Steve,
The Dodge website lists the clearance lights as an option so you might want
to check that out.
Jeff Durling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Saint" <saint1958@cox.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 11:23 PM
Subject: DML: 2003 Hemi Ram test drive
>
> Well, I finally managed to test drive the new Ram 5.7 Hemi with the
5-speed
> M/T that the wife ordered. I am deeply impressed when I burn the tires in
> first gear (since the rep told me to do it)....DAMNNNN! Talk about real
> power. MAN! If anyone gets the opportunity even though there is now a
> shortage of hemi motors - back logged until the December, tests drive the
> truck with the Hemi and M/T and fell the difference. However, working on
> the engine is a lot harder than previously Dodges. The engine is recessed
> into the firewall under the hood cowl. Two Hemi cladded stickers on the
> fenders only but needed one on the rear tail gate.
>
> The tranny was smooth and quick with the exception of trying to find the
> fifth gear. You can rest your arm on the arm rest and comfortable hold
the
> stick. With the 4.10:1 rear gears, it was easy for the 5600 LB truck to
> maneuver on city streets, freeways on ramps, and do burn outs.
>
>
> The rides over the Californian freeways were much smoother than my
previous
> Dakota. None of the up and down when crosses each block of freeway
cement.
> The steering is a vast improvement over any previous truck. The new Ram
> steering was very precise and never wandered. You can feel the truck and
the
> road while talking or looking away.
>
> The Quad was very roomy especially my fat butt. The seating of six is
made
> easy over the previous Quad Dakota. The seats are powered, pedals are
> powdered for the small woman, and the seats since leather come heated with
a
> adjustable lumber.
>
> The stereo is a lot better than previous Dodges with added woofer. It
> sounded more richer and crisp.
>
> The wheel sucks though, an eight 17-inch lug with Michelins. Not good for
> my taste of driving and cornering.
>
> This was a short bed, since she wanted the towing capabilities.
>
> The only fauylt I found is the stupid CLEARANCE LAMPS on the roof. What
in
> the blazing hell was that, I asked. I don't think the woman is going to
> like that. She is not that type of trucker. HAHAHHAHAHA I asked the
> salesman's if he could remove them and capped the holes. He responded we
> can ask but may have too order another truck (they have two more
coming-only
> could get three of the 2500 Hemi with five-speeds).
>
> Forget about changing the rims for a twenty-inch. I cannot see an after
> market rim that produces in the 8-lug range.
>
> Anyway, I think she going to laugh when she sees the lamps on top of the
> roof.
> ---------------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> 2003 Dodge 2500 Quad Ram Hemi 5.7 (Oct 20)
> 2000 Dodge Dakota Hemi 4.7 (Some idot hit the vehicle)
> 2000 Roush Ford Mustang (1 of 2 beta vehicles)
> 1999 Chevy Astro (A.K.A. GM Junk) soon to be a cruiser
> 1993 Geo Tracker (Amazing vehicle that keeps running)
> PROJECT CAR:
> 1992 Suzuki Swift Haybusa GT (fastest stock sub-compact at 200HP/1775lb
> vehicle)
>
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-- > ------------------ > Future Purchases: > 2000(?) Dodge Truck (next project vehicle) > 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 with a V-10 (replace the Tracker) > > > > > >
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