100,000 Mile ACR

[BadFastGTC]

The car went into service on 10/18/05. March 9, 2007 it turned over 100,000! The car had only the second set of KDW tires on it. 17,000 miles were run with snow tires last winter. I went through this past winter with the KDW meats. Quaife diffs are fun in the snow! I'm on the second set of front pads and the rears were just changed at 101,000. Other than that, the car has been pretty flawless. The OZ wheels are off of Sledgehammer as I "tweaked" one of the BBS wheels.

Steve M.

[BadAssPerformance]

Sounds cool, got pics for us?

[BadFastGTC]

I do not know where in the world they were the first time around, but here ya go!

Steve M.


Sounds cool, got pics for us?

[BadAssPerformance]

Doh! Nice looking car! Also AWESOME 100000 (even) miles picture :thumb:

[slasky]

I wish mine was that reliable. Mine just turned over 21k miles.

[cordes]

That is pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.

[BadFastGTC]

I was up in Rochester with the car a few weeks ago when all that snow and 50MPH winds were blasting through. Cars and trucks were all over the median strips. Careful crusing with the car got me where I needed to go and back, but it was hairy!

I just wish I didn't have that freaking third gear issue with my trans. The car has never been shifted at WOT, not even once. That has really been the only issue save for a weird intermittent stumble. I looked at the TPS wiring and secured it, but I cannot say for sure whether that solved the issue since it occurs so infrequently. Other than those two things, it has been a great little car. I put a set of the Hotchkis sways on it as I didn't like the factory stuff at all. I took a trip in the car to S.C. to deliver a part and for the 1461 mile round trip the car averaged 25.52MPG while completing the trip in 17.75 hours. All but 82 MPH average. Heh-heh.

Steve M.



I wish mine was that reliable. Mine just turned over 21k miles.

[BadFastGTC]

Glad to add it to the mix. The car is a load of fun. I'm trying so hard to leave it stock.......

Steve M.



That is pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.

["Top Fuel" Bender]

With Pettijohn driving all those imports :p around
You'll be passing him soon :thumb:
150,000 by Sdac?

[WickedShelby88]

If I was looking to buy a newer car I would definitely give the ACR a hard look. Nice ride:thumb:

[slasky]

I was up in Rochester with the car a few weeks ago when all that snow and 50MPH winds were blasting through. Cars and trucks were all over the median strips. Careful crusing with the car got me where I needed to go and back, but it was hairy!

With snow tires on mine it can make it through just about anything. It handles better in the snow than most of the 4wd vehicles that I have owned.

[Dodge Aries K]

I know for a fact that the stock tires on the SRT4 make winter driving impossible! :( Just don't feel like going out and spending $500 on tires just yet.

[mpboost]

100k, Niiiiiiice


I wish mine was that reliable. Mine just turned over 21k miles.
That sucks :(

My 2005 has just over 36k on it now. No issues yet, but who knows now that the warranty is gone. I am currently running Stage 2 w and FM Enforcer 1 turbo and all the basic modifications (intake, 3" exhaust, etc). I bet I'll be breaking more stuff once Stage 3 gets here (clutch will probably get toasted).

[BadFastGTC]

You never know buddy. I'm over 105 now. By SDAC, I may be at 115 or a little more. I'd much rather be working on getting Sledgehammer ready for SDAC!

Steve M.



With Pettijohn driving all those imports :p around
You'll be passing him soon :thumb:
150,000 by Sdac?

[BadFastGTC]

I had snow tires on it through the first winter it was on the road and had zero issues going anywhere. I left the KDW meats on it through this winter as I had just had them put on in Oct. along with an alignment, so I figured I'd see how she did. Hairy, but definitely could get along OK.

Steve M.


With snow tires on mine it can make it through just about anything. It handles better in the snow than most of the 4wd vehicles that I have owned.

[GLHS069]

Steve:
Last time I saw your car at SRT Track experience I thought you took the spoiler off, no? And for some reason I thought you had a white one, guess not. I must be losing it as I get older. (Yoda voice) You very wise man speak of this "Sledgehammer" vehicle, what car is that?

Steve Eiker

["Top Fuel" Bender]

You never know buddy. I'm over 105 now. By SDAC, I may be at 115 or a little more. I'd much rather be working on getting Sledgehammer ready for SDAC!

Steve M.

pic a day and lmk
I'll swing on by
:nod:

[Turbozcs2003]

The car went into service on 10/18/05. March 9, 2007 it turned over 100,000! The car had only the second set of KDW tires on it. 17,000 miles were run with snow tires last winter. I went through this past winter with the KDW meats. Quaife diffs are fun in the snow! I'm on the second set of front pads and the rears were just changed at 101,000. Other than that, the car has been pretty flawless. The OZ wheels are off of Sledgehammer as I "tweaked" one of the BBS wheels.

Steve M.

Good to hear,

Have you changed any of the accesory belts, timing belt or water pump?? I am curius how long one can go on those on the 2.4 turbo.
My wife's 03 PTGT is at about 60K miles, only have done fluid changes, 1 set of tires(stock had Bad Years) and a set of brake pads. I slap some studded snows on it for winter, works like a champ in the snow up her in Maine.

[BadFastGTC]

Steve,

I haven't taken anything off the car save for the factory sway bars and brake pads.

Sledgehammer is my Lebaron, named by my buddy Mike Marra. 1989 T2 GTC 5spd. car. That one is white, perhaps you were thinking of it. I did have a white ACR in mind and when it was sold out from underneath me, I got the black one.

Steve M.



Steve:
Last time I saw your car at SRT Track experience I thought you took the spoiler off, no? And for some reason I thought you had a white one, guess not. I must be losing it as I get older. (Yoda voice) You very wise man speak of this "Sledgehammer" vehicle, what car is that?

Steve Eiker

[BadFastGTC]

The block is up the machine shop and pistons have been ordered. It looks like it'll be a 2.2 if I manage to get it to SDAC this year. I'll keep the offer in mind bud!

Steve M.



pic a day and lmk
I'll swing on by
:nod:

[BadFastGTC]

I haven't changed anything H2O pump wise, accessory belt wise, nor the timing belt. A good buddy changed his at the recommended interval and told me the old belt looked fantastic. I'm going to shoot for 150,000 on it since it isn't abused and see how is does. Next winter, I will find and run a set of snows again.

Steve M.



Good to hear,

Have you changed any of the accesory belts, timing belt or water pump?? I am curius how long one can go on those on the 2.4 turbo.
My wife's 03 PTGT is at about 60K miles, only have done fluid changes, 1 set of tires(stock had Bad Years) and a set of brake pads. I slap some studded snows on it for winter, works like a champ in the snow up her in Maine.

[Captain Chaos]

I did have a white ACR in mind and when it was sold out from underneath me, I got the black one.

Steve M.

Buy mine and you can have the whole ying yang theme going.:thumb:

[BadFastGTC]

Thanks buddy, but I have a tough enough time trying to suppress the urge to modify mine. Having two would open the door to Pandora's Box for the SRT!

Steve M.



Buy mine and you can have the whole ying yang theme going.:thumb:

[moparfwdsleeper]

Every nice ACR! congrads on the 100,000 milestone:thumb:

[BadFastGTC]

Thanks. The car just keeps rolling along and it has allowed me to work on other things as opposed to my older rides. Hopefully the trend will continue.

Steve M.



Every nice ACR! congrads on the 100,000 milestone:thumb:

[Keito]

Bump.
How many now Steve?

[BadFastGTC]

The running total is now at 120,500. It'll be interesting to see how many more I can rack up before SDAC!

Steve M.



Bump.
How many now Steve?

[Orangetona]

What do you do to put so many miles on?

[BadFastGTC]

I am an independant contractor doing courier work. I deliver anything that'll fit in the car anywhere the customer needs it to go.

Steve M.



What do you do to put so many miles on?

[BadAssPerformance]

I am an independant contractor doing courier work. I deliver anything that'll fit in the car anywhere the customer needs it to go.

Steve M.

Want some miles? How much for a cab ride to/from SDAC-17? LOL... ;)

[BadFastGTC]

Want some miles? How much for a cab ride to/from SDAC-17? LOL... ;)


Heh-heh. One box of cigars, premium required. Beyond that, .75 cents per mile.

[BadAssPerformance]

Heh-heh. One box of cigars, premium required. Beyond that, .75 cents per mile.

Not too bad... but it sounds like I'll be driving myself there this year :thumb:

[J&G_BlueGLH]

WOW Steve!!! thats amazing. Glad its still goin strong for ya. Havent seen ya in a while, so we are glad to hear that all is well! :) PS Greg says Hi!

[BadFastGTC]

Jen,

Hi to you and Greg also! I've been around at events here and there, but for the most part I'm still motoring about. The car is over 138,000 right now. Let Greg know the trans still sucks! I've developed an oil leak that I cannot find the source of on the back side of the motor, but other than that, the car just keeps getting stronger!

Steve M.



WOW Steve!!! thats amazing. Glad its still goin strong for ya. Havent seen ya in a while, so we are glad to hear that all is well! :) PS Greg says Hi!

[GLHS0658]

Wow...my ACR just turned over 54K last night. Most people are amazed that I have put that many miles on it.