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#332 of 964 Re: keep the hope alive [2002svtf150] by rthomas1

Apr 23, 2006 (5:39 am)

Replying to: 2002svtf150 (Apr 22, 2006 8:14 am)
Thanks for letting me know, it was driving me insane we could see them all day and then they seemed to dissapear at night. (never said we were the brightest people)

#333 of 964 Re: keep the hope alive [rthomas1] by 2002svtf150

Apr 23, 2006 (3:56 pm)

Replying to: rthomas1 (Apr 23, 2006 5:39 am)
Hey don't feel bad, this has been asked & answered several times in forums. It would be very cool if this lit up at night & was disappointing to each of us to find it not the case. Good luck & enjoy the GC SRT-8, it's a blast.

#334 of 964 It's On The Way by tufgcsrt8

Apr 24, 2006 (5:31 pm)

I was just notified by my Chrysler Jeep dealer that my Silver SRT8 is in transit and should arrive on or before Wednesday, May 3, 2006. I initially ordered a full tilt (delete rear DVD player) on February 23, 2006 and it’s now built and making its way to SoCal. The first thing planned is to remove the F/R Jeep badges. I seen several items posted that I would love more details on where to “follow suit”; a complete header system; cold air intake system; Cleansweep and all new JL Audio speakers and amplifier system; If those of you who have had these components installed please clue me in if these items will be available in the SoCal area ?
Tnx to all;
John – Burbank, CA
TUFSRT8

#335 of 964 Re: keep the hope alive [rthomas1] by kec8

Apr 24, 2006 (6:46 pm)

Replying to: rthomas1 (Apr 23, 2006 5:39 am)
Hey, I thought the same thing. It took me a day to realize that they weren't lights too.

#336 of 964 Performance Mods? by 06blksrt8

Apr 26, 2006 (3:26 pm)

Wanted to know if anyone has done any performance mods to the truck? Any major power increase? Will let everyone know in a couple of weeks about the headers and exhaust I'm getting done.

#337 of 964 any day now... by htron

Apr 29, 2006 (8:09 pm)

Hello everyone...I just found this forum today, and read all 336 posts, anxiously! My black srt8 was supposed to be in last thursday, but nothing yet...they said it's built, but just not in yet - I'm hoping for Monday!
 
I do have a couple of questions for current owners, though...for those in the snow belt that have had it out in snow - have you felt the need to buy snow tires?
 
And, I'm figuring I'll change the oil right after the break-in period...is there a specific oil recommended, or are you using synthetic, or...?
 
Also, can anyone tell me if the srt8 has a trip computer, where it tells you miles-to-empty, time to change the oil, etc.? Finally, here's a silly question...do all the doors unlock when you shut off the engine, or is that possibly a settable option?
 
I'm hoping someone will post the mopar perf mod link here when it becomes available...I looked around the mopar site and didn't see anything on the srt8 at all...maybe that's because I'm a lifelong Ford guy and this is the first time I'm buying anything other than Ford, and I'm not familiar with the site/names/etc.!
 
Can you tell I'm excited?! Hoping it comes in this week! (especially since I sold my explorer friday night, and now I have to rent a car!)
 
Ron

#338 of 964 Re: any day now... [htron] by blkhemi

Apr 30, 2006 (10:30 am)

Replying to: htron (Apr 29, 2006 8:09 pm)
Congrats on the SRT purchase(it would be even better if you had in your possession,huh?).
 
The SRT does have a info computer that let's you know all of the things that you inquired about.
 
I kept the factory oil in my 6.1 up to 1000 miles, and then I changed it to Mobil 1 full-synthetic, as is the case with all of my cars. Some may believe that changing the oil out as soon as you get a car is the best thing. This couldn't be furthest from the truth, especially a hi-po motor like the 6.1L. The piston rings and and all internal moving parts seat best when the factory-supplied oil is used for at least through the break-in period.
 
Living in L.I., you'd think that I'd had it in the snow. Not even a chance. That's why I got the HEMI Ram's and Commander for.

#339 of 964 Can anyone shed some light on this? by miked23

Apr 30, 2006 (2:49 pm)

Please help:
 
Am I going to get my Black SRT-8? I put the order in on January 21st at Cecil Atkinson Jeep in Burnet, TX. I was able to negotiate the price at $38,170 with the only option being the sunroof. I was told this is the dealer invoice price with that option. I traded in a 2003 M3 as a dealer pass through with a buyer waiting on the other end. Cecil Atkinson has been sitting on my $36K+ money since January. The factory accepted the order and I have had a vehicle order number since that day. I have had minimal proactive contact from the dealer since the purchase and I recently got fed up (April 18th) and decided to make the 1 hour drive (I live in Austin, TX) to get some answers in person. I had the sales person call the factory liason and she told him they were likely not building any more GC SRT8s this year. What she did say was that they were trying to get the factory to committ to two more batches of the older orders that were still not fulfilled and then stop all production of 2006s. The deadlines are supposed to be the end of April and the end of the first week in May for these new build batches to happen, as I was told by the sales person.
 
I am trying to determine if I am getting another run-around answer and if anyone knows any information about what is going on? Ultimately, am I going to get my truck and if so, how long am I likely going to wait? I just read the post above from "tufgcsrt8" who said that he ordered his on February 23rd and it should be in any day. This order was a month after I ordered mine.
 
Can anyone she some light on this?
 
Thanks so much in advance.

#340 of 964 Re: any day now... [htron] by blkhemi

Apr 30, 2006 (5:39 pm)

Replying to: htron (Apr 29, 2006 8:09 pm)
More on your new SRT.
 
Yes, there is a selectable feature in which you can unlock the driver's door "only" or all doors when the driver's door is opened, not when switch is cycled off. You can also have just the driver's door unlock with keyless system, or all doors.
 
I've got a friend who has the Silver SRT and "she!!" has driven her SRT in the snow a few times. She said that the traction is about as good as a Quadra-Trac equipped JGC, just as long as you don't nail it because all four tires will light up on slippery surfaces.
 
My SRT just turned 3k miles on yesterday, and it just gets better and better with each passing mile. My neighbor has a 300 SRT-8 with 6k miles and he said that all of his performance numbers have gotten better with the miles, and the engine seems more refined, a testament that I can agree with.
 
The only mods I've installed are:
 
5" cat-back exhaust(22+ extra hp)
cold-air intake(10+ extra hp)
smaller drive pulley(5+ extra hp)
Goodyear F1 Supercar tires(much stickier than stock)/Giovanna Black Glass wheels to complement the red paint
Performance Chip(supposed 25+ extra hp)
 
Things I'm still waiting on:
bigger throttle assembly
Stage 2 PCM upgrade
rear lower and upper spoilers
Euro taillamps
 
When the SRT was new, it posted a 0-60 time of about 4.7 secs. to 60. It now gets there in about 4.2 seconds, quicker than some performance cars(ie: Corvette, Porsche 911, heck even faster than a Ferrari F430 "only{" 4.3 seconds to 60.
 
And it's not all about acceleration with this beast. This thing hangs a .86g when stock, no easy feat for a 4400 pound box. But install great quality tires like the F1's, and that number goes to .93g without breaking a sweat. Point and Shoot.
 
Overall, I couldn't be more pleased with the purchase of this truck. I was in the process of purchasing a SRT-10 Ram QC because of its incredible performance and huge aftermarket performance parts supply list, but one whirl around DC's proving grounds in Michigan to test the SRT-8, I couldn't turn it down.

#341 of 964 Can anyone shed some light on this? by miked23 by resumespeed

May 01, 2006 (12:42 am)

2006 model year production for the Grand Cherokee is running until July 7th. There is no way that SRT8 production is going to stop in a week. Due to some parts shortages, production has been a little slower the past month or two but it is still near 500 units/month.
 
Due to the complicated formulas used to assign dealer allocation it is very difficult, even for the dealer, to really know if and when an ordered vehicle is going to come in. Dealers and salespersons have come up with hundreds of different "delay" excuses for the various SRT8 models, most of which are totally untrue.
 
Your only choice if you do not want to wait is to search inventory lists from other dealers, including out of state, and try to find one you can work a deal on. Probably 99% of what you find is going to be at MSRP or above. And you are probably never going to find a stripped model with just a sunroof, especially if your choice is limited to one color. If the reason for not getting the main option group is financial, I understand, but I believe it is going to be tougher to sell a used base SRT8 Jeep in a few years being that most owners will want those options, especially side air bags.
  
I wish I had better news, but with a limited production vehicle like the Grand Cherokee SRT8, this is unfortunately what you are up against. I don't understand why DCX/Jeep cannot do a better job in coming up with a better and more definitive ordering process.

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