agordon117
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Picked up my new JL yesterday, have about an hour driving it so far, and I have a few thoughts about it so far. I came from a 2016 JKUR Hard Rock, so I'll be able to compare to that
Manual transmission:
The manual transmission reminds me of the current model corvette. It's super light but rock solid. The shifter doesn't bounce around (no more jumping out of 4th gear) at all, the throw is much shorter, and the clutch, while only requiring about half of the force, has a more distinct engagement point. Everything is super smooth. If you accidentally let the clutch out a little too fast, you aren't standing upright on your spare tire anymore.
Steering: I have about 42 psi in the tires, have to grab a gauge before I can let any out. It does wonder a bit more than my JK, but not a lot.
Wind noise: I haven't had it above 70 yet, but so far I don't have any buffeting or whistling. I will say, the wind noise is different than the JK. It isn't louder really, but it is higher pitched. This may be why people without seal problems are complaining about the wind noise a bit. It used to be a much deeper sound and now it's higher pitched.
Road noise: I haven't actually detected any road/tire noise. It's so much quieter than the JK in that regard, it's unbelievable.
Ride comfort: The ride is so much smoother than the JK, it doesn't really even feel like it's a Wrangler anymore.
More thoughts as they come, but so far those were the important ones I have as of now.
Manual transmission:
The manual transmission reminds me of the current model corvette. It's super light but rock solid. The shifter doesn't bounce around (no more jumping out of 4th gear) at all, the throw is much shorter, and the clutch, while only requiring about half of the force, has a more distinct engagement point. Everything is super smooth. If you accidentally let the clutch out a little too fast, you aren't standing upright on your spare tire anymore.
Steering: I have about 42 psi in the tires, have to grab a gauge before I can let any out. It does wonder a bit more than my JK, but not a lot.
Wind noise: I haven't had it above 70 yet, but so far I don't have any buffeting or whistling. I will say, the wind noise is different than the JK. It isn't louder really, but it is higher pitched. This may be why people without seal problems are complaining about the wind noise a bit. It used to be a much deeper sound and now it's higher pitched.
Road noise: I haven't actually detected any road/tire noise. It's so much quieter than the JK in that regard, it's unbelievable.
Ride comfort: The ride is so much smoother than the JK, it doesn't really even feel like it's a Wrangler anymore.
More thoughts as they come, but so far those were the important ones I have as of now.
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