Yeah they changed it. Black seats get red dash now, regardless of color.
Jeep is planning a Hemi in a JL eventually? Whoa.
Thanks. Yeah, I remember the skepticism. Some members were saying that the bumpers weren’t yet made, it’s vaporware, so they were wondering what made me think that it was real, etc etc. In the mean time I placed my order and was talking to AEV, and those members thought that I was full of crap talking about this non existent build.
That makes sense. It's a shame they aren't. The Hemi AEV Jeep's were always the top of the top.
Has AEV "officially" stated a release date yet (again)? I have been contacting them via email and their company forum, as well as through FB, and have yet to receive a reply. They have been radio silent regarding their bumpers, which were supposed to be released already. I have been patiently waiting, but that patience has worn very thin. My previous Rubicon had AEV bumpers on it, and I believed them to be the very best available. The company's lack of a response, or any news at all, really, is incredibly irritating.
Still no release that I have heard of yet. Full width is still not ready yet either from what I gather.
That truly is a shame. A company that designs and manufactures some wonderful products for the Jeep aftermarket should be a bit more proactive in these matters, for what my opinion is worth. However, my opinion has several thousand dollars in a build budget attached to it, and that should mean something. That build has been centered around anxiously awaiting the release of these bumpers, but I will not be able to wait much longer. It looks more and more like ARB will gain my business. This is a sad case in poor customer relations, and really quite disappointing.
To be fair they have had a hard enough time getting the bumpers out so far. Have to imagine a Hemi swap would involve even more resources. And if Jeep did make a Hemi an option (or any more powerful engine than they have now), it would be tougher to recoup those costs.
From all my research, before buying this Jeep, I found that AEV thinks things through and engineers things nicely. For their previous hemi conversions they didn’t just swap the engine and call it a day, they switched the fan etc. making sure cooling and everything works well. It’s a shame everyone has been waiting for the bumpers for so long. I hope they come through and deliver a product that everyone will love.
