The 4xe is kinda fast!?!

[lilred7879]

Great time. What was your trap speed on that run? I sold a low 13/high 12 second car that would trap around 110mph stock to make room for the 4xe. The added quickness of the 4xe over the base engines is what pushed me over the edge to commit to making the switch.

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Which for a rubi is the speed governor

 

[Asterix2112]

The quick isn’t the 4 cylinder part as we all know. How does the start with straight motor compare to the electric motor? Curious how big the difference is.

I don't think you can do that. No matter what mode you are in and even if the battery is at 0, the car will still use battery + gas if you floor it.

 

[MoHeTow!]

I heard if you have it in 4 auto it's faster and not dumbed down by computer, Haven't got mine yet to test it out.

 

[JollieOllie]

I heard if you have it in 4 auto it's faster and not dumbed down by computer, Haven't got mine yet to test it out.

From my non-scientific-seat-of-the-pants feel, I agree. It seems faster. Being in a northern climate, I have just left my 4xe in 4 auto for the winter season.

 

[five9dak]

My early boxster recently ran 15.2 at 91. They were not particularly fast, even for 25 years ago, hah.

My JL is definitely quicker off the line, and 60 foots harder.

 

[sconrad24]

I heard if you have it in 4 auto it's faster and not dumbed down by computer, Haven't got mine yet to test it out.

The programming allows for more electric power to be used in 4 auto. Which makes sense, the 392 doesn’t come with 2wd for the same reason, to prevent loss of traction by the back wheels. I can confirm, put it in 4auto, make sure the engine is running and then hit the gas. It will speak for itself.

 

[N8213]

The programming allows for more electric power to be used in 4 auto. Which makes sense, the 392 doesn’t come with 2wd for the same reason, to prevent loss of traction by the back wheels. I can confirm, put it in 4auto, make sure the engine is running and then hit the gas. It will speak for itself.

Correct - the 4XE limits torque in lower gears unless you are in 4 Auto.

Easy enough - drop it in 4 auto, turn off traction control, and move the shifter to the left so make the engine start - push back to auto right as you take off and the Jeep is surprisingly quick.

I had to laugh - all the ducks my wife has on the dash came flying at me last time I did this.

 

[JollieOllie]

Correct - the 4XE limits torque in lower gears unless you are in 4 Auto.

Easy enough - drop it in 4 auto, turn off traction control, and move the shifter to the left so make the engine start - push back to auto right as you take off and the Jeep is surprisingly quick.

I had to laugh - all the ducks my wife has on the dash came flying at me last time I did this.

Ah, didn't know about turning the traction control off. I'll give that a try.

 

[N8213]

Ah, didn't know about turning the traction control off. I'll give that a try.

Yup. Otherwise as soon as you get some wheel spin traction control will start cutting power.

 

[Rektek]

My Rubi 4XE on 35's will not be this fast. But stock Sahara is fast!

 

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