Kevan
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Oh, I think we're gonna need a linkback to the thread you're in over there.meganw said:thanks guys, I'll post these and see what they have to say now!
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faslane505
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what site is this on????
faslane505
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what part of the forum is it under...i dont see it
Looked for recent post by our new friend.
Kevan
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Heh heh....comedic. Everyone's John Force, eh?
Aside from the elevation, another factor to consider is weight. RC to RC, the Titan is about 800 lbs. lighter. QC to QC the Titan is about 1200 lbs. lighter.
THAT'S MORE THAN HALF A TON!!!
Then there's aerodynamics. Given, for 1320' it's not as big of a consideration as it is for a LSR, but it's still important. Dodge said, "fug it. Give me 32 sq. feet of front end! I want it to look like a wild west locomotive!". Perspective: 32 sq. ft. is the same as a 4' x 8' piece of plywood. Imagine the kind of power needed for pushing that down the track in less than 13 seconds.
Nissan put a few more hours into aerodynamics.
If anyone cures the Traction Blues in the SRT-10's, these trucks will own the strip. (Don't make me design a 4- or 5-link, drop-in rear suspension.....I'm serious now....no joking around... LOL)
Another point that was brought up was "drop in market value". Sure, almost every vehicle this side of Lamborghini looses an automatic 15% when it'd driven off the showroom floor, but the SRT-10 isn't as bad as some. That list that someone posted showed that the SRT-10's kept about 66% of their value from MSRP. That's not terrible. Yes- it's gone down recently, but so have home sales. When folks finally figure out that these trucks are no longer being made, and how rare they really are, I'm sure that their value will increase. Probably past the 66% mark too.
OF COURSE there are more aftermarket parts for Nissans and the others. They made tens of thousands of those truck models. What was the thing with the F-150? Something like "They sell 107 an hour"? Crazy.
The Viper truck (and car) is considered a specialty item. It's not for those on a tight budget, or those with heart conditions.
With such limited production numbers, aftermarket companies won't make much money off their items....so they need to charge more for them to cover costs. I would bet that many Viper-specific aftermarket shops barely break even on their goody sales. Not only that, but it's competitive as hell too.
EXAMPLE:
I can build an entire 1st. Gen Camaro using two catalogs: JEGS and Summit. Every nut and bolt. Every engine and drivetrain component. Every body panel. Every section of interior.
I can't, however, get a set of spark plug wires for my truck from either place.
If you're looking for a truck to drag with, get an S-10 and throw a big block in it. Cheap, easy, and a pantload of aftermarket stuff for it.
If you want crazy fast at the dragstrip, nab a Typhoon or a Cyclone (though nice ones go for close to what a pre-owned SRT-10 is selling at these days....). Those little AWD machines cook down the track!
Bottom Line:
When you pull up to Hooters, which vehicle will the girls flock to?
(Sorry Megan)
EDIT- Typo repair. Keyboard is slowly dying.
Aside from the elevation, another factor to consider is weight. RC to RC, the Titan is about 800 lbs. lighter. QC to QC the Titan is about 1200 lbs. lighter.
THAT'S MORE THAN HALF A TON!!!
Then there's aerodynamics. Given, for 1320' it's not as big of a consideration as it is for a LSR, but it's still important. Dodge said, "fug it. Give me 32 sq. feet of front end! I want it to look like a wild west locomotive!". Perspective: 32 sq. ft. is the same as a 4' x 8' piece of plywood. Imagine the kind of power needed for pushing that down the track in less than 13 seconds.
Nissan put a few more hours into aerodynamics.
If anyone cures the Traction Blues in the SRT-10's, these trucks will own the strip. (Don't make me design a 4- or 5-link, drop-in rear suspension.....I'm serious now....no joking around... LOL)
Another point that was brought up was "drop in market value". Sure, almost every vehicle this side of Lamborghini looses an automatic 15% when it'd driven off the showroom floor, but the SRT-10 isn't as bad as some. That list that someone posted showed that the SRT-10's kept about 66% of their value from MSRP. That's not terrible. Yes- it's gone down recently, but so have home sales. When folks finally figure out that these trucks are no longer being made, and how rare they really are, I'm sure that their value will increase. Probably past the 66% mark too.
OF COURSE there are more aftermarket parts for Nissans and the others. They made tens of thousands of those truck models. What was the thing with the F-150? Something like "They sell 107 an hour"? Crazy.
The Viper truck (and car) is considered a specialty item. It's not for those on a tight budget, or those with heart conditions.
With such limited production numbers, aftermarket companies won't make much money off their items....so they need to charge more for them to cover costs. I would bet that many Viper-specific aftermarket shops barely break even on their goody sales. Not only that, but it's competitive as hell too.
EXAMPLE:
I can build an entire 1st. Gen Camaro using two catalogs: JEGS and Summit. Every nut and bolt. Every engine and drivetrain component. Every body panel. Every section of interior.
I can't, however, get a set of spark plug wires for my truck from either place.
If you're looking for a truck to drag with, get an S-10 and throw a big block in it. Cheap, easy, and a pantload of aftermarket stuff for it.
If you want crazy fast at the dragstrip, nab a Typhoon or a Cyclone (though nice ones go for close to what a pre-owned SRT-10 is selling at these days....). Those little AWD machines cook down the track!
Bottom Line:
When you pull up to Hooters, which vehicle will the girls flock to?
(Sorry Megan)
EDIT- Typo repair. Keyboard is slowly dying.
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faslane505
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nice kevan.
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Kevan said:Heh heh....comedic. Everyone's John Force, eh?
Aside from the elevation, another factor to consider is weight. RC to RC, the Titan is about 800 lbs. lighter. QC to QC the Titan is about 1200 lbs. lighter.
THAT'S MORE THAN HALF A TON!!!
Then there's aerodynamics. Given, for 1320' it's not as big of a consideration as it is for a LSR, but it's still important. Dodge said, "fug it. Give me 32 sq. feet of front end! I want it to look like a wild west locomotive!". Perspective: 32 sq. ft. is the same as a 4' x 8' piece of plywood. Imagine the kind of power needed for pushing that down the track.
Nissan put a few more hours into aerodynamics.
If anyone cures the Traction Blues in the SRT-10's, these trucks will own the strip. (Don't make me design a 4- or 5-link, drop-in rear suspension.....I'm serious now....no joking around... LOL)
Another point that was brought up was "drop in market value". Sure, almost every vehicle this side of Lamborghini looses an automatic 15% when it'd driven off the showroom floor, but the SRT-10 isn't as bad as some. That list that someone posted showed that the SRT-10's kept about 66% of their value from MSRP. That's not terrible. Yes- it's gone down recently, but so have home sales. When folks finally figure out that these trucks are no longer being made, and how rare they really are, I'm sure that their value will increase. Probably past the 66% mark too.
OF COURSE there are more aftermarket parts for Nissans and the others. They made tens of thousands of those truck models. What was the thing with the F-150? Something like "They sell 107 an hour"? Crazy.
The Viper truck (and car) is considered a specialty item. It's not for those on a tight budget, or those with heart conditions.
With such limited production numbers, aftermarket companies won't make much money off their items....so they need to charge more for them to cover costs. I would be that many Viper-specific aftermarket shops barely break even on their goody sales. Not only that, but it's competitive as hell too.
EXAMPLE:
I can build an entire 1st. Gen Camaro using two catalogs: JEGS and Summit. Every nut and bolt. Every engine and drivetrain component. Every body panel. Every section of interior.
I can't, however, get a set of spark plug wires for my truck from either place.
If you're looking for a truck to drag with, get an S-10 and throw a big block in it. Cheap, easy, and a pantload of aftermarket stuff for it.
If you want crazy fast at the dragstrip, nab a Typhoon or a Cyclone (though nice ones go for close to what a pre-owned SRT-10 is selling at these days....). Those little AWD machines cook down the track!
Bottom Line:
When you pull up to Hooters, which vehicle will the girls flock to?
(Sorry Megan)
The Lamborghini
There is a vid of NOWHAT and I at Bakersfield. He ran an 11.?? and I ran a 13.1. You can get an idea of what a completly stock truck runs vs. a blown one.
ViperPowa
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Yeah I'm HawaiiTitan on Titantalk, though I don't have my Titan anymore I still like to frequent TT. Saw the thread like this on TitanTalk and was gonna make a post but decided not to, think I'll go post on CT though. That's some very ignorant bashing going on there. I've got some interesting links saved just for times like this.
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Yeah I've been telling em what's up, but they wanted videos, so I got them videos! lol. Ha doesn't look like those two idiots have much else to say about the SRT. Did you see how mad Titanman2 was getting...... I love sarcasm! I wonder how mad he'd be if he found out I was only 19?!?! Well thanks guys, and I think I might stick around so I can try to get my mom to mod her SRT.
meganw said:
As a new member of the VTCOA Forums, we demand pics of your mom's ride!!
Oh, and pics of your mom, and you!
Enjoy your time here, you will find lots of great people and good info!
Have your mom sign up too!!
ntw0rk said:As a new member of the VTCOA Forums, we demand pics of your mom's ride!!
Oh, and pics of your mom, and you!
Enjoy your time here, you will find lots of great people and good info!
Have your mom sign up too!!
Here's the only pic I have of the SRT on this computer. It's bone stock, nothing special:
GriMacE 06QuadSRT10
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meganw said:
Wrongo fair Megan -- the fact that it is an SRT-10 makes it..
S O M E T H I N G - S P E C I A L :rock: :burnout:
FATJACK
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GriMacE 06QuadSRT10 said:
Very special indeed.:rock:
Annu Kumar
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meganw said:
srt brad ran 13.5 back to back with his Bone stock Qc. tell the titan owner he has his head on backwards and had no clue what he is talking about. Our trucks are capable of high 12's with only a few mods.
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