Psycho1122
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My name is Shawn. I live in Mesa, Arizona.
I am a lucky owner of a Black 05' RC w/ 27,000 mi.
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I purchased this truck from a Phoenix Dodge dealer and it STILL carries the factory warranty untill May of 2011! The story on this one owner (Officially) truck is: Driven (Showed) by a Detriot Executive for the first 2,000 mi. Then it went to a Chrysler Dealer Auction and was sold to a Tempe, AZ dealer as new. First official owner purchased in May of 06' and drove it 24,800 mi. It was obviously garage kept and never modified. Still had paper air filter and Scorpion tires.
Being the owner of a 96' Dakota w/ 5.2 V8, 5 spd. and Auburn 3:55 posi.
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I was in a quandary as to what to do after 197,000 fun and reliable miles. I had been looking at SRT 10's for quite some time. So, do I supercharge the 'Ol Dak or "Upgrade" to the mother of all trucks?!?
Well, needless to say, the right one, with the right color and condition came along. Sold the 'ol Dak and put the cash down on the SRT.
My primary goal is to enjoy this truck "As Is" as much as possible. However, that is very hard to do. Speed, cornering and braking are VERY familiar to me being a Sportbike Rider. I have taken this truck as I bought it and did my favorite run as I do with my bikes. Took a buddy who rides with me and we both agreed, this truck ROCKS!:rock: I was able to get cose to the same cornering speeds that we reach on the bikes. Nothing UNDER 100 m.p.h. thorugh some mountain divided hwy. Of course, outright corner exit speed cannot be matched. The beauty is, you can drive in a peaceful cab, not be hot or cold and listen to an impressive audio system! Truely impressive!
As one Rag review stated "As much fun as a Moonshiner's house party".
Any mods I would consider will be PROVEN and completely REVERSABLE.
I have read through every post on this board of interest to me and have found out some very interesting information and opinions.
I already have been "Stinkerized" and have some idea's. The stock brakes are the most impressive. Stock suspention is very good. New Poly bushings are in order to tighten up the handling. K&N is already in the box (Paper has been saved), synthetic fluids throughout and just did the Motul 600 clutch master flush and bleed. Concidering the B&M shifter, BBK and a Cat-Back. I like the KISS method and I am not interested in engine killing mods.
Biggest question to the members is: Do I relly need a SCT/Torrie tune on a RC with BBK and Cat-Back?::dontknow:
Thanks for reading and I hope to meet and get to know some of you over time.
Later Guys!
Shawn
I am a lucky owner of a Black 05' RC w/ 27,000 mi.
I purchased this truck from a Phoenix Dodge dealer and it STILL carries the factory warranty untill May of 2011! The story on this one owner (Officially) truck is: Driven (Showed) by a Detriot Executive for the first 2,000 mi. Then it went to a Chrysler Dealer Auction and was sold to a Tempe, AZ dealer as new. First official owner purchased in May of 06' and drove it 24,800 mi. It was obviously garage kept and never modified. Still had paper air filter and Scorpion tires.
Being the owner of a 96' Dakota w/ 5.2 V8, 5 spd. and Auburn 3:55 posi.
I was in a quandary as to what to do after 197,000 fun and reliable miles. I had been looking at SRT 10's for quite some time. So, do I supercharge the 'Ol Dak or "Upgrade" to the mother of all trucks?!?
Well, needless to say, the right one, with the right color and condition came along. Sold the 'ol Dak and put the cash down on the SRT.
My primary goal is to enjoy this truck "As Is" as much as possible. However, that is very hard to do. Speed, cornering and braking are VERY familiar to me being a Sportbike Rider. I have taken this truck as I bought it and did my favorite run as I do with my bikes. Took a buddy who rides with me and we both agreed, this truck ROCKS!:rock: I was able to get cose to the same cornering speeds that we reach on the bikes. Nothing UNDER 100 m.p.h. thorugh some mountain divided hwy. Of course, outright corner exit speed cannot be matched. The beauty is, you can drive in a peaceful cab, not be hot or cold and listen to an impressive audio system! Truely impressive!
As one Rag review stated "As much fun as a Moonshiner's house party".
Any mods I would consider will be PROVEN and completely REVERSABLE.
I have read through every post on this board of interest to me and have found out some very interesting information and opinions.
I already have been "Stinkerized" and have some idea's. The stock brakes are the most impressive. Stock suspention is very good. New Poly bushings are in order to tighten up the handling. K&N is already in the box (Paper has been saved), synthetic fluids throughout and just did the Motul 600 clutch master flush and bleed. Concidering the B&M shifter, BBK and a Cat-Back. I like the KISS method and I am not interested in engine killing mods.
Biggest question to the members is: Do I relly need a SCT/Torrie tune on a RC with BBK and Cat-Back?::dontknow:
Thanks for reading and I hope to meet and get to know some of you over time.
Later Guys!
Shawn
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