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Say, what rear end did you get? Also, what ratio?
I like the way it just... Is that called "hang time"?
Nice splash! Too bad it floats. Does it have drain plugs?
Well, your out the door price seems pretty decent to me. So, what did you actually get the Jeep for compared to invoice?
Yes, by all means tell your son to join us here after he gets his Jeep (or before, unless the Jeep is a surprise). By the way, WILL the Jeep be a surprise for him? Does he know that he is getting some kind of vehicle? Does he know it will be a Jeep?
How did you know that he would want a Jeep? Has he talked a lot about Jeeps? Has he had one before?
When is your son's birthday? Is it pretty certain that the Jeep will be built in time?
Lots of questions, huh? Sorry, but I think this is really cool that you are getting the boy a Jeep.
Man, you just HAVE to tell us his reaction when he gets that puppy!
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
:-)
My only question is, what does he get when he goes off to grad school? You might want to start looking at pricing on an '07 Rubicon! :-)
yellowman
He'll have a blast with it!
-twylie
Still like the Wrangler over the Porche...
Student loans, an end to his social life, continued enjoyment from his '03 Sport. :- )
No dramatic styling changes in over 60 years and still going strong!
Take a look at the Cayenne pictures in the shopforum and let me know what you think.
Chicagoland
I think it would go great on my Wrangler.
I am still a happy camper.
PS: Jesus is not recognized by spellcheck.
You can get one through their site but you have to sign a pledge - some may regard that too high a price.
tidester, host
Found a web applet that says I need a 37 tooth. I also found a shop that will calibrate and do the gear for $45. To me it is worht it to know it is right and done correctly.
On another note, I never realized that my dome light could come on when the door opens... Turns out that if you remove fuse #4 you defeat that function as well as the headlights left on warning tone. Since my jeep is used it is obvious (now) to me that the previous owner must have run with the doors off so he had to remove the fuse so the dome light would not stay on all of the time!
I tell you the internet is so helpful in this stuff! Someone else has usually already blaed a trail for us and therefore makes it easier for us.
Thanks to all who contribute!
-twylie
Just toss it in your console and leave it as a spare!
http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=298375&highlight=speedo+gear
I also have a 1997 Sport.
No problems yet, except exhaust.
Larry
The only thing I can remember hearing about as being a common defect on the 97's is that the exhaust manifolds were notorious for cracking.I think there was even a recall on them for that, so maybe yours has been changed already.
Stick with us here, and be part of the family. Welcome to this group.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
I was told that it would be at less the first week in December before he ready to come home. Talk about jeep withdrawal.
Have a Great Day Walt
Walt
My latest problem is thanks to my hiking buddy. Since it is rarely humid I tend to be too casual when my Golden Retriever heads home from hiking all wet and muddy. I think my back carpet is now mildewed. The smell only showed up the last couple of days since it has been so hot. Any suggestions, or should I just replace the carpet?
- pull the carpet out and hit it with a mild solution of detergent mixed in warm water.
- let it sit for 15 min or so.
- rinse the carpet REALLY well and let it dry in the sun for a day or two if possible.
- Spray liberally with your favorite scent of Lysol to kill anything that's left.
I also found a spray on product at Pep Boys that worked really well without all the work decribed above. I'll check the name tonight.
If none of that works, Jeep carpet is pretty cheap to replace!
-twylie
Walt
Those dome shaped push lights for attics and so forth would attach great to the tailgate.
Usually, the "leave it out in the sun and wind for a few days" trick works for me.
A lot of people just rip out their carpet and leave it out.
I sometimes put the dog bed in back so she has a little cushioning from the seat and seatbelt brackets (some people remove all the brackets, too.
Steve, Host
Northwest Indiana? You wouldn't by any chance be from Hammond, Indiana? That's where I grew up.
Did you know that you are not far from Badlands? Ever hear of it? It's a privately owned Jeep playground in Attica. It's an old rock quarry and the surrounding land.
Tom
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
with the 33's and 4.56's my speedo was WAY off.
At 55 MPH it was reading 64! 9 MPH error.
It got worse as speed increased to the point that I was indicating 95 MPH when I was in 5th at 3000 RPM (bout 75-80 mph).
The online applets said I needed a 37 tooth speedo gear but the shop put in a 39. Now at 55 my speedo says 56. So I am much happier now.
I am glad I went to a calibration shop instead of trusting the 37 tooth recommended by the applet.
This new Porsche is a fantastic car but does not even come close to competing in the same market as a Wrangler.
Most people who buy the Cayanne would not even imaging taking it off road.
Besides I could have 4 tj's for that price!!
I don't envision too many "average" people hitting the strip mines in their 50+k rig (but then again, some of your Jeep mods don't come cheap).
Steve, Host
True enough about the mods!
It will be interesting to see a 4wd shootout in the off road rags and see what is king of the hill.
(Anon, there is a US federal standard for speedo errors in OEM vehicles - haven't seen the link for a couple of years now. It was 2 or 3 % iirc).
Steve, Host
I was wondering if anyone could recommend any sites, videos, books, etc. that teach off-roading techniques. I have done it for years, but learned mainly by trial (or should I say trail) and error. But now that it is more than just me a some buddies, I would like to improve and do it with a little more confidence.
Porsche is doing something that will be follow through the car industry. A Hummer H1 cost $100K+, but how about taking the Hummer around a highway off ramp at 50 miles a hour...NOT I. With the new VW SUV, which is a joint venture with Porsche. This is the future of SUV. Even Volvo XC90 has good handling on-road without turning over.
When you see a Cayenne on the road, remember it is NOT just another SUV...
$15K, $25K, $45K, $55K, $70K or $100K+ vehicles are no difference to me. These vehicles all have wheels, tires, steering wheel, seats, paint, and etc. In some people minds this is true, but not all!
Having Fun,
Chicagoland
Good articulation. NOT!
hee hee.