Jeeponomics 101: Eternal tirekicking for the gutless Jeep

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max225 wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:49 pm Image
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Especially if you have a manual, so people can see you putting your leg in and out and in and out.
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max225 wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2019 3:11 pm
Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2019 3:05 pm
Yea, true...for a 2-door, a Sport S is probably ample because the short wheelbase will get it anywhere. Sport S also keeps you from the 8.4" screen, leather, and proximity entry, which is :rage: but also keeps the price pretty reasonable. I'd probably go for the 2.0T and auto because we've done some internal drag rac...eerrrr testing and found the 2.0T to be superior to the 3.6, especially in the 2-door. It's really fun.

So I pretty much want what my dad ordered. I think I'm going to hold out to do anything until he gets his and I can spend some time with it. Hopefully the two week estimate from the :dillerman: proves true.
Keep me posted plz. I am curious in your take... I was all :fuckyeah: loaded rubi crew... but after yesterdays... 52k msrp one... I am a bit :notsure: especially once you start removing shit out of it... like what's the "point" of safety tech if there is no roof or doors, why do you need blindspot monitoring when you have no blinds sports... lulz...

I would actually even say SPORT is the way to go... 32k MSRP with AC. But I have never seen that interior... so I don't know... i also can't stand manual door locks. Now that shit is :disgust: for sure... so sport S it is...

Everything else can be retrofitted.... if even needed.
The Unlimiteds just feel too big and heavy for some reason... the 2 doors are quite more "pure". I think think of it a Jeep a DD is just :wrong: you need to treat it as what it is.....toys... get a fun 2 door bare bones jeep + a C5 and that's way more fun than 1 JLUR.

The manual in a 2 door would add a lot of fun to what is otherwise a really ... um... terrible driving vehicle. At least you stay engaged rowing gears, the trans is actually quite nice. Yes the 8 speed is a great trans... but you're in a TOY, a boring one unless you "play" with it... and playing with it requires shifting IMO.
This is all spot on, IMO. If it were me I'd absolutely go manual, soft top, two door. Not because I give a shit about it being a real Jeep or whatever, that just seems fun and it's not like Detroit has kids or anything.
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Yea, it's just tough. Despite no kids, the truck fills up fast on our adventures. 2 door might not be enough.
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D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:40 pm
max225 wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:49 pm Image
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Especially if you have a manual, so people can see you putting your leg in and out and in and out.
Throw them for a loop and rig that piece up to be the clutch pedal.
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max225 wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:49 pm Image
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That's the most Harley Davidson bullshit thing I've ever seen.
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Melon wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 9:46 am
max225 wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:49 pm Image
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That's the most Harley Davidson bullshit thing I've ever seen.
You say that until your balls start sweating in the airboatland heat because your a/c is now inadequate due to no doors or roof.
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D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:40 pm
max225 wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:49 pm Image
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Especially if you have a manual, so people can see you putting your leg in and out and in and out.
:lolol: thats terribly amazing.
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Melon wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 9:46 am
max225 wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:49 pm Image
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That's the most Harley Davidson bullshit thing I've ever seen.
You say that until your balls start sweating in the airboatland heat because your a/c is now inadequate due to no doors or roof.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:13 am
Melon wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 9:46 am

That's the most Harley Davidson bullshit thing I've ever seen.
You say that until your balls start sweating in the airboatland heat because your a/c is now inadequate due to no doors or roof.
You ain't gonna bother with AC running naked.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:13 am

You say that until your balls start sweating in the airboatland heat because your a/c is now inadequate due to no doors or roof.
You ain't gonna bother with AC running naked.
The guy in that picture definitely has his a/c on.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:22 am
Apex wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:20 am

You ain't gonna bother with AC running naked.
The guy in that picture definitely has his a/c on.
You have your a/c on.
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Apex wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:26 am
CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:22 am

The guy in that picture definitely has his a/c on.
You have your a/c on.
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Fun fact running naked with ac on contributes to global cooling. Do your part your planet needs you
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I’m one week in with no doors or roof and I still like cruising in the naked Jeep. Anywhere other than S.D. or the Bay Area it’d be an occasional thing for sure, but with our temperate climates, as long as there isn’t rain, you don’t actually need different outfits for different times of day. Cruising in to work at 6 this morning in jeans and a polo was cool, but not cold and leaving work yesterday in the same jeans and a different polo in 80+° felt downright nice with the airflow cooling you off as you drive.

If you had a long commute, sure that might suck, but for my 5 miles each way, novelty or not, it’s enjoyable and fun and adds to the driving experience.

Also, guilty of dangling my foot out the open door while I drive, but only on the freeway when I’m not anticipating being on and off the clutch.
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max225 wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:30 am Fun fact running naked with ac on contributes to global cooling. Do your part your planet needs you
:mindblown:
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:13 am You say that until your balls start sweating in the airboatland heat because your a/c is now inadequate due to no doors or roof.
That's my secret.
My balls are always sweaty.

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SAWCE wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:30 am I’m one week in with no doors or roof and I still like cruising in the naked Jeep. Anywhere other than S.D. or the Bay Area it’d be an occasional thing for sure, but with our temperate climates, as long as there isn’t rain, you don’t actually need different outfits for different times of day. Cruising in to work at 6 this morning in jeans and a polo was cool, but not cold and leaving work yesterday in the same jeans and a different polo in 80+° felt downright nice with the airflow cooling you off as you drive.

If you had a long commute, sure that might suck, but for my 5 miles each way, novelty or not, it’s enjoyable and fun and adds to the driving experience.

Also, guilty of dangling my foot out the open door while I drive, but only on the freeway when I’m not anticipating being on and off the clutch.
:word:

Even here in NC I'd say when I'm alone I drive with all the windows down/targa off about 70% of the time. I just enjoy the fresh air. If it's a little cooler out I'll have a jacket with me anyway :iono:

I'd rock a naked Jeep for sure.
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D Griff wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:20 pm
SAWCE wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:30 am I’m one week in with no doors or roof and I still like cruising in the naked Jeep. Anywhere other than S.D. or the Bay Area it’d be an occasional thing for sure, but with our temperate climates, as long as there isn’t rain, you don’t actually need different outfits for different times of day. Cruising in to work at 6 this morning in jeans and a polo was cool, but not cold and leaving work yesterday in the same jeans and a different polo in 80+° felt downright nice with the airflow cooling you off as you drive.

If you had a long commute, sure that might suck, but for my 5 miles each way, novelty or not, it’s enjoyable and fun and adds to the driving experience.

Also, guilty of dangling my foot out the open door while I drive, but only on the freeway when I’m not anticipating being on and off the clutch.
:word:

Even here in NC I'd say when I'm alone I drive with all the windows down/targa off about 70% of the time. I just enjoy the fresh air. If it's a little cooler out I'll have a jacket with me anyway :iono:

I'd rock a naked Jeep for sure.
See you have to preface it with “when I’m alone” that’s all I’m getting at. Sure when I’m alone and the weather is good and i don’t have to go far and im in the mood it’s all great fun.
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Ya'll really don't ride with the windows down with your sig. others in the car? :mindblown:
If it's remotely nice out, we're always windows down.
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Apex wrote:Ya'll really don't ride with the windows down with your sig. others in the car? :mindblown:
If it's remotely nice out, we're always windows down.
Why would you want all that wind, noise, and humidity? AC and a good stereo is bliss.
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troyguitar wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:33 pm
Apex wrote:Ya'll really don't ride with the windows down with your sig. others in the car? :mindblown:
If it's remotely nice out, we're always windows down.
Why would you want all that wind, noise, and humidity? AC and a good stereo is bliss.
Because I enjoy it?

What's your stereo setup in the Lincoln? EQ and time alignment controller?
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Apex wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:29 pm Ya'll really don't ride with the windows down with your sig. others in the car? :mindblown:
If it's remotely nice out, we're always windows down.
In town, yeah, on the highway, not really. I'd say alone it's about 70+% of the time, with her, more like 40%.
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troyguitar wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:33 pm
Apex wrote:Ya'll really don't ride with the windows down with your sig. others in the car? :mindblown:
If it's remotely nice out, we're always windows down.
Why would you want all that wind, noise, and humidity? AC and a good stereo is bliss.
I have never been a car with a female that enjoyed everything down and all the outside pleasantries hitting you in the face/hair.

They always preferred their window up. Unless it was some :unicorn: Hawaii or random national park scenario. Come on guys ... can we get real here
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max225 wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:51 pm
troyguitar wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:33 pm Why would you want all that wind, noise, and humidity? AC and a good stereo is bliss.
I have never been a car with a female that enjoyed everything down and all the outside pleasantries hitting you in the face/hair.

They always preferred their window up. Unless it was some :unicorn: Hawaii or random national park scenario. Come on guys ... can we get real here
My apologies, max knows all.

I'll stfu and :gtfo: now.
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max225 wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:51 pm
troyguitar wrote: Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:33 pm Why would you want all that wind, noise, and humidity? AC and a good stereo is bliss.
I have never been a car with a female that enjoyed everything down and all the outside pleasantries hitting you in the face/hair.

They always preferred their window up. Unless it was some :unicorn: Hawaii or random national park scenario. Come on guys ... can we get real here
Hand her a hairband and tell her to :stfu:
I always had the windows down in the GTI and michelle never complained. She’s cruised in the naked Jeep and few times and hasn’t complained about that at all either. No long drives, but if I was heading out of town or going on a long drive I’d probably button it all up anyways even if it was just me making the trip.
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