Today, my dad and I headed over to Franklin to finally test drive an SRT-6. As some of you know, I have been stuck between the SRT and a G35. Well, turns out that he made an offer, and I am now a proud first car owner of an SRT-6. It's a black coupe with 8,600 miles. The selling point for my dad was that it has over a year of factory warranty remaining. I can describe the 50 mile drive home in only one word: Wow! This thing is a beast and a blast to drive. It goes like nothing. After discovering the kick-down switch while the car was turned off, I am unsure how anyone can be brave enough to flatten the throttle enough to reach that destination. I absolutely love the car. I got a look from almost every car that I passed.

One question:

Would you recommend doing the throttle reset? I didn't really notice any lag or anything. The car seemed to shift pretty positively. Nevertheless, should I?

It is a pretty nice sense of security to know that there is such a supportive forum here to help with anything! Thanks guys and gals.

Oh yeah. Question numero uno:

Ok. So I know this has been discussed SO MANY times, but has anyone successfully gotten their car to 'chirp' when they lock it? Please don't refer me to another thread.

I will definately have photos coming soon. Thanks everyone for all of the information I have absorbed regarding our cars over the years.

One favor:

I would really appreciate it if everyone could please keep their comments in reference to fast cars and young drivers to themselves. I am aware of the risks. Thanks.

 

Hope your dad had them throw in the 8yr/80,000 mile certified pre-owned warranty!! That should be standard, but just about any dealer will throw it in for free to sell a Crossfire.

 

YOU ARE SOOO YOUNG and this car is SOOOOO FAST!!!! don't die or kill anyone now that you have it!!!

^^^ =) just joking...
Congrats on the new buy and hope you will have all the fun this car comes with even stock ... safe fun of course...
The chirp... i have a project in mind... it was kinda my idea... everytime you lock or unlock the car, the trunk lock is the one you can hear making a little noise so there is obviously power going through the wire. I wanna tap into the wire and add a little speaker that makes a sound on the same frequency while there is power. I don't wanna make a mess in my trunk so I am still thinking of a nice way of doing it... other than my idea I haven't found anything that will make this car chirp when locked...

 

Hey Smokey, I'm glad you finally got your SRT. Just try to keep it on the ground LOL.

 

Congratulations on your 'infection' ... The eversmile disease will never let you go...

The rest is below...

 

Congrats on your new ride! Please take care of it, sense not many were built!

 

There's an ongoing thread from a person that added a Radio Shack buzzer or something to the lock circuit to make a noise. I'm waiting for specifics...


By the way, Nice choice!

 

Welcome to the forum and SRT6 ownership.
Now the fun begins and of course the payments I imagine.

 

Thirteen, I haven't seen you posting in a while, so i figured you had finally sold your SRT. Or do you still have it? My grandma has been moving all day today, so I have had to be away from it all day. It has almost killed me. lol. I begged to go pick it up, but it's kind of inconvenient when all you have is your learner's. It still amazes me how I haven't seen your SRT in town. Any idea of how many Crossfires there are here?

 

smokey- congratulations! glad your folks let you get the car- looks like spring has come just in time for your new toy...

 

Congrats, what a ride!!

 

Quiet a car you got for a first car!!! Make sure you ease into it as even though it is a very easy car to drive it can bite... it is non-communicative of it's handling limits so you will have to learn it on your own.. for now don't take corners to quickly..


The throttle reset can't hurt and I do it periodically so why not?

as for the chirp it can't be done on the stock set up, but stop by at a high rated tuning shop and they will make it happen... but at a price of course...

Anyways good luck with the car and go get yourself some girls with it heh...

 

Quiet a car you got for a first car!!! Make sure you ease into it as even though it is a very easy car to drive it can bite... it is non-communicative of it's handling limits so you will have to learn it on your own.. for now don't take corners to quickly..


The throttle reset can't hurt and I do it periodically so why not?

as for the chirp it can't be done on the stock set up, but stop by at a high rated tuning shop and they will make it happen... but at a price of course...

Anyways good luck with the car and go get yourself some girls with it heh... but don't let em pressure your past your limits

 

Thanks everyone. So far I am loving the car; however, there is a rattle I hear while in motion towards the rear of the car. This may be the rear hatch rattle that I have seen discussed but haven't had a chance to research...

My only other gripe is that there is another rattle (I know. I have issues) coming from the passenger door (possibly the tweeter) when I crank the stereo up. I have posted a thread in the appropriate section; if you have any suggestions or have had similar issues, please check the thread out in the "Audio" section.

One question:

Luggage? I am pretty sure my car is only a 1 owner. It only has about 8,700 miles on it and has over a year left of warranty. Is there any way that I would be eligible for the SRT luggage?

P.S.

Is there anything that I haven't done already that I should do to preface driving the car? Everything seems fine, but I know there is a procedure you should take almost for anything. Thanks again!

 

I can spin my tires when mashing on it from 0-55MPH, and maybe once or twice it has made a high pitched sound. It does make a "whirring' sound as I waste $800 in rear tires. It does flash the traction light violently and occasionally it will shut down my throttle. I suspect the super-soft compound used in the Pilots is what causes te absence of sound? Can anyone confirm/deny/elaborate?

 

No Luggage for you...

I suggest an Oil change... also check for rust under the door panels and the srt wing...

 

Rust ? under the SRT wing , could you give me some more info on this . OPP'S never mind i found the thread.

 

Smokey, I got rid of my SRT back on August 23rd of last year... :-( Which was the second biggest mistake I've ever made. My first was getting rid of the Limited for an SRT. No offense guy's I just liked my limited more. Congrat's Smokey, and I sent you a PM.

 

Congrats on the your 1st car and it being a SRT6. Your dad is nut's though !

 

I finally got some pictures up. It's kind of dirty in these.



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