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We didn't leave the Jeep in Valet - since it is too high for my mother to get into we took her car. And that is one consideration for someone thinking about a Wrangler - it can be difficult to get into for some people with physical limitations.
As I mentioned before, we accidentally found out on the way to Vegas that the Unlimited gets MUCH better gas mileage at 60 than it does at 65. We were driving into a headwind on the way back, so our gas mileage dropped to 17 plus mpg, even though we continued to drive slower than we normally do. It's hard to do when you are constantly feeling like you are going to get run over by someone going 90!
I've seen $70 bags to store windows in while the top is down, what do you all do??
will layering them with beach towels then rolling the whole thing up work??
jeff
But I run a safari top in the summer, and can't put them on anyway. If you need to be able to put them on when out and about, the bag you describe makes good sense.
For my soft uppers, I have a trunk in the back of my TJ that I built. There is just enough room between it and the duster for me to put my uppers securely (ie not blowing out when driving around) yet easy to get to.
In the picture I posted a few hours ago (see above about 5-10 posts), you can see the duster in place. The attached pic shows the trunk that lies underneath.
-Paul
If you are going to do a swap, why not go with a small block Chevy V8 and compatible tranny?
*Echos of Tim Allen and MORE POWER running through my head
-Paul, wanting to try an LS7 engine in there.
Remember, even if you use towels, the windows need to be clean before you roll them up. They scratch very, very easily.">link title
jeff
$100 deductible on glass, just replaced a cracked windshield 2 weeks ago, went on vacation for a week, first day back to work I got hit with a rock thrown from a mower and chipped the new windshield.
Bob and Mary Abondolo were in the group Friday and Saturday, and Mary is the "mother" of the window roll. It is her design.She was selling them on ebay, but she could not make them fast enough. They contracted with someone to produce them.
Hey, they are super nice people, so give them some bidness, if you have a soft top.
Pretty cool, huh?
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Glad you shared that with us. But is it just me or is that hard top on their Jeep? You'd think the Clover Patch inventor would have a soft top!
The window roll is great a product. I use it in the summer with the soft top, and I kept my windows in it the entire winter while my hard top was on. Advantages over towels, thickness for one, and two, doesn't take up any room in your Jeep. A side benefit is that the black bag sets over the soft top while it's folded down and acts as a sort of boot for the top.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
jts
I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone. I can't see the post that describes the problem! Was something deleted? :confuse:
If anyone is interested in what the Sunrider option looks like on the Unlimited, here is a photo I took last fall with the "sunroof" open. It only takes a few minutes to open, though it helps if the temperature is over 70 or if its in bright, intense sun (like at high altitudes). It has gotten easier now (thank heavens!).
I've got the Clarion center console sub which connects via harness, but interestingly, it also has RCA sockets for speaker level input.
HTH
-twylie
edit: changed "factory" to "aftermarket" - doh!
I am going to have to put some Bushwacker Pocket Flares (6") on it as the tires stick too far out to pass inspection. I just love this state. The guy that sold it to me said it passed fine...
Everything works except for the rear window defrost. It didn't come with an owners manual, so I am not sure if I am missing something.
With no key in the ignition, hit the button and the chime beeps at you. I think this indicates that the switch is connected.
With a key in the ignition and the system on, nothing happens. The light on the switch doesn't come on - nothing.
I checked the harness to the hardtop and it all looks good. Does this system have any oddities like won't activate in temps greater than x?
Any ideas, let me know.
BK/RD - power (connect your trigger lead to this one)
BK/WT - ground
BR/LB - Left -
BR/YL - Left +
DB/PK - Right -
DB/WT - Right +
I went aftermarket all the way around as my SE only had AM/FM with the two front speakers.
Alpine CDA-9827 with XM
Alpine KCA-420i iPod interface - way cool!
Alpine V350 mono amp powering Kicker 8" sub in Tuffy console
MB Quart 5.25" in dash
Kicker 6x9" in soundbar (edgeauto.com)
Kicker amp powering front/rear speakers
With the proper harness, the only tough part is connecting the power leads to the head unit. Using RCA to the amps gives you the chance to use quality, heavy duty wiring for the best possible sound (every little bit helps in a Wrangler). For the most part, my components are hidden and secured and I make sure to turn it down or off when I get near my destination (home or store or whatever) so as not to pique interest.
If you spend the money for a decent head unit, you will want to get better sound out of it. The internal amps just don't have the power to run even the factory speakers for decent volumes w/o distortion. An amp, even a small one that can power all the channels, will make a WORLD of difference - top on or top off.
-Paul
-Paul
thejeep
-Paul
Have a friend who just throws her doors and windows in the back. Don't understand that.
BTW, all this talk about sound system wires and power sources is why I went stock. Didn't want to get into all that; not my thing. My '04 system plays burned CDs fine.
-Mike
-Paul
I had taken the top and doors off just for the time I was " wheelin' " one day this spring down at Turkey Bay, but now the top and doors are off for the summer, I hope. (Or, until I take a long trip.)
Tomster
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Hmmm...maybe I can pick up an 8 track player on eBay. Now THAT would be boss!
-Mike
-Paul
I don't get any kind of commission or discount for having referred anybody, but I should get a frequent shopper discount.
-Paul
Don't know about where you are, but along the coast it's been raining again the past couple of days. Thunder and Lightning last night. Guess the top stays up a little while longer.
-Mike
I still cannot believe how...well, stupid... the options are for Jeeps. For instance:
-If I get the "H Pkg", I can only choose from 4 colors. 5 others are opted out.
-You can't get ABS unless you get a Sport?! That's absolutely absurd.
-If I go with the "E Pkg", I miss out on the following things- Leather wrapped steering wheel, Premium cloth seats, Bright grille?, Speed control?, Silver inst. panel?, and premium fender flares? (those marked with a "?", I don't even know what they look like).
I am STOKED that they brought back the Solar Yellow.. :lemon: I still cant believe a company changes color options mid year.. but, whatever. Of course, the yellow is no t a choice with the "H Pkg", so if I want the color I love, I'm going to have to get the "E Pkg" and not have those things I listed above. Does anyone think those things are worth getting a color you don't love?
Anyways.. we'll see what happens. If all goes well at the dealership today, I may be putting a deposit down.
Now that I finally have one (first time owner), I am interested in adding some options (nothing crazy yet)...just steps, seats covers, etc.
Anyone have online retailers they would suggest for parts/accessories? There seems to be a bunch of different one but would like to stick with those that people have used and have good reputation.
Well I may not be the best person to answer this as my Jeep (first time owner also) hasn't even arrived yet
I have just placed 2 orders for parts from quadratec.com & allthingsjeep.com and have had great service. Quadratec even prices matches without any problems, just call them and tell them the difference and where it was found.
I have 4 boxes on the way I will have items here before the Jeep I have a feeling. Oh well I guess that just shows my excitement.
Laura
I like quadratec, I like Jeepline.com too I have bought from both, both with good service.
here are a few things that I've bought and like very much, raingler grab handles husky floor liners I just put in a set of neoprene seat covers yesterday that were a christmas present.
I'm suffering from a recent jeep related injury, i walked into the edge of the door ( very hard ) 9 staples on a 2 inch long gash in my head.
jeff