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Dodge Dakota - IV
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Brookzie
Next week, the dealer will replace the apron, plastic below the bumper, because they installed a front license plate (dealer ad plate) which I gave specific instructions to not do. I had it written into the order, the salesman knew it and told shop and they did it anyway. Since a front plate isn't required in PA, I refuse to be a rolling advertisement (rear license plate holder, tail gate decal and on the front license) for any dealer.
After the new apron is installed, I'll take a hole-saw to the fog light recesses to accommodate a pair of Catz MSC fog lights. (Anybody care to post how they cut out the fog light recesses to install their fog lights???) Still waiting for the rear tray / floor mat.
tpmiller1 and bookitty - once you're behind the wheel, I know you're posts will be less frequent 'cause its better driving it than writing about it.
Allen
I have heard mixed performance reviews on the "ram air tubes." Some say they provide up to 20 H.P. while others say that there is only about an increase of 5 H.P., like the K & N element in the factory housing. Based on my understanding of how the cool air tubes work, it stands to reason that they will provide better performance than stock, but the question really comes down to is the additional performance worth the cost. For example, the K & N filter costs $43 while a cool air tube runs about $200.
themacguy - Thanks for the calming information about the 4.7l. I called Flowmaster and they told me that I have about another 3 week to wait for my cat-back. I will keep you posted.
devil1 - the 4.7l is fairly quiet and smooth. I have a clubcab SLT which claims to have "Deluxe Insulation."
I have heard that the Airaids metal tube will actually hinder performance because it does stay or keep the air cool that is traveling into the engine. It makes sense that metal in the engine compartment would get warm. However, it also makes sense that the air is moving too fast, form outside to inside the engine, to significantly cool. Any thoughts?
themacquy: I hear you are in TX and wonder if you have any dealers near San Antone who will sell for invoice or less. The best price I have so far is 500 over invoice.
thanks for the advice.
john
l-o-v-e this truck. Although I haven't put very much time in the seat, it is a superb vehicle and worth the wait. This dealership has Quads in stock, so if anyone is interested, Email me with a list of specifications and I'll see if any truck there would meet your requirements. If it does, I'll give you the name of the sales manager and you can contact him on a direct basis. They are located in Eastern Pennsylvania, so if it makes sense, contact me.
Bookitty
Enjoy. (I haven't picked mine up yet).
Bookitty
Good luck.
Allen-
Bookitty
with noble thoughts and deed that spring,
in the hearts and souls of men that try
to loose the bounds of earth and fly.
He who treads light and will thus spread
good humor and patience to man it's said,
shall return the stead to earth and learn
that a Quad's rear wheels will really burn!"
:'-)
Also financed it through [www.peoplefirst.com] - better rates than my Exxon credit union by 1/2 point, and USAA by 3/10'ths. Had a "blank" check in hand 14 hours from credit check. 14 hours! :-O
Bookitty
Da, da, da, da, another Quad hits the road
Da, da, da, da, another Quad hits the road
And another one down, and another one down
Another Quad hits the road.
Hey, they're gonna get to you
Another Quad hits the road
:-)
Congrats bookitty - finally the day arrives, the patience of a saint is finally rewarded - happy Quadding
Bookitty
You mean I'm not the only one who selected the QC partially for its abililty to transport animals in comfort!?
Given the realities of shuttling our St. Bernard and Great Dane on the occasional trip to the Vet, our dilemna was obvious. As I left the rear doors open Sunday while I came inside for a cold one, the dogs took it upon themselves to do a "test fit." Both were quite pleased with the space and comfort!... Though I was more than a bit dismayed by the additional time it took to clean their slobber off the rear glass!
Hope you're enjoying it!
Am assured the truck is beautiful. White sport, black nerfs,black seat covers,splash guards, door entry and edge guards and black front bra which supposedly has a screen cover over the grill.
Now I gotta take the wife out to eat tonite so she'll go along for the visit, she is my visual inspector.
Won't hurt to have that second pair of eyes on the QC! My wife eyeballed it and found a couple of niff-naffs I didn't notice... Guess it's one of those "women are from Venus, men are from Mars" kinda things.
Actually, though, you bring up a good point! In our enthusiasm for the vehicle, it's easy to "overlook" the small details... And helpful to have that second look from significant other or whoever!
Enjoy the ride and dinner! I saw an amber job (regular X-cab) on the road today... If I weren't so hooked on the "black/white" theme, I just might have gone for it! Very nice!
As sometimes happens, the Duraliner does not show, and that shoots down the lif installation. I really needed it all today, so I called a Tuffliner dealer who had the under the rail liner
in stock. Had the Westin bars installed, and when they went to lunch, drove to Burlington, NJ and had the liner put in the truck. Drove back to Willow Grove, PA and they hung the lid. A full day, but it turned out to be quite satisfying. Had the quad on the turnpike, and it is a runner. Absolutely love it and my buddies loved it as well. I am a happy camper.
Bookitty
themacguy - thanks and brigette and pam say hello.
Bookitty
you don't go away now that the Quad is in the
driveway. It blew my mind that you are a cat man
and have a kitty named Boo. Even with your name. My kitty named Boo doesn't ride in the Quad, but she sure as hell rules the house, independent as a hog on ice. Good luck with you truck, the Quads are hoot to own and drive.
A trucker with a cat - May He (in his infinite wisdom and compassion) have mercy on our poor, miserable souls.
But of course, your screen name finally makes sense to us. We thought you were a 'shine runner or a fast driver or a really nasty bomber pilot type or something really cool and trucker-like. Now we see the "Boo / kitty" thingy for what it really is. RU sure you're not a chick in drag tryin to in-fill-trait this here trucker site? :-O
Bookitty
Latest Mal addition has to learn how not to be a lean, mean, pee and pooh machine before he gets near the truck - but hey, he's only 10 weeks old so I'll give him a chance.
Bookitty
Anymore feedback would be great.I hope we are not the only ones with this...I mean I hope its normal.
Allen-
Keep in mind I am the one who first heard the clicking that turned out to be a bad ground; it took several months on the forum but eventually we all got to the bottom of what turned out to be a very simple fix.
I'll keep checking back. John
by placing the order, but the other advantage you
might have is the fact that it is a 5 speed which
most dealers do not care to inventory. Inventory is another factor, because when the dealer sits on
a piece, the floor plan charges eat into the 3% hold back that they would enjoy on a customer ordered unit. Subsequently, you need to take a firm position and let the dealer know that you are well aware of the invoice pricing, the advertising curtailment and the dealer hold back. You will receive other help from the people who post on this topic. Stick to your guns and good luck.
Bookitty
Also, will Ram 1/2 ton truck rims fit on the Dakota? The reason I ask is I wanted to go with 17" rims and keep a dodge rim on the truck but I dont like the look of Dakota R/T rims I want the RAM R/T 17" rims. They are real nice but dont know if they will fit. Anyone?
For what it's worth, Boo makes a solid point. You shouldn't be paying anything over dealer invoice, particulary during a model year build-out.
Your dealer will be credited with holdback immediately, and that's a pretty heft number considering the price of these things!