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03-06-2017, 10:23 PM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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So long Hellcat......
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97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
81 Turbo TA
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03-06-2017, 10:25 PM
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^^^Lover of bad cars^^^ Meet Coordinator
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****ing hate you right now.
God that thing is beautiful.
I'm wet.
P.s. finish my lights dangit and update your signature!
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2000 Trans Am M6 - Mods: Yes.
2018 Durango R/T - AFE Intake, JLT Catch Can, Stainless Works Catback, Vinyl Dodge Racing Stripes
2003 Toyota Matrix XRS M6 - Lol
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03-07-2017, 12:28 AM
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10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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wow! That is freaking awesome. Very very jealous. Had you driven one before buying or just knew you wanted one? Congrats man, hope you enjoy it.
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03-07-2017, 03:32 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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Very nice! Enjoy.
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TURBO 3.5 LITER
12.573 @ 107.29 1/4 MILE
8.021 @ 86.38 1/8 MILE
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03-07-2017, 04:32 AM
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Power Member/NJFBOA Bookie/Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: North Jersey = Best Jersey.
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Congrats, bud. I really like this move.
I'm ready for the vanity plate poll.
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Good. He microwaved my phone 6 years ago, i hope his intake erupts.
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03-07-2017, 06:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Matawan
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Damn that looks great. Congrats!
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98 Z28- destroyed by Sandy
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03-07-2017, 06:20 AM
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Meet Coordinator
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When do the gloves and jacket come in????
Looks awesome man, love it with all of the black accents and wheels. I wish you had more road trip pics/details. That had to be a fun little adventure!
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03-07-2017, 06:40 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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The inner hate is strong but congrats on the car!
Fuggin' Mopar
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03-07-2017, 06:46 AM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
Join Date: May 2009
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Funny Story:
i texted BLS yesterday about how my buddy traded in his M3 for a new HC Charger, and bls just responded with "today is an interested day. I did a thing"
and then came the pics of this animal. Glad you had a save trip back buddy. Part of me hates you so much right now, but like i said im so happy for you and glad the nonsense is over. i get LITRBOX would have been more fitting for that cat.
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99 Z28 - SBE LS1/60e
Motor - 10.84 @ 128 - 1.47 60'
Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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03-07-2017, 06:50 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Jackson, NJ
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Congrats, those are beautiful cars
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1983 camaro- Scrap
1988 camaro- Also scrap
'05 Silverado- You guessed it, scrap
1988 TRX 250R- Ported w/ high compression on 110 octane- Out 60' your LT1
Jersey Shore Street Car Takeover (JSSCT) Founder
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and once i get PHB, what do i ajust it too?
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Seven.
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03-07-2017, 06:52 AM
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11 sec club
Join Date: Aug 2014
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Well played man. Best of luck with it.
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99 Z28 Trick Flow 215s milled to 61cc 228/232 Cam Fast 102 built 4l65e trans 4000 converter 12 bolt 410s Electric WP deleted PS/AC Dyno & Track tuned
2015 ATS Coupe. AWD 2.0 Turbo
2012 2500hd Silverado with LTZ 20s on 35x12.5x20
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03-07-2017, 07:20 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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What didn't you like about HC? Was it the vibration issue?
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03-07-2017, 07:31 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
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Congrats!
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1989 GTA: Bolt-on L98. Global West Suspension, full Magnaflow exhaust, Wilwood Brakes, CTW Wheels
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03-07-2017, 08:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Somerset, NJ
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awesome brian congrats on the purchase it must be fun to drive.
out of curiosity what was the hell cat nonsense? ive heard of the superchargers going on them after a few thousand miles.
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1999 Trans am WS6
1996 Corvette LT4 6 speed
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03-07-2017, 09:28 AM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Thanks guys! I'm doing a good job having multiple mid-life episodes.
The trip was interesting to say the least but here were some of the fun highlights.
- Detroit is an interesting place.
- My dad and I went to the biggest movie theater we have ever seen. Tickets were $6..... (not matinee). I'm still stuck on that. Saw Logan - Great movie.
- Ohio has beautiful rest stops. They were spotless and really well maintained.
- The Vette has a rather strict break-in procedure. The tach shows an amber highlight at 3500rpm, red at 4500 and thereafter. I hit the 500 mile mark, the dash changed and the pedal went to the floor. She scoots really well.
- The car is absolutely planted. The one problem is everything under 100 feels like you are crawling. Odd experience.
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What didn't you like about HC? Was it the vibration issue?
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Originally Posted by madness410
awesome brian congrats on the purchase it must be fun to drive.
out of curiosity what was the hell cat nonsense? ive heard of the superchargers going on them after a few thousand miles.
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It was a combination of things. I have been chasing noise and vibration issues with the Hellcat ever since new. I've been to 4 different dealers over the course of the year and the last stint it stayed there for 43 days. There is a much longer story hear but the HC had the both rear hub bearings replaced, new differential, 5 new tires, multiple trips to road force tires/wheels, new transmission, and 2 driveshafts (one for TSB, other for breaking it at track). They thought the noises I was hearing were from the trans but I'm convinced it was the previously replaced rear diff. Every dealer experience pretty much sucked and FCA SRT customer care was a total joke. I could have dealt with the vehicle issues if they were actually taken care of by the dealer network/SRT customer service. FCA washed their hands of the issue so basically unless there was anything else wrong, the vehicle is "operating as designed".
I was looking to go after the Lemon process but after I got into the weeds of it, I would likely be looking at 6 to 12 months of frustration and likely some nominal cash settlement. This would easily be offset by car payments, insurance, maintenance, etc all while the car depreciates in value further. I'm not sure if you have seen the recent deals but some guys are offering $499/$599 lease deals on a HC with no/minimal $ down.
I bought the Hellcat to DD and have some fun just like FCA advertises. Drive to and from work, maybe slap on a set of sticky rubber and have fun at the track, then hit up the grocery store for errands. Only issue is if you try and use the power with a DOT DR, you will likely break the driveshaft. If you decide to upgrade the DS, then you put your drivetrain warranty at risk. Its warranty engineering at it's best and def a numbers proposition. How much is a stronger driveshaft? Hmmm. OK well how many customers will actually put on a set of DRs and race the car? How many of those will break the DS? Now how many of those that break will pursue warranty coverage? How many of those will actually get it covered?
If you look at the upcoming Demon, they just advertised it will have stronger rear diff, axles and driveshaft. I'm sure it has more power but it solidifies in my head that FCA saved a buck which is really dumb considering HC owners would have happily forked over a few more bucks to know the car is solid through and through.
In any event, Chevy DOES provide a full warranty if you track the car. Obviously if you do something really dumb or modify the car then they have an out but FCA does state clearly you are not covered for any damage due to racing.
Quick specs on vette for those curious.
Torch Red
2LZ equipment package
8spd auto
Transparent top
Adrenaline red/black interior
Stage 2 rear wing
Black wheels
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'24 Corvette Z06
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03-07-2017, 09:59 AM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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update the sig...
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99 Z28 - SBE LS1/60e
Motor - 10.84 @ 128 - 1.47 60'
Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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03-07-2017, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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This beast looks AMAZING! Of course that RED color is right up my alley. I am not a fan of SOLID Black wheels (love the way Chrome Wheels Pop) but these I could live with. You didn't get a Manual Trans for this Rocket? Now you have to get some Corvette underwear/ shoes/ shirts/ jacket etc. THAT'S the stuff to show your a REAL CORVETTE owner!
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03-07-2017, 10:06 AM
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^^^Lover of bad cars^^^ Meet Coordinator
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Stage 2 wing! awww ye.
The black and red is killer, and what a load of **** from FCA. Glad you're back home in a chebby!
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1986 Honda VFR750 - 89.3HP to the wheel
2000 Trans Am M6 - Mods: Yes.
2018 Durango R/T - AFE Intake, JLT Catch Can, Stainless Works Catback, Vinyl Dodge Racing Stripes
2003 Toyota Matrix XRS M6 - Lol
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03-07-2017, 10:10 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Congrats, Brian! Looks awesome!
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03-07-2017, 10:33 AM
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Admin.
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Location: Hamilton, NJ
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Torch red FTW.
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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03-07-2017, 11:13 AM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Millstone Township, NJ
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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
When do the gloves and jacket come in????
Looks awesome man, love it with all of the black accents and wheels. I wish you had more road trip pics/details. That had to be a fun little adventure!
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Thanks!! I'm thinking I need an american flag bandanna and matching pants. Something like this.
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Originally Posted by LS1ow
Funny Story:
i texted BLS yesterday about how my buddy traded in his M3 for a new HC Charger, and bls just responded with "today is an interested day. I did a thing"
and then came the pics of this animal. Glad you had a save trip back buddy. Part of me hates you so much right now, but like i said im so happy for you and glad the nonsense is over. i get LITRBOX would have been more fitting for that cat.
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The timing is extremely bizarre. Hopefully your buddy has a good experience with his new car. Keeping it stock or planning to mod it a little? I have a whole Diode Dynamics interior LED set (map, dome, trunk, under door, etc) all new in the packaging. Let me know if he is interested in them with a good discount.
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update the sig...
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Done
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Originally Posted by edpontiac91
This beast looks AMAZING! Of course that RED color is right up my alley. I am not a fan of SOLID Black wheels (love the way Chrome Wheels Pop) but these I could live with. You didn't get a Manual Trans for this Rocket? Now you have to get some Corvette underwear/ shoes/ shirts/ jacket etc. THAT'S the stuff to show your a REAL CORVETTE owner!
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I'm usually not a red guy but this color combo drew me in. The red is showy enough so I wanted the wheels to be a bit more muted while following the red/black theme. My dad got me a hat, mug and K&N air filter to send me off right.
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Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
81 Turbo TA
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03-07-2017, 12:19 PM
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The Mayor / 2009 Member of the Year / Moderator
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2018 Sea Doo GTX - 3 cylinders and das boooooost
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03-07-2017, 12:40 PM
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American Road Warrior
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I thought that was a Ferrari at first. Lol Whats the engine/performance specs on that rocket?
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ICONIC ICON, AND AMERICAN BAD AZZ!!!
1991 Dodge Spirit R/T: Gran'pa lookin' 150+ mph turbo rocket.
2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser.
2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!!
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03-07-2017, 12:51 PM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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I thought that was a Ferrari at first. Lol Whats the engine/performance specs on that rocket?
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Ferrari is out of my reach by a long shot. C7Z ratings are 650hp/650hp, 0-60 in the low 3's, 1/4 mile in low 11/high 10 territory, over 1g lateral grip blah blah. The Z07 makes it more of a track animal but I simply don't need it. I likely don't have enough talent for this car as is but I am up for the challenge.
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Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
81 Turbo TA
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03-07-2017, 01:16 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
Ferrari is out of my reach by a long shot. C7Z ratings are 650hp/650hp, 0-60 in the low 3's, 1/4 mile in low 11/high 10 territory, over 1g lateral grip blah blah. The Z07 makes it more of a track animal but I simply don't need it. I likely don't have enough talent for this car as is but I am up for the challenge.
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2.9 60 and mid 10s with Dad mod
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Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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