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#14397 of 14607 Re: Rambox... [rsholland] by xwesx Oct 14, 2009 (9:01 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Oct 14, 2009 5:40 am) Wow! I had never before heard of the "Ram Box," but the idea is brilliant! Again, execution obviously leaves much to be desired. I agree - heavy gauge plastic with a rubberized coating, if not steel with a rhino-liner. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Oct 14, 2009 9:03 am)
#14398 of 14607 Re: Rambox... [xwesx] by ateixeira Oct 14, 2009 (9:03 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Oct 14, 2009 9:01 am) I think my rubber maid trash can is actually much tougher than that. By a lot.
#14399 of 14607 Re: Paging Mike... [rsholland] by paisan Oct 14, 2009 (5:33 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Oct 14, 2009 4:50 am) Nice. No one will beat the CTS-V at that track (They are the official track car of Monticello). The track is VERY technical and unless you are intimately familiar with it, you aren't going to beat a trained driver on it. My V would never beat the new V on it. A E63AMG or AMG Black might take em out. Maybe an M3 Sedan, perhaps an M5 Sedan. An RS6 or RS4 also may have a shot. Depending on how they configure the track, they'll probably do a lot of long straights followed by the off-camber turns that exist there. The long straights will allow the Vs to use the 563hp and the 6pot/15" fronts 4pot/14" rears to hunker down to beat up the other cars. I can't wait til I can replace my 05 with an 09 used V. -mike
#14400 of 14607 Re: Rambox... [rsholland] by kcram HOST Oct 14, 2009 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Oct 14, 2009 5:40 am) Because the RamBox is only available on half-ton crew cabs with the short 5' 7" bed (the closest config to an SUV), they probably don't expect to see serious duty. A commercial user would get a truck with an 8-foot bed and buy a heavy plastic or rust-resistant metal toolbox for gear. Granted, I'm not in the desired demographic for that config of truck, but I didn't think it would appeal to anyone who would actually use the bed. kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host Replies to this message: rsholland (Oct 15, 2009 4:57 am) ateixeira (Oct 15, 2009 9:45 am) xwesx (Oct 15, 2009 9:10 am)
#14401 of 14607 Re: Rambox... [kcram] by rsholland Oct 15, 2009 (4:57 am)
Replying to: kcram (Oct 14, 2009 6:38 pm) KC, this thing couldn't even stand up to the abuse of a trailer draw bar (something the typical customer should be able to expect), not to mention power tools, etc. The Dodge link that juice provided shows what Dodge is claiming this thing to hold. I'm very disappointed here. Bob Replies to this message: ateixeira (Oct 15, 2009 9:45 am)
#14402 of 14607 Re: Rambox... [kcram] by xwesx Oct 15, 2009 (9:10 am)
Replying to: kcram (Oct 14, 2009 6:38 pm) Oh, I don't know; in terms of utility, nothing beats the 4'2" x 8'4" step-side beds of old. You could slide two pallets of whatever, or sheets of plywood, etc., in there with no fuss, and still have the ability to traverse all over the bed sides to secure it or use the steps for added storage. With this RamBox, you still get the 4' width, but all that awkward space over and fore / aft the wheel wells is enclosed to provide storage space for odds/ends with the added benefit of a nice, wide walking rail on top to get around / secure the load. If there were also a couple of little foot holds to facilitate scaling the bed, that would just be icing on the cake. That is assuming, of course, that the RamBox can actually be USED for those odds/ends!
#14403 of 14607 Re: Rambox... [rsholland] by ateixeira Oct 15, 2009 (9:45 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Oct 15, 2009 4:57 am) I used to keep my trailer draw bar in the spare tire well (it had a plastic liner and went inside my full size spare on the 98 Forester) when it wasn't in use. This "bin" was also designed to hold a 12 pack, but it was STURDY and easily held the draw bar without any dings or dents. It was a thick plastic with a rubberized backing, probably for sound proofing. This is a teeny little crossover, and easily beats a Dodge full-size truck? No excuses, that's lame. Call it the Lame-Box instead of Ram Box.
#14404 of 14607 Edmunds likes the new Suzuki Kizashi—a lot! by rsholland Oct 16, 2009 (8:05 am)
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=159086?tid=edmun- - - - ds.il.home.photopanel..1.*#2 The car is great looking from every angle. Best of all, it's fun to drive, and handles really well. Edmunds makes mention of the previous-gen, euro-sized, Legacy GT and the Acura TSX, and states the new Kizashi picks up where those two left off. Offered initially as a 185 hp 2.4 I-4, in FWD (6-speed and CVT) and AWD (CVT-only), but with a 3.6 V6 in the wings. Bob Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 16, 2009 8:19 am) ateixeira (Oct 16, 2009 8:36 am) rsholland (Oct 16, 2009 8:43 am) ateixeira (Oct 16, 2009 10:29 am) and 1 more... saedave (Oct 16, 2009 9:37 am) ateixeira (Oct 16, 2009 10:30 am) and 1 more...
#14405 of 14607 Re: Edmunds likes the new Suzuki Kizashi—a lot! [rsholland] by xwesx Oct 16, 2009 (8:19 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Oct 16, 2009 8:05 am) Very nice. I really like the exterior appearance and proportions, which is rare for a new car (for me, at least!). The interior reminds me of a Ford (somewhat blocky), but that isn't necessary bad, given the utility of a Ford. All in all, were I in the market for a sedan, I would give it a look.
#14406 of 14607 Re: Edmunds likes the new Suzuki Kizashi—a lot! [rsholland] by ateixeira Oct 16, 2009 (8:36 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Oct 16, 2009 8:05 am) Looks best from the front. Rear is only so-so. Profile reminds me of the Fusion. Wonder why they de-tuned the CVT model to 180hp. Concerns about transmission longevity? I'd take the 185hp/6 speed manual anyway. 18" rims? 45 series tires? Wow. Especially at this price level. An AWD model with the 3.6l V6 sounds like a poor man's CTS to me. The $1,300* price tag for navigation includes a back-up camera and real-time traffic updates* Hey Subaru, pay attention! That's how you package Navi. Looks good, but does the formula of a small car with no V6 at launch spell success in the USA? It has an uphill battle. Replies to this message: rsholland (Oct 16, 2009 8:43 am) ateixeira (Oct 16, 2009 10:29 am) rsholland (Oct 16, 2009 12:56 pm) saedave (Oct 16, 2009 9:37 am) ateixeira (Oct 16, 2009 10:30 am) saedave (Oct 16, 2009 12:03 pm)