Dodge Demon Revealed - Page 17

Raven87 · 04-12-2017, 02:58 PM

I am very glad to see Dodge pull this off. I love GM and have been happy with every GM car I've owned but I also am a huge fan of the Challenger/Hellcat and now this Demon.

I'm not going to diss on GM - they build a great car in the Camaro and Corvette. Obviously, GM's direction has been less 1/4 mile performance oriented and more directed to offering balance with the Road Course crowd. That's great - to a point. One car can not usually be the best at both and when you compromise for one track you lose ability at the other. It's just the physics of things and what you need to go fast/quick at one is different than at the other.

So, Dodge said screw the idea of having a car that can do the strip AND the track - we are going to aim for the drag crowd with this Demon (the Viper was their Track star and a damned good one at that) and we want it to be the top dog. They already had the Hellcat - the Demon is just icing on the cake. Put in cage and go race at an NHRA track or drive it on the street for sheer terrorizing the neighborhood.

They did that and they did it in spades. Kudos for Dodge!

speedyman · 04-12-2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

In their write up they stated they loosened up the front suspension, and stiffened up the rear. So basically if I want to turn, it's going to feel slushy up front and lumber truck in the back. God forbid you come across anything more than a smooth road. But yes, it would be fun to launch hard from a red light. So about 2% of what my driving day consists of, but hey I can get to the 35 mph limit instantly.

Welcome to the 21st century, those parameters can be dialed in or negated electronically. This car will be psycho fun on the street. My God the fanboy mentality is in full bloom in this thread.

JerTM · 04-12-2017, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyman

Welcome to the 21st century, those parameters can be dialed in or negated electronically. This car will be psycho fun on the street. My God the fanboy mentality is in full bloom in this thread.

Back it up and read my last post. You got a bit too excited to jump a "fanboy" and posted as soon as you could. I am fully aware of what is possible in modern cars, I just didn't expect Dodge to put that into their last hurrah before bankruptcy, again.

396ssrat · 04-12-2017, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 67Builder

Great! Now if they could actually make cars that weren't consistently dead last in quality.

Is that why GM dropped from a 100K mile drivetrain warranty to a 60K mile drivetrain warranty? Lol Reliabilty.....

speedyman · 04-12-2017, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

Back it up and read my last post. You got a bit too excited to jump a "fanboy" and posted as soon as you could. I am fully aware of what is possible in modern cars, I just didn't expect Dodge to put that into their last hurrah before bankruptcy, again.

Fanboy gotta Fanboy!

rocket403 · 04-12-2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

I just didn't expect Dodge to put that into their last hurrah before bankruptcy, again.

Wow you must have some inside information, calling this the end for Dodge or just a small minded Huge Fan Boy!

JerTM · 04-12-2017, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rocket403

Wow you must have some inside information, calling this the end for Dodge or just a small minded Huge Fan Boy!

How many companies have tried to save Chrysler?

rocket403 · 04-12-2017, 04:45 PM

well to add that "they are almost dead" to your posts I thought you had some info that you could share, 2.3 million units moved in the US last year, in Canada FCA sold more than any other company in 2015. Just one of those GM FAN BOYS I guess

BLU DUCE · 04-12-2017, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Trickskier

What I heard was the passenger seat and rear seat were eliminated to save weight but can be added for $1.00 each.

+1 I saw the commercial this afternoon.

FenwickHockey65 · 04-12-2017, 05:03 PM

I don't believe this is the end for FCA but recognizing that the company has major issues does not make him a fanboy.

*DGthe3* · 04-12-2017, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteD

For any of you interested. here is a link that is fixing to go live

You don't need to post this in Off-Topic. We have an entire subforum for cars other than the Camaro.

Threads Merged.

396ssrat · 04-12-2017, 05:38 PM

In talking about the demise of Chrysler it comes to mind that GM did not pay the taxpayer back all of their borrowed money. Don't get me wrong, I get a check from GM but just because Mopar one up GM isn't a reason to be a whiner when you should rejoice. You will one day look back at these days with a knot in your gut because you are forced to ride a Horse again.

speedyman · 04-12-2017, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by S420merc

If these would go for MSRP they would sell out in 5 min
They will only be 1 year 3000 cars built i can just imagine the 50-75k adm so they will sit on dealer lots for a bit but will still sell out.
I would take one at Msrp in a sec

I'll buy right now at full sticker.

Dodge did not go these extremes to only sell 3,000 units. They will build as many as the public will buy.

1Coopgt · 04-12-2017, 08:40 PM

So will the Demon come with a roll cage?

04-12-2017, 02:58 PM	#225
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	I am very glad to see Dodge pull this off. I love GM and have been happy with every GM car I've owned but I also am a huge fan of the Challenger/Hellcat and now this Demon. I'm not going to diss on GM - they build a great car in the Camaro and Corvette. Obviously, GM's direction has been less 1/4 mile performance oriented and more directed to offering balance with the Road Course crowd. That's great - to a point. One car can not usually be the best at both and when you compromise for one track you lose ability at the other. It's just the physics of things and what you need to go fast/quick at one is different than at the other. So, Dodge said screw the idea of having a car that can do the strip AND the track - we are going to aim for the drag crowd with this Demon (the Viper was their Track star and a damned good one at that) and we want it to be the top dog. They already had the Hellcat - the Demon is just icing on the cake. Put in cage and go race at an NHRA track or drive it on the street for sheer terrorizing the neighborhood. They did that and they did it in spades. Kudos for Dodge! __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD Last edited by Raven87; 04-12-2017 at 03:24 PM.

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FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I don't believe this is the end for FCA but recognizing that the company has major issues does not make him a fanboy. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

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1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	So will the Demon come with a roll cage? __________________ Mods, K&N CAI ,VTC , GM Perf Axleback Exhaust, Elite Eng CC and CSS, GM Strut Tower Brace,Carbon Fiber Anvil Spoiler,ASC T5 Splitter,Gen5diy Foglight kit.

04-12-2017, 04:45 PM	#232
rocket403 Drives: 80 Cutlass 403, 2010 FF RT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 921	well to add that "they are almost dead" to your posts I thought you had some info that you could share, 2.3 million units moved in the US last year, in Canada FCA sold more than any other company in 2015. Just one of those GM FAN BOYS I guess

04-12-2017, 05:38 PM	#236
396ssrat Drives: 66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,347	In talking about the demise of Chrysler it comes to mind that GM did not pay the taxpayer back all of their borrowed money. Don't get me wrong, I get a check from GM but just because Mopar one up GM isn't a reason to be a whiner when you should rejoice. You will one day look back at these days with a knot in your gut because you are forced to ride a Horse again.