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Plecostomus [Tyrrell]
04/09/09

In reply to SMS 570X Challenger: 700 HP With “Minor” Modifications
God, that's hot.

I'm gonan say that this is incredibly tasteful, and dare I say-- way better looking than the factory thing and way better than the concept. It looks like it always should have. I love the return of the chrome.

I love the taillight treatment, too. It breaks up the division lines that show up between the light chambers for each bulb.

That car is class and it now has the proper motivation to move its 4,000+lb heft.
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RamblinReck89
04/09/09

In reply to SMS 570X Challenger: 700 HP With “Minor” Modifications
I doubt it could keep up with a determined mid-life-crisis-Miata driver in the mountains.
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Leeeeena the Jalopchick
04/09/09

@RamblinReck89: The SMS 570 Challenger will be the first vehicle with a host of aesthetic and functional innovations including the patented SMS Red Butterfly Induction™ hood and a full compliment of SMS ultra-high performance components including: drivetrain, suspension, aerodynamics, tires, wheels and interior

That's the entire extent of any mention of the suspension/tire upgrades. I'd venture a guess that it probably couldn't even keep up with a casual weekend Miata driver in the mountains.
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.357
04/09/09

In reply to SMS 570X Challenger: 700 HP With “Minor” Modifications
Its kinda porky, but hey I'm not complaining. 700 hp sounds good, but I would like to know if it has a shitload of turbo lag.
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SoK
04/09/09

@.357:Half Man-Half Amazing: Since it doesn't have a Turbo I'd say it doesn't have really bad turbo lag.

And the US Automakers wonder what their problem is.
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.357
04/09/09

@SoK: It's Supercharged, so should I call it Super Lag?
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How Wankelin' Got His Sig Back
04/09/09

In reply to SMS 570X Challenger: 700 HP With “Minor” Modifications
You know, the issue with strapping roller skates and a rocket engine to a fat chick is that while, yes, it'll go fast as hell, getting her to corner or stop is gonna be messy.
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Leeeeena the Jalopchick
04/09/09

@Wankelin' For A Rotary: HOLY SHIT, what a mental image! I gotta go find an appropriate picture to post...
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Scandinavian Flick
04/09/09

@Leeeeena the Jalopchick: I so do NOT want to see your search terms and results...

However, morbid curiousity would get the better of me...
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A strolling player got drunk and
04/09/09

@Leeeeena the Jalopchick: NO. No. You don't. For the love of god, please!
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Leeeeena the Jalopchick
04/09/09

@A strolling player, now in British Racing Green!: You're in luck. I couldn't find anything that quite fit my mental image online, so I was going to photoshop something, and then I decided that's way too much effort and I should really be doing my schoolwork instead.

Besides, I'm distracted because I think there are squirrels fucking on the branch right outside my window. Horny lil buggers.
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How Wankelin' Got His Sig Back
04/09/09

@Leeeeena the Jalopchick: Leena, did you go to the NYC Jalopmeet? I demand to know if you're as randomly hilarious in person or just witty when you've a keyboard in front of you.
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Leeeeena the Jalopchick
04/09/09

@Wankelin' For A Rotary: I'm pretty randomly hilarious in person, mostly thanks to my ADHD. You're especially in luck since I just ran out of Adderall! (I, however, am significantly less in luck because I still have piles of schoolwork to do.)

Sadly, I did not make it to the meet, no thanks to aforementioned schoolwork. >:( I'm planning on going to the NYIAS either on Thursday or Sunday of next week, though, so if you or any other Jalops would like the privilege of basking in the glow of my super awesome wittiness (/self-promoting cynical bastard mode), you are more than welcome to meet us there! I guess the best way to get in touch would be via private message and/or Facebook, if any of you are actually interested.
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A strolling player got drunk and
04/09/09

@Leeeeena the Jalopchick: Heh. Squirrelfuckin'. Heh.

This has been an educational and enlightening comment by A strolling player. Normal crass bastard service will resume shortly
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engineerd
04/09/09

In reply to SMS 570X Challenger: 700 HP With “Minor” Modifications
It's a good thing Saleen did this, because we all know Chrysler would never get Congressional approval for a 700hp muscle car.
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IN THE FACE!
04/10/09

@engineerd has Ben in his head: The government is only allowing the Challenger at all, because they want Mopar to have at least one exciting car to use in their advertising...

Neon... no

Sebring... oh gawd no

PT. DON'T even finish that!
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MOPAR-MAN
04/09/09

In reply to SMS 570X Challenger: 700 HP With “Minor” Modifications
I'd rather they take 1,000 pounds out of it.
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IN THE FACE!
04/10/09

@MOPAR-MAN: But the issue is, the rich tard that could actually afford one of these doesn't know how much better it would handle with 1000lb less weight and ~150 fewer horses...
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Novaload
04/09/09

In reply to SMS 570X Challenger: 700 HP With “Minor” Modifications
Dear god I want a Challenger.

I think I saw one on a portable parking lot yesterday but I wasn't driving the car and my co-worker thought I was nuts and wouldn't turn around.

Well, we were on the interstate, so that probably was sensible...
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AES: 3 ROTOR X 2 TURBOS = 6X AWESOME
04/09/09

In reply to SMS 570X Challenger: 700 HP With “Minor” Modifications
Do the Obama/Harper warranties cover the supercharger?
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IN THE FACE!
04/10/09

@AES: RRROLLING UP THE RIM TO RAGE: No, only a Republican administration would cover something that delivers that much hot air!

Zing!
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Prawo Jazdy and The Velocity Trumpets: I miss Deartháir II
04/09/09

In reply to SMS 570X Challenger: 700 HP With “Minor” Modifications
I like it. But the rims suck.
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Skunky
04/09/09

@Prawo Jazdy And The Velocity Trumpets: Agreed, but that's easily rectified. I really like the look of the 300c SRT-8 rims on the Challenger.

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Skunky
04/09/09

In reply to SMS 570X Challenger: 700 HP With “Minor” Modifications
I'd hit that like the fist of an angry god.

Big girl, you are beautiful.
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IN THE FACE!
04/10/09

@Skunky: The funny thing is; that car will always be more of a man than anyone who ever drives it.
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FrankGrimes
04/09/09

In reply to SMS 570X Challenger: 700 HP With “Minor” Modifications
Hopefully they put the beef where it needs it. In the rods and pistons!
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Ash78, cube farmer
04/09/09

@FrankGrimes: Hopefully they put the beef where it needs it

If not, Ray will take care of that.
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pauljones
04/09/09

@Ash78: Totally beat me to it.
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scroggzilla raids again
04/09/09

@Ash78: HEEEEEEE SHOOTS AND SCORES!
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Pessimippopotamus
04/09/09

@SCROGGZILLA vs. Diddles McGee!!: Yet again...
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pauljones
04/09/09

In reply to SMS 570X Challenger: 700 HP With “Minor” Modifications
What is it with Steve Saleen and messing with the tailights of cars?

First he did with the Saleen Mustang, and now this. It was perfect the way it was, dammit!

I'm not a big fan of the side-facing hood scoop thing, either.
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Pessimippopotamus
04/09/09

@pauljones: He makes it... better? I, for one, loved the Saleen Mustang rear end.
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pauljones
04/09/09

@Pessimippopotamus is at 0% productivity:

Mustang:

Challenger:

I have to disagree on both cars.

To me, it has parallels to the whole Altezza tailight things. Just because you can, doesn't mean that it looks good, or that you should. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is be original and keep the original.
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LuciferV8
03/06/09

In reply to Switzer P700 GTR: Godzilla Gets Over 700 HP!
All I could think about was this:

[www.retrostatic.com]
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ManicSquirrel is preparing for winter
03/06/09

In reply to Switzer P700 GTR: Godzilla Gets Over 700 HP!
wait...so they managed to bump it up to 700hp for $16K? and nissan wants you to pay how much for the spec-v with a boost button that adds 15ft-lbs of torque for 15 seconds?
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MushyHeirloom
03/06/09

@ManicSquirrel: This is the same company that will be happy to sell you a Sentra SE-R with a CVT.
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beercheck
03/06/09

In reply to Switzer P700 GTR: Godzilla Gets Over 700 HP!
Hot like a 7 CZ hooker.
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