why say Dakota's AND r/t's. they are the same thing. that's like saying we
need a separate list for sport owners and slt owners. the r/t package is
just that, another package. there is nothing special about it, it's a
regular production vehicle. I bought my truck specifically for performance
and nothing else, and I think the 318 is the most durable well-built engine
in the current lineup. the 360 is good if you want to pull stumps out the
ground but good look getting it to pull high rpms as a race truck. the 318
loves rpm's. I have nothing personal against anybody or any truck, I love
the way the r/t's look. I just think they are way overrated.
----- Original Message -----
From: Alan Short <ashort@flash.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 1999 12:23 PM
Subject: DML: RE: dml and R/T's
> > 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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