Personally, I can only take so much power on a FWD car before it becomes pointless. The SRT4 stock is right around that limit before modification. On the other hand, I paid $5k less for my MSP which can be modded to equal a stock SRT4 very easily for under $2k safely. Just there I saved $3k to spend on something else and I have a car that I really like. Plus no matter which car I had, the warranty would be voided anyways. If I really wanted a hp monster, I would go with RWD or AWD and actually enjoy the power.
SRT-4 Jumping???
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MazdaDryvr
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My thoughts as well. Helllloooo STI!!!
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I agree with digitalheadshot! My brother bought an evo as soon as they were released here, and that car just blew me away! Its hard to explain but I have driven it hard a few times and it seems almost impossible to get those tires to break loose, every once and while you get a chirp out of them. If you try to give it a hard start, it just goes forward with no delay! Its an incredible feeling. I only wish the MSP was AWD!!! That would be nice.
That was a bit off-topic.....but as far as the SRT goes, im impartial to it, cant say i like it until i drive it. Looks dont do anything for me, especially from behind, it just looks like an r/t with a big wing!
That was a bit off-topic.....but as far as the SRT goes, im impartial to it, cant say i like it until i drive it. Looks dont do anything for me, especially from behind, it just looks like an r/t with a big wing!
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Every car that runs faster than a LS1 powered FBody has some type of modification. An FBody weighs around 3500lbs giving it a 11.7:1 weight power ratio. The SRT4 would need around 260hp to match which is possible, but only when the SRT4 can use 12psi. They are very close, but again you don't have to use slicks with the FBody to get those times.hellcat said:
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The SRT-4 is embraced and glorfiied in the aftermarket so much s*** out for it... 800 dollar turbo back systems plus everything we got and so much more. Plus. wtf the Mopar licensed by Dodge gives them upgrades to their ecu's and fuel injector en all that s***. My friend has a stage 2 mopar upgrade to his car that instead of pushed the regular 12 psi , it pushes 16 psi. Yea that car has too much power on the street for 20 g's... my conclusion it makes a mockery out of all the people that work hard to put mad horsepower down on the front drive cars. s*** everyone can buy a low 14 second car high 13 (believe me) second car for around 20 grand, now that's way too easy to get power. Oh, and the mopar blow off valve sucks ass!!!!!
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But; to each their own.
But; to each their own.
You guys are all missing one very important difference in these cars...insurance. The srt-4 is about double the monthly rate of the MSP. Why? Because the srt-4 has become so popular among ricer-boys, that the accident rate is sky-high. Add to that the fact that the average age of the srt-4 owner is 18, as compared to 22 for the msp. For example, my rate @ progressive is $76 a month. When I called and asked about the same coverage they quoted me $152! So if I were you, I'd take that into consideration.
As far as warrantable mods for the srt-4, forget it. The dealer may sell you the stage one kit and install it, but any part of the engine that fails due to the mod, your warranty is toast.
As far as warrantable mods for the srt-4, forget it. The dealer may sell you the stage one kit and install it, but any part of the engine that fails due to the mod, your warranty is toast.
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As many have pointed out, the bang for the buck thing is the biggest reason why to swtich over. But as others have pointed out the SRT is alwasy in need of being fixed, insurance is sky high so your paying a cheap amount to buy it but then your spending the amount you would on a car double its price to maintain and keep the car.
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It sounds hella bootsy compared to a nice j spec bov like the greddy. It doesn't sound agressive at all.mazdaspeedchick said:
