New Michigan Owner

[Shibito]

Hello everyone. Name's Alan, I'm from the Southern Thumb part of Michigan. Purchased a new 2011 Dodge Ram Quad Cab at the end of September. I stumbled across this site while I was looking up how to take the front grille off earlier, and figured it would be a good idea to join and learn a bit more about my truck.

Most of you will scold me for what I gave up to pick up the Ram, but it was the right move for me at the time. I have some simple plans for the truck like exhaust/intake, maybe a set of headers and possibly a cam or simple 66mm or so turbo once the warranty is up.

I'm definitely looking to pick up a Challenger style hood, like the look a lot more. Not sure if I'm going to black out my tails or not, will probably pick up a pair of retrofits down the road. Also need to get the windows tinted badly.

First, here's what I sold to pick up the Ram.


Made 600whp/520tq, I miss her dearly, but I plan to pick up another or a 2013 GT500 next year.

Complete list of past vehicles:
2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab
2008 Chevy Cobalt Sport
2009 Chevy Cobalt SS
2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

And here's some pictures of the Ram.







And as a bonus, this is what I just got certified to drive at work.

 

[wermbang]

Welcome to the site! Sharp truck, and congrats on the certification

 

[SMITHY]

Welcome to RF

 

[EJM05]

Nice!!! WELCOME! !

 

[BlackedOutHemi]

Welcome!

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

Welcome... was the 04 SVT a famous Terminator all alum motor?

 

[HemiBabe]

Welcome to RF

 

[Shibito]

Thanks for the quick welcome everyone.

Welcome... was the 04 SVT a famous Terminator all alum motor?

They are actually Iron blocks, unfortunately increasing the weight. The Mach 1's were a 4v aluminum block, but were N/A.

Yes though, my Cobra was a "Terminator"

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

Ah learned me something today, those were and still are one of the better years of the stangs. I bet the Ram will get some loving far as performance.

 

[Musclemckeester]

Welcome to RF.

Sucks what you had to give up to get the Ram, but you'll be happy in the long run. Nothing like owning a truck. Congrats on the certification too.

 

[quietpeen]

Welcome to rf....congrats on the new truck

 

[swamp_life hemi 05]

Welcome to RF!!!

Droid Incredible 2 on the move!!!

 

[iSlacker816]

Welcome man, get that Hemi up to them HP/TQ numbers!

 

[Ram_bo06]

welcome. nice truck...good color choice!!;0

 

[bigbadram1500]

Welcome to the forum. That is a beautiful cobra. I've got a 95. Congrat on the new truck.

 

[Shibito]

Thanks everyone!

Ah learned me something today, those were and still are one of the better years of the stangs. I bet the Ram will get some loving far as performance.

Always have to learn something new, otherwise we're going backwards

Welcome to RF.

Sucks what you had to give up to get the Ram, but you'll be happy in the long run. Nothing like owning a truck. Congrats on the certification too.

Thanks, mainly got the truck for winter driving. And the extra room helps too.

 

[Shibito]

Welcome man, get that Hemi up to them HP/TQ numbers!

Thanks, I doubt if it'll see those numbers until the warranty is up. I'm going to get back into a Cobra or new Shelby in the next couple year most likely.

welcome. nice truck...good color choice!!;0

Thanks, I wasn't getting anything but white.

Welcome to the forum. That is a beautiful cobra. I've got a 95. Congrat on the new truck.

Thanks and nice, I didn't use to be a fan of that body style but one of my friends has a 95 GT and it's grown on me. Have a thread somewhere about yours?

 

[0212353]

welcome to RF!

 

[Shibito]

welcome to RF!

Thanks, I'm sure I'll be in touch with you soon about some lights

 

[0212353]

Awesome!