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Re: Magnum Axed [tomgrainger] by bbfd86
Nov 02, 2007 (3:12 am)
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Replying to: tomgrainger (Nov 01, 2007 1:50 pm)

The sales manager at the dealership where I purchased my '05 R/T AWD Magnum thought that resale prices would be nehanced. Its a real shame. This dealership sells a lot of Magnums, both new and used. Guess I'll just have to keep mine until it falls apart...
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06 Magnum cd changer issue by paget
Nov 07, 2007 (8:10 pm)
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I have a problem where I get "Disc Error" on 2-3 slots on the disc changer, if I eject then reload it fixes the problem....or worse a disc will be playing then nothing, have to change disc then change back and it will work fine. Taken it to the dealer where they couldn't make it fail, when I picked it up it failed on the drive home. I took it back so they could see the failure first hand....however they can't see where its been a problem for anyone else so they haven't "condemned" it yet. BTW this happens weekly on both store bought and other discs.
 
Anyone else have this issue?
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Re: 06 Magnum cd changer issue [paget] by bbfd86
Nov 08, 2007 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: paget (Nov 07, 2007 8:10 pm)

I've had this problem from the start (I have a 2005 R/T AWD). The dealer replaced two radios under warranty before giving up. They told me this is due to my home-burned CD's. It doesn't seem to happen to store-bought CD's. I've learned to live with it, but it is annoying.
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'05 RT Magnum computer problem by rockymtns
Nov 14, 2007 (3:55 pm)
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First off I absolutely love my RT AWD! Great in the mountains, great in the snow! But I'm starting to have compter problems from the remote keyless entry failing rendering the car useless & the integrated module board going bad starting with my windshield wipers not working & was told it would only get worse from there. Anyone else having this kind of problem?
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Re: '05 RT Magnum computer problem [rockymtns] by jacklionel
Nov 20, 2007 (6:14 am)
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Replying to: rockymtns (Nov 14, 2007 3:55 pm)

I just bought a NOS 2006 Magnum R/T AWD. I take delivery tomorrow. I just found this forum; I'm assuming there are threads relating to chips, headers, etc.
 
Hey rockymtns, do you need snow tires with your AWD (the stock tires are pretty aggressive; definitely not "all-season-radials")?
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Re: '05 RT Magnum computer problem [jacklionel] by bbfd86
Nov 20, 2007 (6:35 am)
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Replying to: jacklionel (Nov 20, 2007 6:14 am)

I live in Rochester, NY and have a 2005 R/T AWD. I run with 4 Continental V-rated snow tires in the winter. My Magnum can handle anything with AWD and these snow tires - ice and snow in the mountains of Vermont as well as the lake effect snowfalls of upstate New York.
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Re: '05 RT Magnum computer problem [jacklionel] by bbfd86
Nov 20, 2007 (6:36 am)
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Replying to: jacklionel (Nov 20, 2007 6:14 am)

I have an AFE cold air intake in my 2005 R/T AWD. The sound is awesome!
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Re: '05 RT Magnum computer problem [jacklionel] by rockymtns
Nov 20, 2007 (8:41 am)
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Replying to: jacklionel (Nov 20, 2007 6:14 am)

I had no problems with the stock tires in the snow with the AWD! The car plowed through 18" + with no problems. I live on a road that doesn't always get plowed right away in the foothills. I feel better in my Magnum then my 4WD Tahoe! Have fun.
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Cold Air Induction by bhigbhil1946
Nov 21, 2007 (11:29 am)
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Replying to: bbfd86 (Nov 20, 2007 6:36 am)

Yes, the big hole lets out neat sounds. I have been asked if there is a blower under there; I merely say, I don't know if there is. All I know is the thing is blindingly fast, sounds great and we have tons of questions to answer everytime we stop of anything. Keep on Motoring Dude
Bhig Bhil and Sara
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Re: Cold Air Induction [bhigbhil1946] by jacklionel
Nov 23, 2007 (5:25 am)
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Replying to: bhigbhil1946 (Nov 21, 2007 11:29 am)

I get it that it makes a noise. But is it a good noise? For example, I once put duals and free-flow mufflers on a car that had a pretty mild stage of tune (even though I also changed the cam). But it was an automatic, and all it did was make the car noisier and let out a sort of sickly moan under most conditions.
 
(I believe that this is true in general, by the way. If you tie any engine to an automatic transmission (except, perhaps a full-race mill), the pipes just are not going to sound that good, not anywhere near as good as the same engine with a stick. Also, the converters act as mufflers and tame the great "bark" and "rap" of a hot engine. The results just don't sound that good.)
 
My Grand National sounds pretty good with a free-flow induction and exhaust system, but that's partially because you can hear the turbo whine (plus that engine is really tuned to kill). In that car, both the converter and the turbo itself serve to kill the "bark." When I put in the converter bypass pipe at the strip, the engine put out a terrific roar and trailing rap.
 
So I ask two questions: first, under what conditions do you notice the sound; just under acceleration conditions, or does it give off an annoying moan at cruise? (and what about at idle, i'm assuming not much there, right?). Secondly, does it make a sound you really want to hear, or is it just sort of sickly loud?
 
(I am interested, but I would really like to hear one before I spent the money on my car. The difference in power just isn't that great. Is 12(?) HP really noticeable when added to 340?).
 
Has anyone bought one of the chip/reprogrammers available?

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