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 It's been a bit over 3 months since I finalized my order to replace my 2014 Viper SRT. Between the rod bearing failure, the incorrectly installed clutch and the electrical problems there was no argument from Chrysler over replacing the car. I could have taken a refund, but what fun would that be when I had the opportunity to cut the line for a TA 2.0 at such a massive discount? Supposedly all these new cars have the fixes in place for the problems that plagued the first run. The black car was assembled in September of 2013 and sat for a full year, whereas this car finished production just a couple weeks ago. I hope that means that this, being the fourth American car I have owned, will finally be somewhat reliable. I'll be carefully breaking it in the first 500 miles, and do a precautionary oil change as well. But a better, longer break-in is a road trip. A good friend of mine and I are taking it out southwest - Mojave, Vegas, some route 66 stuff and some national parks. Like the other car I will be putting on plenty of miles, but I'm also moving to a better, walkable town where I'll be able to garage the car until I really drive it, rather than use it as a DD. I've already scheduled track days at Sonoma and Laguna Seca next month. I will upload pictures when I get home, but for now - I bought this shirt and plan to wear it with pride:
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You're crazy, but the good kind of crazy.
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May 3, 2015 07:16
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Das Volk posted:I hope that means that this, being the fourth American car I have owned, will finally be somewhat reliable.  Also, waiting for those pics 
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May 3, 2015 07:29
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They broke my watch! (Really, I just clobbered it and put a nice big scratch on the plastic "crystal".  )I'd also like to take the opportunity to point out that I have 40+ year old British Leyland stuff that has caused me fewer mechnical headaches than your new-car history. You should call up Freiburger & Finnegan and promise them an opportunity to film the only episode that will be typical Roadkill, just with a delivery-mileage car.
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May 3, 2015 12:30
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If you blow it up, you truly are a German car spy. But Dodge really did go out of their way to make it right. That alone says a million words.
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May 3, 2015 15:57
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Keep me out of this dude.
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May 3, 2015 17:59
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I can't wait to see this T/A.
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May 3, 2015 19:26
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cursedshitbox posted:Keep me out of this dude. Keep yourself out of him.
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May 3, 2015 19:30
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Fucknag posted:Keep yourself out of him. I can not change what turns me on. I dig a big broken 10 wrapped in crazy.
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May 3, 2015 19:34
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I was always told freeway cruising (and steady state driving in general) was bad for break in. Either way, this is epic!
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May 3, 2015 19:36
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This blue color is a sight to behold    I tried a couple different exposures.      Wow what a machine. Looks like the interior's pretty similar, oh hey it's got a numbered badge!  
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May 3, 2015 23:23
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You can't possibly be superstitious, could you be? 
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May 3, 2015 23:24
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Das Volk posted:Wow what a machine. Looks like the interior's pretty similar, oh hey it's got a numbered badge! For gently caress's sake, man.
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May 3, 2015 23:24
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I laughed out loud
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May 3, 2015 23:35
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Of course. Of loving course.
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May 3, 2015 23:36
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Gold Jerry, Gold
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May 3, 2015 23:48
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 I'd be sitting in there making 'vroom vroom' noises.
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May 3, 2015 23:56
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Blue makes it look too much like a Jag and not enough hell and fury coming to consume all the first born in a vehicle body. quote:For gently caress's sake, man. On the other hand, that's priceless 
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May 4, 2015 00:00
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 *click*Seriously though superstition is stupid and that's an awesome looking car. Hope they did actually fix the problems.
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May 4, 2015 00:08
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Haha holy poo poo.
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May 4, 2015 00:08
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wolrah posted:
Normally I'd agree, but have you seen this guy's car history?
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May 4, 2015 00:29
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Hahaha amazing. Also French racing blue is the best colour. That thing looks excellent.
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May 4, 2015 00:34
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Enourmo posted:Normally I'd agree, but have you seen this guy's car history? Of course, why else would I subscribe? It's gonna be good one way or another.
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May 4, 2015 00:40
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I can't stop laughing. There's no way that was pure chance - you asked for that, didn't you? Also the car is gorgeous, nice choice for the color.
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May 4, 2015 00:43
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Bape Culture posted:Hahaha amazing. Wait, French? So, your history, it's number 13, and it's French blue? This thing is totally going to explode. Or be run over by an X5.
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May 4, 2015 00:47
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Oh, I'd trash that front aero on a kerb or access ramp in the first week. Certainly looks good, though. Do you have to run a front plate where you are?
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InitialDave posted:Oh, I'd trash that front aero on a kerb or access ramp in the first week. Legally required, yes, but I won't and haven't for many years. The aero bits sit at the same height as the black car, so they'll probably get beat up, but those have survived remarkably well. I'm considering removing them unless the car goes on the track, but I'll have to see how difficult it is and whether it looks too weird or not. The good news with this car is all the poo poo I didn't like about the black car is fixed in it - the suspension is Bilstein Damptronic, the brakes are Brembo 2-piece rotors with aggressive pads, and the stereo is now Harman/Kardon. Once it's broken in I'll put it on the dyno and see how it differs from the old car.
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May 4, 2015 01:07
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Maybe if you pile enough bad luck on, it'll wrap back around to good luck.
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May 4, 2015 01:07
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Get a vanity plate that says LUCKY13
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May 4, 2015 01:10
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leica posted:Get a vanity plate that says LUCKY13 There really isn't another option at this point.
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May 4, 2015 01:17
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Elmnt80 posted:There really isn't another option at this point. Hah I checked that as soon as I got home, it was taken.
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May 4, 2015 01:21
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Problem with picking 13THSTP is most people will assume An APC reference in the bay area.
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DICKPOCALYPSE NOW posted:Problem with picking 13THSTP is most people will assume An APC reference in the bay area. 
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May 4, 2015 02:07
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13th step.
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May 4, 2015 02:07
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Das Volk posted:Legally required, yes, but I won't and haven't for many years. http://www.hidetheplate.com/
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May 4, 2015 02:38
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Shall we just say getting intimately involved with broken things given your track record 
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May 4, 2015 02:38
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A Perfect Circle album name. Though I don't really see it as a bad thing
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May 4, 2015 03:02
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DICKPOCALYPSE NOW posted:Shall we just say getting intimately involved with broken things given your track record 
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If this doesn't pan out you need to look into Italian cars if you're going to find something less reliable
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