SRT Engineers Chat Session - 06/10/09

**Administrator** · #1 05-21-2009, 09:43 AM

This thread will be opened at 12pm EST on 06/10/08 (Wednesday).

Participant Guidelines:

Keep all questions on topic and related to the SRT lineup of vehicles (off-topic posts will be removed)
Direct ALL questions to the SRT Team AND allow the SRT Team to answer ALL questions (no member discussions here; posts removed)
Review existing posts to avoid repeats of a same question
Limit each post to 1 or 2 questions - be as brief and clear as possible and include the SRT model your question references
Allow time for a response - questions are not answered in order of post. If it appears you were missed, AND the same question was not previously answered for someone else, you may re-post before the session ends
The SRT Team cannot answer questions about future product, please do NOT ask

**HEMEEE** · #2 06-10-2009, 10:04 AM

The thread is now open for your questions.
Please review and follow the guidelines in post #1 - Thank you!

hwc2243 · #3 06-10-2009, 11:28 AM

My question is related to a popping/clunking sound in the front suspension of my Caliber SRT under very heavy load. I've had the LCA recall performed and in fact one of the bolts was stripped so they wound up replacing the cradle. That being said I still experience a loud popping (which can actually be felt in the steering wheel) under heavy load. (i.e. tossing a .6G load from one side of the car to another while accelerating). I've had the vehicle back several times and the dealership is at a loss. They've checked everything and said its all tight. They can't reproduce the sound, of course they also can't reproduce the conditions it happens under either. Any suggestions?

DMaxNMich · #4 06-10-2009, 12:19 PM

Is there any news about mopar producing the Stage 1 ECU for the Calibers in the near future?

rdm395 · #5 06-10-2009, 12:46 PM

What would be your speculative answer/cure to the vibration issues over 70mph many are reporting and also how come the inner tread wears out so quickly in the GC srt8, could it be from the factory camber settings or is there another reason for this?

Viperam2 · #6 06-10-2009, 01:15 PM

Will the SRT line remain with the current changes with Chrysler?

BlackJeepSRT · #7 06-10-2009, 01:16 PM

Regarding all 2006+ Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 models: I'm curious about the 70 mph vibration too. Apparently a possible fix is the rear driveshaft which was issued a TSB (16-001-05) for 2005 WH Export models only. Why not the WK SRT8 models?

Why are 2008+ Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 models not included in the rear brake TSB (0500207)?

BlackJeepSRT · #8 06-10-2009, 01:16 PM

What is the fix for the coolant spray coming from the radiator cap area (stock, not 180 thermostats)?

regy112 · #9 06-10-2009, 01:24 PM

Ive done every thing to get the check tire pres system message to stop . It wont!
Ive changed all the sensors in the tires , took air out put air in , took it again to the dealer last week they said it had a odd code stored in it , about 300 yards down the road it came rite back. anything you could help with?

**Rambit** · #10 06-10-2009, 02:46 PM

Question on behalf of Tom who couldn't be here this evening.

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I have a 2008 Jeep SRT and want to upgrade to the Kicker system. Since the stock Boston amplifier is rated at 276 watts (6x46-w) and the Kicker amp I'm told only uses 6 channels for the Jeep (6x46-w = 276 watts), is there any reason or advantage to buy the Kicker amp? Can't I just keep the factory Boston amp and upgrade the speakers? - Tom

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