CloseRC:bluelines:Congrats!
That is a hairy chest SUV. Respect
Thank you...
Somehow I need to keep up with you guys, right?!
I can see you driving that with those butch desert boots 
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As my fellow hairy one pointed out. proper bush tool 
throt
"I Have Done It!".
991 GT3 pick up in October 2014.
991 GT3.2 pick up April/May 2018. ( Hairy Chest Spec ).
Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Exclusive pick up June 2013. ( Shit Box )
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intouch1:funny how you somehow always come back to the American muscle.....
enjoy in good health !
Indeed, it's the personification of you RC!
On a related note, I drove a friend's new Lincoln Aviator GT last week. Best interior on a american car I've ever seen bar none. What was shocking though is he put in a chip and runs high ethenol fuel. Out of the box it's 495hp and 630 ft.lbs of torque and with the chip and fuel only apparently it's pushing 625hp and 730ft.lbs of torque! It's not an agressive SUV like the trackhawk or an SVR, the closest thing it reminded me of was my dad's old Bentley Turbo R, that quiet squat and whoosh. It silently gobbled up road like a V12 benz. I was really really impressed.
Past-President, Porsche Club of America - Upper Canada Region
Mithras:intouch1:funny how you somehow always come back to the American muscle.....
enjoy in good health !
Indeed, it's the personification of you RC!
Not sure if this is a praise...
On a related note, I drove a friend's new Lincoln Aviator GT last week. Best interior on a american car I've ever seen bar none. What was shocking though is he put in a chip and runs high ethenol fuel. Out of the box it's 495hp and 630 ft.lbs of torque and with the chip and fuel only apparently it's pushing 625hp and 730ft.lbs of torque! It's not an agressive SUV like the trackhawk or an SVR, the closest thing it reminded me of was my dad's old Bentley Turbo R, that quiet squat and whoosh. It silently gobbled up road like a V12 benz. I was really really impressed.
You can easily get out of the Trackhawk "reliable" 850-900 hp with the proper mods, not too expensive, incl. some hardware mods (cooling system) to improve heat soak resistance in summer. Warranty would be over then though. E85 fuel adaptation provides even more power, easily over 1000 hp, Hennessey (I think) offers a 1200 hp version of the Trackhawk. This is insane.
The biggest problem with the Trackhawk is heat soak at very high temperatures. The EU version of the car is rumoured to be having a better cooling system, especially for Autobahn driving but I cannot find any details on the internet. Dealer has a data sheet where it says EU version but nobody can actually say what the differences are.
Since I've read some complaints from German customers that the Trackhawk lacks power in summer, I think that the heat soak is still a reality. I use high octane fuel (102 instead of the recommended 98 octane...EU numbers) anyway, which already improves cooling under heat a little bit but I think I will install something like the "interchiller" to keep intercooler temperatures down in summer, also maybe a different thermostat. These are well known measures to improve heat issues, which btw. other cars (European models) have as well.
I do not think I am going to tune the car because my new dealer is not someone who "supports" stuff like that but you never know. 
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
Actually, I think the Urus is slightly faster over 180 kph but I could be wrong.
Both cars in the video are stock.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
RC:Mithras:intouch1:funny how you somehow always come back to the American muscle.....
enjoy in good health !
Indeed, it's the personification of you RC!
No it's praise. Be true to yourself. A big american engine in a totally legal german enviroment makes you really happy.
Past-President, Porsche Club of America - Upper Canada Region
RC:
JoeRockhead:
A friend of mine traded his SRT in for a Trackhawk. He loves it, and I'm sure you will too. It's a beast.
Thank you, I truly hope so. 😎
I wanted a G63, wife even considered getting the Urus (she hates the G class). Then we both realized that it is kind of insane to pay so much money for a daily driver and occasional family car. We wanted to stick to the GLC63 S but it is just too small, even if it is a very nimble little SUV, easy to park around the city as well. The lack of luggage space and the fact that my son hates it to drive in the back because it is not comfortable for him (he is over 1.90 m), made us rethink the GLC.
It was just a coincidence: Me and my son went to a local Alfa Romeo/Jeep dealer to check out a car he was interested in (as a possibility once he has his driver’s license) and I stumbled upon this Trackhawk, unsold since July 2020 (latest German market model though). I played the dealer like a fiddle 😂, he wanted to get rid of this car and the offer is really excellent. Best part: Dealer is only 5 minutes from my place and if I’m not happy with him, I have my former SRT dealer who also tunes these cars for years and knows them very well. It may not be a G63 or a Urus but for the money I pay, it just doesn’t matter. One of the last dinosaurs...I just love it. 🤗
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
Good luck with the car - hope you will enjoy it!
AM
Thank you. 
Had a SRT a couple of years ago, loved it. Had some software issues in the beginning but updates came fast and fixed everything. "My" German Trackhawk is in it's third year of production, lots of issues ironed out (I checked the internet and many Trackhawk forums), 2018 (US) cars seem to have most issues, my car is a 2019 (US 2020).
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
schmoell:Congrats Christian ! I'm not into SUVs, but that one looks amazing. I'll certainly need a demo
Thank you, Rick. Try the Urus...your view of the world will be changed.
The Trackhawk is basically the Redneck version of the Urus. 
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
nberry:I can never understand the need for power on a SUV. It’s nothing more than a utility vehicle.
A utility vehicle with lots of cojones.
Can your car do both and carry three additional persons in comfort, including a massive shoe collection?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwagh0oXjAs
(faster than Lotus Elise Club Racer in Magny-Cours on All-Season tires-Trackhawk. 
)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz5mrgSnQuY&t=473s
Oh, it also outruns your GT3 RS from a stop from 0-60 mph.
https://youtu.be/g3Io0zOEMhQ?t=106 (Trackhawk is a stock car)
Relax, I won't drive it on the track.
Bottom line is: I had to choose between a RAV4 and a Trackhawk. Was really difficult to choose but in the end, the Trackhawk won. 
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
RC:nberry:I can never understand the need for power on a SUV. It’s nothing more than a utility vehicle.
A utility vehicle with lots of cojones.
Can your car do both and carry three additional persons in comfort, including a massive shoe collection?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwagh0oXjAs
(faster than Lotus Elise Club Racer in Magny-Cours on All-Season tires-Trackhawk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz5mrgSnQuY&t=473s
Oh, it also outruns your GT3 RS from a stop from 0-60 mph.
https://youtu.be/g3Io0zOEMhQ?t=106 (Trackhawk is a stock car)
Relax, I won't drive it on the track.
Bottom line is: I had to choose between a RAV4 and a Trackhawk. Was really difficult to choose but in the end, the Trackhawk won.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
We narrowed our choice down to either a Lexus RX or the Carrera T you couldn’t get two more different cars! 
I do like the colour of your Trackhawk by the way
Porsche 991/2 Carrera T Jet Black metallic / VW Golf GTI 5dr DSG Tornado Red
There is no fun in driving an underpowered car and so it makes total sense to fit the biggest engine in an SUV, they're heavy.
Congratulations on the selection RC, but in what world could you compare a rav4 to this monster. I would give you the benefit of the doubt and assume your account was hacked by a previous member 
Enjoy it specially in terrible weather 
AP911:There is no fun in driving an underpowered car and so it makes total sense to fit the biggest engine in an SUV, they're heavy.
Congratulations on the selection RC, but in what world could you compare a rav4 to this monster. I would give you the benefit of the doubt and assume your account was hacked by a previous member
Enjoy it specially in terrible weather
Thank you.
The RAV4 comparison is a running joke with nberry here on Rennteam.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
Nov 26, 2020 6:52:30 PM
Nov 27, 2020 8:42:22 AM
the-missile:Congrats on the new red beast
Can't wait to read how better it is compared to an Urus
Better than a Urus? Are you nuts? 
I said it before: I couldn't afford a G63 AMG or a Urus, so I got the next best thing.
I do not understand why some of you, sometimes, think that I am biased towards a car. Everyone who knows me well knows that I am 100% critical and truthful about any car I drove or owned. I am no Porsche Fanboy or Lambo Fanboy or AMG Fanboy. I can drive a Porsche today, an AMG tomorrow, a Lambo the day after and a Ferrari a week later, I have no problem with owning/driving different brands because I do not care about brands, I care about the driving experience.
I know that your comment was meant as a running joke but seriously, when I say a car is great, it is. Even the R8 I had was an excellent car for the money it costed me, basically a bargain, a Lambo with more manners.
Crappiest car I drive right now is the C63 S Cab. No fun because of serious traction issues, weight and insurance cost (believe it or not but the C63 S is more expensive than the Lambo 
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
galion:Drove one for a few days and felt in love, it’s such a complete package, huge value for the money. Congrats!
Thank you. 😎 Exactly my own feelings. 👍
I was supposed to pick up the Trackhawk today but the winter wheels haven‘t arrived yet. 🙄
Still having hopes for a pickup this afternoon but...
Dealer had two weeks. 👀
Weather over here is cold and snowy right now, winter tires are a must.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2019), Mercedes GLC63 S AMG (2020), Mercedes C63 S AMG Cab (2019), Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk (2019 EU)
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