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GaBoy25 · 06-03-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shrinkdoc

If you want to talk about reliability issues we can always talk BMW.

Holy hell your not joking!!! My aunt is on her third and last bmw (7 series).

Shes had two 5 series as well. Her cars have STAYED at the dealer (which is over 100 miles away in Jacksonville FL)

She has her 7 series priced 6k under blue book if anyone is interested

She just went and bought a VW bug and couldnt be happier.

29er · 06-03-2012, 08:22 PM

purple challengers were cool to see 2,3 years ago then they went with the green oh boy so nice! you a lucky dog to test drive one these days... i can't find one for sale dealres don't hold them in stock and if there's one no test drive the car is in the showroom you have to flash the cash for a chance to drive it..

2012 Mustang GT · 06-04-2012, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by midnighter

Speaking of renderings, I believe I have found the new Z28 concept...

Attachment 371022 I believe it will come with a 5.0.

LOL...that picture is AWESOME

And I would gladly buy a Camaro or Vette before I bought a Challenger. Everything about Dodge/Chrysler speaks issues. My mom made a mistake of buying a Chrysler van and trans was replaced at 6000 miles, and has had nothing but problems

Stew · 06-04-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012 Mustang GT

LOL...that picture is AWESOME

And I would gladly buy a Camaro or Vette before I bought a Challenger. Everything about Dodge/Chrysler speaks issues. My mom made a mistake of buying a Chrysler van and trans was replaced at 6000 miles, and has had nothing but problems

Sounds like my old Grand Prix or my parents buick, opr worst of all my bothers 09 CTS, had the awesome factory feature of an inside shower when it rained lol...............

redsap05 · 06-06-2012, 05:24 PM

the 392 is nice and its very fast but it can't be tuned yet. They have made some headway on the tune but its still a ways off.

BlackenedSS · 06-07-2012, 12:13 AM

I'm in the vast minority here. I can not stand to look at the Challenger or Charger. But I'm not a fan of the original either. Just look like boats to me.

But the Richard Petty one from the TV commercial is pretty sweet

newmoon · 06-07-2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by redsap05

the 392 is nice and its very fast but it can't be tuned yet. They have made some headway on the tune but its still a ways off.

I can't wait to see what the tuned cars will run as the automatics have already run into the 12:20s stock, tune and tires 11s?

redsap05 · 06-08-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by newmoon

I can't wait to see what the tuned cars will run as the automatics have already run into the 12:20s stock, tune and tires 11s?

There is a a guy on challengertalk.com tuning the 392's but its a mail order pcm tune. I heard a rummer hp tunner is getting closer but thats just a rummer.

autoenthusiast · 06-19-2012, 06:53 PM

Hello all, first post over here. Currently own a 2011 Challenger M6 392. I had originally lurked over here when I was trying to decide whether to by a Camaro SS or the 392. I love the way the Camaro looks, but I fit better in the Challenger.

I popped back over to see if anyone here was talking about the 6.2 supercharged engine that is now confirmed for special edition 2013 Challengers, and saw a few posts about tuning possibilities for the Challenger. There is no handheld tuner available for the Challenger yet. You can send your ECU for a custom tune. If you mod something else, you have to send it in again. I'm guessing you pay again as well. This has only been available for about three months so only a couple handfuls of people have had it done. I don't know of dyno results posted anywhere. The Dodge community believes that the computer is locked to keep warranty claims down and/or Dodge has dealer installed 'stage kits' planned for the 392- like they did with the SRT4. Only conjecture at this point on the stage kits.

autoenthusiast · 06-19-2012, 07:25 PM

Oops, dyno posted today over on Challenger forum. Seems hp/tq improvement depend a lot on ambient temperature during the dyno run and the reduction in tq management is more seat of the pants feel than actual tq improvement.

SRT8Tech · 06-19-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by autoenthusiast

Oops, dyno posted today over on Challenger forum. Seems hp/tq improvement depend a lot on ambient temperature during the dyno run and the reduction in tq management is more seat of the pants feel than actual tq improvement.

YEP, typical of a canned tune..................... Only way to actually gain quite a bit is a custom tune. At least with the Dodge stuff that is.........

newmoon · 06-20-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by autoenthusiast

Hello all, first post over here. Currently own a 2011 Challenger M6 392. I had originally lurked over here when I was trying to decide whether to by a Camaro SS or the 392. I love the way the Camaro looks, but I fit better in the Challenger.

I popped back over to see if anyone here was talking about the 6.2 supercharged engine that is now confirmed for special edition 2013 Challengers, and saw a few posts about tuning possibilities for the Challenger. There is no handheld tuner available for the Challenger yet. You can send your ECU for a custom tune. If you mod something else, you have to send it in again. I'm guessing you pay again as well. This has only been available for about three months so only a couple handfuls of people have had it done. I don't know of dyno results posted anywhere. The Dodge community believes that the computer is locked to keep warranty claims down and/or Dodge has dealer installed 'stage kits' planned for the 392- like they did with the SRT4. Only conjecture at this point on the stage kits.

When I modified my Camaro I regretted the decision after the initial thrill was gone. I wish I would have maximized the car's potential bone stock before tearing into it.

I also am following the pcm tuning over on the other forum and IMO it's not worth it yet. To give away your warranty to gain a tenth or two is just not worth it. Now if tuning would allow you to cam, sc, or tc then the benefit would be there for some. For now I plan to run my car as hard as possible stock. Maybe make a run at SRT8's times above

rickyrocket · 06-30-2012, 08:15 AM

I have both a 2012 camaro LS and a 2012 challenger sxt plus,they both have good & bad points ,the camaro handles better but the challenger is more comfortable,the XM in the camaro sucks while the challenger rarely drops out & I dont hit my head gettin in the challenger

06-07-2012, 12:13 AM	#76
BlackenedSS Drives: 2010 2SS Black on Black Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 173 View My Garage	I'm in the vast minority here. I can not stand to look at the Challenger or Charger. But I'm not a fan of the original either. Just look like boats to me. But the Richard Petty one from the TV commercial is pretty sweet __________________

06-03-2012, 08:22 PM	#72
29er Drives: 14 1LE Garage King Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MTL Posts: 1,519 View My Garage	purple challengers were cool to see 2,3 years ago then they went with the green oh boy so nice! you a lucky dog to test drive one these days... i can't find one for sale dealres don't hold them in stock and if there's one no test drive the car is in the showroom you have to flash the cash for a chance to drive it..

06-06-2012, 05:24 PM	#75
redsap05 Drives: 2005 pontiac gto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: akron oh Posts: 174	the 392 is nice and its very fast but it can't be tuned yet. They have made some headway on the tune but its still a ways off.

06-19-2012, 06:53 PM	#79
autoenthusiast Drives: 392 challenger Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North of Chicago a bit Posts: 2	Hello all, first post over here. Currently own a 2011 Challenger M6 392. I had originally lurked over here when I was trying to decide whether to by a Camaro SS or the 392. I love the way the Camaro looks, but I fit better in the Challenger. I popped back over to see if anyone here was talking about the 6.2 supercharged engine that is now confirmed for special edition 2013 Challengers, and saw a few posts about tuning possibilities for the Challenger. There is no handheld tuner available for the Challenger yet. You can send your ECU for a custom tune. If you mod something else, you have to send it in again. I'm guessing you pay again as well. This has only been available for about three months so only a couple handfuls of people have had it done. I don't know of dyno results posted anywhere. The Dodge community believes that the computer is locked to keep warranty claims down and/or Dodge has dealer installed 'stage kits' planned for the 392- like they did with the SRT4. Only conjecture at this point on the stage kits.

06-19-2012, 07:25 PM	#80
autoenthusiast Drives: 392 challenger Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North of Chicago a bit Posts: 2	Oops, dyno posted today over on Challenger forum. Seems hp/tq improvement depend a lot on ambient temperature during the dyno run and the reduction in tq management is more seat of the pants feel than actual tq improvement.

06-30-2012, 08:15 AM	#83
rickyrocket Drives: 2015 blk 1 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Coventry RI Posts: 1,309	I have both a 2012 camaro LS and a 2012 challenger sxt plus,they both have good & bad points ,the camaro handles better but the challenger is more comfortable,the XM in the camaro sucks while the challenger rarely drops out & I dont hit my head gettin in the challenger