2009 Challenger Buyers Guide

[mopar2ya]

Found the following 2009 Challenger options sheet at dodge.com... not sure it made it's way here. Shows the option availability for SE, R/T, and SRT models. Check it out!!

http://www.dodge.com/en/pdf/buyersgu...enger_2009.pdf

[SIX-PAK]

It was mentioned in a few places among others - the Sticky atop for the R/T , we even have pics of some Mopar parts/acc. - check it out

[MoparG]

Just as I thought, no Limited Slip rear diff for the Automatic cars.

Mind you I don't know how official this document is. Axle was spelled Axel in one of the lines.

So is it a Getrag unit then and not a Quafe?

If so, I wonder how compatible the Getrag would be with the system electronics (ESP etc) if I install it on a auto car myself.

I don't care much for the ESP but I don't know how to turn it off. You can turn it off completely only on the 6spd cars. Apparently Automobile magazine test drove a Getrag prototype Challenger and said how awesome it performed and how the ESP lived in the shadow of the Getrag when sliding. It was 100% compatible with the pre-existing ESP. I don't know if they drove an automatic 2008 car with the prototype Getrag or if it was a 6spd.

Anyway, It's limited slip or bust! I happen to like automatics.

[Dodgeram44]

5.7 only gets a 140mph speedo? WTH?

[SIX-PAK]

Originally Posted by MoparG

I don't care much for the ESP but I don't know how to turn it off. You can turn it off completely only on the 6spd cars.

What they most likely mean is that the switch on manual is a permanent on/off (choice) , unlike the AOD's where every time you start the car - it turns ON by default and if you want it OFF you need to press that button ...... my Mazda6 is like so

[Yuri]

I'm pretty certain that the autos stability control isn't 100% defeatable.
Most manual cars with ESP or the like restart it everytime you turn the car on.

The automatic will still keep some esp on under all conditions.

[Cuda340]

Originally Posted by Dodgeram44

5.7 only gets a 140mph speedo? WTH?

Photos of the R/T show a 160 mph speedometer. The 5.7, however, has a speed limiter. The 6.1 does not.

[Dodgeram44]

Originally Posted by Cuda340

The 5.7 has a speed limiter. The 6.1 does not.

Why would they put a speed limiter on the 5.7? are they planning to give us cheap stock tires or something?

[ResumeSpeed]

Originally Posted by Dodgeram44

5.7 only gets a 140mph speedo? WTH?

I think that's a typo, R/T has 160 mph speedo...

[JonW]

I hate all the option packages. I have to order a lot of stuff I don't want to get the few things I do want.