Re: Ford Thunderbolt (New Dak R/T)

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Jan 14 2002 - 20:50:21 EST


Silver89 wrote:

> I'm watching the tail end of Motorweeks look at the (factory orderable)
> Ford Ranger "Thunderbolt" Its a sort of dealer "ricer" truck
> option. Body extension panels, hard bed cover, rear spoiler, colr key
> grill and bumpers and non functional hood scoop. Carbon Fiber interior
> trim...

This is what the Dak R/T should be competing against. Right now, you're
right - it's a lowered 2WD with a 360. Not a whole lot to get revved up
over off the lot.

> I think the next R/T should have a more performance oriented
> suspension. Better for cornering and handeling. I would love to see
> the new Hemi in the R/T. With the Ford Lightening getting stronger...
> well I just want to see the Dak R/T as leader from the factory. Not as
> a base for customization after ya buy it.

Lightning-stomping is the '03 Ram SRT's domain, not the Dak's. Sorry
folks, but let's face it, we're out-gunned up against a full-size truck.
They've got the room to cram stuff under the hood that we just can't do.

-- 
-andy
andylevy@yahoo.com
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'99 CC 4x4 318 auto



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