Bought a new toy...the dark side too
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yikes...steamrollers, and I think the 285's on my 951 look huge.
and regarding weight, probably lighter than most realize. A 3LT Grand Sport like mine has a curb weight of only 3311lbs (about 300-400 lbs. heavier than my 951). The lightweight and great traction allows the car to 1/4 mile with much highre horsepower (i.e. supercharged cars) at 12.2@117
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and regarding weight, probably lighter than most realize. A 3LT Grand Sport like mine has a curb weight of only 3311lbs (about 300-400 lbs. heavier than my 951). The lightweight and great traction allows the car to 1/4 mile with much highre horsepower (i.e. supercharged cars) at 12.2@117
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I guess 3300 lbs or so is not that bad if you can consistently run low 12s...modern suspension helps in how the car is putting down the power. As soon as I replaced that old set of konis with the v3s, I immediately notice better traction and the car puts down the power better, like sooner and no more excessive squat.
Have you run the GS with traction control off---just to see how she handles?
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thanks...but you would spank it!
Only if i want to do a donut on a big wet parking lot
I haven't been able to convince myself to sell the 951 Matt and have driven it a few times since the new purchase. So...get yours running and we will go for another bonsai run this fall!!!!
Just being able to drive is a big thought for me, plus the girlfrined is very comfy and if there are issues while trasveling they should be easy to deal with.
Thanks a lot!
haha...hopefully we can still keep our feet planted in both worlds
I haven't been able to convince myself to sell the 951 Matt and have driven it a few times since the new purchase. So...get yours running and we will go for another bonsai run this fall!!!!
haha...hopefully we can still keep our feet planted in both worlds
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However...I do not like the feel of the suspension on the Challenger. Not really good for handling or drag racing. Of course these things can be changed
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got her aligned and tossed the keys to my son so he could take his girl to Cars and Coffee. I couldn't go...I have to pay for my car fetish (I've been dumping some money into my 00' Cherokee 4x4 also)!
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