It's just like sayin v-8 as upposed to v-6. It just specifies which vehicle
you have(Lightning, Z-28, GTS). I have a 98 R/T and its a dakota. Its a
special edition truck that IS different!! Its just the name badge you use
to specify it...thats' all.....it's not something we're trying to be snobish
about....atleast I'm not! It looks good, performs well, and is a limited
edition....I like that in my R/T. I like different and if it wasn't an R/T
it would be a 318 5-speed for me, but done up with different rims and such
to set it apart....that's what the R/T is already. Thank you very much!
-----Original Message-----
From: Aaron [mailto:acolona@i-55.com]
Sent: Friday, September 03, 1999 12:50 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: dml and R/T's
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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