Dodge Challenger SRT8 - Page 3

kendallcschm · #31 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008, 09:10 AM

its a Chrysler now... Chrysler stinks... and an auto transmition? wow that is a REAL INSULT... Manual is the way to go

ShelbyCobra2007 · #32 (**permalink**) 12-16-2008, 08:26 PM

One of my dad's friends bought one, were looking forward to smoking him in a race and putting it on youtube.

He might get it supercharged, then we would have a good race.

apolloGT · #33 (**permalink**) 12-16-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ShelbyCobra2007

One of my dad's friends bought one, were looking forward to smoking him in a race and putting it on youtube.

He might get it supercharged, then we would have a good race.

yeah, you have the weight advantage and at this point, horsepower. if it's an auto, I'm not sure if even a supercharger could help him against a 500rwhp Gt500.

Chris951 · #34 (**permalink**) 12-16-2008, 11:29 PM

an auto with a high stall or shift kit is better than a manual ANY day.

apolloGT · #35 (**permalink**) 12-17-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris951

an auto with a high stall or shift kit is better than a manual ANY day.

The stock auto is no good. And maybe in a straight line, but automatics really do suck when it comes to tracking. Sure the paddle shifters are wicked fast, but I don't know.. they're just not... proper.

kendallcschm · #36 (**permalink**) 12-17-2008, 09:18 PM

ill take manual any day

ShelbyCobra2007 · #37 (**permalink**) 12-17-2008, 09:58 PM

manuals are so much better and fun, autos dont know when to downshift going into a corner, or when to downshift from a roll, no power-shifting either, manual is the way to go, plus the challenger has a bad ass pistol grip shifter if im right

mesarius · #38 (**permalink**) 12-17-2008, 10:25 PM

I've seen a few SRT8's going around here, even parked next to one, I must say for the money people spend for those cars it really would have been nice to not see a budget plastic interior. Even the seats look plasticy.

Johnnyboy · #39 (**permalink**) 12-17-2008, 10:57 PM

Yeah, the interior is a definate let down. A modern take on the classic interior would have been nice... but they went generic Dodge.

apolloGT · #40 (**permalink**) 12-17-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ShelbyCobra2007

manuals are so much better and fun, autos dont know when to downshift going into a corner, or when to downshift from a roll, no power-shifting either, manual is the way to go, plus the challenger has a bad ass pistol grip shifter if im right

yeah it's got the pistol grip.. but 08s only came in auto.