Chrysler 300 SRT-8

Steve Levin · April 26th, 2007, 3:24 AM

I've just finished changing the grille, pulling off the mouldings and adding a small rear window spoiler because I liked the look of it. And I've pulled the resonators off the exhaust (but left the muffler) to give it a little more bark.

http://www.milkduds.com/~thumper/300-1.jpg

http://www.milkduds.com/~thumper/300-2.jpg

It's a lot of fun!

Steve

teletubby-warrior · April 26th, 2007, 3:54 AM

The grille is a nice touch. images/smilies/thumbup.gif

Vette Boss · April 26th, 2007, 3:55 AM

That car is so much more interesting than an entry-level BMW or Merc. I see so many of those roving about, with smug idiots behind the wheel.

Nice work on your car. Not the usual bling you see done to them, very tasteful. images/smilies/cheers.gif

Steve Levin · April 26th, 2007, 4:11 AM

I'm too old and fat to fit into an entry level BMW images/smilies/smile.gif

I considered the Charger, but decided that, now that I'm turning 40, I didn't need a car with a large hood scoop and a giant wing on the tail.

But 0-60 in 5 seconds flat is... fun images/smilies/smile.gif

Steve

watto · April 26th, 2007, 4:30 AM

Wow, that grille looks so much better than the standard one! The window spoiler is a nice, subtle touch too.

NecroJoe · April 26th, 2007, 4:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Levin

I considered the Charger, but decided that, now that I'm turning 40, I didn't need a car with a large hood scoop and a giant wing on the tail.

Then, when ordering your car, you check the "delete spoiler" and "delete hood scoop" option. images/smilies/wink.gif

Not that I'm recomending a Charger to anyone. It's proportions are wrong for it's shape (should be a coupe) but I'll be damned if they aren't imposing.

bartboy9891 · April 26th, 2007, 4:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Levin

I'm too old and fat to fit into an entry level BMW images/smilies/smile.gif

I considered the Charger, but decided that, now that I'm turning 40, I didn't need a car with a large hood scoop and a giant wing on the tail.

But 0-60 in 5 seconds flat is... fun images/smilies/smile.gif

Steve

So I assume the new Challenger was not taken into consideration?

NecroJoe · April 26th, 2007, 4:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bartboy9891

So I assume the new Challenger was not taken into consideration?

Well, I'm sure it was...but there are limits in space and time in which you cannot buy a vehicle that is not for sale, yet. images/smilies/wink.gif

klutch · April 26th, 2007, 7:22 AM

Nice!

Steve Levin · April 26th, 2007, 6:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bartboy9891

So I assume the new Challenger was not taken into consideration?

I wouldn't have waited for the Challenger because I wanted a four door saloon. Boring, I know, but practical. It also lays the groundwork for me to give it to my wife in a couple of years and replace it with something more interesting, like a Maserati or something. I really like the new GranTurismo, but I need to let someone else buy it and take the depreciation hit of the first 2 years ownership before I can afford it images/smilies/smile.gif

Steve

vRS · April 26th, 2007, 7:04 PM

What a beautiful car that is especially with the new grill. saw one of these the other night in black and my god it looked good, sounded good as well.

Samir · April 26th, 2007, 9:04 PM

Very clean and imposing.

Cobol74 · April 26th, 2007, 9:17 PM

Tasteful improvement - well done steve.

Jacobfox · April 26th, 2007, 9:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Levin

I wouldn't have waited for the Challenger because I wanted a four door saloon. Boring, I know, but practical. It also lays the groundwork for me to give it to my wife in a couple of years and replace it with something more interesting, like a Maserati or something. I really like the new GranTurismo, but I need to let someone else buy it and take the depreciation hit of the first 2 years ownership before I can afford it images/smilies/smile.gif

Steve

Maser depreciation is so bad that you probably need to wait only one year. It's a win-win if you crash one, you either get a new one or you get a shitload of cash because they are so rare that they can't find a comparable value. My dad crashed his coupe cambiocorsa in '03 (after a year of ownership) and he got 92% of the initial value from the insurance company.

Ianspeed · May 13th, 2007, 4:34 AM

Noice!

Any video with exhaust noises? Mmmmm.

bartboy9891 · May 13th, 2007, 5:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Levin

I wouldn't have waited for the Challenger because I wanted a four door saloon. Boring, I know, but practical. It also lays the groundwork for me to give it to my wife in a couple of years and replace it with something more interesting, like a Maserati or something. I really like the new GranTurismo, but I need to let someone else buy it and take the depreciation hit of the first 2 years ownership before I can afford it images/smilies/smile.gif

Steve

Maserati GranTurismo: 4 doors, RWD, automatic, V8 with around 400hp. Does that combination sound familiar? images/smilies/wink.gif

BlitzR · May 13th, 2007, 5:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bartboy9891

Maserati GranTurismo: 4 doors, RWD, automatic, V8 with around 400hp. Does that combination sound familiar? images/smilies/wink.gif

Wrong car? The Maserati Gran Turismo only has 2 doors, but it has 4 seats.

bartboy9891 · May 13th, 2007, 5:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BlitzR

Wrong car? The Maserati Gran Turismo only has 2 doors, but it has 4 seats.

That was stupid of me. I was thinking of the Gran Turismo but writing about the Quattroporte. images/smilies/wacko.gif

tigger · May 14th, 2007, 6:47 PM

Nice touches, pulling those moulding really cleans it up. I love those cars, theyre one of the few Mopars i'd buy images/smilies/biggrin.gif

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D-Fence · May 14th, 2007, 7:07 PM

I saw a comparison between this and the E500 and BMW 550 and concerning speed and handling it kicked their asses, only comfort and quality went to the Germans....really nice car, and looks quite evil images/smilies/biggrin.gif

April 26th, 2007, 3:24 AM	#1
Steve Levin Master of Disaster Joined: Jun 7th, 2006 Last Online: 12:24 AM Location: Sunnyvale, California Posts: 1,074 Car: Spec Racer Ford! Rep Power: 52	Chrysler 300 SRT-8 I've just finished changing the grille, pulling off the mouldings and adding a small rear window spoiler because I liked the look of it. And I've pulled the resonators off the exhaust (but left the muffler) to give it a little more bark. It's a lot of fun! Steve Last edited by Steve Levin; April 26th, 2007 at 3:35 AM.

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Steve Levin Master of Disaster Joined: Jun 7th, 2006 Last Online: 12:24 AM Location: Sunnyvale, California Posts: 1,074 Car: Spec Racer Ford! Rep Power: 52	I'm too old and fat to fit into an entry level BMW I considered the Charger, but decided that, now that I'm turning 40, I didn't need a car with a large hood scoop and a giant wing on the tail. But 0-60 in 5 seconds flat is... fun Steve

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Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 12:18 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 8,592 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 126	Tasteful improvement - well done steve. __________________ Lotus 7 Registration Mark = KAR120C : Engine Number = 461034 TZ Ross Brawn genius or what?

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teletubby-warrior Da Superfan Joined: Jul 13th, 2006 Last Online: September 3rd, 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,394 Rep Power: 0	The grille is a nice touch.

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vRS Joined: Nov 22nd, 2004 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Stirling, Scotland Age: 18 Posts: 1,832 Car: '02 Vauxhall Corsa SXi Rep Power: 35	What a beautiful car that is especially with the new grill. saw one of these the other night in black and my god it looked good, sounded good as well.

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Samir Joined: Aug 29th, 2006 Last Online: July 7th, 2009 Posts: 377 Car: 2005 Honda Accord EX-L, 2002 Ford Mustang LX Rep Power: 14	Very clean and imposing.

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tigger Joined: Dec 11th, 2006 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Suburbia Hell Posts: 3,219 Car: 1984 BMW 325e, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Rep Power: 77	Nice touches, pulling those moulding really cleans it up. I love those cars, theyre one of the few Mopars i'd buy .

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