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Old 08-11-2007, 09:27 AM
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Re: 2008 Dodge Challenger Spy Shots

Gotta agree, champcarracing. Everyone's getting thier knickers in a twist - and we haven't really even seen the whole package yet. Relax, folks.
First there's fear of it being axed from production when Cerberus bought the company. Now that it's still going into production, we're finding other things to worry and complain about! It's STILL gonna be the hottest rod from ANY auto maker, and I'm sure - in very short time - have an abundance of aftermarket pieces to customize the car to everyone's liking.

While I'm not a big fan of the "full width taillight" that's on the concept car, I've seen other cars (from years ago) that had the taillight span the width, only to have the corners light up when the brakes were applied. The rest may light up with the parking/running lights turned on, OR it could be a reflector that spans the area between the taillights. What difference does it really make? Day or night, all anyone's gonna see of it will be rapidly getting smaller in thier windshield!
I like the square exhaust tips, the six-shooter highbeams, the wheel well flares, and what appears to be the additon of a flip spoiler. The basic shape and proportions appear to be very close (if not exactly the same) compared to the concept.
The "b pillar" I was concerned about before is becoming less of an issue for me, and I'm taking champcarracing's word (since he's actually SEEN the cars with the camo removed, not just speculating) that the end product will be more than adequate for my liking.

My biggest question can't be answered from any of these spyshots - ARE WE GOING TO HAVE A REAL MANUAL TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE IN THESE BADBOYS????? My left foot is numb and bored without a clutch pedal. Make an autostick for the ladies and give the MEN a 6 speed standard!
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