New Guy Here In Spokane !

[Charger Boy SXT]

Howdy All !
Just got a new Midnight Blue Pearl 06 Charger SXT (3.5L V6) - Couldnt afford the Hemi but loving this great new car. Almost scammed out of my last car, a 00 Hyundai Tiburon that I thought was sold overseas but luckily before the car changed hands, I found out the check was FAKE. So now I have 2 cars and working desperately to get rid of the Tib so I can enjoy my new Charger.

On top of that fact, don't know if anyone else had this problem, but I recently put 22 in Panther rims and low profile tires on the Charger. Took it in to Dishman Dodge to get the Speedo recalibrated to accomodate the larger wheel and they apparently have fried my computer. Was initially told they would have one in from Portland but now told they had to get one through the national warehouse and it will be Mon or Tues before I get the car back.

Would love some info how to get started here, fill out a profile etc .. and hope I am in the right spot!
CHEERS,
Dennis Davis
Charger Boy SXT
Spokane WA
http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=330099&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2237000-2237999/2237416_6_full.jpg

[BUTWEET]

Hey Dennis. Welcome from the other side of the Cascades. Sweet lookin' ride you've got there. Swing by if you're ever in the neighborhood. Go to "User CP." that's where you'll be able to mess with your profile, signature, and many other options.

[fnkychkn]

welcome Dennis. glad you could join us. curious as to how they "fried" your computer. changing tire size in FCM (front control module) is not an intrusive or dangerous procedure. last time i checked, 22" was not one of the choices available. however, last week's starscan update promised more choices. i would be very interested to find out exactly what happened. please keep us posted. thanks.

[GoofyTimL]

I remember Spokane very fondly from my family's time there in the early '60s (I was just a kid!). We lived relatively close to Minnehaha Hill (and park). Don't even know if I'm spelling it right now... Anyway... Welcome to this crazy group from our 300C now in WV.

[MrHemi2U]

Welcome to the Forum from the other side of the country.

[sugar-tj]

welcome from nj, and you ARE in the right spot, lol

[NC-SXT]

Welcome from the other coast.

[Charger Boy SXT]

Wow, grew up a few blocks from there myself, 4123 E Cleveland, off of Cuba which ran right up to Minnehaha Park ... I live in Brownes Addition now .. one of the few houses over here not converted into tiny apartments. Cheers to you in WV - D

[GoofyTimL]

My father was the pastor of Minnehaha Covenant Church. Sorry I don't remember ANY street names. We were last back in Spokane when the World's Fair was there... in 1974 if memory is serving. We loved how much the Spokane River had been cleaned up for that!

[Charger Boy SXT]

welcome Dennis. glad you could join us. curious as to how they "fried" your computer. changing tire size in FCM (front control module) is not an intrusive or dangerous procedure. last time i checked, 22" was not one of the choices available. however, last week's starscan update promised more choices. i would be very interested to find out exactly what happened. please keep us posted. thanks.


Well this is how they told it to me - They tried to make the adjustment, but the closest they could do was 18" with low profile tires. They said I needed to do some pacing with someone else just to verify how far its off. I went back to the car after they gave me the keys and it wouldnt start. Even the trunk release didnt work, which was strange. Anyway, the red light on the dash was on stating that the key wasnt the right key and he replugged in his little box .. he ended up resetting the transmission but after that, it would no longer accept commands. (at that point was when they said it was "fried") They told me they were just going to replace it and overnight one from Portland, called the next day and said Portland didnt have one and they had to get one from thier "national Warehouse" .... so the car sits dead at the dealership for now, I hope to get it back tomorrow but prob Tues. .... Hope that makes more sense ... I found it rather strange that the trunk release wouldnt work ... like that would have anything to do with computer anything ... although the stereo worked and the windows did roll up and down ....... Cheers, D

[BUTWEET]

I believe the hatch won't open if the tranny's in gear. So the hatch, tranny and computer may be tied together.

[Charger Boy SXT]

Thanks for the note about the updated tire choices, I will let them know that when I see them in the next day or so .. perhaps we can get a little closer to 22's ... I think I have kinda put myself in somewhat of a bad position now though, it looks great and all and I thought by putting the 22's on, it would fill up that very large space in the wheelwell. Well, now, I think I am at my limit for size and now CANNOT add any kind of Eibach or other brand lowering springs, is this correct? I have an interest in getting the front and rear lights tinted or covered and I REALLY like the hood that Jayman4911 shows in the Charger Discussion forum has on his ride ... he emailed me a couple of days ago about it and I about fell off my chair when I saw it .... Anyway, I digress ... Glad to be here all ... maybe somebody might privately email me with directions how to post a real avatar of my car or how to make one, and how to have my car show up with my signature? THANKS - Dennis

[Slim's Magnum]

Well this is how they told it to me - They tried to make the adjustment, but the closest they could do was 18" with low profile tires. They said I needed to do some pacing with someone else just to verify how far its off.

Hello from Marysville,
check out this link. It should help you in determining how far off your speedo is.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

[done]

Thanks for the note about the updated tire choices, I will let them know that when I see them in the next day or so .. perhaps we can get a little closer to 22's ... I think I have kinda put myself in somewhat of a bad position now though, it looks great and all and I thought by putting the 22's on, it would fill up that very large space in the wheelwell. Well, now, I think I am at my limit for size and now CANNOT add any kind of Eibach or other brand lowering springs, is this correct? I have an interest in getting the front and rear lights tinted or covered and I REALLY like the hood that Jayman4911 shows in the Charger Discussion forum has on his ride ... he emailed me a couple of days ago about it and I about fell off my chair when I saw it .... Anyway, I digress ... Glad to be here all ... maybe somebody might privately email me with directions how to post a real avatar of my car or how to make one, and how to have my car show up with my signature? THANKS - Dennis

It is not the wheel size that matters, it is the tire size. What tires do you have on the 22's? There are plenty of lowered LX's with 22's around here.

[Charger Boy SXT]

I dont have the car here to see and all the paperwork is sitting in the glovebox, but I will check it when I get it back, I checked slims link for the tire gauge and will find out what it really is when I can ... THANKS SLIM, I bookmarked it ! - D

[themongrel]

Hi ya, I am another newbe from Spokane! I just finished the deal for a White Magnum R/T that I hope to pick up tomorrow from Idaho (Weather Permitting). I wanted something to build as a daily driver so that I can fully dedicate my Dakota to the show circut. Give me six months and the Magnum will have blue flames down the side with the truck in tow :mrgreen: .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/themongrel/Dakotahooddown.jpg

[Slim's Magnum]

Hi ya, I am another newbe from Spokane! I just finished the deal for a White Magnum R/T that I hope to pick up tomorrow from Idaho (Weather Permitting). I wanted something to build as a daily driver so that I can fully dedicate my Dakota to the show circut. Give me six months and the Magnum will have blue flames down the side with the truck in tow :mrgreen: .

That would be sweet, your wagon pulling your truck!!!!!

[Charger Boy SXT]

Damn ! You must have been keeping that thing hidden! Havent seen you around the car show circuit ..... I have a 2000 White Hyundai Tiburon I was showing with Diamonds Car Club the last couple of years. The Deal fell through to sell it to get this Charger I got now (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/247026) - so I am in the progress of desperately selling the Tiburon now ... GREAT looking Truck man ... A Snows Auto rep I see .... Spokane Sunscreen mostly here ... see ya around! - Dennis

[iRock]

Welcome both of the new Spokane guys. I am in Southwestern Washington. Enjoy the cars and the forum.

[themongrel]

Actally I made most all of them this past year and did well. The excelerator show was the best outing though, I took home 5 of the 6 1st place trophies in the truck division. It helps having the only turvocharged V6 Dakota in the USA (that anyone knows of) I also made the 2006 DakotaUSA Truck Calendar. Now it time for a new project.

My Site:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/569617

[SeadooSandi]

Welcome to the forum!

[Reppr]

ok, charger boy and mongrel, did you get your rides from Dave Smith? I had to ride from Gig Harbor but well worth the ride. Good experience if you did?

[Charger Boy SXT]

Hi Again ALL ! Got the Charger back and it runs like a top now ... REPPR - I got mine through DISHMAN so no, didnt even try D Smith, although they cant be the number one dealer in the nation for nothing ... never heard anything derogatory about them .. been kinda freaking out here, I bought the Charger on an impulse buy because I thought my other car had sold (2000 Hyundai Tiburon) only to get the check and its fake ... so now I am busting my ass trying to get it sold by the 7th of March when both payments are due ... but anyway ... glad to have the Charger back from the dealer with the new computer and hasnt cost me a dime ... just went over putting 600 miles on it now and getting great comments! Thanks for the welcome !

[BUTWEET]

Glad everything is OK and your ride is back in your hands. Now sell the Hyundai, so you can afford to join us for the trip to So Cal on March 25th! :thumbs_u:

[Charger Boy SXT]

I must have missed that posting about the trip .....doubt I will be able to, I have busted my ass with this damn car (its even in the Seattle Auto Trader, or will be real soon) and got 3 bites, a pregnant black chick and 2 18yr old boys who either cant get financed or cant get insurance .... this is not looking good !

Would love to hear about it -- any other info is appreciated too ... Im still learning how to get all this stuff taken care of on the car, changin' it up a bit, customizing where I can, representing when I can ... and totally ROCKIN in this new muscle car world! hehe

Hangin with the big boys now, the tuner days are OVER ! :-)

Thx,

[BUTWEET]

Hangin with the big boys now, the tuner days are OVER ! :-)


Now you're talkin'. Heres the link to the California bash.
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=23781

[Charger Boy SXT]

Hi Again All !

I havent posted in a bit ... life has been hell trying to get rid of my tuner car .. its been sold 3 times, only to have them back out at the last minute.

Anyway, here are some new pics of the ride - I have had to do some changes - First off, the 22in Panthers I had on it were causing all kinds of problems with scraping the steering control arms and was told I was not able to lower it unless I changed - so I went to 20's and am so much more happy with it and the ride - - - Eibach Pro Kit goes on Wednesday 03/22- -

And Scratches ... damn !! Its been hell having a dark car again and the scratches have just been constant, so my brother and I got it into a garage and used a Meguires Polish to get everything off the car and then used Meguires GOLD CLASS Polish and some new clear stuff called ICE ... looks much better -- I added some new Emblems, took off the SXT and 3.5L off the fenders and replaced them with TIS Emblem in the back and 20" emblems on the fenders ....... a chrome prism pinstripe and "Charger" on the front windscreen and I am set for now ........ hope you like what I have done .... and unfortunately I wont be able to make the meet ... I still havent sold that other car and Im getting desperate before the bank gets it ...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/00_00024.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/00_00023.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/ChargerRear031506.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/00_00027.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/ChargerPassengerFront031506.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/DennisandChargerFront2030906.jpg

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY !

[Charger Boy SXT]

Hi All,
One last post and I guess I will have to get involved elsewhere -
FINALLY -- the Tuner car is gone! So NOW I can concentrate on the changes and upgrades for my LX -

Im looking to put a Magnaflow Dual Exhaust on it, but when I went to the website selling them, it said something about looking around the LX Forum for a discounted and most competitive price ...... so I am still in progress with that.

My underbody LED kit was installed and the control box promptly fried and of course I almost killed myself trying to run into the house to get the wirecutters to cut the box out of the car before the car caught fire .. burned up my knee with a nice 3 inch hardwood floor burn and got a hell of a goose egg to the top of my head and killed a lamp ..... but I saved the car damnit!! HAHAHA

Its under warranty and awaiting a new box. Still having some really strange issues with Les Schwab tire center and trying to order an Eibach Pro Kit to install. They keep claiming its in "testing phase" and backordered since January, yet I see them on ebay and other sites selling them. I don't want to cause a major issue with em since I wanna finance em through them, but Im really tired of waiting too ...

Anyway, thanks for all the notes, hope the get together in March was fun, I havent seen any posts about it yet but I will try to look more ... and want to hopefully be involved with another one either in Washington or West Coast!

CHEERS TO ALL !
Dennis
2200 Miles and Climbing
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2237416/1

[iRock]

Wow you have had quite a time. Looks beautiful!

[Bubba's Dragon]

Welcome From Seoul!
I like your ride, I was in spokane a year or so ago, turning heads in my magnum.... Like the pin stripes.... Need better pictures... ^^
What Les Schwabs did you go to? Try the one on Sprague near the old Valley Mall across the street from Froggies.. they are top notch and did my magnum. I am originally from Spokane.. LC grad..91.you look familure?
Also Dishman Dodge sort of sucks..., well the last time I was there.. 2005. I live in Korea but still miss spokane a little.. just the traffic.. Traffic sucks ass here... always traffic jam.. even at 2 am..

[themongrel]

Wow, the other day I passed you on Division going the other way! Sweet ride dude!

Hi Again All !

I havent posted in a bit ... life has been hell trying to get rid of my tuner car .. its been sold 3 times, only to have them back out at the last minute.

Anyway, here are some new pics of the ride - I have had to do some changes - First off, the 22in Panthers I had on it were causing all kinds of problems with scraping the steering control arms and was told I was not able to lower it unless I changed - so I went to 20's and am so much more happy with it and the ride - - - Eibach Pro Kit goes on Wednesday 03/22- -

And Scratches ... damn !! Its been hell having a dark car again and the scratches have just been constant, so my brother and I got it into a garage and used a Meguires Polish to get everything off the car and then used Meguires GOLD CLASS Polish and some new clear stuff called ICE ... looks much better -- I added some new Emblems, took off the SXT and 3.5L off the fenders and replaced them with TIS Emblem in the back and 20" emblems on the fenders ....... a chrome prism pinstripe and "Charger" on the front windscreen and I am set for now ........ hope you like what I have done .... and unfortunately I wont be able to make the meet ... I still havent sold that other car and Im getting desperate before the bank gets it ...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/00_00024.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/00_00023.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/ChargerRear031506.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/00_00027.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/ChargerPassengerFront031506.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/DennisandChargerFront2030906.jpg

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY !

[Bubba's Dragon]

lol Fairchild!

[Bubba's Dragon]

Who did you get your hood from "TheMongrol"

[themongrel]

Stock hood, I just bought a scoop, painted it and put it on...

Phil

[Bubba's Dragon]

Looks good though... U work out at Fair Child?

[themongrel]

Yep, been there 5 years

[Charger Boy SXT]

Sorry for the late catch up - I never seem to get the notifications that something has been posted and I keep trying to come back and always lose my place!

Anyway - yeah, have seen ya a few times and meant to wave to say hi - Was in the ARMED FORCES TORCHLIGHT PARADE with the US NAVAL SEA CADETS (we teach kids age 10 - 13 the ways of the Navy) and had the car all decked out in vinyl and strobes and multi underbody LEDS - - -

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/LilacParadeChargerMay06.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/ParadeChargerPassengerSide.jpg

Thankfully, it all came off and I am now back to normal again - -
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/CarandmeMay06.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/00_00002_5.jpg

Im hangin around a lot - Diamonds Car Club has our weekly meetings now at the Monroe Zips bottom of the hill below Garland Fridays at 7pm .. DiamondsCarClub.com Come check us out - we NEED NEW MEMBERS!!

[Charger Boy SXT]

That should read - - (We teach kids age 10 - 17 the various jobs in the Navy, as well as Marching, Color Guard and Protocol) ... Cheers again -

[themongrel]

I may just look you all up...

[Bubba's Dragon]

Aww the torch light parade.. is that the same as the lilac parade.. have been away from spokane for to long.

[themongrel]

Yep, same one..

[Charger Boy SXT]

Yeah, same as the Lilac Parade - - They call it both I guess .... always the psuedo kickoff to Summer ....... although the weather has just sucked around here lately, feels like we are in Seattle over here!!! Hopefully it will dry out soon, car shows are washed out and its been hell keeping my baby clean! HEHE

[Bubba's Dragon]

At least you dont have to deal with fricken fires then, bet the farmers are loving it though.

[Charger Boy SXT]

Very True, everything is nicely green around here --- but they are already warning once it stops the big firestorm that might develop with all this amazing growth ... happened around here about 11 yrs ago I guess, tons of growth then 90 degrees for weeks, then a spark ...... oh joy! HAHAHA Lets hope not.

[Charger Boy SXT]

Just wanted to add the most recent shot a friend took - -
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e91/ChargerBoySXT/DennisandCharger052906.jpg

Happy Fathers Day to all you DADS out there !

Please check out our club site - diamondscarclub.com

Hey Mongrel - I thought you were coming to a meeting? Next meeting is tonight at 7pm .... we have now shifted to weekly meetings getting our show established and working out the details for the Cops N Kids show downtown (we do that one too, our president is Officer Gordon Grant of the Spokane PD ... a big black dude with a heart of gold, he just became a dad last month to a boy Michael, hes riding high at present .. supposed to bring the baby tonight for all to see)......... anyway, hope you can make a meeting, and ANYONE ELSE out there for that matter - 3204 N Monroe, ZIPS, Fridays, 7PM ......

Cheers all !

[themongrel]

I am TDY right now in friggen HOT Las Vegas. I will give you a shout when I get back in July..

Phil

[Charger Boy SXT]

AH! I didnt know that ..... hope you are enjoying it - - feels like Seattle around here! Barely 70 and rainy every day! Hard to keep a ride clean lately ... but its supposed to get better ...... We will be in full swing by July getting the Cops N Kids show going for Aug 19th .....

Later All!

D

[Bubba's Dragon]

Woo Hpoooo NELIS!! You doing a white flag? Hey thats cool Charger Boy working with the kids!

[Charger Boy SXT]

Thanks! I enjoy it a lot and of course they appreciate the training from a Veteran as well ........ been involved for 3yrs now and its just my way of giving back for the years the Navy was good for me and I can still wear a uniform. Lost my career when I got knocked from an Aircraft Carrier into the net on the side and developed degenerative arthritis in my hips and knees .. but good meds have me doing well, but they forced me to retire (which is fine, the way things were going, it was a good thing it happened when it did, my job became rather top heavy rank wise and I would never have advanced, and if you spend too long in one rank, they call it High Year Tenure and just kick you out, no benefits, nothing) but this position allows me to be an Officer and still find purpose in teaching about military protocol, marching, color guard, discipline, respect and the various jobs the Navy and Marine Corps has to offer. And of course for all the parades we do (Our next one is the Cheney Rodeo July 8th) they love the car too! I guess they noticed all the way to the Pacific Northwest Director out of Seattle, Captain Ford wondering how our unit afforded to have a car like this! hahaha ... We had to explain it was just a volunteer thing, that the Executive Officer just HAPPENS to have this car and businesses have donated the decals etc.

Anyway, sorry for the soap box version, I will step off now ... hope I didnt bore too many people out there! Getting ready for Hoopfest this weekend here, the US Navy Sea Cadets get to pick up trash (but we get a stipend for our unit of $2K so that helps) we will be in green camoflage uniforms - say hi if you are down there and see us!!!

CHEERS, AND HAPPY SUMMER !!!!!!! ITS FINALLY HERE !!!!!!!:rock:

[Bubba's Dragon]

Cool I wish I was going to be there, I miss hoop fest my friends kids play there. I am trying to get a custom sign made here but no luck finding a vinal guy. I hope I can find one before the big car show in September.
Keep up the good work!

[Rev.Hammer]

Lock it in and boogie!!! Welcome!