It's been 39 years, but......

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
in The Clubhouse
...I'm finally back in a Charger. In 1979 I bought a 1973 Dodge Charger, nothing special...typical 318 engine--but I LOVED that car. Fast forward to yesterday, I traded the JGC in for a 2018 Charger R/T Blacktop edition. 5.7L Hemi. Talk about fun; "Sport" mode is just obnoxious. My iPhone camera sucks, but here's some pics:

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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
    Nice ride. Although, I would have traded my JGC for a JGC Trackhawk. ;)
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Get some PPF stat, nothing worse than primer showing through on leading edges. Some film for the headlight lenses is a good idea too, they scratch easily.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    What is "PPF?"
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Paint Protection Film. Aka the clear bra.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,000
    Congrats Steve....but, your still not going to outrun Bev on horseback when she wants to crack you one. :)
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,646
    Very sweet ride.
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    Nice...Southern Az. certainly has the roads for getting yer ya yas out in one of those....enjoy!..
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,023
    Sweeeet!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,961
    I'd just recommend a ceramic coating like Opticoat or Cquartz. Never been a huge fan of clear bras.
    FestYboy wrote: »
    Get some PPF stat, nothing worse than primer showing through on leading edges. Some film for the headlight lenses is a good idea too, they scratch easily.

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Thanks fellas!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,119
    Very nice!
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,146
    Nice ride.
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,161
    edited April 2018
    Nice ride for sure.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,659
    Very nice Steve.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    That's Sweet!!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2018
    Thank you fellas, I wanted something somewhat low-key, that's why I did the blacktop edition and the Granite Pearl paint. I liked the Torrent Red, but I didn't want to look like an old guy going thru man-o-pause. LOL The photos don't do the paint justice, it's gorgeous with a lot of silver flake underlying the darker color.

    Bev said: "Don't come back home without a Hemi." LOL. I responded: "Yes dear."
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,961
    How's the exhaust note? Did they give it a good rumble?
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    A bit off topic but is the pool finished?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,659
    Don't worry Steve we all already know you're going through man-o-pause.....
    Color makes noooo differences :p
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    steveinaz wrote: »
    What is "PPF?"

    Protection from PolkFarmboy :wink:
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    ^^^^ Nice one, Dan! :D
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,843
    Nice ride!

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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,336
    Nice ride. That thing must be silly fast.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Detroit Muscle! Love it!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2018
    Clipdat wrote: »
    How's the exhaust note? Did they give it a good rumble?

    Yes. It's not so bad that it's annoying, but it doesn't take much to wake it up. In "Sport" mode its pretty constant low rumble, out of sport mode its a bit quieter.

    Here's a base R/T:

    https://youtu.be/b8tIT6j3SY0

    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    oldrocker wrote: »
    A bit off topic but is the pool finished?

    Yep. She's warming up as we speak.
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  • dolbyd
    dolbyd Posts: 430
    Love it! Time for a road trip.
    Congrats
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Jimbo18 wrote: »
    Nice ride. That thing must be silly fast.

    I'm actually a little shocked, esp in Sport mode. I wasn't expecting this kind of torque.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,961
    edited April 2018
    You can control the exhaust valving/sound with a button?! That's awesome.

    Knowing me, I'd be keeping it in Sport mode 24/7 :)
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Yes. It's not so bad that it's annoying, but it doesn't take much to wake it up. In "Sport" mode its pretty constant low rumble, out of sport mode its a bit quieter.

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Clipdat wrote: »
    You can control the exhaust valving/sound with a button?! That's awesome.

    Knowing me, I'd be keeping it in Sport mode 24/7 :)
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Yes. It's not so bad that it's annoying, but it doesn't take much to wake it up. In "Sport" mode its pretty constant low rumble, out of sport mode its a bit quieter.

    I use sport mode for break-in purposes, lugging an engine is about the worst thing you can do during break-in; and standard mode shifts pretty early.

    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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