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**BigRedChief** · 03-17-2015, 12:29 PM

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jspchief · 07-17-2016, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Based on what you guys are saying, that's a total scam job on that El Camino. Makes sense. I didn't realize the odometer only went to 99999, so a rollover and claim at 12k makes sense.

Technically, he doesn't say it only has 12k miles on it. Definitely seems like he's being intentionally vague on that point. Regardless, that doesn't look like a $16k car to me.

**SAUTO** · 07-17-2016, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Technically, he doesn't say it only has 12k miles on it. Definitely seems like he's being intentionally vague on that point. Regardless, that doesn't look like a $16k car to me.

It wouldn't be worth 10k in its shape even if it was a Chevelle imo. Id bet money it's not the correct engine

**IA_Chiefs_fan** · 08-18-2016, 06:40 AM

I got rid of my Hellcat on Monday. I'll post some pics of my new toy soon. It is a 2017 Grand Sport.
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**Perineum Ripper** · 08-18-2016, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by IA_Chiefs_fan

I got rid of my Hellcat on Monday. I'll post some pics of my new toy soon. It is a 2017 Grand Sport.
Posted via Mobile Device

Why did you decide to change cars

**hometeam** · 08-18-2016, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mac459

Why did you decide to change cars

Because Hellcats are overpriced overweight fatty fats?

And Corvettes are pure racing machines~

**Perineum Ripper** · 08-18-2016, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

Because Hellcats are overpriced overweight fatty fats?

And Corvettes are pure racing machines~

Get him a Ford GT

Marcellus · 08-18-2016, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

Because Hellcats are overpriced overweight fatty fats?

And Corvettes are pure racing machines~

Bingo.

Marcellus · 08-18-2016, 08:59 AM

Well I got my car back on the road last weekend and the Fuel Injection is starting to really get lined out. Running much leaner and smoother.

You can hop in and hit the start button (car has push button ignition with RF key fob) with out touching the gas and it fires and idles right up to 1000rpm. That's pretty cool for a 50+ year old car.

Still plan to get some boost added before long which should push it to 750-800HP fairly easily and dependably. Was thinking turbo but looks like a ProCharger P1SD is going to be it.

MIAdragon · 08-18-2016, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

Well I got my car back on the road last weekend and the Fuel Injection is starting to really get lined out. Running much leaner and smoother.

You can hop in and hit the start button (car has push button ignition with RF key fob) with out touching the gas and it fires and idles right up to 1000rpm. That's pretty cool for a 50+ year old car.

Still plan to get some boost added before long which should push it to 750-800HP fairly easily and dependably. Was thinking turbo but looks like a ProCharger P1SD is going to be it.

P1 is going to be too small, I'd go at least a D1 if not an F1x.

**BigRedChief** · 08-18-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by IA_Chiefs_fan

I got rid of my Hellcat on Monday. I'll post some pics of my new toy soon. It is a 2017 Grand Sport.
Posted via Mobile Device

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Originally Posted by mac459

Why did you decide to change cars

This?

**IA_Chiefs_fan** · 08-18-2016, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

This?

It's hard to explain. The Hellcat will probably be my favorite car that I ever own. A lot of my driving is just around town, running errands etc. The Hellcat wasn't good for that. It's 707 horses felt like it wanted unleashed at all times. It just didn't like to be driven slowly. I realized that I rarely drove it because I wasn't relaxed driving it.

The Vette has a removable top and is fast enough for me. It is extremely relaxing to drive, which is good for me because I'm pretty tightly wound. Again, I LOVED the HC but it wasn't a good fit for me.

**IA_Chiefs_fan** · 08-18-2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

Because Hellcats are overpriced overweight fatty fats?

And Corvettes are pure racing machines~

Nah. The HC was a lot better deal at 60k than the Vette was at 80k.

**IA_Chiefs_fan** · 08-18-2016, 12:59 PM

A side note about the last two vehicles I traded in. I drove my 13 Raptor for three years and got 3k less than I paid. I drove the Hellcat for a year and a half and got 3k less than I paid. Unfortunately, the Grand Sport will depreciate much faster.

**BigRedChief** · 08-18-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by IA_Chiefs_fan

It's hard to explain. The Hellcat will probably be my favorite car that I ever own. A lot of my driving is just around town, running errands etc. The Hellcat wasn't good for that. It's 707 horses felt like it wanted unleashed at all times. It just didn't like to be driven slowly. I realized that I rarely drove it because I wasn't relaxed driving it.

The Vette has a removable top and is fast enough for me. It is extremely relaxing to drive, which is good for me because I'm pretty tightly wound. Again, I LOVED the HC but it wasn't a good fit for me.

I get that. I also feel with just my 485hp that the car is constantly wanting to go faster. It seems like it's rebelling. I'm sure It's all in my head but it "feels" that way.

ToxSocks · 08-18-2016, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by IA_Chiefs_fan

It's hard to explain. The Hellcat will probably be my favorite car that I ever own. A lot of my driving is just around town, running errands etc. The Hellcat wasn't good for that. It's 707 horses felt like it wanted unleashed at all times. It just didn't like to be driven slowly. I realized that I rarely drove it because I wasn't relaxed driving it.

The Vette has a removable top and is fast enough for me. It is extremely relaxing to drive, which is good for me because I'm pretty tightly wound. Again, I LOVED the HC but it wasn't a good fit for me.

You get to a certain power threshold and it becomes too much to drive comfortably. It's pretty common.

Im reminded of a story told by one of my customers. He's a huge Ford GT lover and he collects them. He was able to score a sweet deal on a new Ford GT (they had JUUUST been introduced) because the original owner had it for about a month. The original owner chirped the tires a bit too much just while doing some daily driving, and he lost control, almost putting it into a stop light.

After that, the owner was too scared to drive it. He didn't want anything to do with car and my customer flew to Canada and bought essentially a brand new Ford GT at a well discounted price. It was simply too much car for the original owner.

Hell, we deal with that at our shop. In terms of power, there's what customers THINK they want, and then what customers ACTUALLY want.

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08-18-2016, 06:40 AM	#2418
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08-18-2016, 08:59 AM	#2423
Marcellus Diablo Negro Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $1332662	Well I got my car back on the road last weekend and the Fuel Injection is starting to really get lined out. Running much leaner and smoother. You can hop in and hit the start button (car has push button ignition with RF key fob) with out touching the gas and it fires and idles right up to 1000rpm. That's pretty cool for a 50+ year old car. Still plan to get some boost added before long which should push it to 750-800HP fairly easily and dependably. Was thinking turbo but looks like a ProCharger P1SD is going to be it.
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08-18-2016, 12:59 PM	#2428
IA_Chiefs_fan Supporter Join Date: Jun 2002 Casino cash: $669714	A side note about the last two vehicles I traded in. I drove my 13 Raptor for three years and got 3k less than I paid. I drove the Hellcat for a year and a half and got 3k less than I paid. Unfortunately, the Grand Sport will depreciate much faster.
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