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Hi all,

I wrote on another post that the satin hood isn't available to order.

It was annoying me, as we haven't been told anything, it just vanished from the configurator.

I sent a query through to Chrysler and they came back telling me that it is delayed until further notice.

They cant offer me any more info than that, I thought I'd share it with you all.

 

[TexasHell]

I was told it wouldn't be offered until spring, which got me wondering if they were going to delay it as an option until next years model comes out. There are a few other options and distinguishing factors that I've seen from the demo models which had me wondering... Such as the "Supercharged" badges on demos where the Hellcat badge is currently. Also, sunroofs and wheel options/color to name a few details that have been different from what I've seen on my cat and vs youtube videos of reveals and reviews.

 

[[email protected]]

Well I managed to get a little more "unofficial" information on this, from a reliable source.

I was told this afternoon that this option would not be available until Q2 next year!!

I'd be interested to know how many of you who ordered in September with the satin hood are still in BX status, and also from those who are in D1 status or have had one delivered.

 

[09ChallengerDad]

Truth be known, the vendor that does the satin black hood is in financial trouble. Rumor has it that they're going through a "reorganization", which means bankruptcy. These things can take some time as assets or contracts are directly affected by "protection".
The 2008 and on SRT8 Challengers that received the "carbon fiber stripes" on the hood/nose were applied at Ground Effects - across the street from the Brampton facility. Some folks were under the impression that those stripes were applied at the assembly plant - they were not.

Hope that explains the delay with the black satin hoods.

 

[[email protected]]

I've asked Chrysler if removing the satin hood option is likely to speed up any current BX orders, I'll update you as soon as I hear back from them.

 

[[email protected]]

Official word from Chrysler

Hi all,

so I recieved some definitive info back from Chrysler.

"Andy - Here's a little more info on the brand: The optional satin black hood feature on the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is not currently available for production. Customers who placed orders can opt to change their order to a body-color hood. If a customer decides to keep this option, his/her order will be held until the satin black hood becomes available (date TBA)".

So there you have it. At least there is an answer for the delays with the Hellcats with the satin hood.

 

[SPPMO]

Is the satin hood a different material than the body colored one, or is it just the satin paint? If its just the paint then the stock hood can be painted after delivery.

 

[jklotz10]

After following Susie's horror story with painting a satin hood, I'd opt for a wrap instead of paint! That way you can put it back to stock real easy if you ever felt the need.......

 

[[email protected]]

I believe that the hood is the same material, but painted.

Thats not 100% factual though, I can look into it further.

 

[tobinms]

I believe that the hood is the same material, but painted.

Thats not 100% factual though, I can look into it further.

I was under the impression that the satin hood is aluminum versus the stock material.

Not positive so it's worth getting a definitive answer.

 

[JoezSRT8]

I was under the impression that the satin hood is aluminum versus the stock material.

Not positive so it's worth getting a definitive answer.

I believe all SRT hoods are aluminum. The Satin hoods are just paint

 

[[email protected]]

You're correct Joe, all SRT's have aluminum hoods.

 

[jkelly16]

I was under the impression that the satin hood is aluminum versus the stock material.

Unless they changed something all the stock Challenger hoods have been aluminum since the start.

 

[09ChallengerDad]

Unless they changed something all the stock Challenger hoods have been aluminum since the start.

Correct!
That's one of the (main) reasons you don't see very many photoshoots with models on the hood of the Challenger...... :smileup:

 

[Dodgeguy]

Unless they changed something all the stock Challenger hoods have been aluminum since the start.

Even my 2001 Intrepid had an aluminum hood.

 

[Bane]

Well, glad I dropped the Satin hood option when I changed colors. Don't think the Jazz Blue would look as good as the Sublime with a black hood.

 

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Well, glad I dropped the Satin hood option when I changed colors. Don't think the Jazz Blue would look as good as the Sublime with a black hood.

I think Jazz Blue might be my new favorite color on a Hellcat, especially after seeing it in person.

 

[tobinms]

Unless they changed something all the stock Challenger hoods have been aluminum since the start.

I did not know that - thanks.

 

[[email protected]]

Good news everyone!!

Chrysler sent out an internal bulletin today, saying that the Hellcats with the black satin hood option will resume scheduling on the next allocation (March), dealers should have an idea on scheduling in mid Feb.

 

[cuda70]

Thanks Andy! Great news.