Challenger Hellcat

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AndySheff

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Sunday 26th November 2017
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Here's my (yet to be picked up) Challenger Hellcat.
707 hp, supercharged, 6.2l of V8 goodness.
It's just arrived at the dealers, from the US, so needs IVA and registration before I pick it up.
For the time being here are some pics the dealer sent me.







AndySheff

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Shrimpvende said:
Awesome!

How does it work with one of those over here regarding the supplying dealer? Where does it go for warranty claims and servicing and stuff?
Warranty I guess is just the minimum the dealer needs to supply.
Servicing I'll do myself.

AndySheff

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Scobblelotcher said:
Love the aggressiveness of the design and those seats look super comfortable but what interests me the most from the pics is the infotainment system which looks like it allows you to tailor the cars setup in some depth.

Let us know what’s it’s like when it gets delivered!
Yes there's 'track', 'street' etc presets, and the ability to alter individual things yourself - like speed of gearchange, enabling flappy paddles, valet mode, etc

AndySheff

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Sunday 26th November 2017
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magooagain said:
Very nice car. Looks like the paint needs a detail though. Too much sun maybe?
I think it's just a bit dirty. It just got off the boat from the US.

AndySheff

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addz86 said:
Wow very envious, wonder how fast you’ll need to be going before you get traction laugh
I've read the best way to get it off the line quickly is start in 2nd, and then move it to full auto once you're on the move.

AndySheff

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Monday 27th November 2017
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alabbasi said:
They made an even bigger one called the Demon which has more than 800hp. In case 707hp is not enough.
Yeah, isn't it about 850 the demon ? There's a widebody version of the Hellcat too - some wider rubber to help put the power down. I might take a look at wider wheels on the rear for mine.

AndySheff

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Monday 27th November 2017
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fesuvious said:
Great choice OP, I've got one.

Never imagine she's fast in the real world. You'll be left for dead off the line by most things.

Of course, that's because you have deliberately lit up the rears and be laughing too hard to concentrate.

Either modify the exhaust or get something like a borla. You'll love it. Mine has no silencers, and the valves are permanently open (+few other mods).

Wicked fun. Most fun car I've ever owned (see profile....)
Do tell more, and post a pic if you want.

InitDave. I don't know - I haven't sat in my own car yet, let alone a V6. I have sat in a Hellcat and there is a bit of hard plastic amongst the leather and alcantara. But I'm used to US cars and anyway the Hellcat feels better than my old Viper. And the Viper was fine by me.

I'll get to have a look at the car this weekend.


Edited by AndySheff on Monday 27th November 21:37

AndySheff

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Monday 27th November 2017
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fesuvious said:
Don't fight it. Light it.
The 500 or so in the Viper was good fun. No ABS or traction. Even 335's were easy to light up wink
But then, if you were sensible with the right foot is was pretty rapid around a track.

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Tuesday 28th November 2017
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parabolica said:
Absolutely love these (and their Charger counter-part). Someone in West London has a black one and it was parked next to my 6 series one time - my 6 looked tiny in comparison - they really are big big cars.
One of the (small) reasons I plumped for the Hellcat is the useable back seat.
Running a close second was a new GT350 Mustang.
I was considering a Camaro, but the back seats in the new cars are next to useless - may as well get a 2 seater.

AndySheff

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Saturday 2nd December 2017
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I've been to see it today. Looks awesome. Sounds awesome. Should be getting registration sorted this month.

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Sunday 3rd December 2017
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alex_123_fra said:
Congrats mate, you'll love it.

I've had mine since April this year and it is by far the most lovable car I've ever had. Completely bone stock and I don't actually think it needs any mods at all. Exhaust note is great, handles surprisingly well, comfortable cruiser and above 50 mph or so, no traction problems at all biggrin

So much more exciting than all other cars I've had. I actually think the spec it comes with as standard is very decent. It also feels completely bullet proof. Not wishing to jinx anything, it has absolutely no rattles at all and feels very well made.

Enjoy!
Did you get yours at Clive Sutton ?

AndySheff

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Sunday 3rd December 2017
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alex_123_fra said:
Yes I did. Mine is an Aug '15 build. Bought with 3k miles.
15 model here also. But 720 miles on the clock !

ETA. Mine's from a dealer in Manchester. Nice people to deal with.

Edited by AndySheff on Sunday 3rd December 22:55

AndySheff

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Monday 4th December 2017
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alex_123_fra said:
Good to hear. Any idea who you might be using for work on the car? So far I have used an independent I know and trust who specialises in Japanese cars. The hellcat hasn't needed anything more than oil changes though.

Would like to find a decent american car specialist around the M25 area.
I've heard good things adout Redline American Muscle. Anywhere near you ? I'll service the car myself.

AndySheff

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Tuesday 1st May 2018
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Some photographer pics.








AndySheff

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Thursday 3rd May 2018
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Rockauto - will bare them in mind.

That new hood scoop looks good !

I've not had much chance to drive the car since I got it, but now I'm taking it to Sweden via Amsterdam. Should be a good chance to get to know it. Though I already know the pedal on the right doesn't need much pressure to reach silly speeds smile

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Sunday 6th May 2018
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And now for some roadtrip pics.

Leaving 'the toon'.



Usually some interesting cars on the ferries. This trip was no exception. Aside from the Shelby coupe, a couple of 60's racing Mustangs, a troop of classic minis, there was this old girl almost next door to me. A 1929 RR that 2 old gents were driving down to Monte Carlo.



Next morning, arrived in a sunny Amsterdam.


And arrived in Odense, Denmark for an overnight after about 760 kms.
Holland was brilliant with its silky smooth motorways. Germany was 60% roadworks, 30% limited motorways, and 10% fun on autobahn.



Next day was another bright day leaving Denmark, over the first long bridge from Odense towards Copenhagen, and then the tunnel and bridge to Sweden.





The last half of the journey was mostly A and B roads, virtually without traffic.




Usual road trip peppered front.