Hey everyone. Been reading these forums for that past few months and finally picked up the beast last night! The car is amazing, very happy after a 6 month wait.
Congrats on the beautiful ride! Wish you the best of luck! Have fun with it!!! As for yours mods....take a look at the gt haus exhaust if you have a pretty penny to put towards the exhaust.
I picked up my White SRT8 2 weeks ago from Vic Park after ordering it in March.
Fitted Road Magnet springs and the BWoody sway bar links, they made a difference to the ride. Waiting for more parts to arrive as you know there is nothing in Perth.
Would be interested in seeing other SRT8s in Perth may be able to arrange cheaper freight on bulk parts.
Looks like I get mine this arvo! +1 on GB's for add ons. The local dealer recons they have Mopar CAI's but they are over $1K. The odd thing is that plenty of posts here says Mopar CAI's don't exist.
Trev have you sorted out an exhaust for your SRT yet?
I'm still looking looking for one to fit to mine. I have seen quite a few new SRT8s on the roads in Perth didn't realize so many people has good taste.
Hey mate, unfortunately I've been out of the country for a few weeks. Only just finishing the break in now - so I haven't made a decision yet regarding the exhaust.
Have you come across any shops / setups in Perth that you recommend?
Would love to fit the GT Haust but too expensive to buy in Aust. Went to a exhaust shop in Cannington but didn't impress me with info I was looking for. Next I went to Genie in Myaree and they are looking to see what they can do. They are checking what is available or will build a system to suit. I am looking for a complete system including headers. I've seen the boys working on cars down at the drags so they should know what they are talking about.
Did you go to Cannington Performance? I've heard good things about Genie and was planning to head there myself. Could they find you a prebuilt system, or are you going custom?
yes I did but Cannington performance didn't want to do the headers as it would involve re-tuning the SRT and were not confidant with that. They offered megnaflow catback.
Genie is looking at aftermarket first and also a custom system second they have the people to do the re-tuning. Just waiting to hear from them.
Motorvation is on this weekend at the Motorplex so I will go on Saturday and may be able to get some ideas and contacts while there.
Welcome to the pack. I hope you love the beast and the years of thrills. Everyday, I have a blast just going to and from work. Love it.
Scott, being a Yank in Oz, I hear all the stories, most are BS of course. Best one is where a Loud Yank (aren't we all) gets off a plane in Sydney and hops in a cab and says "Take me to Perth". About three hours into the ride the Yank says where the hell are you taking me, we should be there by now". This is the part where everybody laughs and can't believe how stupid people are about Australia. I've heard this one about 6 times, all told slightly different.
Will be taking my SRT in Monday to have the front grill and other gloss black parts Hydro Dipped in the carbon fiber look along with some parts in the engine bay. Not sure how it will look I can always repaint it gloss black if it doesn't work. Still waiting for my 22 inch rims and tires a 3 week wait is turning into 4 months. exhaust and adjustable control arms still to come (when available)