2018 Jeep Trackhawk
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Flipfloptrader (WK2 Trackhawk - Australia)
Date ordered: N/A
Current Status: KZ
D1 status date: 04/05/2018
Estimated delivery: 05/22/2018 - 05/26/2018
Built pending inspection: 04/20/18 06:42:00 AM
Production Status KZ Received 04/20/18 01:30:00 AM
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 04/20/18 07:40:00 AM DETROIT, MI PLANT
Truck Pick-Up / Yard Exit 04/20/18 01:09:00 PM DETROIT, MI PLANT
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 04/20/18 10:47:00 PM VDC NEW BOSTON, MI
It's currently at the port ready to board the ship to bring it to Australia, they're estimating 22-26th May arrival and then probably a week to 10 days to get it to the dealership.
I can never put into words what it means to finally get this car/truck, the tears, the highs and the devastating lows that trading can provide is like no other profession I've done. It may only be a Jeep but it represents an awful lot more than that and cannot wait to smash the pedal and hear it roar.
A question regarding wheels....which do you think looks better? I originally was all over the bronze but maybe the black suits it better? Mine isn't the same white as the pictures, it's more of a Pearl white. Also note these are both SRT Jeeps, the Trackhawk has yellow 6 pot calipers and much bigger dics that'll fill the wheel.
Flipfloptrader (WK2 Trackhawk - Australia)
Date ordered: N/A
Current Status: KZ
D1 status date: 04/05/2018
Estimated delivery: 05/22/2018 - 05/26/2018
Built pending inspection: 04/20/18 06:42:00 AM
Production Status KZ Received 04/20/18 01:30:00 AM
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 04/20/18 07:40:00 AM DETROIT, MI PLANT
Truck Pick-Up / Yard Exit 04/20/18 01:09:00 PM DETROIT, MI PLANT
Ingate / Rebay at Facility 04/20/18 10:47:00 PM VDC NEW BOSTON, MI
It's currently at the port ready to board the ship to bring it to Australia, they're estimating 22-26th May arrival and then probably a week to 10 days to get it to the dealership.
I can never put into words what it means to finally get this car/truck, the tears, the highs and the devastating lows that trading can provide is like no other profession I've done. It may only be a Jeep but it represents an awful lot more than that and cannot wait to smash the pedal and hear it roar.
A question regarding wheels....which do you think looks better? I originally was all over the bronze but maybe the black suits it better? Mine isn't the same white as the pictures, it's more of a Pearl white. Also note these are both SRT Jeeps, the Trackhawk has yellow 6 pot calipers and much bigger dics that'll fill the wheel.
Glad to see my initial pick has come through!
I'll order them and have them on before delivery along with the Mopar lowering springs to complete the look.
Some good aftermarket stuff slowly hitting the market too. A tuning company in the U.S has made a 9 sec pass on stock tires, that is very impressive.
I'll order them and have them on before delivery along with the Mopar lowering springs to complete the look.
Some good aftermarket stuff slowly hitting the market too. A tuning company in the U.S has made a 9 sec pass on stock tires, that is very impressive.
Getting pretty close now! It left Baltimore port on the 18th and is currently going around the Dominican Republic making its way to the Panama Canal.
Estimated to arrive in Brisbane on the 16th June and roughly 7-14 days to clear customs and compliance.
Time to start ordering some parts!
Estimated to arrive in Brisbane on the 16th June and roughly 7-14 days to clear customs and compliance.
Time to start ordering some parts!
The car is approx 10 days out from reaching Brisbane, getting closer!
I've ordered my wheels. I ended up going for a slightly different option and a hideously expensive one at that! I've ordered some forged wheels and combined with non run flat tyres, I should be saving around 5kg of unsprung weight per corner, whilst not really a huge deal, it's nice to save a little weight in a very heavy beast.
I've gone for a satin bronze finish but this wheel: They are build to order so should arrive first week of July.
I've also ordered a CAI from a company that runs the fastest Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler in the USA, safe to say they know their stuff. It certainly increases the supercharger whine.
Australia is a superb place to live but owning a performance vehicle is a pain in the bum if you wish to modify. Extremely limited for choice and what choice you do have is at stupidly inflated prices. There are quite a few tuning companies getting Trackhawk's into the 10 second 1/4 mile and would love to have a dabble. A simple tune, upgraded pulley and t-stat is showing massive gains and putting down 0-60 in 2.7-2.9 seconds and high 10 1/4 miles.
I've ordered my wheels. I ended up going for a slightly different option and a hideously expensive one at that! I've ordered some forged wheels and combined with non run flat tyres, I should be saving around 5kg of unsprung weight per corner, whilst not really a huge deal, it's nice to save a little weight in a very heavy beast.
I've gone for a satin bronze finish but this wheel: They are build to order so should arrive first week of July.
I've also ordered a CAI from a company that runs the fastest Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler in the USA, safe to say they know their stuff. It certainly increases the supercharger whine.
Australia is a superb place to live but owning a performance vehicle is a pain in the bum if you wish to modify. Extremely limited for choice and what choice you do have is at stupidly inflated prices. There are quite a few tuning companies getting Trackhawk's into the 10 second 1/4 mile and would love to have a dabble. A simple tune, upgraded pulley and t-stat is showing massive gains and putting down 0-60 in 2.7-2.9 seconds and high 10 1/4 miles.
. Something about ginormous 5 spokes just doesn't appeal to me. Gameface said:
If those times are genuine, that's mental.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFx0pPFbUEgThat's a $4,000 package consisting of a 2.85 upper pulley, CAI, injectors and a tune.
Unreal! Hopefully I can find a decent local tuner and get the package from the States and get it installed locally.
Got to view my new TH today, absolutely made up. However, it was like being told you can make love to a beautiful women in 4 weeks time. I'm off on a trip to the States next week and will have to collect when I'm back.
The upside being I can have my wheels and springs fitted in the meantime and also the LMI intake when it arrives in 2 weeks.
I had a thorough look round to check for any panel gaps or misalignment and everything appeared spot on. The detailing was extremely average but as I'm going to get XPEL PPF I'm not too bothered by that.
I love the alcantara/suede rooflining, a nice touch.
The upside being I can have my wheels and springs fitted in the meantime and also the LMI intake when it arrives in 2 weeks.
I had a thorough look round to check for any panel gaps or misalignment and everything appeared spot on. The detailing was extremely average but as I'm going to get XPEL PPF I'm not too bothered by that.
I love the alcantara/suede rooflining, a nice touch.
Edited by anonymous-user on Wednesday 4th July 02:09
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