The Jeep and Off-Road Thread - Page 110

MFR Sweep · 03-12-2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shikataganai

What got me was the tinted windshield. Who does that?

Badging it as a "300GD" is cute, though.

Oh, and in response to another post above: no mention of lockers in that particular eBay ad..l

I didn't read it, I just saw the mechanical levers for the F/R lockers: the round knob things next to the brake lever.

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

Hurley959 · 03-12-2012, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by express_wagon

First riced out diesel G wagen I have ever seen.

I don't see how a set of late-model wheels and a fancy paint job equals rice. Swap those wheels out for some beadlocks and stickies and I bet you guys would be drooling over it.

EDIT: Ok, that subwoofer is a little excessive, I'll give you that.
EDIT AGAIN: And the red dash is cheesy. I didn't look at the interior before making this post

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Benhart21 · 03-12-2012, 01:44 PM

I saw what appears to be a Pinzgauer 4x4 with a for sale sign on it in my neighborhood recently. I'm gonna have to go get a closer look at it if it's still there.

The Phenx · 03-12-2012, 04:07 PM

Did someone say shifters?

I has fancy stuff toooooo...

PGT · 03-12-2012, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shikataganai

What got me was the tinted windshield. Who does that?

Uhh, I've done it quite a bit. The "AS1 Line" on a windshield are markings to show how far down it's ok to do (legal here even in repressive VA). I had it done on my original Wrangler windshield as I get migraines and every little bit of glare reduction helps.

Just because you don't do it doesn't mean there isn't a justifiable reason others do.

scaryfastskier · 03-12-2012, 08:30 PM

My friend did it to his LS430. It looked pretty sweet, but I could. not. see. ****. at. night. I hated driving it.

My eyes are really sensitive to light too, so you'd think it would have been a boon for me.

PGT · 03-12-2012, 08:35 PM

depends on your sight line. Even at 6'1", it was no issue on my Wrangler.

scaryfastskier · 03-12-2012, 08:38 PM

I'm 6'4"... so you think my head would have to be lower to benefit?

I will say that I briefly had a windshield that did not have the factory "eyebrow" and it was miserable. That is totally essential to me, though you wouldn't think it. His LS has the entire windshield done.

PGT · 03-12-2012, 08:43 PM

lower to make it not annoying, that's for sure.

my head hits the headliner in my current car, but only in the morning when my back is stiff as a board from sleeping.

Rallyroo · 03-12-2012, 08:53 PM

The folks in Guatemala and Honduras tint the windscreen like that save for a part the size of a postcard that is not tinted for tunnel vision viewing pleasure at night. I'll have to dig up the photos from my overland trip from Belize to Panama.

PGT · 03-12-2012, 09:19 PM

not the best shot, but one of the few I have as the windshield was replaced 3x in two years of ownership

edit....found two better ones. Its barely noticeable but did make a diff

pattylicous · 03-12-2012, 09:38 PM

My WRX had one similar to yours, PGT. I didn't like it at first but once I got used to it, I loved it.

express_wagon · 03-12-2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hurley959

I don't see how a set of late-model wheels and a fancy paint job equals rice. Swap those wheels out for some beadlocks and stickies and I bet you guys would be drooling over it.

EDIT: Ok, that subwoofer is a little excessive, I'll give you that.
EDIT AGAIN: And the red dash is cheesy. I didn't look at the interior before making this post

.

Tacky aftermarket leather, steering wheel, cheapo intake, terrible generic heated seat and power door lock switches that is very out of place. Who's counting anyways?

PGT · 03-12-2012, 11:07 PM

well, they "invested $40K"!

more like set fire to $40k. I'd redo a lot of it....found a nicer proper four door in WA that just sold for the same $$$ so just goes to show what patience brings.

as with a decision a decade ago to buy a new Wrangler vice an 8yo D90, one would be hard-pressed to buy used British or German for the same money as a new JK, if logic and fiscal responsibility enter your equation. That's always the conundrum; "cool" is trumped by not wanting to buy a money-pit.

Damn Yankee · 03-13-2012, 07:20 AM

Thought you guys would enjoy this:

http://moby1trailers.com/

4FishLimit · 03-13-2012, 09:14 AM

^ Yes please!

On an unrelated note, I had one of the 'tards at work telling me that all Wranglers only came with a 3 speed auto.

Le sigh.

Sideshowbob · 03-13-2012, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGT

well, they "invested $40K"!

more like set fire to $40k. I'd redo a lot of it....found a nicer proper four door in WA that just sold for the same $$$ so just goes to show what patience brings.

Are you out to buy an LJ or are you looking around for just general 4x4 action?

What are you looking to do? Interested in a built rig?

www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1051658

www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1050417

www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1050327

www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1045102

shikataganai · 03-13-2012, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGT

not the best shot, but one of the few I have as the windshield was replaced 3x in two years of ownership

edit....found two better ones. Its barely noticeable but did make a diff

You just have a band of tint at top, right? The eBay G-wagen has the whole damn thing blacked out. Big difference.

PGT · 03-15-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shikataganai

You just have a band of tint at top, right? The eBay G-wagen has the whole damn thing blacked out. Big difference.

yes, just the AS1 line. The G-wagen didn't look blacked out to me but could be wrong.

THoughts on the Wrangler MW3 Edition? They seem to be sitting on dealer lots. Providing a good discount is possible, is it worth the $$ over an optioned Rubi? I don't care for the bading and would remove it...strictly talking about the AEV parts and 100% factory warranty vs. buying an Arctic Edition and putting similar AEV stuff on it.

HighWayDrifter · 03-15-2012, 08:10 PM

meh get a raptor, its more fun

just terrorized my hood with a bit of 6200lbs worth of drifto, you know practicing for the baja...

PGT · 03-15-2012, 08:29 PM

ROFL. We've had parallel tracks on cars for awhile...figured it would look "odd" if we had another matching pair. People would start to talk...

Besides.....Raptor don't 'vert.

HighWayDrifter · 03-15-2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGT

ROFL. We've had parallel tracks on cars for awhile...figured it would look "odd" if we had another matching pair. People would start to talk...

Besides.....Raptor don't 'vert.

the raptor will do what ever you will it to do.

ill sell you mine, that way i can get one of these for a month before i sell that as well.

ecb12 · 03-15-2012, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGT

yes, just the AS1 line. The G-wagen didn't look blacked out to me but could be wrong.

THoughts on the Wrangler MW3 Edition? They seem to be sitting on dealer lots. Providing a good discount is possible, is it worth the $$ over an optioned Rubi? I don't care for the bading and would remove it...strictly talking about the AEV parts and 100% factory warranty vs. buying an Arctic Edition and putting similar AEV stuff on it.

The only parts you couldn't add yourself for cheaper would be the leather seats and guages. Everything else is just a AEV / mopar aftermarket part.

Whitford · 03-15-2012, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damn Yankee

Thought you guys would enjoy this:

http://moby1trailers.com/

*drool*

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Guys, please tell me to not buy a new camera and to put the money into my Jeep. I need some peer pressure.

scaryfastskier · 03-16-2012, 07:41 AM

I know this is the Jeep thread, but no way. Cameras are a potential revenue source that hardly depreciate and can be tax deductible. Cars... are none of those things.

Buy the camera, take pictures of Pippa Middleton, get paid, get 60" tires.

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03-12-2012, 01:44 PM	#2728
Benhart21 Scooby Specialist Member#: 149617 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Boulder	I saw what appears to be a Pinzgauer 4x4 with a for sale sign on it in my neighborhood recently. I'm gonna have to go get a closer look at it if it's still there.

03-12-2012, 04:07 PM	#2729
The Phenx Scooby Specialist Member#: 95823 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: 2003 Imprezza Wrx WRC BLUE	Did someone say shifters? I has fancy stuff toooooo...

03-12-2012, 08:30 PM	#2731
scaryfastskier Scooby Specialist Member#: 7893 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: International Location: Saint Louis Vehicle: 2010 F150 & Iron883 Husky TE449 + TXC250	My friend did it to his LS430. It looked pretty sweet, but I could. not. see. ****. at. night. I hated driving it. My eyes are really sensitive to light too, so you'd think it would have been a boon for me.

03-12-2012, 08:35 PM	#2732
PGT Scooby Specialist Member#: 57283 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Loudoun Vehicle: 2012 300C SRT8 & Unlimited Rubicon MW3	depends on your sight line. Even at 6'1", it was no issue on my Wrangler.

03-12-2012, 08:38 PM	#2733
scaryfastskier Scooby Specialist Member#: 7893 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: International Location: Saint Louis Vehicle: 2010 F150 & Iron883 Husky TE449 + TXC250	I'm 6'4"... so you think my head would have to be lower to benefit? I will say that I briefly had a windshield that did not have the factory "eyebrow" and it was miserable. That is totally essential to me, though you wouldn't think it. His LS has the entire windshield done.

03-12-2012, 08:43 PM	#2734
PGT Scooby Specialist Member#: 57283 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Loudoun Vehicle: 2012 300C SRT8 & Unlimited Rubicon MW3	lower to make it not annoying, that's for sure. my head hits the headliner in my current car, but only in the morning when my back is stiff as a board from sleeping.

03-12-2012, 08:53 PM	#2735
Rallyroo Scooby Specialist Member#: 67994 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Pacific Rim - The Ring of Fire	The folks in Guatemala and Honduras tint the windscreen like that save for a part the size of a postcard that is not tinted for tunnel vision viewing pleasure at night. I'll have to dig up the photos from my overland trip from Belize to Panama.

03-12-2012, 09:19 PM	#2736
PGT Scooby Specialist Member#: 57283 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Loudoun Vehicle: 2012 300C SRT8 & Unlimited Rubicon MW3	not the best shot, but one of the few I have as the windshield was replaced 3x in two years of ownership edit....found two better ones. Its barely noticeable but did make a diff

03-12-2012, 09:38 PM	#2737
pattylicous NASIOC Supporter Member#: 117487 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma	My WRX had one similar to yours, PGT. I didn't like it at first but once I got used to it, I loved it.

03-12-2012, 11:07 PM	#2739
PGT Scooby Specialist Member#: 57283 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Loudoun Vehicle: 2012 300C SRT8 & Unlimited Rubicon MW3	well, they "invested $40K"! more like set fire to $40k. I'd redo a lot of it....found a nicer proper four door in WA that just sold for the same $$$ so just goes to show what patience brings. as with a decision a decade ago to buy a new Wrangler vice an 8yo D90, one would be hard-pressed to buy used British or German for the same money as a new JK, if logic and fiscal responsibility enter your equation. That's always the conundrum; "cool" is trumped by not wanting to buy a money-pit.

03-13-2012, 07:20 AM	#2740
Damn Yankee Scooby Newbie Member#: 53066 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: I guess a legend and an out of Vehicle: work bum look a lot alike, daddy.	Thought you guys would enjoy this: http://moby1trailers.com/

03-13-2012, 09:14 AM	#2741
4FishLimit Scooby Newbie Member#: 125113 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Utah Vehicle: . im in joor bAs3 drinkin joor beerz	^ Yes please! On an unrelated note, I had one of the 'tards at work telling me that all Wranglers only came with a 3 speed auto. Le sigh.

03-15-2012, 08:10 PM	#2745
HighWayDrifter Scooby Specialist Member#: 8908 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: state of oblivion Vehicle: 2009 Dont make me mad or i will tell a mod!	meh get a raptor, its more fun just terrorized my hood with a bit of 6200lbs worth of drifto, you know practicing for the baja...

03-15-2012, 08:29 PM	#2746
PGT Scooby Specialist Member#: 57283 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Loudoun Vehicle: 2012 300C SRT8 & Unlimited Rubicon MW3	ROFL. We've had parallel tracks on cars for awhile...figured it would look "odd" if we had another matching pair. People would start to talk... Besides.....Raptor don't 'vert.

03-16-2012, 07:41 AM	#2750
scaryfastskier Scooby Specialist Member#: 7893 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: International Location: Saint Louis Vehicle: 2010 F150 & Iron883 Husky TE449 + TXC250	I know this is the Jeep thread, but no way. Cameras are a potential revenue source that hardly depreciate and can be tax deductible. Cars... are none of those things. Buy the camera, take pictures of Pippa Middleton, get paid, get 60" tires.