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Slotted rotors may help with reducing dust. But, the uneven wear (concentric groves in rotors) is likely caused by the pads. I believe that it is essential that all the lubricant (wax) be driven out of the pads prior to installing on the car! The alternative is to do it yourself on new pads, i.e., bed-in the brakes (multiple near stops from about 70 mi/h to get the pads hot). Be even there, the process is probably not 100% efficient. Best is to heat the new pads in a vacuum! Does anyone know if Jeep is doing anything about this? Since my SRT8 is still under 12,000 miles, I can probably get the whole brake system replaced under the warranty. But, unless something is changed, the problem will return. Jacques |
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Jeep STR8 2007 recommended is 33 psig. However, I think for better all around performance it should be higher. Since I think the front end is heavier than the rear, I put in 40 psig in front and 38 psig rear. These are with the tires cold, i.e., 35 F. I checked the standing "bulge" in each tire for comparison. Car seems to handle fine, albeit a little stiffer ride than that at 33 psig. Also, I get somewhat better gas mileage (average 13 mpg). Does anyone have a better suggestion? By the way, the car's digital tire pressure readout is right on! A really useful feature, especially with runflats. Jacques |
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Hey everyone. I thought the Jeep SRT8 had the best acceleration of any SUV. Now I read that the Porche Sportec Cayenne Turbo does better with 0 to 60 time of 4.2 s. Of course, it has a 600 HP, 600 Torque engine. And, it costs more, about $94k? Still, there goes the bragging rights! But, is this true? If so, will Jeep make a 2009 model with 650 HP and 650 Torque? Jacques |
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Is there anyone out there? I posted 2 comments/questions last December but have not received any reply. To reiterate, one question was on tire pressure and the other was on a comparison with the Porche Sportec Cayenne Turbo on acceleration time. Jacques
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Replying to: guertin (Mar 05, 2008 12:33 am)
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Replying to: jbjtkbw00 (Mar 05, 2008 2:54 am)
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| Thinking about getting a used (2007) SRT8. I'm new to the jeep family as I have never owned one or for that matter a american car. Was wondering if most other buyers are previous jeep owners or not. I recently bought a X5 4.8is for my wife and really love that car. For some reason I'm just having a hard time with actually thinking of buying a chrysler product mainly because of things I have heard about cherokees in the past being unreliable? Still, I am really drawn to this truck and like everything about it. I will be coming out of a pickup and need this as my everyday car. I have 2 small kids and need to go into a suv of some kind. Any thoughts on this? thanks!! | |
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Replying to: aa00 (Mar 06, 2008 1:23 pm) I just thought that I would give you the reality check before really looking into this particular trim of the Grand Cherokee.
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Replying to: jbjtkbw00 (Mar 06, 2008 3:03 pm)
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