Let me start with a little background. My previous 4 vehicles have been a 405rwhp/530rwtq Lightning, a 450rwhp cobra, a 575 rwhp cobra and my C6 with a couple bolt ons. Now, I'm a bit of a car nut so I want something fun to drive still but I need something that is more daily driver friends. I'm kind of sick of standard small sports cars plus I now have a dog. So what other than an srt8gc would really fit, right?

Well I went last night and test drove one for 15 minutes. I loved the way it felt to drive. It's nice and tight, feels like it might handle pretty well for an SUV. seemed to stop well, etc. Overall seems like it's a nice vehicle to drive.

Now, it was raining so I couldn't do any all out launches from a stop but I tromped on it from random rolling speeds, some from a very slow roll and I was not impressed with how fast it felt. I would have thought it would have felt a lot faster. My corvette is probably only a mid to high 12 second car and I hear these stock cherokees are supposed to run very low 13s. Infact, we drove there in my friends f350 that runs 13.4-13.5 and it (the ford) even felt faster. Maybe it's just a vehicle that only really shines from a dig and I'll have to give up the late night highway pulls with friends. Anyways, maybe I need to go in a ride with someone local who has one with a couple bolt ons and when it's dry out.

All in all I really liked it. Seems perfect for what I need in my life right now and hell, there is always time to get a garage queen sports car in the future.

Out of curiousity, how do the all the srt8's stack up against eachother? would would the outcome of a rolling race between the 300 and the GC be? The 300s seem to be a pretty stoud car but I believe I heard the GC's are actually the quickest of the srt8 line up in the 1/4 mile.

I guess in the end if you can squeek a 12.9 or better out of a daily driver SUV, who can really complain.

The Jeeps are really faster than they feel....you have race or compare with another car to see what i mean

If you're located near me we can go for a ride in my Jeep. I've got a Vortech with all the other bolt-on mods. It's no secret that the Jeep isn't made for Roll-racing, but it handles like it's on rails and kills most everything from a stoplight dig. :)

The Jeeps are really faster than they feel....you have race or compare with another car to see what i mean

That's kind of what I was thinking and assumed what some of you might say. Which is good. Hell, if and when I buy one, if I've got a 12 second timeslip I'd be happy.

That's kind of what I was thinking and assumed what some of you might say. Which is good. Hell, if and when I buy one, if I've got a 12 second timeslip I'd be happy.

Look at this thread these are basically stock Jeeps. I agree that the Jeep doesn't shine as much as a 300 or Charger on the roll but from a dig watch out.

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33328

A CAI, Cat-Back, CMR Tune and Sprint Booster will make it a whole lot more responsive from a roll and from a dig vs. stock. IMO.

Of course you can go with more than just that too :D

That's kind of what I was thinking and assumed what some of you might say. Which is good. Hell, if and when I buy one, if I've got a 12 second timeslip I'd be happy.

How about an 11 sec slip??

Its a possibility for sure!

+1 on what Paul said..

My dad drove mine for the first time the other day, and was shocked. He drive's 2 V-series caddy's and says he would take it over them :eek:

Take a ride in my Jeep...bring two of your HEAVIEST friends!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OCTHSok7hM

And that was B4 my new mods

Take a ride in my Jeep...bring two of your HEAVIEST friends!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OCTHSok7hM

And that was B4 my new mods

LMAO!!! Nice Paul!

Shane, from a roll, the Jeep can still be responsive and quick just need to be in the right gear :) Definitely not like it launches from a dig. A good tune, some bolt-ons and it wakes up even more. I think you'll be surprised at how many members here running mid 12s with a tune and bolt-ons.

Plus you can't beat it's practicality. It's still an SUV for crying out loud! Add in Brembos, all the gadgets you'll ever want (TV, iPod, HDD, Nav), a mean stance and the look on people's faces after you've toasted them, it's worth it.

I came from an 05 GTO with bolt-ons and thought the Jeep felt slow...then after destroying a few people at stoplights, I realized that it launches and goes fast w/ less work and drama than my old car.

Add in that it has space for the kids and my stuff...and I can drive it year round.... I"ll never get rid of it.

Plus it is amazing how many people stop me to compliment me on the Jeep. I rarely got it w/ my GTO or my WRX.

One thing I was curious about, woudl you just went to leave it in drive if you're launching from a stop? What about from a roll, just pound on the gas and let it downshift? Seems like the norm for most auto cars that can be shifted that they are still fastest in drive.

Get some damn seat belts for those animals too. You can't have them flying through the back windshield when you feel like launching from a light.

And always keep the milk and eggs on the passenger floor area. Not in the far back. You don't want spilled milk and broken eggs after a launch.

I want one so I can put a dog crate in it. I'd like to know if a 36" typical dog crate could find. Anyone know?

like this:
http://www.plantfactorygardencenter.com/prodimages/psusa/images/MidWest%20Metals/images/1636DD-Lifestylesweb.jpg

0-60 under 5 seconds wet or dry why didnt you put it to the test its awd

I am in Vancity, I know your aren;t too far. If you want me to take you for a spin i can do that, mine runs 12's and is fine from a roll. the truck is suspiciously faster than it seems, but at the same time i have all my tools in the back so you do have to remember it is a suv in the end, but a fast suv

One thing I was curious about, woudl you just went to leave it in drive if you're launching from a stop? What about from a roll, just pound on the gas and let it downshift? Seems like the norm for most auto cars that can be shifted that they are still fastest in drive.

I tend to prefer autostick at the moment, gives me more control instead of having to wait for the downshift. I hear that a good tune will improve shifting and if you really want it to shift like the devil, you get BuilderBill's ValveBody upgrade for the tranny to go with that tune.

As for the dog crate, google is your friend :) I did find a few (even a folding one). This might help as well:
http://wkjeeps.com/interior/Wk_Cargo_dimensions_01.jpg

I am the same way as you, have always been a car nut. To be honest, my SRT8 is the first DD that I have not gotten bored of after a year.

It does everything!!! I have 2 dogs that I can throw in the back, take it on trips, has all the toys and luxury I need, haul tons of stuff in it, drive it year around, and still smoke just about anything from a stop light.

The thread that Knuckles posted was our trip to the track last weekend. With a intake, catback exhaust, and tune I ran 12.76 at 105. Pretty impressive for a SUV that weighs almost 5000 lbs.

I want one so I can put a dog crate in it. I'd like to know if a 36" typical dog crate could find. Anyone know?

like this:
http://www.plantfactorygardencenter.com/prodimages/psusa/images/MidWest%20Metals/images/1636DD-Lifestylesweb.jpg

What kind of dog do you have. I have two crates I put in the back of mine for my two Springer Spaniels...they each have their own...and I can have the back seat up. It's tight, but it still fits.

where u from if ur close ill give u a ride the best time i got was a 12.67 with the mods in my sig

I ran a best time of 12.903 and all I have is a volant cai, magnaflow catback with rear resonator delete, and a CMR tune. It also only has 2000 miles on it. When racing you definitely should use the auto stick from a roll or stop it shifts much better :)

To give you an idea, my best run was 100% stock, and ran 13.26 at 104.xx .

Hopefully I am in the 12's with my mods

Was the jeep you drove used or new from a dealer /Private ? those things sits there for a while don't expect it to perform like it should . I once test drove a 07 C6 I have to tell you i wasn't impressed as it was Parked there for e few weeks .

Shane, where you located?

I want one so I can put a dog crate in it. I'd like to know if a 36" typical dog crate could find. Anyone know?

like this:
http://www.plantfactorygardencenter.com/prodimages/psusa/images/MidWest%20Metals/images/1636DD-Lifestylesweb.jpg

thats cool bro... your pooch will love the jeep.. sweet that your looking out for her/him...

a 36" crate will fit perfectly in the cargo area

thats unless if you have a dane... but thats what the sunroof is for :)

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56/rumplemenz/doofsun.jpg

the big fella cant fit back there with the seats down so i have to keep the seats upright... he usually sits in the middle and enjoys the sun... i just have to be easy on the gas pedal :)

Wow, seems like a great bunch on this site. I'll try to answer all the questions without going through the posts again.

I'm in BC, Canada. It was from a dealership yes. The salesman was encouraging i get on the throttle a bunch on the test drive and the poor thing wasn't even warmed up yet. I felt bad, but I just went on a test drive there to see if I like how they feel to drive. it was a 2007 and I think I really want an 08+ just because the interior. Seems like the seats and steering wheel look just that much better. I'm not sure of what other changes there could have been.

My dog is a blue/white american staffordshire terrior. He fits easily in a typical 36" crate and judging by the measurements you found (thank you) it looks like it'll fit side to side quite easily. here are some pics if you're interested:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/SVT2NV/IMG_1717.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b398/SVT2NV/IMG_1713.jpg

I might have to take you up on that test drive 6g72gtt. Apparently today won't be the day - it's absolutely POORING outside.

Well not knowing what this is worth, but i just twice smoked a z06 in the rain today. Once from light leading onto the highway, and once again when he tried to pull pass by being sneaky behind a big rig. He definately was spinning though as i could see him squirly in my side view. Mind you i actually spinned when i hammered it but the traction control was on so it was pretty uneventful. Gave the thumbs up as he cruised past later, wonder what it would have been like in the dry?

Well not knowing what this is worth, but i just twice smoked a z06 in the rain today. Once from light leading onto the highway, and once again when he tried to pull pass by being sneaky behind a big rig. He definately was spinning though as i could see him squirly in my side view. Mind you i actually spinned when i hammered it but the traction control was on so it was pretty uneventful. Gave the thumbs up as he cruised past later, wonder what it would have been like in the dry?

They've been known to run into the 11s in stock form. Zr1's into the 10s.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-zr1/2446927-new-record-times-for-stock-zr1.html

Went and drove a 2010 (i think.. or 09) red one with 22 km's on it. I really like he newer interior a lot more. 72, 000 CAD is the sticker price on them here in Canada. ouch!

Went and drove a 2010 (i think.. or 09) red one with 22 km's on it. I really like he newer interior a lot more. 72, 000 CAD is the sticker price on them here in Canada. ouch!

Loaded 2008 in Calgary for sale http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33444

yah, it's pretty much perfect but i wonder if he wants a corvette. :(

They've been known to run into the 11s in stock form. Zr1's into the 10s.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvette-zr1/2446927-new-record-times-for-stock-zr1.html

Good thing it wasn't dry!

yah, it's pretty much perfect but i wonder if he wants a corvette. :(

Just to answer some of your questions. As you should know the reason the Jeep didnt feel too fast is because even though the c6 is a mid-high 12sec car and the jeep a low 13 the vette traps like 112 and the jeep traps like 103 so the vette will feel a lot faster. A 103 trap speed really isnt that great, there are a lot of cars that can trap 100-105.

Also as far as the autostick goes, you dont have to shift it yourself. You are right in most autos it is faster just to leave it in auto but in the jeep autostick seems to be a little better and it will shift itself.

I love driving my jeep, its more fun than the vette at times.

Just to answer some of your questions. As you should know the reason the Jeep didnt feel too fast is because even though the c6 is a mid-high 12sec car and the jeep a low 13 the vette traps like 112 and the jeep traps like 103 so the vette will feel a lot faster. A 103 trap speed really isnt that great, there are a lot of cars that can trap 100-105.

Also as far as the autostick goes, you dont have to shift it yourself. You are right in most autos it is faster just to leave it in auto but in the jeep autostick seems to be a little better and it will shift itself.

I love driving my jeep, its more fun than the vette at times.

Can you explain this auto stick? I thought you had two options. 1) leave it in drive or 2) shift through the gears by hitting the shifter. What is this autostick that shifts itself?

BTW, I too I wish I could keep both vehicles, sadly that's out of the question.

Good thing it wasn't dry!


Yah. I "only" have 400'ish hp and I can spin them in the first few gears in the rain. No traction int he rain whatsoever.

Can you explain this auto stick? I thought you had two options. 1) leave it in drive or 2) shift through the gears by hitting the shifter. What is this autostick that shifts itself?

BTW, I too I wish I could keep both vehicles, sadly that's out of the question.




Yah. I "only" have 400'ish hp and I can spin them in the first few gears in the rain. No traction int he rain whatsoever.Shane, to answer the question of the autostick shifting by itself... When you go WOT and have the autostick in manual mode it will up-shift by itself on a higher RPM than if it was in regular automatic mode.

BTW, nice taste in dog and vehicles.
Hope to see you around here later as a jeep SRT owner, if you go with the jeep you won't be disappointed, especially if you get bit by the mod bug.

Shane, to answer the question of the autostick shifting by itself... When you go WOT and have the autostick in manual mode it will up-shift by itself on a higher RPM than if it was in regular automatic mode.

BTW, nice taste in dog and vehicles.
Hope to see you around here later as a jeep SRT owner, if you go with the jeep you won't be disappointed, especially if you get bit by the mod bug.

thanks! so there is another mode other than drive that holds shift points longer, basically? is it the best way for racing whether it be from a stop or a roll, as opposed to going through the gears manually by actually shifting through each gear yourself?

Yah, I have been on and off this forum for over a year now thinking about getting one but now I've decided I need a better daily driver (that's still fun) so I have a feeling I'll have one sooner than later. Like I said earlier in the thread, I went to the stealership today and nearly came home with one but I got low balled on my car.

thanks! so there is another mode other than drive that holds shift points longer, basically? is it the best way for racing whether it be from a stop or a roll, as opposed to going through the gears manually by actually shifting through each gear yourself?

Yah, I have been on and off this forum for over a year now thinking about getting one but now I've decided I need a better daily driver (that's still fun) so I have a feeling I'll have one sooner than later. Like I said earlier in the thread, I went to the stealership today and nearly came home with one but I got low balled on my car.It's pretty much the same manual mode. Yes, for racing you'll find that leaving it in 1st and letting it up-shift by itself will net you better results (as I've seen myself at the track). From a roll just shift it to the lowest gear you can find and then go WOT when ready and let it shift by it self. But the down shifting you have to do yourself lol.I also drive it in manual mode shifting through the gears myself when I'm either in city or highway driving (not racing), to me is more fun like that.

On '06 SRT8 jeeps the transmission didn't up-shift by itself when it was in manual mode, but a trip to the stealership and a flash to the TCM fixed that for them.

Once you get the jeep, get a CAI, Exhaust, CMR tune and you should be in the 12s no problem. Good luck!

Shane,

If you are going to buy new you might as well go down to Seattle and pick up a ride. Buying up here in Vancouver new or even remotely close to new is a complete waste of money. Just look at the exchange rate my friend - it was 1.03 to 1.00 US just a day ago. Why anyone would buy in Canada who is on the US border is beyond me. Don't waste your money. Dealers in the States are blowing cars out. Sell your car up here for Canadian - buy in the US.

I actually have a US registered car here in Canada that I just sold for 1,500 over my asking price here in Canada. I dropped my car by like 2k to try to sell it in the States with no luck. Instead I ended up jacking my asking price up by 1,000 and I literally had 10 people contact me via Craigslist.

Again if I was buying new I would NOT buy here in Canada - it's just NOT worth it. Dealerships here are sitting on stock and they won't be able to get ANYONE in the cars they have for the prices they are trying to charge... period.

Don't you have to pay 4k at the border on mid 07+ srt8gc's though?

Even if you did have to pay pay the guzzler fee it's STILL worth it... WELL worth it... I mean seriously - 50-70k for a new Jeep SRT8 is RIDICULOUS. just do a search on Autotrader.com down in the States... try Seattle.. Even better - I saw a unit down in florida on eBAY - 2008 for 35k!

Make sure you find out about warranty, specifically call jeep Canada and ask them. I know with some companies they won't honour the warranty on imported vehicles, you will have to cross the border for service.

Make sure you find out about warranty, specifically call jeep Canada and ask them. I know with some companies they won't honour the warranty on imported vehicles, you will have to cross the border for service.

Yeah that is definitely going to be an issue - I don't think they cover warranty. However, again, can't see why you can't drive down to the States for recalls and warranty repairs. Bellingham is like a 2.5 hr drive... of course if your Jeep completely breaks down that's something to consider... that would suck hahaa... regardless - I personally can't justify buying here new... it's just stupid crazy.

Just to answer some of your questions. As you should know the reason the Jeep didnt feel too fast is because even though the c6 is a mid-high 12sec car and the jeep a low 13 the vette traps like 112 and the jeep traps like 103 so the vette will feel a lot faster. A 103 trap speed really isnt that great, there are a lot of cars that can trap 100-105.


yo yogi... such a good pt.. trap is so overlooked and sometimes the more i think about it the TRAP is really whats most important in determining a vehicles performance on the STREET

you were probably in 2nd gear lol

Let me start with a little background. My previous 4 vehicles have been a 405rwhp/530rwtq Lightning, a 450rwhp cobra, a 575 rwhp cobra and my C6 with a couple bolt ons. Now, I'm a bit of a car nut so I want something fun to drive still but I need something that is more daily driver friends. I'm kind of sick of standard small sports cars plus I now have a dog. So what other than an srt8gc would really fit, right?

Well I went last night and test drove one for 15 minutes. I loved the way it felt to drive. It's nice and tight, feels like it might handle pretty well for an SUV. seemed to stop well, etc. Overall seems like it's a nice vehicle to drive.

Now, it was raining so I couldn't do any all out launches from a stop but I tromped on it from random rolling speeds, some from a very slow roll and I was not impressed with how fast it felt. I would have thought it would have felt a lot faster. My corvette is probably only a mid to high 12 second car and I hear these stock cherokees are supposed to run very low 13s. .

The biggest thing to keep in mind is the Jeep is very QUICK but not as FAST as some of the cars you are comparing it too. Your Corvette from a roll would run away from the Jeep but from a dig the Jeep can hold it's own for a while. :cool: As long as you are not expecting the Jeep to be a highway monster you will be happy with it. :)

The biggest thing to keep in mind is the Jeep is very QUICK but not as FAST as some of the cars you are comparing it too. Your Corvette from a roll would run away from the Jeep but from a dig the Jeep can hold it's own for a while. :cool: As long as you are not expecting the Jeep to be a highway monster you will be happy with it. :)

the only one that is comparable is the L...

just put a blower on the jeep and forget about it lol

the only one that is comparable is the L...

just put a blower on the jeep and forget about it lol

lightnings pull pretty good from a roll for a truck. this is my friends lightning with a 4# lower pulley, exhaust, headers, tune, etc. (so not exactly stock hp)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkNKwvz8xoI

lightnings pull pretty good from a roll for a truck. this is my friends lightning with a 4# lower pulley, exhaust, headers, tune, etc. (so not exactly stock hp)



that was your C6 correct? i ran a C5Z at the track (essentially the base C6), you do have bolt ons, however i think it might have been somewhat comparable... but it was a stock Z and you're not...

i am a ford guy, however the lightnings aren't that fast (especially stock)... some stock L's aren't in the "100mph club"

i bet with the mods he has done he wont be trapping over a 110...

with a intake and CMR tune the jeeps can trap around 105ish and thats less then a grand... it will never be a roll monster without doing major mods, however keep in mind the L and the cobras were all blown :)

with a intake and CMR tune the jeeps can trap around 105ish and thats less then a grand... it will never be a roll monster without doing major mods, however keep in mind the L and the cobras were all blown :)

+1000
Here is my mod
Predator $260
CAI $280
CMR $150
My first run ever with 3 1/4 thank of gas and I'm sure the Beast is capable of shaving off .2

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/5888/run1.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/run1.jpg/)

+1000
Here is my mod
Predator $260
CAI $280
CMR $150
My first run ever with 3 1/4 thank of gas and I'm sure the Beast is capable of shaving off .2

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/5888/run1.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/run1.jpg/)

haha i was going to say 106 but i didnt want to push my luck... so def a 105 (and that rounds up to a 106 :))

haha i was going to say 106 but i didnt want to push my luck... so def a 105 (and that rounds up to a 106 :))

How about this run , Lots of wheel spin as i power braked it all the way around 2500 rpm , notice my 60' , but trap speed was higher , But for under $700 bucks What could you ask for :D . Phil Traps 109 with MHP TCM = $1000 Extra , and runs 12.592 .

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/3241/run3.jpg (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/run3.jpg/)

nice runs!!!

0-60 under 5 seconds wet or dry why didnt you put it to the test its awd

ive tried this t/c kicks in, t/c off = spin i dont really buy the wet or dry thing


to the original poster, your cars were are all modified, take the lightning for example, i have an 00L intake/exhaust, it does not pull very well at all from a roll compared to the jeep. but you put the same amount of mods into the jeep as you did the L and it becomes much faster from a roll.

ive tried this t/c kicks in, t/c off = spin i dont really buy the wet or dry thing


to the original poster, your cars were are all modified, take the lightning for example, i have an 00L intake/exhaust, it does not pull very well at all from a roll compared to the jeep. but you put the same amount of mods into the jeep as you did the L and it becomes much faster from a roll.

hold it down and hold it straight... if you dont have mods it will do it... if you do have mods it will probably spin too bad

+1000
Here is my mod
Predator $260
CAI $280
CMR $150
My first run ever with 3 1/4 thank of gas and I'm sure the Beast is capable of shaving off .2

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/5888/run1.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/run1.jpg/)

Very nice!!! :cool: I would kill for a slip like that... I've never seen a 1.xx anything 60ft.

Very nice!!! :cool: I would kill for a slip like that... I've never seen a 1.xx anything 60ft.

You shouldn't have no problem with the mods i have , and actually will improve it on Wednesday as I have some new under my sleeves:eek:
Predator $260
CAI $280
CMR $150

You shouldn't have no problem with the mods i have, and I'm actually will improve it on Wednesday as have some new under my sleeves:eek:
Predator $260
CAI $280
CMR $150

No problem for you jeep guys... my best 60ft to date is a 2.09 :( I would need some sticky tires (DRs) to pull off anything like that.

Jeep SRT8 FTW! :cool:

No problem for you jeep guys... my best 60ft to date is a 2.09 :( I would need some sticky tires (DRs) to pull off anything like that.

Jeep SRT8 FTW! :cool:

What do you have ?:confused:

haha..intruder in the house. :)
I have a 2001 Camaro Z28.. 13.1 @ 108mph on a 2.1 60ft bone stock. :) Just doesn't move out of the hole like the jeep does.

haha..intruder in the house. :)
I have a 2001 Camaro Z28.. 13.1 @ 108mph on a 2.1 60ft bone stock. :) Just doesn't move out of the hole like the jeep does.

AHAHAHAHAH All good man , I saw a bone stock 2003 C5 Run 13.1 so i think your numbers are good , What you got done to it ?

AHAHAHAHAH All good man , I saw a bone stock 2003 C5 Run 13.1 so i think your numbers are good , What you got done to it ?

Right now just the free ram air mod (where you cut out the bottom of the air box) and 1LE springs. I made 322rwhp/341rwtrq through the paper filter like it sits so I am hoping to see something near a 12 at the track on the 31st when I go. Road in a buddys SRT8 GC at work though (posted a vid a while back)... I have to say I've never been that impressed with an SUV in my life. :cool: