And you thought they weren't gonna... '12 SRT8 Charger

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  1. NetNathan

    NetNathan Not the Momma

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    I wonder how many of the body parts are interchangable with earlkier models?
    Might be nice to have the front clip and rear end with those talights on my 2006.
     
  2. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    WOW! I absolutely LOVE your touch up, Jim.
     
  3. ChargerGirl

    ChargerGirl Mama / DB Geek / Driver

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    Yeah, that is nice!
     
  4. Big Bruin

    Big Bruin Sea Bass

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    I had to see if I'd like it with a body colored bumper, so I chopped one in...

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    I think I like it better now! LOL
     
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    StevoSRT Moderator

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    I have determined I like the black front with the red lol
     
  6. DragginWagon

    DragginWagon Full Access Member

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    Looks like someone failed math class! 80 lb-ft??? really?? Last time I checked the 6.1 was rated at 425/420 which would make it 40 lb-ft not 80.

    Im not digging the altima (along with countless other models) roof line or pilar configuration

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    Not digging the evo/gtr front

    and not digging the lines down the side, reminds me to much of a mustang.

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    The power upgrade?? still falling behind Ford and Gm.
     
  7. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    Not really considering Chrysler is ALL motor.
     
  8. DragginWagon

    DragginWagon Full Access Member

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    Look how much the all motor 5.0 is putting out (412 hp/390 lb-ft). Where as the 6.4 (1.4L bigger) is only making 465hp/465 lb-ft. Look at the power all the after market 6.4's make, seems a little half assed on dodge's part if you asked me.
     
  9. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    true, but EPA requirements keep that power to a minimum.

    And this is the first time that Ford has produced an power plant with that much HP without using F/I.

    Still apples to oranges in comparison. IMO.
     
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    DragginWagon Full Access Member

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    true, just seems like they could have done more.
     
  11. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    Chrysler wanted to push it to 500, but EPA and reliability (longevity) was the factor in under rating. ;)
     
  12. DragginWagon

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    so they would rather be last place in power instead of adding forced induction?
     
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    Good point. Also weight has a lot to do with it as well. Not sure they have the R and D bucks right now to move forward with forced induction.
     
  14. ChargerGirl

    ChargerGirl Mama / DB Geek / Driver

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    Yeah, they are bricks er cement blocks.
     
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    Well I've got to add to the LOVE IT bunch !!! Damn that is sweet !!!
     
  16. loxmith

    loxmith Recovering Post Whore...

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    That looks so much nicer...IMO. I don't care much for the black front!
     
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    that looks good!

    I'd like to see them take the roofline and run it all the way back to the trunk/rear of the car, as the first few years of charger were. imo.
     
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    frost 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8

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    I wasn't impressed with it until I broke her in. After about 500 miles she became a totally different beast. Black leather in a Pitch Black charger.

    So far for SF we have a 1 White, 1 Pitch Black, and 1 Red SRT8 registered. It would be nice to see all the colors there.

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  19. NetNathan

    NetNathan Not the Momma

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    I like black (since Inferno Red is not available). Nice pics.
    What is mounted in the lower left (viewed from front) of the opening below the bumper?


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  20. Speedy

    Speedy Blown by Speedlogix

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    Thats the radarcontrolled cruisecontrol, my dad has it on his BMW and its pros and cons, it slows the car down when you catch up to someone, and thats a good thing, my dad tend to get stuck behind trucks nowadays, and thats a bad thing...LOL

    Fredrik:)