..after sitting in a 2004 at an AutoShow.
My only concerns are clutch, stereo, and warranty. Any current SRT-4 owners on this board: can you tell me if the clutch movement of this car is too awkward or heavy to be used for a 6'1" dude as a daily driver ? Any comments on the stock stereo system (I'm coming from a 'continque, so anything would be better than what I have). This car is intercooled, so I don't imagine detonation is much of a problem on 93 oct' (even in the Texas heat), but I've read that the SRT-4 comes with 11-14 pounds of stock boost. Does anyone know anything about the stout relaibility of this block and the SRT-4 stock heads to handle that much boost on a daily driven basis for any amount of reliable time ? I'm also concerned about the turbo.
Does anyone know if the Mitsu TD04 is known to have any serious bearing wear after a couple of years of regular use, without the use of a turbo timer ?
I remember reading a thread before about the stage kit addons from the dealer voiding the powertrain warranty. Does anyone know if this is true, and if so for what stage kits (if not all) ?
Also, I'm curious as to whether or not that factory hood scoop is functional. I never got a good resolution on that one.. Anyways, I hope this isn't another 32 page thread, but there are many questions I'd love to get answered before I consider a test-drive.
BTW, before anyone asks, yes, I've considered a CSVT, and simply cannot find a nice, low-mileage one in the price range I want to spend for a car like that, that isn't sold right out from under me (I work for a 400+ dealership retail/wholesaler network, so I have looked).
Anyways, thanks for the info.. smoke'em if you got'em,
Tim
