RW>  MH> Have not run into this yet, but what happens when the battery in the
RW>  MH> key fob goes dead?  Is there another way to start the car?
RW> 
RW> Dunno. The alarm system on my older Z28 had a key fob like that and when
RW> the battery went dead, all you had to do was put up with the alarm going
RW> off until you could turn the ignition key and flip the hidden switch to
RW> turn off the alarm. Reas the owner's manual and let us know how to get
RW> around it.

Will have to check this out when I got to my car, but found the solution.

My Charger keyfob has regular key inside of it (once you access the opening
and take it out).  They call it a "Valet Parking key", so you
don't have to give your keyfob to anyone.  That will allow you to open the
driver's side door. Once inside the car, you can start it by taking the key
and inserting it in an access panel behind the glovebox.  

Will have to check that out later.

RW> What I'm wondering about that 8 spd is how does an underpowered engine
RW> pull the load when it is in 8th gear?

If you floor it in 8th gear, it will just downshift.  Even the 3.6L V6 is
very fast and responsive in the Charger.  It is rated around 300HP.  I am
still very suprised how fast that car is compared to my Monte Carlo, which
is a 3.4L V6 and around 180HP.

RW> A high school friend of mine had a RH tank-shifter, can't remember
RW> whether is was right or left foot clutch HD...It was that foot clutch
RW> linkage that was his demise, as he was adjusting it while driving along
RW> and running out of road. He ended up a paraplegic and never rode again.

I have watched my friend shift that old Panhead and it looks very awkward. 
I can see how someone could have issues with that.

- Mark

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