I was looking at the specs for the SRT8 and according to the Jeep website, the braking distance from 60-0 MPH for the SRT8 is only 116 feet, compared to the third party tests of the Laredo which I've seen which show a braking distance of about 128 feet -- this even though the SRT8 is 500 pounds heavier.
128 feet isn't bad at all and is on par with the competition, however 116 feet is really impressive, matching and even beating out small cars that are half the weight of the WK2.
Just for curiosity's sake: if I wanted to shorten the braking distances of a Laredo WK2 down to SRT8 levels, or even below (again considering the fact that the Laredo is 500 pounds lighter than the SRT8) what would be the best way to go about doing it? Would it be possible to put 20" wheels on a Laredo and slap the SRT8's "high-performance Brembo brake" system (calipers and rotors) on it, or would more be required / is there an easier way without having to put 20" wheels on it?
Thanks in advance for any insight you guys may have!
128 feet isn't bad at all and is on par with the competition, however 116 feet is really impressive, matching and even beating out small cars that are half the weight of the WK2.
Just for curiosity's sake: if I wanted to shorten the braking distances of a Laredo WK2 down to SRT8 levels, or even below (again considering the fact that the Laredo is 500 pounds lighter than the SRT8) what would be the best way to go about doing it? Would it be possible to put 20" wheels on a Laredo and slap the SRT8's "high-performance Brembo brake" system (calipers and rotors) on it, or would more be required / is there an easier way without having to put 20" wheels on it?
Thanks in advance for any insight you guys may have!