[TrackBird]

Somehow... this Youtuber got a chance to test drive a pre-production Jeep Trackhawk. One thing he says he did notice was that it had a ton of torque steer and also that it didn't feel as fast as a Hellcat Charger.

Could it be that because it was a pre-production model it wasn't as fast feeling?

 

[BlackHawk]

Not surprised by the torque steer remark but is? After all Jeep has a lot of other points to sell people on, enough to make them forget about little things like this. Anyone who is really bothered by it can get better tires or look for something else, tires are likely.

 

[TrackBird]

Tires would be the easiest method of doing it. Other than that, you could try shimming mounts, lowering the ride height, suspension modifications to stiffen things up as well.

But you're question in the beginning was incomplete. But is what?

 

[HellKitty]

Torque steer really isn't much of anything that'll bother me as whilst I progress through modifications, it'll dial itself in slowly but surely. The only problem is going to be trying to keep it daily drivable haha.

 

[BlackHawk]

Torque steer really isn't much of anything that'll bother me as whilst I progress through modifications, it'll dial itself in slowly but surely. The only problem is going to be trying to keep it daily drivable haha.

Tell me about it.

I'm already happy that the GC TR is officially happening, all the little issues and nuances I can live with. Most potential owners think like me which also goes for most Mopar guys. You sure don't see Hellcat owners complaining about the small things.

 

[TrackBird]

At the moment we're not too sure if there are really any little issues or anything yet so I would hold my breath for a little. There shouldn't be, but give it 6 months or so of people owning them and we'll be able to tell.

 

[HellKitty]

Engine wise, just look at the Hellcats. Same engine. But the transmission, axles, and differential is what will really be on my radar to keep an eye on. Being a new development, it's bound to come with some sort of kinks and with this much power, durability issues are always questionable.

 

[BlackHawk]

Engine wise, just look at the Hellcats. Same engine. But the transmission, axles, and differential is what will really be on my radar to keep an eye on. Being a new development, it's bound to come with some sort of kinks and with this much power, durability issues are always questionable.

If you have experience with the Grand Cherokee, are there any kinks you know that need to be worked out? Last thing I want is a product they're asking more from that still has all the past problems. Not a good look.

 

[HellKitty]

Owning an 02' GC Laredo and with my significant other owning a 12' GC (she got it not too long ago so I'm not too sure of any kinks in that one), but the 02' is pretty solid. Haven't had any issues up until recently when I had to get the transmission repaired and I definitely put that thing through it's paces over the years. Over 300k on it so far.

Haven't really heard many issues as other members of my family own Grand Cherokees and have for years and years so I can't really say there's much to complain about.

 

[BlackHawk]

Owning an 02' GC Laredo and with my significant other owning a 12' GC (she got it not too long ago so I'm not too sure of any kinks in that one), but the 02' is pretty solid. Haven't had any issues up until recently when I had to get the transmission repaired and I definitely put that thing through it's paces over the years. Over 300k on it so far.

Haven't really heard many issues as other members of my family own Grand Cherokees and have for years and years so I can't really say there's much to complain about.

Always had faith in the Pentastar engines and those GC's were a prime example of what was possible. Even current GC models of the past few years rank fairly well. It's probably why regardless of where I go or where I drive, there's always a Grand Cherokee. Too bad the same can't be said for the Renegade

 

[HellKitty]

Sorry, should have mentioned the 02' I have has the 4.0L in it, which is a highly regarded engine that was made by AMC. I put this thing through a lot, so much to the point where it could be called total abuse lmao.

The wifes 12' has a 5.7L Hemi in it which I just absolutely adored and forever will haha. Waiting a little bit before I start tinkering around and tuning that 5.7L to get some more power out of it.

Never really liked the Renegade.. it's just too small and not as capable as the GCs are.

 

[8SecTurboJeep]

Too bad this video got the employee fired.

 

[DemonSkip]

Harry, this the same kid that likes to blow up his vehicles and likes to "return" them?

 

[Dude What Warranty?]

Harry, this the same kid that likes to blow up his vehicles and likes to "return" them?

Be a yes.....busted

Probably why he is rolling in Chevy's his parents buy him haha