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Replying to: dizzle65 (Jan 09, 2007 1:43 pm) |
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Replying to: dizzle65 (Jan 08, 2007 8:00 am) As for acceleration, the auto comes with the 4.10 standard. That will give your X more off the line performance than you would have had with the 3.21 which comes with the manual on the X, (likely what your demo had) though you can get the 4.10 as an option. The 4.10 will give you better off the line acceleration, but gas mileage will suffer, and a bit more with the auto. Either way though, the 0-60 is at best 9 seconds. Finally, a question: if you're going to add front and rear lockers, why didn't you get the Rubicon which has them standard and are covered under warranty? Suggestion: why not just get a winch and forget the lockers. The traction control and brake lock system that is standard on you X will help you out in 90% of the situtations you'll be in where a locker will help, and for the other 10%, the lack of lockers may result in your avoiding a situation where you get in over your head. A winch will always be there to help you out of trouble, where lockers may only get you in trouble. It will also win you friends off road.  I'm sure you will enjoy your X as much as I enjoy mine ('07 Unlimited X, pkg 24S, Silver, 6 sp., Freedom Top, Sirius w/ 6 disc CD/DVD, LSD, block heater, tow pkg, gas cap cover.
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Replying to: bigapple1 (Jan 09, 2007 1:32 pm) |
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Replying to: edf4 (Jan 09, 2007 6:08 pm) As far as not getting the Rubicon. There were a couple of factors: First, I got my fully loaded X at invoice ($21k plus change) and saved about $7K over a rubi with an auto. This extra money can be used later for serious upgrades like a winch, rack, rock rails, tires, wheels, and ARB air lockers which are superior to manually engaging diff locks. Second, insurance is quite a bit cheaper on my X. Third, I actually do not plan on doing much wheeling until my warranty expires, which will only happen in 3 yrs time!! : ) : ( I probably will get the itch before then, though. I got the auto because the Jeep will be my daily driver, I may occasionally tow something like a jet ski or two, and for the capability to crawl over obstacles off-road. I just hope I don't get accused of not being a true "Jeepy" or "Jeepster" or whatever the lingo is amongst Jeep aficionados. Once again, thanks |
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Replying to: dizzle65 (Jan 10, 2007 6:39 am) I'm not really sure what you mean. While ARB make an excellent locker they still have to be manually engaged, and when compared to the locker in the rear of the Rubicon it's the Rubicon that comes out on top. The ARB is either locked or open, while the Rubicon's rear is either locked or limited slip. I just hope I don't get accused of not being a true "Jeepy" or "Jeepster" or whatever the lingo is amongst Jeep aficionados. I don't know what it is either, but you won't go far wrong if you just remember the 'wave'! 
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Replying to: mac24 (Jan 10, 2007 8:48 am)
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Replying to: artieandgumbo (Jan 10, 2007 11:57 am) Absolutely, and the consequences for not doing so are quite serious. In fact, if enough people report you for not waving you may have to return your Jeep to the dealership until you've passed a counseling class! 
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Replying to: dizzle65 (Jan 10, 2007 6:39 am) |
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I realize i'm not in the right spot for talking about transmissions, but it seems like all of us 07 Wrangler people are on this blog. Does anybody think that the automatic transmission on the wrangler, mine is an unlimted 4x4 x s-pkg, has a hard time figuring out what gear to be in. For example going down a hill while not accelerating it will shift down, but abruptly and in a questionable time, and just doesn't seem very smooth, not really jerky, but not my previous 04 F-150 smooth. |
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Replying to: dizzle65 (Jan 08, 2007 8:00 am) 
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