[Dr.Buick]

FIRST SORRY ABOUT SPELLING AND GRAMMER

I do all the SRT set ups at work. First Hellcat we got in Front spliter/ air dam was damaged off the truck. car sits low and you could see were ramps hit it. I was able to file it out. When mine comes I will be replacing it if mines ****ed UP

I was in school this week and same thing is happening to the guys I talked to at school.

 

[Hemi_SRT8]

The front of my SRT 392 had a bit of a rub too. It was VERY slight. I felt rather lucky. Can only see it from underneath.

 

[cal45]

Thanks for the heads up! I submitted my order on 10/22/14 so I have some time to go before actually taking delivery (est time is late Spring/early Summer 15), but I'll remember to check that when I do.

 

[HemiDave1399]

Good info.....


You would think they would have figured out to leave the front splitter off and have it installed at the dealer or have another method to get it on and off the transport truck.


When I get my Hellcat I am going to check it out top to bottom.


Thanks for the heads up.......My front splitter was damaged off the truck on my GWE SRT8.....I got it replaced.

 

[stonewall]

I have scratches in my SRT splitter. and I watch it like a hawk. It wont clear anything. And all you lucky guys picking them up and trailering them home Watch the loading. most trailer ramps are too steep of an angle.

 

[Toxic11]

You would think they would have figured out to leave the front splitter off and have it installed at the dealer or have another method to get it on and off the transport truck.

Considering they don't even wrap the cars to protect the finish, I say they don't even care.

 

[1Fast392]

Nothing new. My Magnum SRT and the Challenger had scratches under the splitter due to off loading. Be careful to when you take the vehicle in for servicing...most alignment machines aren't kind to "low" vehicles either. My dealer uses 2x4's to lessen the approach angle.

 

[johnnysworks]

Considering the fact that Chrysler doesn't even wrap these cars in protective films, or cover the wheels with plastic protectors or ANYTHING speaks to this. They don't really care. After all, it's just a $60k car.....wouldn't want to be careful when transporting it or keep road salt/dust/rocks from scratching it or anything.

It pisses me off so much that they don't ship them protected at all. How do you go from being so careful during production to just letting them get thrown around on car carriers down the highway??? Come on Chrysler wake the F up.

 

[Toxic11]

Considering the fact that Chrysler doesn't even wrap these cars in protective films, or cover the wheels with plastic protectors or ANYTHING speaks to this. They don't really care. After all, it's just a $60k car.....wouldn't want to be careful when transporting it or keep road salt/dust/rocks from scratching it or anything.

It pisses me off so much that they don't ship them protected at all. How do you go from being so careful during production to just letting them get thrown around on car carriers down the highway??? Come on Chrysler wake the F up.

It's pretty sad that the workers at Brampton bust their asses, and I'm sure the same can be said for the workers
down in Mexico. At the end of the day they can only do what they are instructed to do. So they put these cars
together and then Corporate feels it's acceptable to leave them sit out in the elements and ship them on an open
transport truck. Meanwhile Corvette's (which are in the same price range) are fully enclosed..

 

[johnnysworks]

I know man. It says a lot about the company, the corporate culture, and how they view the product.

In the end lets not forget that we all bought a $60+K hoon-machine lol! Scratched splitter? So what. It'll probably arrive at the dealer covered in road salt and brine solution, with a rock chip or two. Just drive the balls off it and enjoy it.

 

[Supercharged_Fun]

It's pretty sad that the workers at Brampton bust their asses, and I'm sure the same can be said for the workers
down in Mexico. At the end of the day they can only do what they are instructed to do. So they put these cars
together and then Corporate feels it's acceptable to leave them sit out in the elements and ship them on an open
transport truck. Meanwhile Corvette's (which are in the same price range) are fully enclosed..

I agree bro.
If I want scratches or paint ships on it, I'll do it myself since I'm paying for it. :icon_evil:

 

[bwbike]

Maybe that's why they over inflate the tires in an attempt to minimize this type of damage. My tires were over 50 psi when I picked up my car.

My car was not damaged in the slightest. But it was the only Challenger on the truck when it arrived and was at the very back. Last car on, and the first car off.

 

[smttysmth02gt]

I still don't get why so many of you guys fuss about the cars not being wrapped. Obviously it is not a problem since there are not tons of reports of damaged vehicles in transit to dealers (actually I have yet to see ONE report). I understand the concern, and the comparison to other cars, but if there is no problem then why the constant complaining about it?

 

[ViperTomcat]

Scratches on the splitter are going to happen.

If you're that worried about it...best to never drive the car. In fact..I don't want you all to have that stress in your life..better give your Hellcat to me.

I'm willing to take one for the team

 

[14 R/T]

Considering the fact that Chrysler doesn't even wrap these cars in protective films, or cover the wheels with plastic protectors or ANYTHING speaks to this. They don't really care. After all, it's just a $60k car.....wouldn't want to be careful when transporting it or keep road salt/dust/rocks from scratching it or anything.

It pisses me off so much that they don't ship them protected at all. How do you go from being so careful during production to just letting them get thrown around on car carriers down the highway??? Come on Chrysler wake the F up.

It's inexcusable!
Next thing you know, people will be driving these things on public roads and possibly even... parking them outdoors.


PS...If you don't want snow or salt on your car, don't buy a car made in Canada in the Fall/Winter

 

[YFD_322]

The point is they should absolutely wrap the car. Any high end vehicle should be protected IMO. And $60K+ is high end in my world, especially that the next fastest is like $250,000. Makes me cringe thinking the way they handle the car once it's built. And this is coming from experience of having a Shelby GT Vert delivered damaged. I want my car handled the way I keep it. Seeing those vettes covered almost makes me want to purchase one. I also hear you can go see your vette being built. That's awesome.

 

[smttysmth02gt]

I think you guys are simply wrong. Just because it is high performance doesn't mean it should be wrapped. This is not some high end exotic car. They are not meant to be babied or garage queens...no matter how badly we want to keep them in like new condition. They are meant to be driving, and not driven lightly. They are meant to rip through the roads screaming that deep exhaust note for all to hear. These are viewed the same as the v6, the r/t, the scat pack, and the srt...all in the same boat. These are simply faster, and more expensive. That is all. I'm sure they'll fix something if a rock flies up and hits is before someone buys it....it'll be ok....

Also let me say this.........until you sign on the dotted line and drive off the lot, it's not your car. So maybe folks are a little too passionate about their opinions on this one. It's not your property until you say it is...

 

[YFD_322]

The great thing about America is everyone can have their own opinion.

 

[Toxic11]

I think you guys are simply wrong. Just because it is high performance doesn't mean it should be wrapped. This is not some high end exotic car. They are not meant to be babied or garage queens...no matter how badly we want to keep them in like new condition. They are meant to be driving, and not driven lightly. They are meant to rip through the roads screaming that deep exhaust note for all to hear. These are viewed the same as the v6, the r/t, the scat pack, and the srt...all in the same boat. These are simply faster, and more expensive. That is all. I'm sure they'll fix something if a rock flies up and hits is before someone buys it....it'll be ok....

Also let me say this.........until you sign on the dotted line and drive off the lot, it's not your car. So maybe folks are a little too passionate about their opinions on this one. It's not your property until you say it is...

It sure IS my car when I order it... And I don't want it nicked up and scratched up by the time it gets delivered.
Just because YOU haven't seen any posts on the forum about damaged cars does not mean it's not happening.

Cars are damaged every day and dealerships repaint parts of new vehicles every day and NEVER disclose that
the vehicle was damaged because "legally" they don't have to.... So they don't and won't...

It's real simple, look at the rest of the automotive world, most cars in this price range are wrapped or the
majority of the body panels are covered with some sort of plastic to protect the paint from the elements be
they rock chips (truck transit) or "Rail Dust" which melts into the paint (train delivery).

Doesn't matter if I take the car and beat the piss out of it and put nicks and dings in it... It's my money and
I want it as close to flawless as possible till my ass drives off the lot.

 

[14 R/T]

It sure IS my car when I order it... And I don't want it nicked up and scratched up by the time it gets delivered.
Just because YOU haven't seen any posts on the forum about damaged cars does not mean it's not happening.

Cars are damaged every day and dealerships repaint parts of new vehicles every day and NEVER disclose that
the vehicle was damaged because "legally" they don't have to.... So they don't and won't...

It's real simple, look at the rest of the automotive world, most cars in this price range are wrapped or the
majority of the body panels are covered with some sort of plastic to protect the paint from the elements be
they rock chips (truck transit) or "Rail Dust" which melts into the paint (train delivery).

Doesn't matter if I take the car and beat the piss out of it and put nicks and dings in it... It's my money and
I want it as close to flawless as possible till my ass drives off the lot.

And if you find it covered in rock chips and rail dust when you arrive to pick it up, you are free to walk away from it.

The carriers contracted by Chrysler to haul these cars carry insurance against damage.
I'm sure that if covering the vehicles would reduce the cost of insurance enough to make it worthwhile they would do it.