hi all, i have a 97 gts, and am becoming interested in the srt 10. i was wondering what the major differences are ( besides looks) i am aware of abs, and hp/tq. and the fact it is convertible. is a hardtop available from dodge? did they make it more comfortable inside? are there less squeaks and rattles. does it handle securely, or is it very twitchy. did they address idle hang, and running hot? do balancers still fly off? i see some real good deals both new and used, and started wondering. i am not looking for a flame fest, just opinions from people who have actual points of reference. thanks rich.
To answer your exact questions:
-Hardtop is not avalable from Dodge, but a few aftermarket suppliers have them.
-Yes, much more comfortable and snug. SOME "widly built" people do have trouble with the narrow seatbacks- there are fixes.
-Virtually no squeaks or rattles. Only exception is the front corners of the top will sometimes "pop" quietly when very cold and windows are down...this can be fixed by replacing the windsheild corners with new ones... very cheap, replace them once a year or so.
-Handles more securely than Gen-2, but watch out for bumps on corners with a stiff suspension.
-Idle hang is virtually gone
-Cooling issues are 100% resolved
-Balancers have been known to come off. Always due to torquing errors and failures to use loctite.
Any other questions, let me know.
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