SRT Engineers Chat Session 11/19/08

[SRTengineers]

Originally Posted by Rambit

Questions on behalf of "joey" who couldn't be here this evening...
Many cars, especially Chargers, are shutting off while driving.
Is Chrysler addressing this problem? There are numerous threads
on the Charger forums documenting the problem with no known solutions.

Why are there so many Tie Rod and bushing failures ( bushings such as Tension Strut, control arm, camber link, etc).
Bernie

Not aware of shutdown issues on the other LXs. If you are experiencing anything like this, bring to the dealer and have the dealer contact the tech specialist. Challengers, being "keyless go" did have a flash to address a timing condition to help battery life.

As for bushing wear, the challengers and LX SRT8s pass both powertrain durability tests and nelson ledges 24hr indurance (our standard SRT track test).

[08 srt turbo]

SRT-4
Thanks for the Release of Stage 1!!

Is there any plans for Mopar Springs to be release for this car?

[Cuda340]

Dodge is offering a strut brace. Why would this be necessary on an SRT?

If you hold the Information Center button down in the dash for 10 seconds, you get several “hidden” programming screens. What are they and should we avoid fooling with them?

[zoomzoom1]

Hello Gentlemen, thanks for Designing an awesome car...I own a 06 Daytona and a 06 SRT8 Charger, I am having a problem with the front end, the struts are going bad, and problems with the tie rod ends, Been back to dealership several times.....I understand there might be a supplier problem or is this a design problem.....I still love my chargers...Ralph

[UN4GTBL]

On behalf of lewisb13:

About the Caliber SRT4

Originally Posted by lewisb13

1. Can you give us the rundown on where the ECM begins life, who it gets shipped to and from? (Flight systems, to dealer, to customer) Someone may be able to word this better....(I assume for stage 1)

2. Can we PLEASE get the compressor efficiency map?

[UN4GTBL]

Couple more:

Originally Posted by lewisb13

3. What is the commanded AFR under WOT on stage 1? Stock?

4. What are the largest injectors you have tested in this car period?

[beh51]

I understand that the 6 speed TreMec manual transmission is currently in restriction mode as far as ordering a R/T or SRT8 Challenger with the manual transmission until the beginning of 2009. Do you know why this restriction is currently in place?

[SRTengineers]

Originally Posted by 08 srt turbo

SRT-4
Thanks for the Release of Stage 1!!

Is there any plans for Mopar Springs to be release for this car?

Your welcome...enjoy!

We have a full coil over kit available. It's available now from your dealer.

[SRTengineers]

Originally Posted by Rambit

Damn, and frozen is right!

Apparently when Gordon was at the plant following my build they tried to put the dual 10" SW in my Jeep, but ran into problems with from what I hear was a software issue. I just wanted to ask what exactly the problem was if anyone knows. I know they had the box there, but it just didn't work out. If possible I'd like to order it and give the single 10" to my daughter for her Jeep. I guess there's no point till I find out what the problem was.

Bernie

The dual sub is not available, the system that is now in production is the only one fully developed and validated.

[Mopar Dude]

I have a 2006 300C SRT8 and when backing out of the driveway especially when it's cold you can here a loud thump from the front end and I have read that oyhers are experienceing the same any possible clue as to what it is? Dealer says they can't duplicate the problem (which is the case most of the time never can get it to do it at the dealer).