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Gibbo said:Hi there
Absolutely love it.
That car looks brand new, are you restoring it from the ground up?
Am really looking forward to the new Dodge Challenger as I think it might just be my next car, if not than no doubt a Corvette C6.
Nothing to do with me unfortunately was just browsing the web, I wish it was me restoring it
I'd happily sacrifice several chavs in return for it 
JRS said:Yep
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Gibbo, I can't wait for them to actually build that Challenger. Should give the 'stang a damn good hiding
Yeah it truly will.
Its got a 6.1l Hemi as STD with 425 restricted BHP and 400Lb-Ft torque all as STD. Results in a 4.5s 0-60 with 1/4 mile in 13s from a bone stock car.
Doing the same kinda mods to that as my Mustang would release another good 80ish horsepower and lots more torque, that'll mean 1/4 mile in low 12s from an N/A car.
I really do think its my next car and with Dodge now officially selling into the UK it might mean I can get one imported through a UK dealer who will offer full warranty. Yes I am making inquires.
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That sounds a great idea but they never seem to do the maths right. Base model mustang over in us of a is something silly like 12k. Buy the same model here and its more like 20k 
I bet you they'll double the price when they bring it over here
I bet you they'll double the price when they bring it over here
silversurfer said:That sounds a great idea but they never seem to do the maths right. Base model mustang over in us of a is something silly like 12k. Buy the same model here and its more like 20k
I bet you they'll double the price when they bring it over here
I did well with the Mustang as I paid US price for it of $45,000ish.
They tend to sell for 35-40k for 05/06 plates with low miles in the UK, but I was lucky as a rich guy wanted quick sale. Its cost him 8.5k ish to ship over due to shipping and VAT etc. So I saved a lot of money.
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Now don't get me wrong - I love the 'new' look Challenger - but I'm disappointed, after reading a write up on it because....
....it looks almost exactly the same, with a few modern lines thrown in. It just doesn't do anything for me, as I'd rather have an old one for the looks, so in that sense what does the 'new' one have to offer?
....it looks almost exactly the same, with a few modern lines thrown in. It just doesn't do anything for me, as I'd rather have an old one for the looks, so in that sense what does the 'new' one have to offer?
Lashout_UK said:
Nothing for you and I. But for those than aren't enlightened to the whole "old car" thing, they get the piece of mind of owning a modern car.
Absolute balls of course - an old Challenger is pretty much just as reliable, but most buyers don't see it that way!
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Gibbo said:I did well with the Mustang as I paid US price for it of $45,000ish.
They tend to sell for 35-40k for 05/06 plates with low miles in the UK, but I was lucky as a rich guy wanted quick sale. Its cost him 8.5k ish to ship over due to shipping and VAT etc. So I saved a lot of money.
Let's be honest here Gibbo. You actually stole it from them at the price you paid
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Gibbo,
What's the status on your car project? I thought you were tuning it up?
What's the status on your car project? I thought you were tuning it up?
triggerthat said:
Currently at 372BHP and 363Lb-Ft up from the original 300BHP and 320Lb-Ft.
Aiming for 400BHP and 380Lb-Ft N/A along with some weight reduction mods and shorter ratio gears, should see 12.5s in the 1/4 mile then.
Then next step is supercharger if I still want more, over 500BHP, 470LB-Ft ISH torque and 1/4 mile in approx 11s.
