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Re: SRT8 Cover/Sheild [frankorpat]
by bsonthreelle
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Nov 29, 2007 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: frankorpat (Nov 29, 2007 12:55 pm)
Incredible. I am stunned. I had the exact same problem; the gravel shield has been replaced once. I bought the car Aug 2006, and only have 5,500 miles on the car - at the time the shield was replaced the mileage was 3,822. It shreded beyond belief. The repaired it, and asked "how did it happen." Silly question when you consider how low it is to the ground. I rarely drive it; I like the design and the power, but I can see this becoming a high maintenance car. I was so reluctant to making an investment into an America brand car; I thought with the research that I saw before buying that it would be a good decision. However, your ordeal has cast even a greater doubt in my mind about my decision.
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Re: SRT8 Cover/Sheild [bsonthreelle]
by frankorpat
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Nov 30, 2007 (10:59 am)
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Replying to: bsonthreelle (Nov 29, 2007 2:13 pm)
Thanks for your quick response. We are at a loss as to what to do next. It obviously is a serious design flaw on Chrylers part. What did your dealer tell you to do? Does removing the shield entirely void the warranty? If you replace it will the same thing happen to the new one? I would appreciate any info you could provide. I have looked at other Chrysler sites to see if any one else has the same problem with no luck. Some of the sites I had trouble registering on. Do you know of any others? I think this problem is limited to SRT8 vehicles as they have a lower front profile than the 300C. Pat W.
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Re: SRT8 Cover/Sheild [frankorpat]
by bsonthreelle
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Nov 30, 2007 (1:22 pm)
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Replying to: frankorpat (Nov 30, 2007 10:59 am)
You are welcome. The dealer made me feel as though the error was with me. Clearly it is a design flaw. They repaired it; however, I don't see any reason to believe that it will not happen again. They didn't indicate that if it would happen that the warranty would not apply. They suggested that if the shield wasn't replaced, and additional damages were done as a result, that the warranty would not cover the damages as a result. I don't know of anyone else that has the SRT8 model, but would love to know if there are others with the same complaint. Thanks
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cover shield srt8
by ej94pete
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Mar 27, 2008 (3:16 pm)
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I have 06 srt8,and installed mopar lowering suspension.normally drops 11/2 to 2 inches.I have had no problem with cover,and have made numerous trips in west texas at speeds up to 165. cover in fine shape.One must consider the lower center of such a car,beware of lower curbs and such. Good luck in finding a solution.I found mine.ej.
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