getting ready to do it
01-23-2005, 11:58 PM
#1
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getting ready to do it
http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute for
a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around town,
but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt like
about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering if there
is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt involve an
engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in mileage?
also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top for
a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just doesnt
feel right about that, opinions?
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute for
a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around town,
but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt like
about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering if there
is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt involve an
engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in mileage?
also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top for
a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just doesnt
feel right about that, opinions?
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
http://UtilityOffRoad.com
01-24-2005, 12:49 AM
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Re: getting ready to do it
You coulda had a V8.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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"Nathan W. Collier" wrote:
>
> http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
>
> i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute for
> a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around town,
> but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt like
> about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering if there
> is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt involve an
> engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in mileage?
> also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
> with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top for
> a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just doesnt
> feel right about that, opinions?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Nathan W. Collier" wrote:
>
> http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
>
> i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute for
> a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around town,
> but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt like
> about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering if there
> is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt involve an
> engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in mileage?
> also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
> with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top for
> a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just doesnt
> feel right about that, opinions?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
01-24-2005, 12:49 AM
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Re: getting ready to do it
You coulda had a V8.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Nathan W. Collier" wrote:
>
> http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
>
> i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute for
> a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around town,
> but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt like
> about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering if there
> is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt involve an
> engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in mileage?
> also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
> with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top for
> a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just doesnt
> feel right about that, opinions?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Nathan W. Collier" wrote:
>
> http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
>
> i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute for
> a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around town,
> but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt like
> about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering if there
> is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt involve an
> engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in mileage?
> also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
> with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top for
> a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just doesnt
> feel right about that, opinions?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
01-24-2005, 12:49 AM
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Re: getting ready to do it
You coulda had a V8.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Nathan W. Collier" wrote:
>
> http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
>
> i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute for
> a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around town,
> but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt like
> about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering if there
> is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt involve an
> engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in mileage?
> also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
> with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top for
> a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just doesnt
> feel right about that, opinions?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Nathan W. Collier" wrote:
>
> http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
>
> i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute for
> a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around town,
> but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt like
> about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering if there
> is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt involve an
> engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in mileage?
> also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
> with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top for
> a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just doesnt
> feel right about that, opinions?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
01-24-2005, 09:27 AM
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Re: getting ready to do it
I don't know if the auto and the manual use the same skidplate, but I don't
see any reason why the Warn aftermarket skid (which you can get through the
dealer) wouldn't fit. Your driving habits would probably have more to do
with mileage than the choice of tranny, though the manual will probably get
slightley better mileage, everything else being equal. But something to
consider as well...in the mountains of Montana, you might get tired of
shifting on those mountain roads.
As long as the flares are prepped well (decently scuff-sanded), there
shouldn't be a problem with the rhino-lining them, but the right way to do
it would be to remove them from the jeep, and if he's gonna do that he might
as well swap them out for the black ones on the one he's getting the black
top from.
"Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
news:10v9048i4eero53@corp.supernews.com...
> http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
>
> i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute
> for a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around
> town, but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt
> like about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering
> if there is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt
> involve an engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in
> mileage?
> also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
> with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top
> for a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just
> doesnt feel right about that, opinions?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
>
see any reason why the Warn aftermarket skid (which you can get through the
dealer) wouldn't fit. Your driving habits would probably have more to do
with mileage than the choice of tranny, though the manual will probably get
slightley better mileage, everything else being equal. But something to
consider as well...in the mountains of Montana, you might get tired of
shifting on those mountain roads.
As long as the flares are prepped well (decently scuff-sanded), there
shouldn't be a problem with the rhino-lining them, but the right way to do
it would be to remove them from the jeep, and if he's gonna do that he might
as well swap them out for the black ones on the one he's getting the black
top from.
"Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
news:10v9048i4eero53@corp.supernews.com...
> http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
>
> i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute
> for a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around
> town, but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt
> like about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering
> if there is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt
> involve an engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in
> mileage?
> also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
> with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top
> for a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just
> doesnt feel right about that, opinions?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
>
01-24-2005, 09:27 AM
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Re: getting ready to do it
I don't know if the auto and the manual use the same skidplate, but I don't
see any reason why the Warn aftermarket skid (which you can get through the
dealer) wouldn't fit. Your driving habits would probably have more to do
with mileage than the choice of tranny, though the manual will probably get
slightley better mileage, everything else being equal. But something to
consider as well...in the mountains of Montana, you might get tired of
shifting on those mountain roads.
As long as the flares are prepped well (decently scuff-sanded), there
shouldn't be a problem with the rhino-lining them, but the right way to do
it would be to remove them from the jeep, and if he's gonna do that he might
as well swap them out for the black ones on the one he's getting the black
top from.
"Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
news:10v9048i4eero53@corp.supernews.com...
> http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
>
> i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute
> for a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around
> town, but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt
> like about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering
> if there is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt
> involve an engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in
> mileage?
> also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
> with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top
> for a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just
> doesnt feel right about that, opinions?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
>
see any reason why the Warn aftermarket skid (which you can get through the
dealer) wouldn't fit. Your driving habits would probably have more to do
with mileage than the choice of tranny, though the manual will probably get
slightley better mileage, everything else being equal. But something to
consider as well...in the mountains of Montana, you might get tired of
shifting on those mountain roads.
As long as the flares are prepped well (decently scuff-sanded), there
shouldn't be a problem with the rhino-lining them, but the right way to do
it would be to remove them from the jeep, and if he's gonna do that he might
as well swap them out for the black ones on the one he's getting the black
top from.
"Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
news:10v9048i4eero53@corp.supernews.com...
> http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
>
> i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute
> for a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around
> town, but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt
> like about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering
> if there is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt
> involve an engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in
> mileage?
> also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
> with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top
> for a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just
> doesnt feel right about that, opinions?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
>
01-24-2005, 09:27 AM
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Re: getting ready to do it
I don't know if the auto and the manual use the same skidplate, but I don't
see any reason why the Warn aftermarket skid (which you can get through the
dealer) wouldn't fit. Your driving habits would probably have more to do
with mileage than the choice of tranny, though the manual will probably get
slightley better mileage, everything else being equal. But something to
consider as well...in the mountains of Montana, you might get tired of
shifting on those mountain roads.
As long as the flares are prepped well (decently scuff-sanded), there
shouldn't be a problem with the rhino-lining them, but the right way to do
it would be to remove them from the jeep, and if he's gonna do that he might
as well swap them out for the black ones on the one he's getting the black
top from.
"Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
news:10v9048i4eero53@corp.supernews.com...
> http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
>
> i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute
> for a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around
> town, but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt
> like about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering
> if there is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt
> involve an engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in
> mileage?
> also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
> with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top
> for a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just
> doesnt feel right about that, opinions?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
>
see any reason why the Warn aftermarket skid (which you can get through the
dealer) wouldn't fit. Your driving habits would probably have more to do
with mileage than the choice of tranny, though the manual will probably get
slightley better mileage, everything else being equal. But something to
consider as well...in the mountains of Montana, you might get tired of
shifting on those mountain roads.
As long as the flares are prepped well (decently scuff-sanded), there
shouldn't be a problem with the rhino-lining them, but the right way to do
it would be to remove them from the jeep, and if he's gonna do that he might
as well swap them out for the black ones on the one he's getting the black
top from.
"Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
news:10v9048i4eero53@corp.supernews.com...
> http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
>
> i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute
> for a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around
> town, but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt
> like about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering
> if there is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt
> involve an engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in
> mileage?
> also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted, but
> with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top
> for a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just
> doesnt feel right about that, opinions?
>
> --
> Nathan W. Collier
> http://7SlotGrille.com
> http://UtilityOffRoad.com
>
01-24-2005, 12:32 PM
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Re: getting ready to do it
I agree with Matt, the gusto you use in operating the pedals has more to do
with mileage than the choice of trans.
And, you can get a BellyUp skid plate that will solve the shovel issues.
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:av-dnWntr7ucmGjcRVn-sA@comcast.com...
> I don't know if the auto and the manual use the same skidplate, but I
don't
> see any reason why the Warn aftermarket skid (which you can get through
the
> dealer) wouldn't fit. Your driving habits would probably have more to do
> with mileage than the choice of tranny, though the manual will probably
get
> slightley better mileage, everything else being equal. But something to
> consider as well...in the mountains of Montana, you might get tired of
> shifting on those mountain roads.
>
> As long as the flares are prepped well (decently scuff-sanded), there
> shouldn't be a problem with the rhino-lining them, but the right way to do
> it would be to remove them from the jeep, and if he's gonna do that he
might
> as well swap them out for the black ones on the one he's getting the black
> top from.
>
> "Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:10v9048i4eero53@corp.supernews.com...
> > http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
> >
> > i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute
> > for a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around
> > town, but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt
> > like about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering
> > if there is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt
> > involve an engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in
> > mileage?
> > also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted,
but
> > with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top
> > for a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just
> > doesnt feel right about that, opinions?
> >
> > --
> > Nathan W. Collier
> > http://7SlotGrille.com
> > http://UtilityOffRoad.com
> >
>
>
with mileage than the choice of trans.
And, you can get a BellyUp skid plate that will solve the shovel issues.
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:av-dnWntr7ucmGjcRVn-sA@comcast.com...
> I don't know if the auto and the manual use the same skidplate, but I
don't
> see any reason why the Warn aftermarket skid (which you can get through
the
> dealer) wouldn't fit. Your driving habits would probably have more to do
> with mileage than the choice of tranny, though the manual will probably
get
> slightley better mileage, everything else being equal. But something to
> consider as well...in the mountains of Montana, you might get tired of
> shifting on those mountain roads.
>
> As long as the flares are prepped well (decently scuff-sanded), there
> shouldn't be a problem with the rhino-lining them, but the right way to do
> it would be to remove them from the jeep, and if he's gonna do that he
might
> as well swap them out for the black ones on the one he's getting the black
> top from.
>
> "Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:10v9048i4eero53@corp.supernews.com...
> > http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
> >
> > i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute
> > for a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around
> > town, but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt
> > like about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering
> > if there is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt
> > involve an engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in
> > mileage?
> > also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted,
but
> > with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top
> > for a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just
> > doesnt feel right about that, opinions?
> >
> > --
> > Nathan W. Collier
> > http://7SlotGrille.com
> > http://UtilityOffRoad.com
> >
>
>
01-24-2005, 12:32 PM
#9
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Re: getting ready to do it
I agree with Matt, the gusto you use in operating the pedals has more to do
with mileage than the choice of trans.
And, you can get a BellyUp skid plate that will solve the shovel issues.
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:av-dnWntr7ucmGjcRVn-sA@comcast.com...
> I don't know if the auto and the manual use the same skidplate, but I
don't
> see any reason why the Warn aftermarket skid (which you can get through
the
> dealer) wouldn't fit. Your driving habits would probably have more to do
> with mileage than the choice of tranny, though the manual will probably
get
> slightley better mileage, everything else being equal. But something to
> consider as well...in the mountains of Montana, you might get tired of
> shifting on those mountain roads.
>
> As long as the flares are prepped well (decently scuff-sanded), there
> shouldn't be a problem with the rhino-lining them, but the right way to do
> it would be to remove them from the jeep, and if he's gonna do that he
might
> as well swap them out for the black ones on the one he's getting the black
> top from.
>
> "Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:10v9048i4eero53@corp.supernews.com...
> > http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
> >
> > i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute
> > for a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around
> > town, but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt
> > like about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering
> > if there is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt
> > involve an engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in
> > mileage?
> > also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted,
but
> > with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top
> > for a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just
> > doesnt feel right about that, opinions?
> >
> > --
> > Nathan W. Collier
> > http://7SlotGrille.com
> > http://UtilityOffRoad.com
> >
>
>
with mileage than the choice of trans.
And, you can get a BellyUp skid plate that will solve the shovel issues.
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:av-dnWntr7ucmGjcRVn-sA@comcast.com...
> I don't know if the auto and the manual use the same skidplate, but I
don't
> see any reason why the Warn aftermarket skid (which you can get through
the
> dealer) wouldn't fit. Your driving habits would probably have more to do
> with mileage than the choice of tranny, though the manual will probably
get
> slightley better mileage, everything else being equal. But something to
> consider as well...in the mountains of Montana, you might get tired of
> shifting on those mountain roads.
>
> As long as the flares are prepped well (decently scuff-sanded), there
> shouldn't be a problem with the rhino-lining them, but the right way to do
> it would be to remove them from the jeep, and if he's gonna do that he
might
> as well swap them out for the black ones on the one he's getting the black
> top from.
>
> "Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:10v9048i4eero53@corp.supernews.com...
> > http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
> >
> > i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute
> > for a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around
> > town, but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt
> > like about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering
> > if there is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt
> > involve an engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in
> > mileage?
> > also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted,
but
> > with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top
> > for a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just
> > doesnt feel right about that, opinions?
> >
> > --
> > Nathan W. Collier
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01-24-2005, 12:32 PM
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Re: getting ready to do it
I agree with Matt, the gusto you use in operating the pedals has more to do
with mileage than the choice of trans.
And, you can get a BellyUp skid plate that will solve the shovel issues.
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:av-dnWntr7ucmGjcRVn-sA@comcast.com...
> I don't know if the auto and the manual use the same skidplate, but I
don't
> see any reason why the Warn aftermarket skid (which you can get through
the
> dealer) wouldn't fit. Your driving habits would probably have more to do
> with mileage than the choice of tranny, though the manual will probably
get
> slightley better mileage, everything else being equal. But something to
> consider as well...in the mountains of Montana, you might get tired of
> shifting on those mountain roads.
>
> As long as the flares are prepped well (decently scuff-sanded), there
> shouldn't be a problem with the rhino-lining them, but the right way to do
> it would be to remove them from the jeep, and if he's gonna do that he
might
> as well swap them out for the black ones on the one he's getting the black
> top from.
>
> "Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:10v9048i4eero53@corp.supernews.com...
> > http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
> >
> > i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute
> > for a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around
> > town, but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt
> > like about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering
> > if there is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt
> > involve an engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in
> > mileage?
> > also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted,
but
> > with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top
> > for a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just
> > doesnt feel right about that, opinions?
> >
> > --
> > Nathan W. Collier
> > http://7SlotGrille.com
> > http://UtilityOffRoad.com
> >
>
>
with mileage than the choice of trans.
And, you can get a BellyUp skid plate that will solve the shovel issues.
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:av-dnWntr7ucmGjcRVn-sA@comcast.com...
> I don't know if the auto and the manual use the same skidplate, but I
don't
> see any reason why the Warn aftermarket skid (which you can get through
the
> dealer) wouldn't fit. Your driving habits would probably have more to do
> with mileage than the choice of tranny, though the manual will probably
get
> slightley better mileage, everything else being equal. But something to
> consider as well...in the mountains of Montana, you might get tired of
> shifting on those mountain roads.
>
> As long as the flares are prepped well (decently scuff-sanded), there
> shouldn't be a problem with the rhino-lining them, but the right way to do
> it would be to remove them from the jeep, and if he's gonna do that he
might
> as well swap them out for the black ones on the one he's getting the black
> top from.
>
> "Nathan W. Collier" <MontanaJeeper@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:10v9048i4eero53@corp.supernews.com...
> > http://img1.imagevenue.com/loc171/47e_rubi.jpg
> >
> > i went yesterday to order my '05 rubicon but stopped at the last minute
> > for a few reasons. i test drove the 6 speed and really enjoyed it around
> > town, but i prefer the automatic for off roading. the only thing i didnt
> > like about my last rubicon was the shovel, and the mileage. im wondering
> > if there is a real aftermarket solution yet to the shovel (that doesnt
> > involve an engine lift), and if the manual gets any real increase in
> > mileage?
> > also, the dealer said he had one on his other lot just like i wanted,
but
> > with the grey flares/top. he said if i buy it that he will swap the top
> > for a black one and have the flares rhino-lined black. something just
> > doesnt feel right about that, opinions?
> >
> > --
> > Nathan W. Collier
> > http://7SlotGrille.com
> > http://UtilityOffRoad.com
> >
>
>