Notices
General Dodge Challenger Discussions Discuss anything related to the new Dodge Challenger within...

Rough-riding

Thread Tools
 
Old 12-18-2007 | 04:10 PM
  #1  
HeyItsWes's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From:
Default Rough-riding

Do you all think this one is gonna ride rough like the original did? It probably won't, but I'm kinda hoping it does for classic's sake.
Old 12-18-2007 | 04:35 PM
  #2  
Jeremiah 29:11's Avatar
Super Moderator
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,503
Likes: 0
Default RE: Rough-riding

I suspect it will ride rougher than a Charger, somewhat like a Mustang GT does today.
__________________
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Old 12-18-2007 | 04:40 PM
  #3  
HeyItsWes's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Rough-riding

Probably true, Jeremiah. But what I'm hoping for is the rough feel of the original. Well, Jay Leno describes it well in his video on his 1970 Challenger.
Old 12-18-2007 | 04:42 PM
  #4  
Jeremiah 29:11's Avatar
Super Moderator
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,503
Likes: 0
Default RE: Rough-riding

You may never get that exact feeling because the originals used torsion bars and I hated them. Poor performance and were horrible to adjust.
__________________
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Old 12-18-2007 | 04:45 PM
  #5  
HeyItsWes's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Rough-riding

Yeah, good point. I didn't think of that. At least the new one will be safer though.
Old 12-19-2007 | 08:04 AM
  #6  
Cuda340's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,734
Likes: 1
From: New Jersey
Default RE: Rough-riding

The SRT models will be set up to handle. The suspension will be firm but not rough. It will be night and day better than the heavy duty suspensions that were in the Challenger R/Ts.

I like retro, but why would you want to have an inferior set-up? That is one reason why I am buying a 2009 SRT Challenger instead of a restored 1970/1971.

Note: I read recently that the best handling car from the 1970s was the Boss Mustang. It, however, only accounted for .78g.
Old 12-19-2007 | 08:09 AM
  #7  
MGDMike's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 712
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Rough-riding

Heck no! I don't desire an ill handling ride (not counting my Ram 1500 truck)! I want the Challenger and I want it to stay true to its roots but I want it to perform for todays expectations.
Old 12-19-2007 | 09:09 AM
  #8  
Albeeno's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 433
Likes: 0
From: Massachusetts
Default RE: Rough-riding

The 2005 GT pulls 0.87g Chief and I can tell you from personal experience it does not "ride rough". Compared to the `99 GT I once owned, the two are worlds apart!

ORIGINAL: Jeremiah 29:11

I suspect it will ride rougher than a Charger, somewhat like a Mustang GT does today.
Old 12-19-2007 | 11:01 AM
  #9  
hemicuda's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Default RE: Rough-riding

Yeah, I agree. I love my '70 'Cuda, but it really only does well in a straight line. Also, it likes to float all over the road at higher speeds which can be very unsettling.
Old 12-19-2007 | 11:08 AM
  #10  
JJMPB's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 927
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Rough-riding

it is gonna ride like a caddy you probably wont feel a thing


Quick Reply: Rough-riding



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:37 AM.