2 DOOR JL build/order discussions master thread

[jlopes68]

Woohoooo!!!! Front seat covers on the way! I got the gray/red like John’s (copy car...) black would have matched better but it gets wicked hot here during our 6+ months of summer, so this will do wonderfully!

If you want a matching back seat cover let me know, I'll never use mine.

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[jlopes68]

Looks like some great times were had and some awesome photos were taken this weekend. Glad to see Jeeps out doing Jeep stuff. Our weekend didn't quite go as planned. We went up to Crown King again with big plans. But they were not to be. Chased some gremlins Jenn was hearing in her Jk Saturday morning, fixed a broken linkage on the 4x shifter on Sunday morning. Then Sunday afternoon chasing firewood we lost reverse and had to be tugged out. Otherwise the weather was wonderful and so were all the people we met. Not much of any trail vids as we never made it to any. Theres always next time. At least the temps were cool, and the beers too!

 

[Fred]

Looks like the 2019 were revealed, saw it on another thread. Mojito is out. Good for those that got it!
Don’t laugh, but what is BSG?

I see they have added adaptive cruise control (ACC). The drawback to having it is there should be a way it alerts you when you slow down. Too many times on a trip in my CRV I got behind a slower driver and was unaware that I slowed down. The ability to set an alarm when your speed drops x MPH would be nice.

 

[Krondor]

Morning all!

Back to work... Jeep needs parts.

 

[LydiaSP613]

G’morning unicorn Jeeples!
I hope everyone is trudging through this Monday/Tuesday as well as can be expected!

 

[gabeguy]

Let's hear the reviews.

Gary, it adds a little deeper tone to the exhaust & it seems peppier, but that could just be an illusion. Like it though, took about an hour to install. I put these on all my vehicles.

 

[BostonBilly]

Hey all, been out straight here at work. I worked the whole holiday weekend but found time to make an ice cream meet last night. I just booked my cabin for Jeep Beach next April. I have never done a large event and can't wait. Anyone planning on being there?

 

[Rhinebeck01]

@BostonBilly

If you are talking about Jeep Beach in Daytona Beach, Florida, I go every year. You will enjoy it.

Have you been to Daytona Beach, Florida before?

 

[CatskillsAlex]

Hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend.
6 days and 415 miles of fun here!

I posted the below driving report in the Turbo thread and thought I’d share with my 2-door brethrens in case anyone is curious about the 2.0L.

- I love how smooth and responsive the Turbo JL is. It drives very fluidly.
- Good accelerations, nice “oomph”. You definitely get that glued-to-the-back-of-your seat feeling if you floor it (I didn’t overdo it as it’s still early days).
- I’m only averaging 19 mpg so far. Hoping to get to the 20s after more mileage.
- I don’t seem to have any of the steering issues that were mentioned on other threads. Phew!
- Tire pressure was initially 41-42 and I drove it around for a short bit before getting it lowered to 37 as I was curious to experience the difference. Well, it makes a big difference. I had to work hard to keep it straight at 42, and not at all at 37. Keep it low!
- My one question mark / slightly negative impression pertains to braking. If I hit the brakes abruptly, particularly on a steep downhill, it oversteers. Obviously that’s something I avoid as much as possible, but I want to feel like I can fully trust my vehicle in an emergency, and I didn’t love that response. Hopefully it’s just due to still being “green” and will get better.
- Overall a really, really fun ride - and I love how quiet it is. It doesn’t roar - it purrs!!!

 

[gabeguy]

@BostonBilly
What psi are running in your 315's?

 

[gabeguy]

Hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend.
6 days and 415 miles of fun here!

I posted the below driving report in the Turbo thread and thought I’d share with my 2-door brethrens in case anyone is curious about the 2.0L.

- I love how smooth and responsive the Turbo JL is. It drives very fluidly.
- Good accelerations, nice “oomph”. You definitely get that glued-to-the-back-of-your seat feeling if you floor it (I didn’t overdo it as it’s still early days).
- I’m only averaging 19 mpg so far. Hoping to get to the 20s after more mileage.
- I don’t seem to have any of the steering issues that were mentioned on other threads. Phew!
- Tire pressure was initially 41-42 and I drove it around for a short bit before getting it lowered to 37 as I was curious to experience the difference. Well, it makes a big difference. I had to work hard to keep it straight at 42, and not at all at 37. Keep it low!
- My one question mark / slightly negative impression pertains to braking. If I hit the brakes abruptly, particularly on a steep downhill, it oversteers. Obviously that’s something I avoid as much as possible, but I want to feel like I can fully trust my vehicle in an emergency, and I didn’t love that response. Hopefully it’s just due to still being “green” and will get better.
- Overall a really, really fun ride - and I love how quiet it is. It doesn’t roar - it purrs!!!

Alex,
Your "Rubicon" & "Jeep" look pink in that picture. Did you modify them? Lol

 

[CatskillsAlex]

Alex,
Your "Rubicon" & "Jeep" look pink in that picture. Did you modify them? Lol

Ha ha you’re right, I didn’t pick up on that! Nope, original red...

 

[Krondor]

Hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend.
6 days and 415 miles of fun here!

I posted the below driving report in the Turbo thread and thought I’d share with my 2-door brethrens in case anyone is curious about the 2.0L.

- I love how smooth and responsive the Turbo JL is. It drives very fluidly.
- Good accelerations, nice “oomph”. You definitely get that glued-to-the-back-of-your seat feeling if you floor it (I didn’t overdo it as it’s still early days).
- I’m only averaging 19 mpg so far. Hoping to get to the 20s after more mileage.
- I don’t seem to have any of the steering issues that were mentioned on other threads. Phew!
- Tire pressure was initially 41-42 and I drove it around for a short bit before getting it lowered to 37 as I was curious to experience the difference. Well, it makes a big difference. I had to work hard to keep it straight at 42, and not at all at 37. Keep it low!
- My one question mark / slightly negative impression pertains to braking. If I hit the brakes abruptly, particularly on a steep downhill, it oversteers. Obviously that’s something I avoid as much as possible, but I want to feel like I can fully trust my vehicle in an emergency, and I didn’t love that response. Hopefully it’s just due to still being “green” and will get better.
- Overall a really, really fun ride - and I love how quiet it is. It doesn’t roar - it purrs!!!

Thank you for your impressions! I sometimes think I should have waited, but then I drive mine and am very pleased again.

On the braking, I had the same results. I'm using more aggressive pads on the Subaru and if this were happening it usually just meant I needed to bed them better, and maybe swap sides. On the Jeep, I'm finding it hard to believe the stock pads would do the same. I'll try some bedding and see if it improves.

I'd think your mileage will improve as things start to settle in. Glad you love your new toy. Happy Jeeping!

 

[IMBlu]

If you want a matching back seat cover let me know, I'll never use mine.

They made it? Yes I would! PM me when you get a minute!

 

[IMBlu]

@BostonBilly

If you are talking about Jeep Beach in Daytona Beach, Florida, I go every year. You will enjoy it.

Have you been to Daytona Beach, Florida before?

I could do that, not too far from me! I’ll look it up

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