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The shifting points for 1st and 2nd gear imply a similar axel ratio to the JK. Does this mean that the manual trans will come with only one axel ratio?
No, why would it? JK didn’t come with just one axle ratio for either transmission, both could get all 3.

Now the higher 1st gearing and spread of both the (likely) Manual and known Automatic, do hint that there might be a pairing-down to two options, but we can’t even guess that yet. The spread and balance of the ratios in the 6spd are good enough to allow a number of ‘well-suited’ options, and the M200 & M220 also support numerous ratios options to allow for targeting different goals, like crawl ratio for the Rubis and fuel economy for the Sports,
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Not bad with the hard top off either though... how often do you put down the fron windshield just by happenstance?
Based on your challenges, Hardtop with bikini sunshade, best of both worlds.
Usually drop the windshield when I drop the top, granted it's a lot easier on my Jeep since it's just two knobs and not a disassembly of the roll cage....;)

Granted I like the idea of the new hard tops, mine required at least two people to take off three if I didn't want to throw my back out. I would suspect the three piece would be a bit lighter and probably a bit easier to store as well.

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Read it all ! Few points..Hardtop configuration seems exactly the same with no changes. 91 octane required for the turbo. Are the bumpers all the same for all models? Are there 5 different drive modes including 4 high full time for all models, because I thought that was only for the sahara? Or am i reading it wrong? Happy reading!
Ouch. That's like .30 cents more a gallon! This could be a show stopper.
 

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In a couple more weeks I'm sure the LA Auto Show will have a power top on the JL
 

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So no rear AC vents on the 4 door?!? :(
 

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Welcome to the site? Who are you? Those of us who've been on here for more than 2 weeks know that this was mentioned:
http://www.jlwranglerforums.com/for...8-jeep-wrangler-jl-jlu.1129/page-12#post-6683

While that is not definitive, illustration in owners manual of center console doesn't appear to have HVAC - looks like that back of the hinge. Also, climate control has no mention of the rear
Thanks for the info. It's a deal breaker for me if there's no ac vents in the back. Got 2 little kids and don't want to see them suffering in the back. Texas summers are hot :).
 

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Thanks for the info. It's a deal breaker for me if there's no ac vents in the back. Got 2 little kids and don't want to see them suffering in the back. Texas summers are hot :).
There’s now 2 extra USB ports in the rear console, you can always add these...

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They even have ones with LEDs that spell “I love you” as they spin so that they know you care while they sit in coach and you travel in 1st class up front with the AC. :involve:

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Does not look like the windshield will go down with the power sliding top.
 

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Though this was cool, i see its in the grand trailhawk first, i just wonder if it can get loaded into the KL trailhawk or JK

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We don't have any more info on the power hard top right? Based on the description it sounds like more of the roof is opening than just a sun roof? I'm picturing a version of the removable panel hardtop where the panels slide back instead of being removed by hand?
 

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Whelp, now that the user guide leaked, how about showing off the towing information it contains. Towing was the reason I got my WK2 Trailhawk with a 5.7
 

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