Has anyone out there owned both a crossfire, and the SRT-6? Can you comment on the difference in ride. I'm thinking of making the upgrade, cuz you can never have enough horse power!! Is the ride rough in the srt-6? I've heard lots of reviews about chattering of teeth down a rough road.

 

Here's the answer.
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...srt+comparison

 

The link will explain all very well.
I did the same: in fact, I still have my Alabaster '04 Coupe in the garage waiting for a buyer. With the prices for the SRT this low now is the time.
You are correct though, the ride is much stiffer & ****-poor roads can be a bear to drive over especially at this time of the year when the frost is leaving the ground & the roads are like washboards. I feel it's a small price to pay for the performance, to heck with the ride. If you want a smooth ride there's always the Cadillac!

 

I had my '04 coupe for 4 years 70,000 miles with eibachs and stock shocks ! Now have a '05 SRT6 and changed the shocks to konies and it rides better than my '04 every did ! Konies are worth the cost and will let you ride the way you want because they're adjustable ! I'd even change the crap stock LTD shocks now that I felt the difference ! Love to drive my SRT6 now ! The main difference is the srt6 shock is shorter and stiffer ! But even the ltd shock are stiff if you lower the crossfire, you must trim your bumpers inside the shock, also for more travel in the shock, about 1 inch will do it. Email me for more advice.

 

I had both and I agree that I do miss the stick....just the other night I was preparing for a burn out and when the revs got high I slammed the brake thinking it was the clutch (we are creatures of habit).

Anyway, I enjoy my SRT a lot more than the Limited because first and foremost it's a Roadster with SRT power. Secondly, I'm pretty sure I have the only Graphite SRT roadster in my area. The ride will be a little bit rougher but honestly it's not terrible

If I had the dough to do it, I would matt an SRT engine to the manual tranny and then I'd be in heaven

 

Miss the stick but WOULD NEVER GO BACK man I enjoy getting in this beast everyday best decision I ever made and i do mean ever.....

 

I notice that some people complain about the SRT ride and some people say it is not too bad. I think an SRT roadster has softer suspension than a coupe SRT. Also it would make a difference in what state you live in since road conditions vary by state with or without 4 seasons.
I'm fine with the ride on my roadster by the way.

 

I live in Oregon and had both cars for a while. I did notice the difference in ride in the 04 NA Coupe vs the SRT6. The NA was a little smoother riding. But I LOVE the SRT6 and its not a big enough difference to turn me off. I do take it easy on the bumps, RR crossing, etc. in the SRT. But I also did that in the NA as I dont like jarring the suspension real hard if I can help it.

MikeR

 

note: SRT6 owners change your shocks ! Koni ride is better than a LTD stock.

 

I agree with the comparison except the exhaust is a deeper sound. I too wish it were a stick but wouldn't change.

 

After reading the multitude of road tests that complained of the ride I was affraid I and especially my wife would hate it. She hardly notices the difference. Plus the first time you push it hard through an S turn you will forget about the difference.
I am somewhat saddened by the lack of luster in the cockpit. I had an english burlwood console and dash, two toned leather two toned steering wheel factory tinted glass and all the bells and whistles in my Limited. Not the case in the SRT. Oh well in time I will have replaced the things one can't live without. Plus "Man, what a car"

 

Have one of each, same year and color, coupe and roadster. The roadster is a little smoother but the short wheelbase pitches around on bumps. Same with the coupe. The coupe also is a little harsher ride and deeper exhaust.

Crossfires only came with the silvery plastic. If someone put in burlwood, they did one of those kits that covers the console and dashboard. I think I've seen them in that grey graphite look.

For luxury, the A6. For head-turning fun, either Crossfire.