Jeep TrackHawk Forum banner
1 - 20 of 123 Posts

· Registered
Joined
·
79 Posts
Discussion Starter · #1 ·
Has anyone tried this yet?

 

· Registered
Joined
·
94 Posts
What is the difference? Do you have more options? Can you still set it up in the drive modes like the OEM?
It replaces the suspension controller in the vehicle. Each drive mode is custom-programmed with just "better" settings. Better is certainly a subjective word but it's really the only way I can describe it. You do not setup or change anything on your own. There are arguments this controller is just a rebranded one from the people who make it, and that the one they make you can actually go in and make changes to the settings. Frankly, I was happy with mine as-is and don't race or need ultra-optimized settings for specific purposes. Again, the handling was so improved I will say it was worth it and if I still had my Trackhawk I would be buying one right now.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
93 Posts
Has anyone tried this yet?

Thank you for this post!

I have it in my Hellcat. I love it, I would absolutely put on in Trackhawk, but last time I checked they didn't have one for the Jeep.
First, sorry for your loss. Second, thank you for your feedback. Read all the hellcat reviews when these first came out and the consensus seemed 50/50 either way. Ordered one last night.

So the hawk/durango was added to this controller in March 2022. I asked tech support if I placed an order and received old stock if I would have to update the controller with the newer software that included the hawk/durango. They replied no? Ordered direct through Diablosport just in case.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
94 Posts
I would assume (heavy emphasis on assume) that the unit for the cars vs suvs would be different due to the very different characteristics between the 2 platforms.

Yeah, I read all those debates back when it came out.... Some people just want to complain and argue for the sake of arguing. If you want to improve every characteristic of how your vehicle handles, to me $1100 is a wise investment.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
93 Posts
Raise the driver's seat all the way up, remove plastic access panel and you should see the module. Just got the revised install sheet for the suv's from Diablosport this afternoon.
 
  • Like
Reactions: STL20 TH and PBGas

· Registered
'18 Rhino | Red Laguna
Joined
·
154 Posts
Interested in hearing about this...
 

· Registered
Joined
·
207 Posts
Raise the driver's seat all the way up, remove plastic access panel and you should see the module. Just got the revised install sheet for the suv's from Diablosport this afternoon.
Thanks for the update. I'm going to order one in early July and install it. Looks like a great mod!
 

· Registered
Joined
·
93 Posts
Install very straightforward and no surprises. Raised and move forward both passenger and driver's seat. Disconnected battery negative under passenger seat then removed old/installed new suspension controller under driver's seat. Harness connector locks will slide outboard from each other, as they do this will also eject harness from module.

No errors and everything works as usual upon startup. Limited seat time, but works just like most reported on the hellcat forum. Auto/Street mode firms up when taking cloverleaf's at speed and upon moderate to aggressive braking - immediately noticed flatter cornering and reduced nose dive. Not sure if this is possible, but seems like it's even softer at crawl speeds. For example when entering/exiting my driveway from the roadway there is a ~1" lip that causes a slight rocking motion - now it seems like it rocks a bit more.

Sport and Track modes are softer and more comfortable (compared to factory controller) if your just "cruising" but quickly adapts/firms up based on vehicle dynamics. Did not test the suspension launch mode yet but expect it to be effective based off what it has done so far!

IF I were to have a negative, it SEEMS like at 75ish speeds and above, Auto/Street mode firms up a bit too much while cruising for my liking. Again, I don't have a lot of seat time with this module yet, and sporadic seat time overall with the truck (owned since 2018, with 8000 miles). Once the run-flats go in the trash this setup will probably feel perfect.

I have stock suspension except BlackOps rear trailing arms, stock run-flats and 64 lbs unsprung weight reduction (which probably also affects damping characteristics).

I just got the software, so I'll try to pull the existing settings and share.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
93 Posts
Strike previous comment about feeling softer – our shocks have 3 stages, street (soft) sport (medium) and track (firm) based on the shock calibration table for the hellcat. These are the only modes the stock or Diablo/DSC module has available to work with.

All other observations confirmed after looking at the software. The magic this box does is add real-time independent front/rear/left/right damping adjustments (firm-up) while in street mode, and makes sport and track more useful (soften-up) in street situations.

It indeed firms up street mode (sport and track as well) starting at speeds 60mph and up, and can be easily adjusted to individual preference. I’ve since changed it to stay in street mode while cruising up to 90mph instead of ~70mph.

And looks like the suspension launch mode locks the front and rear shocks in full soft during launches in all drive modes. I’m curious to try rear in full firm leaving the fronts full soft, like the Demon strategy.

Software is straight forward and each suspension mode has its own configuration.
 
1 - 20 of 123 Posts
Top