.

a_Username · 09-27-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

uhhhhh thats not good.

It's just me. I've tested the 0-60 time and I got the advertised 4.6 for an automatic. Haven't took it to the track yet, but I will this weekend and I'll see if it holds up to the 8.5's I've been seeing people get with 13.1 1/4 times.

HEMI DAVE · 09-28-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

It's just me. I've tested the 0-60 time and I got the advertised 4.6 for an automatic. Haven't took it to the track yet, but I will this weekend and I'll see if it holds up to the 8.5's I've been seeing people get with 13.1 1/4 times.

You may need to buy Speedy's crotch rocket

Zeus · 09-28-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HEMI DAVE

You may need to buy Speedy's crotch rocket

Hemi Dave, what happened to your caps lock?