I wish I could find the picture of when I took a producers rental Grand Cherokee mudding while on a shoot in the mountains in Tenn....she was PISSED :D
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New update. Went out for a Jeep club winter trail ride over the weekend and had a blast. The one big downfall of the TH is the ground clearance is just not enough. In deep snow, traction is lost because it gets high centered. Once the high center situation is resolved, it can go through some serious sh1t that impressed a lot of the wrangler guys.
Pics: https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1490/...a62fbdf2_b.jpgIMG_20160206_110015 by SameerPai, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1537/...db6d6fc0_b.jpgIMG_20160206_100624 by SameerPai, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1686/...c0abd735_b.jpgIMG_20160206_100347 by SameerPai, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1692/...007feb6f_b.jpgIMG_20160206_094650 by SameerPai, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1583/...6cb23291_b.jpgIMG_20160206_134721 by SameerPai, on Flickr Videos (short clips from phone, gopro didn't want to cooperate): |
Not too bad for what looks like more road oriented tires.
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Looks like fun!
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Awesome!
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That is awesome. Looks like it can handle Cleveland-area snow duty, no problem. I didn't think that little ute could handle like that. Pleased to be wrong.
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Thanks guys.
This thing, ugly as it is, can deal with some serious sh1t. It's not nearly as good off road as a Wrangler but for something that does 27mpg hwy, is quiet/comfortable, and has all the features you could want while still being able to go out and run Hells Revenge...there aren't really any others like it. I'm going to sign up for the Jeep Jamboree in Ouray/Telluride Colorado for this September so hopefully more cool pics and videos then. Hope to get more before then too though... |
I think the Renegade Trailhawk is also more capable than people are willing to give it credit.
Nice to see you taking it out and enjoying it. |
I actually don't find it ugly...I like the headlights.
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28.9mpg over a 150 mile trip. Not too shabby for a SUV that has a low range transfer case, all terrain tires, lift kit, and a locking rear end with the ability to go lots of places the driver probably shouldn't.
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YOU have a locking rear end. :O
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You get the same MPG as my S on the highway ... pretty damn impressive Mr. SamDoh.
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
(Post 15735306)
YOU have a locking rear end. :O
Originally Posted by TylerT
(Post 15735311)
You get the same MPG as my S on the highway ... pretty damn impressive Mr. SamDoh.
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OH trust me...I know it.
Yeah, same with the TL...I'm always impressed with how she'll go from 18 mpg city to 32 all highway. What efficiency! |
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
(Post 15735209)
28.9mpg over a 150 mile trip. Not too shabby for a SUV that has a low range transfer case, all terrain tires, lift kit, and a locking rear end with the ability to go lots of places the driver probably shouldn't.
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Originally Posted by Costco
(Post 15735430)
That's nuts. Did you also calculate it by hand just to verify? Meaning miles driven in that trip divided by how many gallons filled up.
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sup.
obamanotbad.jpg Trip to Colorado is on for second week of September. Going to run a bunch of the mountain passes in Ouray and Telluride. Pics and videos when I get back. Edit: Oh and lift kit has been received. Just need to find some damn time to install it. Should go up 1.5"-2" when completed. |
They finally made a lift kit? I know there was an issue when they first came out.
almost 23K on our limited...just had the oil pressure switch code thrown. Have to take it tomorrow to get it replaced. |
Originally Posted by Sarlacc
(Post 15803929)
They finally made a lift kit? I know there was an issue when they first came out.
almost 23K on our limited...just had the oil pressure switch code thrown. Have to take it tomorrow to get it replaced. |
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
(Post 15804235)
Yup, only goes up 1.5"-2" due to the range of motion for the CV axles but I'll take what I can get.
Dropped the Jeep off this morning. Asked them to also replace the start/stop button as the laminate is peeling around the edges. |
The leather around the steering column looks like a foreskin :O
Nice mileage, Sam! that's really farkin impressive! |
Originally Posted by Sarlacc
(Post 15804462)
Nice, I always knew someone would figure out how to make one.
Dropped the Jeep off this morning. Asked them to also replace the start/stop button as the laminate is peeling around the edges. My Jeep is still rolling strong. Almost 15k on the clock and no issues, runs perfectly.
Originally Posted by rockstar143
(Post 15804951)
The leather around the steering column looks like a foreskin :O
Nice mileage, Sam! that's really farkin impressive! You jelly of my foreskin? |
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
(Post 15805123)
My Jeep is still rolling strong. Almost 15k on the clock and no issues, runs perfectly.
I'll have to pay attention next time I drive it because they updated the transmission firmware again. My one great disappointment with this car is the transmission. I have grown to really dislike this 9 speed, but I also got a first model year vehicle. I think the following year made some changes/improvements. But I haven't driven one to be able to tell. I've got 9 months left on the lease and I'm ready to give it back. |
Eh, I don't mind the transmission. It's good for what the design intent is. I think with the update software that mine has, it makes it a lot better than the first year models. Yes, it's a bit dimwitted at times but I don't use it as a racecar and if you learn how to drive it like it wants to be driven, it's pretty good.
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In heavy city traffic with this first gen. It gets annoying.
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Update: 1.5" lift kit installed. This doesn't seem like much but it's a huge improvement over stock and is literally one of the few downsides to the Cherokee. This brings it in line with the ground clearance of a stock Rubicon. It's now almost ready to tackle Colorado in t-minus two weeks.
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Pics of stock vs New...come on, you know the rules.
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
(Post 15835612)
Pics of stock vs New...come on, you know the rules.
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Our 2014 threw a Oil Pressure Sensor CEL...had to get it replaced, simple fix took less than a day. Funny thing, a week later my Durango threw the same code.
Turns out there is a TSB for the 2014 MY vehicles about that. |
I never understood the it's raining so I can't snag a picture excuse.
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I have to say I absolutely am
in LOVE with the Yukons!!! My grandfather has one that I drive from time to time, I must say, it handles pretty well, and really pulls hard with its 5.3 V8!!! I must say, if I see the word YUKON, I just light up... I've been around these trucks for 15+ years, and haven't lived a day without seeing one... The steering is loose, but other than that, it's pretty golden for what it is!!! |
Originally Posted by rockstar143
(Post 15835626)
I never understood the it's raining so I can't snag a picture excuse.
Originally Posted by Midnight Mystery
(Post 15835640)
I have to say I absolutely am
in LOVE with the Yukons!!! My grandfather has one that I drive from time to time, I must say, it handles pretty well, and really pulls hard with its 5.3 V8!!! I must say, if I see the word YUKON, I just light up... I've been around these trucks for 15+ years, and haven't lived a day without seeing one... The steering is loose, but other than that, it's pretty golden for what it is!!! |
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
(Post 15835610)
Update: 1.5" lift kit installed. This doesn't seem like much but it's a huge improvement over stock and is literally one of the few downsides to the Cherokee. This brings it in line with the ground clearance of a stock Rubicon. It's now almost ready to tackle Colorado in t-minus two weeks.
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gotcha...yeah, I am not familiar with real rain for more than 14 minutes at a time in SoFla. |
Originally Posted by SHYUperman
(Post 15835646)
What lift kits are available for the KLs? You going bigger tires?
I'll get bigger tires when the current ones wear out. I can't justify throwing away perfectly good tires. |
Just got done with my first real Jeep adventure, took it down to Ouray, CO and rode some sweet trails. Here are some highlight pics.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8103/2...7b03d2ab_b.jpg IMG_20160916_145332 by SameerPai, on Flickr https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8203/2...97a48bba_b.jpg IMG_20160916_131853 by SameerPai, on Flickr https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8311/2...4ede8bdb_b.jpg IMG_20160916_134635 by SameerPai, on Flickr https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8034/2...b192731e_b.jpg IMG_20160916_100448 by SameerPai, on Flickr I'll post some videos after I pull the files off the gopro. |
this is awesome man! I love that 2nd pic.
Looks like a blast! That scenery is incredible. I have to get out more! LOL |
MOAR PICS! Sorry no Vagon content here.
These are from some people who were snapping photos from outside during the driving portion. I'm always blown away by how pics don't make things look steep at all. In the pic where someone is spotting me, it was so steep he had to move his Jeep further down the trail by ~100yds because it slid down the hill with the parking brake on and then hike back up to spot me. In the one where I'm going down a ledge, all my weight was on the seat belt and none on the seat back. https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8393/2...07f43562_b.jpg IMG_3336 by SameerPai, on Flickr https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8489/2...735f4044_b.jpg IMG_3335 by SameerPai, on Flickr https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8321/2...854898c5_b.jpg IMG_3334 by SameerPai, on Flickr https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8642/2...90a6223b_b.jpg IMG_3337 by SameerPai, on Flickr |
I'm fascinated by this hobby of yours, Sameer.
Very cool! Thanks for sharing! I'm not certain the V could handle that shit anyway... |
Considering it's in tripod mode, I don't doubt the deceptiveness of the photos to the actual feeling.
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