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  1. Docwagon1776

    PW redesign wishlist

    They already did that on the transmission. The 8 speed is better than the 6 in every way, including power handling and durability. Sliders aren't bad. Rock rails, yeah, aftermarket is better than OEM. I'm with you on the gas tank, but that may be counter-productive to spare tire placement...
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    PW redesign wishlist

    I like the AEV rear. The front is too much.
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    PW redesign wishlist

    Pass. Worse approach angle and kind of Jay Leno-esque profile don't do it for me, personally.
  4. Docwagon1776

    New convert to Ram with a stupid question

    Or just roll them and deposit them at your bank, assuming you have a local branch.
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    Did the power rams have a hood ornament?

    My '87 1/2 ton did.
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    New convert to Ram with a stupid question

    $1 coins would be my guess, though it's just a guess.
  7. Docwagon1776

    PW redesign wishlist

    They have at least done market research / consumer focus group studies on it. No idea if there's any progression beyond that.
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    PW redesign wishlist

    Only thing I'd like my 75A doesn't have is a telescoping steering wheel and a larger fuel tank.
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    Feds to require automatic braking by 2029

    I drove a '75 Blazer for most of my high school years, blew the motor just before I went to the Army, and bought a Camaro because it's pretty much mandatory for a junior enlisted guy to have a car that eats half his pay. :D Bought a '71 Scout for bad weather. If you want to be absolutely...
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    Feds to require automatic braking by 2029

    Yes, and it's largely my generation's fault. Gen Xers with all the kids out of the house, disposable income, an attitude that largely involves '**** it, I could be dead tomorrow', and a strong sense of nostalgia for the truck our dad or granddad drove back in them good ol' days.
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    Feds to require automatic braking by 2029

    Most vehicles use sonar. The little discs on your bumpers emit a certain soundwave and wait for it to bounce back, then use that time to calculate the distance of whatever the sound wave bounced off of. Radar and lidar are also used but tend to be on more expensive vehicles as they are much...
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    My pretty bad 2018 RAM 1500 Hemi experience, help/advice needed on what to do next

    More "peace of mind" from a warranty and why I continue to remind people that self insuring with money in the bank is actual peace of mind. OP, Mopar isn't going to buy out a 5 year old truck. Nobody in this board can help you get it done faster, aside from Ramcares nobody is here officially...
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    The Last of our Laramies (4x4 Hemis '24) for $15k-$17k off MSRP

    Solid deal for anyone in the market for sure. Maybe the last of the hemi 1/2 tons unless they surprise us with a new TRX at some point... Can I ask why every CJDR dealership has that dinging popup fake salesman message thing in the bottom right hand corner now? I have to mute the website...
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    For the guys who think deactivating the mds via a tune is a good idea

    It's not either/or as both play their own role. Just like some McDonald's are better than McDonald's but none are going to be a Ruth Chris in levels of service or attention. Corporate culture, including how dealerships are rewarded, vary.
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    Should I touch a high mileage 4.7L?

    What's the price? How much money/time are you willing to dump in to it? What's the use scenarios? Anything that matters if the truck grenades?
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    For the guys who think deactivating the mds via a tune is a good idea

    Saturn did have fixed prices, which was a result of marketing research that didn't go far enough. A huge percentage of people ranked 'haggling' as one of the worst parts of the car buying experience. What GM missed was the follow-up question. Do you think you can get a good deal without...
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    For the guys who think deactivating the mds via a tune is a good idea

    Likely better lubricants and filters as well. I remember getting my first 6 speed manual and being amazed that the car was basically idling at 65mph.
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    For the guys who think deactivating the mds via a tune is a good idea

    I think the last mainstream company that tried to compete on owner experience was Saturn. Didn't pan out, obviously, but they did have a nice dealership experience.
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    For the guys who think deactivating the mds via a tune is a good idea

    Isn't Porsche's reputation pretty strong in that arena? I know they aren't really a mainstream company, but the few folks I know who own them are generally pretty strong on the total ownership experience. Much more so than anyone else, anyway. Of course, that's a game you pay to play. I...
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    For the guys who think deactivating the mds via a tune is a good idea

    It depends on who's numbers you believe, manufacturers or marketing groups or who, but there's a pretty broad consensus that a strong majority (say, 2/3rds) of US car buyers swap vehicles within 5 years regardless of if they bought new or used. Nearly everyone swaps before 8 years, again...
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    Brand new RAM RHO

    Lulz, no. Ford brought back the V8 because a halo truck with a ridiculous profit margin from stuffing an existing motor in an existing vehicle and then using forced scarcity to increase the feeling of exclusivity among buyers is $$$. Ford isn't having any issues selling every Raptor they make...
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    For the guys who think deactivating the mds via a tune is a good idea

    Everything is engineered with an expected useful life span. That's not the same as engineered to break at "X" point, but a realization everything breaks at some point no matter what, and that other criteria matter as well. Of course makers want you buying vehicles, but the number of people...
  23. Docwagon1776

    HUD

    Is there one that isn't garbage? Every one I've seen tested on the youtubes was terrible.
  24. Docwagon1776

    Oil Filter Thread

    I've skimmed through this thread and tried the search feature, and I get the recommendation for the Royal Purple. That said, how does the Mobil 1 M-113A compare? It's the same filter my car takes, so it would simplify logistics a bit if I only had to stock one filter for both. 2021 PW 6.4L I...
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    Seicane 12.1 inch Android 10.0 HD Touchscreen

    Chinese scam garbage. See: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/seicane.com and https://www.resellerratings.com/store/Seicane The fact they are offering 360 degree camera option and nightvision option for under $50 each is kind of a clue it's garbage.

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