POLL: Transmissions - Wranglers
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
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> Those of you with Wranglers
>
> 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
Yes. 04 TJ Unlimited auto (wifey's), '00 TJ manual (mine).
>
>
> 2) What to you like best?
The 04 is definitly easier to drive, but I prefer the manual from a
fun-to-drive standpoint. When I am lazy I drive her Jeep. Off-road the
manual lets you start & stop in gear, compression braking on downhills, etc.
Of course with the auto you wouldn't have to care what gear you are in, but
we haven't taken the Unlimited out on really tough trails yet so I can't
speak to that based on personal experience.
>
>
> 3) What do you like Least?
>
The Unlimited's throttle seemed overly sensitive, coupled with the
automatic, everytime it went over a bump your foot would bounce on the pedal
and gun the engine. One day I had had enough and went to see if I could
change the spring on the throttle body, as it did take less effort to move
the pedal compared to my TJ. I had both hoods up, and compared them...turns
out the Unlimited was missing it's throttle retaining spring. Picked one up
at a dealer and problem solved.
>
> 4) Would you change it if you could?
>
Besides that, we changed out the tires..the prevous owner had put on Mickey
Thompsons Baja Radials, which absolutely SUCKED in snow and ice. We put on
BFG All Terrains.
> 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
Probably, One of the reasons why I didn't want the auto on my TJ was it only
had that 3 speed auto. In '02 the TJ's got the 4-speed overdrive, so it
helps a bit with mileage.
As I've often told my wife, she is incredibly HOT when she drives a Jeep.
Which is the primary reason for getting her one...
#72
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:fz3Vf.1689$yn4.1680@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
> Those of you with Wranglers
>
> 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
Yes. 04 TJ Unlimited auto (wifey's), '00 TJ manual (mine).
>
>
> 2) What to you like best?
The 04 is definitly easier to drive, but I prefer the manual from a
fun-to-drive standpoint. When I am lazy I drive her Jeep. Off-road the
manual lets you start & stop in gear, compression braking on downhills, etc.
Of course with the auto you wouldn't have to care what gear you are in, but
we haven't taken the Unlimited out on really tough trails yet so I can't
speak to that based on personal experience.
>
>
> 3) What do you like Least?
>
The Unlimited's throttle seemed overly sensitive, coupled with the
automatic, everytime it went over a bump your foot would bounce on the pedal
and gun the engine. One day I had had enough and went to see if I could
change the spring on the throttle body, as it did take less effort to move
the pedal compared to my TJ. I had both hoods up, and compared them...turns
out the Unlimited was missing it's throttle retaining spring. Picked one up
at a dealer and problem solved.
>
> 4) Would you change it if you could?
>
Besides that, we changed out the tires..the prevous owner had put on Mickey
Thompsons Baja Radials, which absolutely SUCKED in snow and ice. We put on
BFG All Terrains.
> 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
Probably, One of the reasons why I didn't want the auto on my TJ was it only
had that 3 speed auto. In '02 the TJ's got the 4-speed overdrive, so it
helps a bit with mileage.
As I've often told my wife, she is incredibly HOT when she drives a Jeep.
Which is the primary reason for getting her one...
#73
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:fz3Vf.1689$yn4.1680@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
> Those of you with Wranglers
>
> 1) Do you have an Automatic transmission or a Stick?
Yes. 04 TJ Unlimited auto (wifey's), '00 TJ manual (mine).
>
>
> 2) What to you like best?
The 04 is definitly easier to drive, but I prefer the manual from a
fun-to-drive standpoint. When I am lazy I drive her Jeep. Off-road the
manual lets you start & stop in gear, compression braking on downhills, etc.
Of course with the auto you wouldn't have to care what gear you are in, but
we haven't taken the Unlimited out on really tough trails yet so I can't
speak to that based on personal experience.
>
>
> 3) What do you like Least?
>
The Unlimited's throttle seemed overly sensitive, coupled with the
automatic, everytime it went over a bump your foot would bounce on the pedal
and gun the engine. One day I had had enough and went to see if I could
change the spring on the throttle body, as it did take less effort to move
the pedal compared to my TJ. I had both hoods up, and compared them...turns
out the Unlimited was missing it's throttle retaining spring. Picked one up
at a dealer and problem solved.
>
> 4) Would you change it if you could?
>
Besides that, we changed out the tires..the prevous owner had put on Mickey
Thompsons Baja Radials, which absolutely SUCKED in snow and ice. We put on
BFG All Terrains.
> 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
Probably, One of the reasons why I didn't want the auto on my TJ was it only
had that 3 speed auto. In '02 the TJ's got the 4-speed overdrive, so it
helps a bit with mileage.
As I've often told my wife, she is incredibly HOT when she drives a Jeep.
Which is the primary reason for getting her one...
#74
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
For using fog lights in other than fog. Just because they are fog lights
that does not limit them to fog only. When the high beams are on the beam
is directed mostly upward, leaving very little light shining down. When I
am on a trail or unfamiliar roads at night I want to see what is coming up
on the ground as well. Light it all up.
Tomes
"Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:X7gVf.824$ZJ.355@trndny04...
>
> Tomes wrote:
>>> 3) What do you like Least?
>> Fog lights turn off with high beams (yep I know how to fix that problem)
> Why would you do that? It makes absolutely no sense.. Fog lights are for
> fog, high beams are not...
>
>
that does not limit them to fog only. When the high beams are on the beam
is directed mostly upward, leaving very little light shining down. When I
am on a trail or unfamiliar roads at night I want to see what is coming up
on the ground as well. Light it all up.
Tomes
"Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:X7gVf.824$ZJ.355@trndny04...
>
> Tomes wrote:
>>> 3) What do you like Least?
>> Fog lights turn off with high beams (yep I know how to fix that problem)
> Why would you do that? It makes absolutely no sense.. Fog lights are for
> fog, high beams are not...
>
>
#75
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
For using fog lights in other than fog. Just because they are fog lights
that does not limit them to fog only. When the high beams are on the beam
is directed mostly upward, leaving very little light shining down. When I
am on a trail or unfamiliar roads at night I want to see what is coming up
on the ground as well. Light it all up.
Tomes
"Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:X7gVf.824$ZJ.355@trndny04...
>
> Tomes wrote:
>>> 3) What do you like Least?
>> Fog lights turn off with high beams (yep I know how to fix that problem)
> Why would you do that? It makes absolutely no sense.. Fog lights are for
> fog, high beams are not...
>
>
that does not limit them to fog only. When the high beams are on the beam
is directed mostly upward, leaving very little light shining down. When I
am on a trail or unfamiliar roads at night I want to see what is coming up
on the ground as well. Light it all up.
Tomes
"Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:X7gVf.824$ZJ.355@trndny04...
>
> Tomes wrote:
>>> 3) What do you like Least?
>> Fog lights turn off with high beams (yep I know how to fix that problem)
> Why would you do that? It makes absolutely no sense.. Fog lights are for
> fog, high beams are not...
>
>
#76
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
For using fog lights in other than fog. Just because they are fog lights
that does not limit them to fog only. When the high beams are on the beam
is directed mostly upward, leaving very little light shining down. When I
am on a trail or unfamiliar roads at night I want to see what is coming up
on the ground as well. Light it all up.
Tomes
"Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:X7gVf.824$ZJ.355@trndny04...
>
> Tomes wrote:
>>> 3) What do you like Least?
>> Fog lights turn off with high beams (yep I know how to fix that problem)
> Why would you do that? It makes absolutely no sense.. Fog lights are for
> fog, high beams are not...
>
>
that does not limit them to fog only. When the high beams are on the beam
is directed mostly upward, leaving very little light shining down. When I
am on a trail or unfamiliar roads at night I want to see what is coming up
on the ground as well. Light it all up.
Tomes
"Rich" <harrisfam1988@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:X7gVf.824$ZJ.355@trndny04...
>
> Tomes wrote:
>>> 3) What do you like Least?
>> Fog lights turn off with high beams (yep I know how to fix that problem)
> Why would you do that? It makes absolutely no sense.. Fog lights are for
> fog, high beams are not...
>
>
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
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> *making a note - Tomes knows stuff*
actually, I know where to look stuff up and I keep a file of useful posts.
Other folks here know (actually know that is) more than I, lol.
> : > 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
> : Back in 02 yeah, otherwise I might opt for the longer Unlimited.
>
> Now THAT is a puzzle. Why would you want the longer one?
>
for carrying more stuff. I have a family of 4 which leaves little room for
stuff besides what I can fit in the way back or on the rack hanging on the
spare tire. But then again, that is what the Sienna is for,..,,.
Tomes
news:PSaVf.3323$qe.1433@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> *making a note - Tomes knows stuff*
actually, I know where to look stuff up and I keep a file of useful posts.
Other folks here know (actually know that is) more than I, lol.
> : > 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
> : Back in 02 yeah, otherwise I might opt for the longer Unlimited.
>
> Now THAT is a puzzle. Why would you want the longer one?
>
for carrying more stuff. I have a family of 4 which leaves little room for
stuff besides what I can fit in the way back or on the rack hanging on the
spare tire. But then again, that is what the Sienna is for,..,,.
Tomes
#78
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:PSaVf.3323$qe.1433@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> *making a note - Tomes knows stuff*
actually, I know where to look stuff up and I keep a file of useful posts.
Other folks here know (actually know that is) more than I, lol.
> : > 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
> : Back in 02 yeah, otherwise I might opt for the longer Unlimited.
>
> Now THAT is a puzzle. Why would you want the longer one?
>
for carrying more stuff. I have a family of 4 which leaves little room for
stuff besides what I can fit in the way back or on the rack hanging on the
spare tire. But then again, that is what the Sienna is for,..,,.
Tomes
news:PSaVf.3323$qe.1433@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> *making a note - Tomes knows stuff*
actually, I know where to look stuff up and I keep a file of useful posts.
Other folks here know (actually know that is) more than I, lol.
> : > 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
> : Back in 02 yeah, otherwise I might opt for the longer Unlimited.
>
> Now THAT is a puzzle. Why would you want the longer one?
>
for carrying more stuff. I have a family of 4 which leaves little room for
stuff besides what I can fit in the way back or on the rack hanging on the
spare tire. But then again, that is what the Sienna is for,..,,.
Tomes
#79
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Re: Transmissions - Wranglers
"KJ.Kate" <KJ.Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:PSaVf.3323$qe.1433@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> *making a note - Tomes knows stuff*
actually, I know where to look stuff up and I keep a file of useful posts.
Other folks here know (actually know that is) more than I, lol.
> : > 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
> : Back in 02 yeah, otherwise I might opt for the longer Unlimited.
>
> Now THAT is a puzzle. Why would you want the longer one?
>
for carrying more stuff. I have a family of 4 which leaves little room for
stuff besides what I can fit in the way back or on the rack hanging on the
spare tire. But then again, that is what the Sienna is for,..,,.
Tomes
news:PSaVf.3323$qe.1433@bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> *making a note - Tomes knows stuff*
actually, I know where to look stuff up and I keep a file of useful posts.
Other folks here know (actually know that is) more than I, lol.
> : > 6) Would you buy the same thing again if you had it to do over again?
> : Back in 02 yeah, otherwise I might opt for the longer Unlimited.
>
> Now THAT is a puzzle. Why would you want the longer one?
>
for carrying more stuff. I have a family of 4 which leaves little room for
stuff besides what I can fit in the way back or on the rack hanging on the
spare tire. But then again, that is what the Sienna is for,..,,.
Tomes
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Re: POLL: Transmissions - Wranglers
"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
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BETTER TIRES! I Installed a set of Michelin LTX's right after
> I bought it. Night & Day. Snow traction is excellent and the street
> ride is very carlike, even at 80+ mph on the freeway.
>
I have put these on my 2002 TJ as well and I believe for a Jeep that is
mostly roaded it is the way to go (mine are the X Radial LT sold in BJ's
Costco]).
Tomes