[JerseyHighlander]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32520094

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806118&highlight=exhilarate+root

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926253

Root it as directions in first two link,
Update to the newer CWM kernel mod in the third link.

[JerseyHighlander]

Actually start here:

[HOWTO] NEWB GUIDES To | RESTORE TO STOCK | USE/T.S. ODIN | INSTALL TWRP/CWM | ROOT |

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652398