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so, what is your name (optional), where is everyone from, what do you drive, and how old are you?

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sure, ill double post and start it off..

my name is Patrick, and i am from just north of detroit., i am 27 years old, and i have a 2002 Dodge Stratus RT coupe, slightly modded, a heavily modded 1983 dodge mirada, and a beater 1984 dodge ramcharger. my girlfriend and i also have a 1987 daytona shelby turbo Z..which needs some engine work..

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Greg is the name. I live in Queen Creek AZ. I presently have, not a daily driver, very highly modified Solara.

Now the age one is tough but here goes, 50. No laughing, I feel 30.

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a highly modded solara...like this one?

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Not that fast. Have a look.

http://www.sounddomain.com/id/paladin06

It's in pieces all over the country right now. The Block is in Texas, the heads are in Maryland, the Supercharger is in California and the car is in a shop in Arizona. When I get all the pieces back together it will be 300 (+) HP to wheels 12 second 1/4 mile V6 import. It was 13's before I broke it. Damn short cuts will get you every time.

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Wow..that car is very nicely done. i was surprised to see an automatic...i saw the LSD, but do you have anything like a stall convertor?

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Yes, I do have a B&M high stall torque converter. The tranny has been completely redone.

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thats pretty cool...how did you get into doing that? i mean, if you dont mind my saying, the "import performance" crowd is typically a high school age group, and you are older than that...

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I'm not really sure. I know I get bored easy since retiring from the military and I wanted something different to do. Here I am..

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Hola!

Eron here. (It's pronouced "Aaron". Yes, odd spelling, but I'm an odd guy.) I'm 36, married, and I live smack between San Francisco and San Jose in the foggy state of California.

My lovely wife drives the good car (Land Rover Discovery Series II) while I drive a 2005 PT Cruiser, Touring Edition. I sold my '65 Dodge Dart not too long ago and have had to resort to tinkering on a '66 VW Bug.

I've always been a Mopar fan. Always always. My Dad started my Mopar fixation with his 1966 Dodge Dart GT, black with red interior. Gads but that car ruled. I was in it when he beat some punk kid in a 1969 Mustang fastback. I think I was 7 at the time... car was older than I was. The guy across the street from us (for most of my childhood) had a 1968 Charger R/T, 426 Hemi, 4 on the floor. That thing rattled windows.

My first Mopar was a 1972 Plymouth Duster (Gold Duster). 318 engine, auto transmission.... I beefed up the timing chain, put on headers and dual exhaust, moderate cam, Offenhauser intake, Carter Quadrajet, Hush Thrush mufflers, and I tightened up the front suspension. A buddy foolishly asked, "How fast do you think it'll go?" I pinned the speedometer in that car.

Man, I miss it. :(

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I'm Eric from Richmond, VA.

My car is a '94 Caprice Classic that's been turned into my version of the Caprice SS. Not many people know that a Caprice SS was actually produced by GM. It was an export-only vehicle to parts of the Middle East. Over there, an Impala is nothing but an animal but the Caprice name is revered for it's excellent cooling system and comfort, so they got the Caprice SS. It's really an Impala SS with the impala logos stripped off, along with both catalytic converters. Anyway, I happened to know the part numbers for the Caprice SS side scripts so I ordered them and put them on the car. It's worthy of SS status since I can pound an Impala SS pretty handily now. My car's site is listed in my profile.

My girlfriend has an '96 Impala SS with similar mods. She enjoys working on her car. In fact, she put the rear-end gears in her car, along with the headers. Quite a woman, and beautiful too!

At the moment the clutch packs are gone in the trans so a buddy of mine gave me 92 Ford Probe that was sitting in the field at his farm. I had it roadworthy for just a couple of hundred bucks and it's my daily driver until I can get the Caprice back on the road. It's difficult to save up though because my money is going towards a cruise to the Carribbean, ex-wife, etc.

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Tom here- live in a small town on the Mass/NH border (on the GOOD side). Have been a Mopar man all my life; come by it genetically, as my Dad worked as a service and parts manager for Dodge dealer for most of my life. Current rides are an '03 Hemi Ram 2500 QC 4x4; '98 Intrepid ES; '99 Durango; '00 Neon; and my two 'babies', a '66 Hemi Charger and a '67 Coronet R/T ragtop. I'm old enough to know better (supposedly) but young enough to still have some pi$$ and vinegar and a need for power and speed left.....;). And from what I see from prior replies, I'm NOT the oldest one here! [sm=bounceybounce.gif]

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well, so far, it seems to me that the "new challenger" enthusiasts are people who want a "muscle car", without buying a mustang or GTO...i am not older, but i was raised right...:)

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Lets see here, my name is Mike and I live in Roanoke, TX. Just a couple minutes north of Fort Worth. I'm 26 years old and currently drive a 2001 Ram 1500 and my wife has a 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport. So we are some pretty good DCX fans. I work at FedEx and am in the Navy Reserves; I am also going to college and working on my BS in Architecture...hope to have the word Architect in front of my name one day. I joined the Navy after high school and went straight to active duty so I have a lot of catching up to do in the "formal eduction" area.

But I'm really excited to be part of this new forum with people of similar interests in that almighty horsepower Challenger.

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What's up?

I'm Chase from Tallahassee, Florida. Currently here because of college and family. I will eventually move back to my real home in Fort Myers...

I'm 20 years old and I have been into Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep since I was in 6th grade, with i noticed the Intrepid and later the Durango. I love the Viper and am really happy that DCX is bringing back some performance cars and coupes.

I drive a 2004 Dodge Neon SE. Not modified at all really. Just a sound system, spoiler, rims, tires etc... I previously owned a 2000 Intrepid SE, but I lost her in a wreck. My first car was a 1985 Mercedes 190D... Man that was a slow beast, lol.

My family has owned many Dodges, including a 1984 Dodge Ram Van with 480,000 miles on it...

I work as night security and sales at my uncle place, called Mike's Beer Barn and I am a student a Tallahassee Community College....

I can't wait to get my hands on a Challenger... but that will be some time from now....

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My name is Jim Boyer From Phillipsburg, NJ. I'm a Volunteer Firefighter in Phillipsburg, NJ. I've been dooing this now for a year and a half, my dad is also a firefighter, he has been one for over 28 years and he is also a Ex. Cheif in his old town. We are the biggest Volunteer Fire Dept. in All of New Jersey thats not payed. I have also made a web page for the dept. its........ CLICK HERE Please take some time and sign the guestbook. I'm on Truck 2 the Tower Ladderthat extends 95" in the air.

I drive a 1993-1994 Chevy S-10 Blazer untill the challenger makes its apperance:)
My Dad Drives a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie HEMI
My mom Drives a 2002 Volvo S80
My sister drives a 2006 Honda Civic POS!!!!!

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My name is Michael. I'm from Ft. Worth, Republic of Texas. I owned a 1973 Dodge Challenger 340 4-barrel car. My current ride as described in my signature from the Camaro boards:

2000 Camaro SS #1077, Bright Rally Red, Hurst M6, T-Tops, Ebony Leather,
SLP Bilstein Suspension, SLP ZR-1 Chrome, SLP Grille,!CAGS, !EGR, !AIR,
LS6 Intake, SLP Air Lid, Mac SFC’s, BMR STB, Carbon Fiber rear letter inserts,
T/A Bezel, Hooker Long Tube Headers, RPM4 Cam, SSOA # M00-1077
RWHP 363, RWTQ 348

I'm interested in the new Challenger due to the peformance. Call it a need for speed.

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Name - Brian. Live in Burbank. Age - 33(34 in may). Currently drive 90 ford ranger and 04 triumph Daytona 955i. I had a 04 Dodge Neon, but if you ever saw over on DF, it was totalled. I was lucky to get the Ranger from a Family member for free. I have had another dodge. it was a 96 Ram 4x4(it was a lease so got rid of it in late 99).

I know I am going to get flamed but because I don't have the patience to wait for the challenger to come out and want a muscle car and do not have the cash for a Charger, I am getting an 06 Mustang GT in the next couple months. By the time the Challenger comes out, I should owe less than what the trade in value is and I can trade in the Stang. Only if the price is right as well. Through my company I get a Ford discount. From what I see I will get it OTD around 23,000.

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My name is Dave. Live in Pasadena Maryland and I am 42. Currently I own 3 1971 Challengers. One is just a parts car now, so really only 2 of them. I fix and maintain computers and computer network systems for the local county. My daily driver is a 98 Nissan pickup truck. My wife and I inherited a 04 Chevy Impala last year, so we gave my wife’s 98 Neon to our 19-year-old girl. We also have 2 sons 6 and 14. The 14 year old will need a vehicle soon, and the truck would be perfect for him. That is what makes the new Challenger so appealing to me. I can buy the Challenger for me and give my oldest son the truck.

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I'm Marvin from Clinton, Il. out in the middle of cornfields. Previously owned a 73 340 Challenger for 17 years along with various other vintage Mopars. We currently drive a 2002 Neon ES and a 2001 Dakota. Mopar lifer here! I work for a response marketing company so I am the one who makes and sends you a large part of your junk mail,........ no thanks necessary!:D

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Jeff here in Cleveland Ohio. 29, married and 2 kids ( boy & girl ).
Currently the "toys" are 73 Challenger and 50 Chevy. I'm dying to get a Cuda, but with the new Challenger sure to be on it's way now it's decision time.
Daily driver is an 06 Jeep Wrangler, and the wife has a 2000 Cherokee.

I've had a number of Chryslers, boats to small block Aspens, so it's been a good combo. The car I regreted the most was selling my 69 Super Bee clone. So after much begging from the wife, I went out and picked up my Challenger. I've had it for about 5 years now and it has always been a blast.
Being some what young, my uncles were of the right age to have driven muscle cars when they were out, and to this day still have there toys, all of which were or are Chevys. I had to be different, wanted to stand out and that's when Chysler popped into my head.
I consider myself a car nut, and have worked on all of the big 3.

By the way - it's nice to have found this forum, this should be fun!

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My name is Ryan from Virginia Beach VA lol I dirve a 99 toyota corolla(hand me down) I take what I can get but my next car WILL be a dodge challenger!!! I am 20 years old I love all dodge cars and I respect chevy camaros and vettes

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hi my name is REMI i live in NEW BRUNSWICK CANADA i have 71 challenger r/t and drive daily 93 toyota camry im 47 years old

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Remi.....Welcome. We have both young and older on this forum. As long as you have a passion/interest in the Challenger
you will have a great time here. Things are currently a little quiet until some announcement are made and we hope soon.

If this is your first time here.....you will be busy catching up with all of the postings.

Welcome aboard again.

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I'm Colin currently in Maryville, MO originally from Sparta, IL (a town you will see me bash on a regular basis). I'm a sober 21 year old male who doesn't like universities or the atmosphere of the universities for that matter. Majoring in Marketing and Management. As you will see on my signature line, I have a '97 Intrepid with a 3.5l engine, (hence my DF title name). My family has had 8 Dodges total but no real muscle cars unfortuneatly (my parents have very conservative taste). We have had two Dodge Coronets with 318s (can't remember the years), a '78 Aspen with a slant 6, two '91 Dodge Dynasty's with the 3.0L Mitsubishi, '91 Dodge Caravan (2.5L I4 NA unfortuneatly), my '97 Intrepid, and a '02 Dodge Caravan (3.3L V6 equipped this time). The Challenger is my current dream car and I hope to own one.

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Jake here, I'm from London, Ontario, Canada. A few bad choices and now i drive a '97 Z24 and a '92 Ford flareside. But mopar is in my blood.

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Jake again, forgot to add my age, turned 30 on the 26th.

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Happy Birthday and welcome to the site.

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newbie here.... Leo Segovia, from Monterrey Mexico... 26 year old, married, engineer.... and I drive a 2000 grand am and had a 1995 camaro......

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Welcome to the site. Which engines do you have with the Grand Am and Camaro?

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My name is Adam...Some prolly know me from dodeforum. Im 19 and I live near Peoria Illinois. I drive a 98 4x4 ram and I LOVE IT!!!!

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I am Elliott, Edwards and am 22 serving in Iraq right now but I live in Evansville IN. but dont let that fool ya Im a country boy goin offroadin is my free time injoyment and MOPAR cars an trucks. I worked at TOYOTA Motar Manufacturing (TMMI) and we bulid The Tundra, Saquia, And the Sianna. I now im a trader but I would like to be working in the Dodge plant in ST. Louis MO. But anyway I Owned a 73 dodge Charger with a 440 but it had a 318 in it so we had to do a little fabercatin and then my some one took it out for a teast drive to c if he wanted to by it and punched a hole in the oil pan but i bout the car for like $300 and got the motor and 727 toruq filight trany for about $600 from a guy how takes big motors out of cars and selas them just to us the car as a durby car and sold the car for like $1500 but it makes me sick still even though it was not the awsome years it was still nice to have that piec of history. I sold my 92 Honda civic, my 91 sun bird i gave to my mom and i still have a 03 Dodge ram Hemi 4X4 singale cabe though That im tryin to sell. My mom has a 71 cuda 440 police interseptor with foolya on the plats she used to drag race a Challenger so MOPAR runs strong in me. I sold all my stuff to help lower the bills and so i can start fresh when i get home or befor i get home.

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Well welcome aboard and enjoy the ride. Thanks for serving our country and watch your six.

You need to fix up your Mom's 'Cuda Interceptor and maybe she will give it to you some day.

God bless you and your fellow soldiers.

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My bro gets the car but his dad well we wont go thier and wont do anything for him most likly so he diservs it. I'd like to colne a 69 Charger into a Daytona and that would be my dream.

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Eric Zeolla, 18

University Park PA or West Chester PA
(depends if i am on break or not)

i drove a 98 chevy blazer and loved it
i think it had over 300 (whatever the unit) of torque, yet less then 200 hp

and biggest v6 i have ever heard of (4.3l)
oh yeah, i broke a few things in it off roading

but now i drive a family car when i go home (06 subara outback sport)

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Welcome again SSG_Edwards to the site! God bless you for your service. Which branch of the military are you in?

So you want to work at the factory in St. Louis? What made you want to work there out of coursity? I'm originally from around that area.

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Welcome Eric! Depends on whether your on break or not? I guess that means that you are also a college student also.

The biggest gasoline powered 6 I have ever heard of was the Ford 300 (4.9L) I6, but of course that is an I6 and not a V design.

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I'm in the Army N. Guard. I would like to work in the Dodge plant in ST. Louis, MO. cause it would be nice to work for a company that I realy saport and by most of my cars and trucks from and I'm origanaly from Salem, IL. I have wanted to work for that company for a long time been a MOPAR saporter. Every time we go by thier to go to Curint River or just goin by thier I usally talk about it. I just dont know wher to apply and I have heard you have to know someone to evan get on thier. I have worked at TOYOTA through PMI a temp service for over 2 years and about to get hired to TMMI but we still get good pay and binafits through the temp servise but never the lees id like to work for the dodge company though.

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I have a few friends in the Army National Guard. It's a good branch to get into. Yes I know Salem, IL. That is about 85 miles North East of my hometown of Sparta. I understand the wish to work for a company that you feel enthusatic about, good luck to you on that.

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O.K. my name is Randy Lear, 47 and I'm a Radiation Tech. I travel the Duke Power nuke sites between NC and SC. I live in SC and work most of the time in NC. I stay with my son who lives in Kannapolis, NC. My first car was a 1972 340 Duster. Hemi orange with a black hood and a 4 speed. Totaled it {not my fault} and my second car was a 1969 R/T Charger 383 Auto. Sold it. Next car was a 1971 Dodge Challenger. 340 auto. I still own this car { white with black interior}. I also have a 1970 GTX with a 440-6 pak,auto. I still own 1988 Conquest TSI and 2 Dodge Stealths. But I have never owned a hemi car and the 2008 SRT-8 Challenger will be my first. Also want that in a 5speed or 6speed. My oldest son beat me to the punch and he owns a 2006 Dodge Charger R/T with a 5.7 HEMI. My youngest son really owns 1 of the Stealths, but its in my name. He also owns a Mitsubishi Eclipse GST. My oldest son also owns 1 Conquest TSI, 3000 GT and a 1992 Stealth TT with 91000 miles. So you see we love our Chryslers. I've only owned Chryslers. Through the lean years of the 80's and 90's I waited for Dodge to bring back the muscle car and now that day has arrived. I'm saving my pennies and hope to be ready when the Challenger arrives. Ya'll take it easy and be safe. Randy.