New old Nitro from Germany

[jhnhopkins]

Dll. The agressive bumper reflects agressive European driving. I'm originally from the UK and have driven all over Europe so have first hand experience as any US Serviceman who served over there can confirm. I think particularly about the Italians. lol Heini, do you tow a caravan? How is the Diesel for towing?

[heini-bu]

Hello, jhnhopkins!

Yes, I have towed a Caravan (sold the Beginning of this Year) with a Weight of 1.1 Tons (2420 lb) with Anti-tumbling-Clutch (from Westfalia AKS). No problems in any way. Official Speed Limit has been 100km/h (62mph). A little bit more Diesel is used (around 15% more), but the Power in Acceleration is marvellous! I should add that I have got the 6-Speed-Manual-Shift.
Also no Problems with Tumbling or sth else, but as you know, this depends also very much on how the Caravan has been loaded. I am always using the maximum Hitch Load which has been 100kg (220 lb) and loading as much as possible near the Axle and not too high "upstairs" in the caravan.

BY the Way: This Photo displays the Original european SE-Trim.

Aggressive Driving in Europe? I have worked some Months in US, Mexico and Canada and must say, that the Traffic in US and CDN is flowing very "harmless" normally (I think you understand what I mean, don't know the correct Word: a Mixture of calm, homogen, slow, boring, making tired, ...). Traffic in big Mexican Cities is... o la la... horrible is a good Word from my Point of View, I think. European People have got very different Characters.
In General, People from the South have got more Temperament, are more Cotnrolled by their Emotions, and they let their Emotions "flow". The more you get North, the more the People are rational. You can see this also in the Way of Driving. Let's say the Southern European People are driven by Temperament.
In Gemany we have additonally the High Speed Areas on the Autobahn. No Problem to drive with our Truck around 200km/h (125mph) for longer Distances (but maybe we have got aother Springs and Dampers...). So there are much People Driving even with more Speed, and sure, when you are not used to this Way of Driving, there will be much Surprises.

[ParadiseSeeker]

I hate day running lights. One of the most stupide things in modern cars. Had it programmed out of my 2008 SXT european modell.

Some tuning parts from Vmaxx and Startech do have poor quality. Better stick with original Mopar Parts and there is a guy in Germany named Tomgan who really knows the Nitro and produces some high quality stainless parts and useful engine parts for the 2.8 CRD.

Germany is a dangerous highway country. Most don't have speed limits and some egoists really drive too fast. But every country in Europe is different. Here in Austria we have 130 km/h limit.

[dhh3]

Originally Posted by ParadiseSeeker

I hate day running lights. One of the most stupide things in modern cars. Had it programmed out of my 2008 SXT european modell.

Some tuning parts from Vmaxx and Startech do have poor quality. Better stick with original Mopar Parts and there is a guy in Germany named Tomgan who really knows the Nitro and produces some high quality stainless parts and useful engine parts for the 2.8 CRD.

Germany is a dangerous highway country. Most don't have speed limits and some egoists really drive too fast. But every country in Europe is different. Here in Austria we have 130 km/h limit.

I had 2 business trips to Austria in the Fall of 2009. What I beautiful country. I did not get to drive but rode from Vienna to Graz numerous times in a BMW X3 diesel.

[ParadiseSeeker]

I had 2 business trips to Austria in the Fall of 2009. What I beautiful country. I did not get to drive but rode from Vienna to Graz numerous times in a BMW X3 diesel.

Thx. Yes, Austria is beautiful. But there are many great places in the world. I loved the USA, Canada and Mexico. I like the american way of life, the mentality, BBQs and american cars.

[heini-bu]

Hi, ParadiseSeeker,

Yeah, Austria is a beautiful Country, no Doubts!

I am surprised that your MY 2008 has got DRL. In Germany this has not been a Serial Equipment, and even not an extra Euqipment. First Time I hear that it was mounted in a Nitro as original Equipment.
Liking DRL or not doesn't matter anymore, because from Feb 2011 they are obligatory in new Cars sold from that Date on in the EC.

With your Info about TOMGAN you are absolutely right. He does a Top Job! I have pesonally seen very much of him in between. If somebody likes to look on his Web Page: tomgan de. And by the Way: The Chrome parts from Hansen Styling make often Problems in Winter when Salt is used on the Streets. Until today, I have not heard about Problems with Vmaxx-Parts even on three Years old Cars.