Edmunds Full Test: 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4

[llamajizz]

I have not seen one good product with the name "srt" so far. The srt-8 charger, for example. It feels like a huge, overpowered, hard-to-handle piece of crap with alot of straight-line power. I honestly haven't seen the point of this yet.

 

[exdeath]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: exdeath

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: mooncancook

Originally posted by: exdeath

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: exdeath
Sounds like it should be a touch over 300 HP / 300 ft-lbs if its putting down that much at the wheels.

Yeah I'm not a fan of the current "plastic brick with a fat bulbous plastic cross grill" look that Dodge uses on everything either.

More like 330hp/305ftlb judging from the graph they provide and using ~15%, possibly even less with FWD.

That would qualify as "a touch over 300 HP / 300 ft-lbs"

There are STI numbers. Weighing about the same, the STI goes to 60 in <5.0 sec though.

AWD>FWD..............

I have the original srt-4 and I thought this would be a worthy successor to it but so far it seems too watered down. There are some things on it which the original srt4 needed but others it didnt. I'm sorry but not having a LSD and replacing it with brakes instead just isnt right IMO and it's too heavy to compete in it's segment. Those HUGE 19" wheels weigh a lot which are hampering it from the get-go. The trap speeds on it certainly point to it being quick but it seems like the new Evo X, more amenities/electronics + more power + higher price tag doesnt not always equal to better car.

^^^ Truth

I'm no fan of the neon, being a former owner of one of those rattletraps. But Neon SRT4 >>>>>>>>>>>> Caliber SRT-4. Btw, Zero's Neon is the nicest looking slick black Neon I've ever seen.

Thanks :thumbsup: I've done so much more stuff to it, it looks like a different car now. Almost done.

I think you should hide the exhaust and take off the SRT-4 badge

Might have a problem hiding the FMIC though.

Seriously though, it is nice, got more pics?

And I may have asked many moons ago in a similar thread, but do you really have a full standalone AEM computer in there?

Actually my car is debaged. It looks really clean. My Big Front Mount Intercooler is shipped and on it's way and I am going to spray it black with some radiator paint to keep the blacked-out theme I am going with. My headlightlights/tails are blacked out but not with spray, they are blacked out bezels since I am not a fan of tinting lights to lessen the light output so they look different than in the pic. I just need to install my lowering springs and finally after 2 years get some damn tint which should all be done within the next 2 weeks since it is so hard to set aside a day to do things.

I do have an upgraded ECU but not a standalone. I wish I did. Too much $$$ right now. Exhaust is stock looking 3" since living in Commie Cali sux so I have it catted but since there is no muffler is still sounds mean. I would have wanted a side-exit but needed it to look stock. After I lower my car I am going to take off the huge rice wing to get less attention from people/cops.

After all that is done I will be saving up for a larger turbo.

Once I finish a couple more things I will definitely post up some pics within the next 2 weeks.

Wow that sounds bad ass.

 

[helpme]

Originally posted by: llamajizz
I have not seen one good product with the name "srt" so far. The srt-8 charger, for example. It feels like a huge, overpowered, hard-to-handle piece of crap with alot of straight-line power. I honestly haven't seen the point of this yet.

Neon SRT-4 and SRT-10 (viper)?

 

[llamajizz]

Originally posted by: helpme

Originally posted by: llamajizz
I have not seen one good product with the name "srt" so far. The srt-8 charger, for example. It feels like a huge, overpowered, hard-to-handle piece of crap with alot of straight-line power. I honestly haven't seen the point of this yet.

Neon SRT-4 and SRT-10 (viper)?

I hate the neon. Completely forgot about the viper though. Okay, one good product with "srt"

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: llamajizz
I have not seen one good product with the name "srt" so far. The srt-8 charger, for example. It feels like a huge, overpowered, hard-to-handle piece of crap with alot of straight-line power. I honestly haven't seen the point of this yet.

Huge? Overpowered?:roll: You just have no appreciation for a modern muscle car. The SRT Charger, Magnum, and 300 are badass.

About the Caliber, it's ugly no doubt about that. I put it in the category of quirky cool that's made Scion so popular.

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: llamajizz

Originally posted by: helpme

Originally posted by: llamajizz
I have not seen one good product with the name "srt" so far. The srt-8 charger, for example. It feels like a huge, overpowered, hard-to-handle piece of crap with alot of straight-line power. I honestly haven't seen the point of this yet.

Neon SRT-4 and SRT-10 (viper)?

I hate the neon. Completely forgot about the viper though. Okay, one good product with "srt"

Just because you hate it does not mean the car is any less superb than it is...

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: exdeath

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: exdeath

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: mooncancook

Originally posted by: exdeath

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: exdeath
Sounds like it should be a touch over 300 HP / 300 ft-lbs if its putting down that much at the wheels.

Yeah I'm not a fan of the current "plastic brick with a fat bulbous plastic cross grill" look that Dodge uses on everything either.

More like 330hp/305ftlb judging from the graph they provide and using ~15%, possibly even less with FWD.

That would qualify as "a touch over 300 HP / 300 ft-lbs"

There are STI numbers. Weighing about the same, the STI goes to 60 in <5.0 sec though.

AWD>FWD..............

I have the original srt-4 and I thought this would be a worthy successor to it but so far it seems too watered down. There are some things on it which the original srt4 needed but others it didnt. I'm sorry but not having a LSD and replacing it with brakes instead just isnt right IMO and it's too heavy to compete in it's segment. Those HUGE 19" wheels weigh a lot which are hampering it from the get-go. The trap speeds on it certainly point to it being quick but it seems like the new Evo X, more amenities/electronics + more power + higher price tag doesnt not always equal to better car.

^^^ Truth

I'm no fan of the neon, being a former owner of one of those rattletraps. But Neon SRT4 >>>>>>>>>>>> Caliber SRT-4. Btw, Zero's Neon is the nicest looking slick black Neon I've ever seen.

Thanks :thumbsup: I've done so much more stuff to it, it looks like a different car now. Almost done.

I think you should hide the exhaust and take off the SRT-4 badge

Might have a problem hiding the FMIC though.

Seriously though, it is nice, got more pics?

And I may have asked many moons ago in a similar thread, but do you really have a full standalone AEM computer in there?

Actually my car is debaged. It looks really clean. My Big Front Mount Intercooler is shipped and on it's way and I am going to spray it black with some radiator paint to keep the blacked-out theme I am going with. My headlightlights/tails are blacked out but not with spray, they are blacked out bezels since I am not a fan of tinting lights to lessen the light output so they look different than in the pic. I just need to install my lowering springs and finally after 2 years get some damn tint which should all be done within the next 2 weeks since it is so hard to set aside a day to do things.

I do have an upgraded ECU but not a standalone. I wish I did. Too much $$$ right now. Exhaust is stock looking 3" since living in Commie Cali sux so I have it catted but since there is no muffler is still sounds mean. I would have wanted a side-exit but needed it to look stock. After I lower my car I am going to take off the huge rice wing to get less attention from people/cops.

After all that is done I will be saving up for a larger turbo.

Once I finish a couple more things I will definitely post up some pics within the next 2 weeks.

Wow that sounds bad ass.

It's no cobra but for the price it will suffice

 

[exdeath]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: exdeath

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: exdeath

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: mooncancook

Originally posted by: exdeath

Originally posted by: mariok2006

Originally posted by: exdeath
Sounds like it should be a touch over 300 HP / 300 ft-lbs if its putting down that much at the wheels.

Yeah I'm not a fan of the current "plastic brick with a fat bulbous plastic cross grill" look that Dodge uses on everything either.

More like 330hp/305ftlb judging from the graph they provide and using ~15%, possibly even less with FWD.

That would qualify as "a touch over 300 HP / 300 ft-lbs"

There are STI numbers. Weighing about the same, the STI goes to 60 in <5.0 sec though.

AWD>FWD..............

I have the original srt-4 and I thought this would be a worthy successor to it but so far it seems too watered down. There are some things on it which the original srt4 needed but others it didnt. I'm sorry but not having a LSD and replacing it with brakes instead just isnt right IMO and it's too heavy to compete in it's segment. Those HUGE 19" wheels weigh a lot which are hampering it from the get-go. The trap speeds on it certainly point to it being quick but it seems like the new Evo X, more amenities/electronics + more power + higher price tag doesnt not always equal to better car.

^^^ Truth

I'm no fan of the neon, being a former owner of one of those rattletraps. But Neon SRT4 >>>>>>>>>>>> Caliber SRT-4. Btw, Zero's Neon is the nicest looking slick black Neon I've ever seen.

Thanks :thumbsup: I've done so much more stuff to it, it looks like a different car now. Almost done.

I think you should hide the exhaust and take off the SRT-4 badge

Might have a problem hiding the FMIC though.

Seriously though, it is nice, got more pics?

And I may have asked many moons ago in a similar thread, but do you really have a full standalone AEM computer in there?

Actually my car is debaged. It looks really clean. My Big Front Mount Intercooler is shipped and on it's way and I am going to spray it black with some radiator paint to keep the blacked-out theme I am going with. My headlightlights/tails are blacked out but not with spray, they are blacked out bezels since I am not a fan of tinting lights to lessen the light output so they look different than in the pic. I just need to install my lowering springs and finally after 2 years get some damn tint which should all be done within the next 2 weeks since it is so hard to set aside a day to do things.

I do have an upgraded ECU but not a standalone. I wish I did. Too much $$$ right now. Exhaust is stock looking 3" since living in Commie Cali sux so I have it catted but since there is no muffler is still sounds mean. I would have wanted a side-exit but needed it to look stock. After I lower my car I am going to take off the huge rice wing to get less attention from people/cops.

After all that is done I will be saving up for a larger turbo.

Once I finish a couple more things I will definitely post up some pics within the next 2 weeks.

Wow that sounds bad ass.

It's no cobra but for the price it will suffice

It's American and it and will *uck people up, nuff said