Q & A for those who didnt attend - SRT Forums

im4u2nv81 · 04-12-2005, 06:49 PM

I wanna know what kind of questions were presented to the SRT team and what kind of answers they offered. I unfortunately could not attend the event due to work and trying to save money to pay for my AGP kit on order. So, if anyone could please inform me of what I missed at the Q&A, I would appreciate it, as well as others who couldnt attend.

im4u2nv81 · 04-13-2005, 03:55 PM

uhhhhh......bump, would really like to know.

Back-n-Black · 04-13-2005, 04:23 PM

These are the things that being at nationals is so great for. Not only do you get to be there during the Q & A but you can walk right up to any of them while they drink beer with you and ask anything. I think the DVD or Nationals might have some of the Q & A on it. If not,,,,,,,,,, please attend Nationals in 2006.
Randy

ayat108 · 04-13-2005, 04:33 PM

eh, the questions were so far beyond my ken that i only listened, but didnt retain much. dealt w/ modifictions that my car is nowhere near.

1) what are the limits of the engine, or head, i think? the answer was that the parts are not tested to limits; they are tested to be sure that they meet X requirement. s2 and s3, for example, take cylinder (pressure) beyond the test amount/requirements, and were tested half as long as regular testing. regular testing is roughly the equivalent of 100K miles.

2) for "longevity" and reliability, aftermarket boost controllers are frowned upon.

3) coilovers are not put on production cars because they dont last as long as struts currently on the srt-4. struts also make less noise while turning the wheel.

4) srt-4 acr adjustable struts for purchase? nah, just buy staged coilovers for the overall better value/deal (price for price)

5) mopar stage 1 springs were designed to keep your control arms properly aligned so that your struts do not bottom out and fail

6) do NOT remove stop rings on struts, they are there for a reason

7) the stop ring, apparently, can easily be removed. the "intent", however, was solely to "slam" the car at a car show; NOT to be driven around on.

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**edit**, now that i see who is responsible for helping design suspension on the car, there is NO way i could doubt that person's claims

goto nats 2006! what up randy!

thepowertowin · 04-13-2005, 04:46 PM

Ethan highly recommended the use of 0w40 mobil 1 oil in our vehicles as well.

castrol · 04-13-2005, 04:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by thepowertowin

Ethan highly recommended the use of 0w40 mobil 1 oil in our vehicles as well.

Did he now?

I must have missed that part. Wonder why 0w40?

ayat108 · 04-13-2005, 04:54 PM

i'm newb enough to believe that, and i bloody attended nats. i meant to try and get my owners manual autographed by the team, but...well, i dont know...

thepowertowin · 04-13-2005, 05:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by castrol

Did he now?

I must have missed that part. Wonder why 0w40?

Well, obviously it will travel through everything quicker on startup, and during high engine temps, it does act like a thicker oil. Basically, from cold to warm, it's consistent was what I got out of it. It all started when someone wanted a mobil 1 oil cap and wasn't sure wether or not to get the 10w30 or the 0w40. Ethan was standing there, and needless to say, he bought the 0w40.

Now, don't ask me while they were running mobil 1 5w30 in the stage 3 lightweight car. Could be because they are "supposed" to.