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Picked up a new Daily Driver...

Started by NYCMille, September 26, 2009, 07:33:13 PM

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NYCMille

September 26, 2009, 07:33:13 PM
Hey guys -

Picked up a new daily driver this weekend - got a 2006 SRT8 Magnum w/ 24k on the clock and so far so good. Drove it home from GA to NYC and the thing is honestly a blast. I was also able to manage 21 mpg hwy, with the cruise set at 75mph... not too bad considering it's a 425hp station wagon. The previous owner put a cat-bak exhaust on it which I am removing in favor of stock - I need this be "somewhat" quiet. I've been driving old stuff for so long that I'd forgotten how good the new stuff really is - it's good though as it will help achieve some new goals for the new builds.

Cheers  - Mike

Dans 68

#1
September 26, 2009, 07:37:50 PM
Very nice ride.  :cheers:

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

TUFCAT

#2
September 26, 2009, 07:41:42 PM
I agree!   :cheers:

Manfred318

#3
September 26, 2009, 07:52:32 PM
Very nice. :2thumbs: Ive always liked those. I think Ill buy one one day. :yesnod:

Current MoPars:
1968 Charger. 318 Out of commission:(
1975 Dart Swinger. 225 Pops daily ride.
1990 Dodge Ram. 360FI My daily ride.
2007 Magnum R/T. 5.7 Family wagon.

Silver R/T

#4
September 26, 2009, 07:56:04 PM
cool Magnum
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1968 silver/black/red striped R/T
My Charger is hybrid, it runs on gas and on tears of ricers
2001 Ram 2500 CTD
1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE
1995 Ford Cobra SVT#2722

Brock Samson

#5
September 26, 2009, 08:10:18 PM
 :2thumbs: is it missing the srt/8 hood scoop?.

Silver R/T

#6
September 26, 2009, 08:24:25 PM
post some burnout pics :)
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1968 silver/black/red striped R/T
My Charger is hybrid, it runs on gas and on tears of ricers
2001 Ram 2500 CTD
1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE
1995 Ford Cobra SVT#2722

RD

#7
September 26, 2009, 08:30:50 PM
the "shaggin" wagon.. as ol' larry would say "GIT ER DONE!!"

cool mike.. where is the hood scoop?
67 Plymouth Barracuda, 69 Plymouth Barracuda, 73 Charger SE, 75 D100, 80 Sno-Commander

NYCMille

#9
September 26, 2009, 10:29:51 PM
Hood scoop was '08 only... dis' is a '06

71ChallengeHer

#10
September 26, 2009, 11:04:39 PM
Very cool, Mike. I'd drive one.  :2thumbs:

Ghoste

#11
September 26, 2009, 11:16:29 PM
Quote from: NYCMille on September 26, 2009, 10:29:51 PM
Hood scoop was '08 only... dis' is a '06


Then it needs a retrofit. :D

69bronzeT5

#12
September 27, 2009, 12:07:57 AM
That thing is plain sexy. :drool5:
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tan top

#13
September 27, 2009, 03:53:57 AM
nice  Daily  :yesnod:   :coolgleamA:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

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Tilar

#14
September 27, 2009, 05:54:45 AM
I think it needs a second gen body transplant if possible. That way you could have the best of both worlds.
Dave  

God must love stupid people; He made so many.


mikepmcs

#15
September 27, 2009, 07:59:40 AM
Quote from: NYCMille on September 26, 2009, 07:33:13 PM
Hey guys -

Picked up a new daily driver this weekend - got a 2006 SRT8 Magnum w/ 24k on the clock and so far so good. Drove it home from GA to NYC and the thing is honestly a blast. I was also able to manage 21 mpg hwy, with the cruise set at 75mph... not too bad considering it's a 425hp station wagon. The previous owner put a cat-bak exhaust on it which I am removing in favor of stock - I need this be "somewhat" quiet. I've been driving old stuff for so long that I'd forgotten how good the new stuff really is - it's good though as it will help achieve some new goals for the new builds.

Cheers  - Mike



Mike, do you have the stock exhaust already.  I have the suitcase and the rear mufflers as well. They are off my 08 Chally(SRT-8 as you already know :2thumbs:). I chopped that exhaust up and put Dynomax Ultras on there.
You are more than welcome to have them and all you'll need to do is weld in a couple pieces here and there I'm sure. 

If not you can always go to chargertalk.com or challengertalk.com.  You can usually find stock exhausts on there pretty cheap. Let me know if you want to see pics of what I have. The diference is these are free and no shipping.  :icon_smile_big:
I've been looking for an excuse to get to the city to take some pictures and would be happy to drive a few minutes out of the way and drop them somewhere for you. I'll also be passing through on the 9th heading to Virginia.

I also dig the Magnum! I've seen a few around here and always look at it and go man, I could put a heck of a sound system in there! :lol:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

NYCMille

#16
September 27, 2009, 05:08:17 PM
Hey Dude...

I do actually have the entire rear exhaust. Just have to re-weld a new flange on the front right and I should be good to go. I would actually like to see any pics you have of the install though. If you're coming up here on the 9th maybe we can meet up, just shoot me a PM with your schedule.

:cheers:

mikepmcs

#17
September 27, 2009, 05:24:36 PM
Mike, I'm actually just flying by on the 9th on the way to Virginia but wouldn't mind saying howdy over a bagel or sumthin'  If you would have needed the exhaust I could have made a trip down there on the 3rd and dropped em off ran around the city and then jetted back up here. Hope that all made sense(i rarely do though so forgive me)
I plan on leaving my house around 0230-0300 on the 9th which puts me in the city close to 0800. No pressure though.... that is pretty early to be all friendly and stuff. LOL :lol: But sure wouldn't mind saying hey!

I do have pictures of my exhaust getting chopped I just need to find them and I'll send them to your email.

v/r
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

#18
September 27, 2009, 05:29:29 PM
Mike,
I found the pictures. You want me to send them to your Mr Angry contact email for your site?

v/r
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

bigred68

#19
September 27, 2009, 09:02:52 PM
 Awsome Mike!! :2thumbs: I knew it would be BLACK  :coolgleamA:
:cheers:

Skinypete

#20
September 27, 2009, 09:11:26 PM
Beautiful car dude! :drool5: really beats the suburu i drive now, which i hate by the way
DJMIII

greenpigs

#21
September 27, 2009, 11:06:15 PM
Plus he can stack a whole lota bodies in it.
1969 Charger RT


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WHITE AND RED 69

#22
September 28, 2009, 12:20:37 AM
Very nice. I always liked the magnums. :2thumbs: I'm a bit jealous.
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moparstuart

#23
September 28, 2009, 02:07:00 PM
  I liked the villager better mike      :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

Ponch ®

#24
September 28, 2009, 02:09:08 PM
NICE!

Are you gonna leave it stock, or do some mods?
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NYCMille

#25
September 28, 2009, 04:02:46 PM
QuoteI liked the villager better mike
... You laugh, but I have soft spot for that thing... granted it's not a very big soft spot, but it's there nontheless....

moparstuart

#26
September 28, 2009, 04:05:48 PM
Quote from: NYCMille on September 28, 2009, 04:02:46 PM
QuoteI liked the villager better mike
... You laugh, but I have soft spot for that thing... granted it's not a very big soft spot, but it's there nontheless....
I drive a blue  95 villager everyday thats why  I remembered you did , it get great gas mileage and I can haul junk home in it.  I drive an hour each way everyday from  home to work .   
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

draftingmonkey

#27
September 28, 2009, 04:43:19 PM
Very nice.  My '05 has been my daily since new and has been a blast to drive.  Very comfortable on a long drive and will move out when needed. Am running a Magnaflow cat-back and I like it. Only a standard R/T with the 5.7 Hemi though.  A few pics:

side view

s/s mesh grill

wood grain kit to dress up interior



wanted to brighten up under the hood so painted the engine cover


Enjoy your new daily driver
...

mopar73

#28
September 28, 2009, 07:00:40 PM
Nice ride Mike :2thumbs:

mikepmcs

#29
October 03, 2009, 01:04:13 PM
Hey Mike, I'll just post the pics of the exhaust mutilation you wanted to see here if you don't mind. All pics are from my cell phone so they suck. :icon_smile_big:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

#30
October 03, 2009, 01:04:53 PM
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Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

#31
October 03, 2009, 01:05:30 PM
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Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

#32
October 03, 2009, 01:06:12 PM
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Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

#33
October 03, 2009, 01:07:06 PM
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Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

#34
October 03, 2009, 01:07:51 PM
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Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

mikepmcs

#35
October 03, 2009, 01:08:42 PM
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Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

Wango Mango

#36
October 05, 2009, 10:47:36 PM
Quote from: Silver R/T on September 26, 2009, 08:24:25 PM
post some burnout pics :)

Congrats Mike. Nice score on a soon to be collector Mopar.  Any plans for it?
Holly's bone stock SRT8 before he sold it.  Unloaded the luggage & golf clubs & ran low 13's at infineon.

NYCMille

#37
October 06, 2009, 09:18:18 AM
HEY BUZZ!

Why do I have a feeling that both you and Holly can't leave anything stock for long...

Mike - Thanks for the pics man - and you kept the resonators... SMART - you kept the resonators, mine is just way to loud without them.

Road Dog

#38
October 06, 2009, 02:08:57 PM
Nice Ride. I think only 1500 or so of the 06's were made.
If your wheels ain't spinn'n you ain't got no traction.

472 R/T SE

#39
October 06, 2009, 09:54:56 PM
Yeah sweet ride. 

Mine's an '05 R/T.  Almost got a red SRT w/ 40k miles from my Mom's dealership but getting it up here would have sucked. 

Any other current mods' besides the exhaust that you might wanna trade out?  Luckily mine was still bone stock.

Wango Mango

#40
October 10, 2009, 01:39:56 AM
Quote from: NYCMille on October 06, 2009, 09:18:18 AM
HEY BUZZ!

Why do I have a feeling that both you and Holly can't leave anything stock for long...
Mike, I'll answer that when you install Greg's Mini-Gun on the Daytona...(LOL).  He's anxiously awaiting your arrival.  Holly sold the Magnum, but just got an 08 B5 Superbee 6.1 & is planning a Joey Arrington 440 Stroker Hemi.  At least it'll still look stock...

mikesbbody

#41
October 10, 2009, 10:06:13 PM
Awesome ride Mike!  :2thumbs:
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