Since my "upgrade" remark is being carried on the DML/RT discussions
I just want to make sure everyone knows it was and is IN JEST only!
Personally, I think R/T owners have a right to be as smug as they
want (within reason). My 5.2L Dakota looks just like an R/T. Black
with silver R/T lettering (No 5.9 decals). The only notable difference
is on the tailgate in the Mopar suggested location is the "Magnum R/T"
logo.
This is my *you could be spanked at any moment warning!* and its a
tragic explanation as to why they are behind, reading it on the
tailgate.
No, its not a factory R/T. Its GS's Magnum R/T and that makes it better
because its one of a kind and its mine....mine I tell you! MINE!!
HAHAHHAHAHAAHH!!!
You see its easy to be a snob and get carried away.... :P
GS -
>
> I agree with you. I do not have the money to buy an R/T or I would have sice
> it is exactly what I want in a truck. Not really something to tow with but
> to go fast and be different. I settled on my truck for a variety of reasons.
> I got a great deal, The Gen II daks have more room under the hood and at the
> time I was purchasing my truck the newer Gen III's had not been out long
> enough to have proven themselves (look at all the non-engine related
> problems). I on the other hand am making up fr the lack of purchase power at
> the time and I am fixing up my truck. I intend on keeping my truck a long
> time slowly switching it's use to a third vehicle to finally a performance
> toy. Hopefully i'll still have it in 20 years and i'll have a unique
> classic. I would like to see some of the different dodge truck owners groups
> get together and mybe form an even larger club with area's devoted to the
> different makes but also a joint area to relate on. Imagine the group buy
> purchasing power then. (i'd like to get a group buy for you headers
> together, there's about 200 people invlolved right now) aleination within an
> orgaization leads to problems that can eventually ruin what they originally
> had. We could become bigger and better. Wecould stay the same great simple
> group we are. Or, we could end up beig bitter over dumd things like owners
> of specific models and ruin what we have. Think about it. I'll get off my
> soapbox now.
>
> Jeff Durling
> '96 RC Sport
>
> Alan Short wrote:
>
> > > Subject: DML: Re: dml and R/T's?
> > >
> > > > Last time I checked, I had a Dakota, even if it is the snob version.
> > > > Alan S.
> > >
> > > Must be a new upgrade for R/T drivers? ;)
> > >
> > > GS -
> >
> > I've sensed some hostility for R/T owners on the dml lately(not you G.S.
> > or anyone personaly), so I figured some Dakota owners must think we're
> > snobs because we refer to our trucks as R/T's.
> > To me, an R/T isn't just a Dakota. But a Dakota is no less a truck.
> > I wouldn't have been interested in buying a regular Dakota, I already
> > have a pickup(84 Chev). I bought the R/T because of the Motor Trend
> > story on TNN and I was in the market for something fast.
> > The R/T is perfect for me in every way, and I'll never sell it.
> > I've learned a lot from the dml and I've tried to return the favor by
> > posting on new mods I've done or relating racing stories just for fun.
> > I've also met a lot of good people because of the dml and Dakotas.
> > Recently, I've gone into "digest" mode and pretty much quit posting to
> > the dml, because I DO have more to relate to an R/T owner than a Dakota
> > owner.
> > I'm tired of the tow issue too, but it is necessary and the people
> > involved(I'm not one of them) deserve to be able to communicate.
> > As for the R/T list being "exclusive" to R/T's, that's their right.
> > It's your right to create your own list if you feel slighted.
> > We've done this here in TX, so we can B.S. about things that are
> > important to US, without loading up other lists with personal comments.
> > At least that is our intent, we're just starting out.
> > I believe when Jon created this list, he did and still does, do a great
> > job of staying out of things and not moderating or sensoring the list.
> > The monthly rules post is enough and pretty much says it all.
> > The same can't be said for the R/T list, the topics are fairly limited
> > and it's monitered and moderated.
> > Anyway, I hope this explains my position.
> > I like Dakotas and R/T's, we should try to get along....again.
> > Alan S.
>
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