This post is a continuation of the "Its Here!" post. There are now a bit more than 1000 miles on odometer. Below are a few more observations.
1. The front fascia contains a built in air duct on each side that directs air to the front brakes.
2. It takes time to locate a shop with a proper tire removal machine that can be used on rims like the OEM five spoke rims. I finally found one today after being told by Goodyear, Firestone, and Tire Kingdom that they could not service the tires because of the rims and the fact that they did not have a machine that could safely handle them. The local Dodge dealer, Dadeland Dodge at 16501 S. Dixie Highway, Miami, Florida stated that they would not fix my run flat tire in the event of a flat or a slow leak even though they did have the equipment. They said they do not repair flats because of liability concerns. I found this to be outrageous. How can Dodge sell a car with OEM rims and run flats and some of its own dealers not do a patch on the tire? This state of affairs is absurd. Let me make it even clearer. You are out on the highway and have a flat. The fifty mile leeway will not do the trick. You call the 1 - 800 number for support. They ask you where you would like the car taken. Unless they have a list of shops and Dealers that will repair the runflats safely, you will not have a clue and not be able to answer the question. Your other choice is to use a shop without proper equipment and risk having your rim damaged. Great marketing and support Dodge! That a way to go!
3. Does anyone else's horn sound a bit anemic? (I realize that this question is somewhat subjective.) Feedback requested.
4. I tried first from a 5 MPH roll at WOT for the first time yesterday. ( Remember. I have a Paxton.) The rear started to kick out about ten degrees. I lifted a bit until it straightened out and hit it again. Very impressive. This puppy gets to max RPM muy rapido in first. I am glad I chose not to put the lightweight flywheel on the vehicle. If it reved up any faster in first it would not be useable. The improved suspension really makes a difference. This is particularly obvious when I compare this car to the performance of my former Roe supercharged 1999 GTS. (My GTS did not have suspension work done after the Roe was installed.) The difference, in all gears, is quite striking. Traction on the GTS with street tires was a real challenge. I think that anyone who puts on a supercharger should give serious consideration to the suspension upgrade. It is well worth the money.
5. Looks. In the last five days, I have had three cars pull up next to us on the highway to snap photographs. One got caught up in the moment and came very close to rear ending the car in front of him. Most of the people that have seen my new coupe who also saw my GTS have said that they prefer the new design and the new interior. I always reply that like children,they were and are both special in different ways. I must say though that I find the seating of the new coupe far more comfortable in every way than the seating was in my GTS.
6. I know that no one really cares but gas mileage in the new coupe contiues to be about 3 MPG better around town - and I am comparing apples to apples with respect to the type of driving.
That's it for now. Enjoy the summer weather. To some hotter is not better (power loss) but to others, hotter means tires get stickier faster. LOL
1. The front fascia contains a built in air duct on each side that directs air to the front brakes.
2. It takes time to locate a shop with a proper tire removal machine that can be used on rims like the OEM five spoke rims. I finally found one today after being told by Goodyear, Firestone, and Tire Kingdom that they could not service the tires because of the rims and the fact that they did not have a machine that could safely handle them. The local Dodge dealer, Dadeland Dodge at 16501 S. Dixie Highway, Miami, Florida stated that they would not fix my run flat tire in the event of a flat or a slow leak even though they did have the equipment. They said they do not repair flats because of liability concerns. I found this to be outrageous. How can Dodge sell a car with OEM rims and run flats and some of its own dealers not do a patch on the tire? This state of affairs is absurd. Let me make it even clearer. You are out on the highway and have a flat. The fifty mile leeway will not do the trick. You call the 1 - 800 number for support. They ask you where you would like the car taken. Unless they have a list of shops and Dealers that will repair the runflats safely, you will not have a clue and not be able to answer the question. Your other choice is to use a shop without proper equipment and risk having your rim damaged. Great marketing and support Dodge! That a way to go!
3. Does anyone else's horn sound a bit anemic? (I realize that this question is somewhat subjective.) Feedback requested.
4. I tried first from a 5 MPH roll at WOT for the first time yesterday. ( Remember. I have a Paxton.) The rear started to kick out about ten degrees. I lifted a bit until it straightened out and hit it again. Very impressive. This puppy gets to max RPM muy rapido in first. I am glad I chose not to put the lightweight flywheel on the vehicle. If it reved up any faster in first it would not be useable. The improved suspension really makes a difference. This is particularly obvious when I compare this car to the performance of my former Roe supercharged 1999 GTS. (My GTS did not have suspension work done after the Roe was installed.) The difference, in all gears, is quite striking. Traction on the GTS with street tires was a real challenge. I think that anyone who puts on a supercharger should give serious consideration to the suspension upgrade. It is well worth the money.
5. Looks. In the last five days, I have had three cars pull up next to us on the highway to snap photographs. One got caught up in the moment and came very close to rear ending the car in front of him. Most of the people that have seen my new coupe who also saw my GTS have said that they prefer the new design and the new interior. I always reply that like children,they were and are both special in different ways. I must say though that I find the seating of the new coupe far more comfortable in every way than the seating was in my GTS.
6. I know that no one really cares but gas mileage in the new coupe contiues to be about 3 MPG better around town - and I am comparing apples to apples with respect to the type of driving.
That's it for now. Enjoy the summer weather. To some hotter is not better (power loss) but to others, hotter means tires get stickier faster. LOL
