like & dislike thread

jonny24v01 · 10-08-2008, 11:52 PM

I have owned my truck for about 3 months now and I seem to have found a lot I like about it and a few things i don't. So I felt like making a post to see how everyones feeling about there truck.

I like the general feel of the power, sounds like a semi, looks really nice from most angles, awesome turning radius, strong brakes, cool and very useful cup holders one-size fits all, comfortable interior, easy to do bolt on-mods, engine very accesible compared to v-8's and it sounds better than any v-8 diesel.

I don't like the sloppy feeling steering, the turbo is kinda quiet and it won't spin the tires at all unless they are wet, possibly a good thing just embarising when trying to show other trucks whos got the better motor

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2001 quad cab 4X4 5.9 CTD Auto. K&N intake, Silencer ring gone, petrolabs fuel additive, quadzilla zxt+(want gone, waste of 250 bucks). 2.5" hbs leveling kit, BD steering brace. MBRP 4" turbo back. Stock 265's and 3.55's. -85K miles

***awenthol*** · 10-09-2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny24v01

the turbo is kinda quiet

Ditch the K&N for a dry filter and your complaint will be the turbo is too loud...but seriously, ditch the K&N...

KenCatskin · 10-09-2008, 01:11 PM

I just switched to a 2006 - 2500 Laramie Quad CTD from a Ford, mostly for the CTD, so do you want a list? :- )

Sitting next to the Ford the Dodge still looks like a girly truck to me. It seems pretty dang light duty compared to the Fords or the big GMC’s. I like the dash but I feel like I just went back five years in the little things, example, like the way the onboard computer works, flicking the key on and off to adjust settings? <sheesh>

I do love the Cummins though! Its funny, it feels like I joined a cult around here too<g>

countrycummins99 · 10-09-2008, 01:16 PM

jonny24v01 if you have trouble spinning your tires then something is wrong oh and take the silencer out of your turbo

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Fiftygrit · 10-09-2008, 01:17 PM

Love the truck, she pull`s great empty and towing,
the only thing I hate is the overhead, its either in metric, or USA gallons, I live in Canada why not put it in Canadian gallons, but then its not really close so it stays on temp.

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06, QC, 4x2, SB, Auto, 373, XZT, AFE,

hmathews · 10-09-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KenCatskin

I just switched to a 2006 - 2500 Laramie Quad CTD from a Ford, mostly for the CTD, so do you want a list? :- )

Sitting next to the Ford the Dodge still looks like a girly truck to me. It seems pretty dang light duty compared to the Fords or the big GMC’s. I like the dash but I feel like I just went back five years in the little things, example, like the way the onboard computer works, flicking the key on and off to adjust settings? <sheesh>

I do love the Cummins though! Its funny, it feels like I joined a cult around here too<g>

Not trying to argue with you, but...

I don't know abou the "girly" stuff you are talking about... The way I see it Dodge makes the best looking truck in the market and it has been like that for a while. It wasn't until recently that Chevy even came close. I like Chevy's new style, but their old styles were pretty dull.. IMO Dodge trucks have really agressive, in your face styling... Even though in my opinion RAM quality was below par (going through various reviews online), their styling has always been noteworthy and bold.

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2007.5 RAM 2500 MegaCab (Black), 6.7L Cummins... Auto, Truck came with no DPF and EGR, MP-8, S&B CAI

hmathews · 10-09-2008, 01:28 PM

Likes - obviously from my above post - I like the style and I like the fact that it has a cummins engine. The truck is pretty powerful.

Dislikes - The interior can be improved. However, I have figured that using a quality vinyl protectant to clean the interior can make a huge difference in the appeal..

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2007.5 RAM 2500 MegaCab (Black), 6.7L Cummins... Auto, Truck came with no DPF and EGR, MP-8, S&B CAI

jonny24v01 · 10-09-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by countrycummins99

jonny24v01 if you have trouble spinning your tires then something is wrong oh and take the silencer out of your turbo

My silencer ring is gone, it made a good difference. I think it can't spin the tires cause of the little turbo they put on 01 automatics, it wont build much boost. Actually all it takes is one small person and one arm to lift up on the back and the tires will get moving. Does anyone know why they put a turbo with like a 20% smaller opening on it on just the 01 autos.

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2001 quad cab 4X4 5.9 CTD Auto. K&N intake, Silencer ring gone, petrolabs fuel additive, quadzilla zxt+(want gone, waste of 250 bucks). 2.5" hbs leveling kit, BD steering brace. MBRP 4" turbo back. Stock 265's and 3.55's. -85K miles

TrueValue Truck · 10-09-2008, 02:42 PM

Love the truck , hate the gray seat material. I wish I would have gone with leather......other than that, no complaints.

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06 3500 SRW MC ,Smarty REVO,X2 Race stack, Commander,CFM, Monster Air COI,AFE Torque tube,FASS 150 HPFP LP,Muffler delete,Tipple disc Converter and VB ,ProComp 2" leveling kit,Timbren's,Reese Class V Tow Beast

Ohio Coal Rollers

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***BBRam*** · 10-09-2008, 02:45 PM

Love the Truck!!!!!!!!!!

Hate the cost of Aftermarket Performance Parts!

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03-3500, DRW, QC, 4x4, DTT Trans, Mag-Hytec, R700 BD Twins, BD IC Boots, BD Billet Flexplate, Lockup Switch, SMARTY TNT-R BETA/TS MP-8, Eliminator Fuel System, Floor It Stage 3 CP3 & Rail Cap, BIG Stix's by FTE, ARP Head Stud's, Springs, Fluidampr, ATS ARC-FLOW, AFE, Boost, Drive Pressure, Pyro, Fuel Pressure, Tran's Temp, Rail Pressure Gauge, GDP Ladder Bars, GrandRock 7" Miters. Old #'s (R/T .021, 60' 1.76, 1/4 ET 13.14 @ 100.45 mph)

***ynots57*** · 10-09-2008, 02:58 PM

3rd gen body

24v exhaust sound

awesome turbo whine

2005 black interior looks great

5.9 simplicity top notch

top notch low rpm torque

oem headlights weak

excessive wind noise (off mirrors?)

breaks work great but could have a better feel

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Last edited by ynots57 : 10-09-2008 at 03:01 PM.

KenCatskin · 10-09-2008, 03:20 PM

>>Not trying to argue with you, but...

I wasn't expecting that on a Dodge board :-)

It's all good, I love my truck, but I'd never use the words aggressive or in your face style <g>

I put up a photo but it doesn't seem to show up yet..

10-08-2008, 11:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
jonny24v01 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 38 jonny24v01's Truck Pics	like & dislike thread I have owned my truck for about 3 months now and I seem to have found a lot I like about it and a few things i don't. So I felt like making a post to see how everyones feeling about there truck. I like the general feel of the power, sounds like a semi, looks really nice from most angles, awesome turning radius, strong brakes, cool and very useful cup holders one-size fits all, comfortable interior, easy to do bolt on-mods, engine very accesible compared to v-8's and it sounds better than any v-8 diesel. I don't like the sloppy feeling steering, the turbo is kinda quiet and it won't spin the tires at all unless they are wet, possibly a good thing just embarising when trying to show other trucks whos got the better motor __________________ 2001 quad cab 4X4 5.9 CTD Auto. K&N intake, Silencer ring gone, petrolabs fuel additive, quadzilla zxt+(want gone, waste of 250 bucks). 2.5" hbs leveling kit, BD steering brace. MBRP 4" turbo back. Stock 265's and 3.55's. -85K miles

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10-09-2008, 01:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
KenCatskin Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 10 KenCatskin's Truck Pics	I just switched to a 2006 - 2500 Laramie Quad CTD from a Ford, mostly for the CTD, so do you want a list? :- ) Sitting next to the Ford the Dodge still looks like a girly truck to me. It seems pretty dang light duty compared to the Fords or the big GMC’s. I like the dash but I feel like I just went back five years in the little things, example, like the way the onboard computer works, flicking the key on and off to adjust settings? <sheesh> I do love the Cummins though! Its funny, it feels like I joined a cult around here too<g>

10-09-2008, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
countrycummins99 Cummins Nut Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: mcadoo pa Posts: 328 countrycummins99's Truck Pics	jonny24v01 if you have trouble spinning your tires then something is wrong oh and take the silencer out of your turbo __________________ 99 DODGE 24VALVE, FASS 150, EDGE COMP/SMARTY REVO STACK ,BHAF,TC LOCK SWITCH,DTT TORQUE CONVERTER, BUILT TRANS, 5"MITER CUTS, 3.55 ANTI SPIN ,SMOKE SWITCH, SILENCER RING KILLED, GAUGES (FUEL PRESSURE, TRANS TEMP, BOOST, EGT))INFAMOUS 53 BLOCK 270,339 no crack

10-09-2008, 01:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fiftygrit Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern BC Canada Posts: 121 Fiftygrit's Truck Pics	Love the truck, she pull`s great empty and towing, the only thing I hate is the overhead, its either in metric, or USA gallons, I live in Canada why not put it in Canadian gallons, but then its not really close so it stays on temp. __________________ 06, QC, 4x2, SB, Auto, 373, XZT, AFE,

10-09-2008, 01:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
hmathews Cummins Nut Join Date: May 2008 Location: TX Posts: 380 hmathews's Truck Pics	Likes - obviously from my above post - I like the style and I like the fact that it has a cummins engine. The truck is pretty powerful. Dislikes - The interior can be improved. However, I have figured that using a quality vinyl protectant to clean the interior can make a huge difference in the appeal.. __________________ 2007.5 RAM 2500 MegaCab (Black), 6.7L Cummins... Auto, Truck came with no DPF and EGR, MP-8, S&B CAI

10-09-2008, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
TrueValue Truck Tech Specialist/Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Caldwell,Ohio Posts: 3,390 TrueValue Truck's Truck Pics	Love the truck , hate the gray seat material. I wish I would have gone with leather......other than that, no complaints. __________________ Caldwellfire.com 06 3500 SRW MC ,Smarty REVO,X2 Race stack, Commander,CFM, Monster Air COI,AFE Torque tube,FASS 150 HPFP LP,Muffler delete,Tipple disc Converter and VB ,ProComp 2" leveling kit,Timbren's,Reese Class V Tow Beast Ohio Coal Rollers *Cumminsforum.com*

10-09-2008, 02:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
*BBRam* Just Hangin Around Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chelsea MI Posts: 16,522 BBRam's Truck Pics	Love the Truck!!!!!!!!!! Hate the cost of Aftermarket Performance Parts! __________________ 03-3500, DRW, QC, 4x4, DTT Trans, Mag-Hytec, R700 BD Twins, BD IC Boots, BD Billet Flexplate, Lockup Switch, SMARTY TNT-R BETA/TS MP-8, Eliminator Fuel System, Floor It Stage 3 CP3 & Rail Cap, BIG Stix's by FTE, ARP Head Stud's, Springs, Fluidampr, ATS ARC-FLOW, AFE, Boost, Drive Pressure, Pyro, Fuel Pressure, Tran's Temp, Rail Pressure Gauge, GDP Ladder Bars, GrandRock 7" Miters. Old #'s (R/T .021, 60' 1.76, 1/4 ET 13.14 @ 100.45 mph)

10-09-2008, 02:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
*ynots57* Slacker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rsbg, Oregon Posts: 1,647 ynots57's Truck Pics	3rd gen body 24v exhaust sound awesome turbo whine 2005 black interior looks great 5.9 simplicity top notch top notch low rpm torque oem headlights weak excessive wind noise (off mirrors?) breaks work great but could have a better feel __________________ 05 - 2500, 4x4x6 srw, 48re, aero, cai, other goodies Last edited by ynots57 : 10-09-2008 at 03:01 PM.

10-09-2008, 03:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
KenCatskin Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 10 KenCatskin's Truck Pics	>>Not trying to argue with you, but... I wasn't expecting that on a Dodge board :-) It's all good, I love my truck, but I'd never use the words aggressive or in your face style <g> I put up a photo but it doesn't seem to show up yet..