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wayoflife

05-18-2007, 10:46 AM

For those of you who’ve been asking to see some videos of the Project-JK Jeep JK Wrangler in action, here’s a quick video that Matt (doojer), his cameraman Whit and his awesome production crew put together for us heading up Last Chance Canyon. As mentioned, the footage is short and the trail is easy but I think you’ll enjoy what you see. If you do, we will be sure to try and do more videos on runs we do in the future. And, if you want to be included in them, you had better be sure to come out and join us.

Click on the pic below to PLAY the video in Quicktime or Windows Media Player:

http://www.project-jk.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=22896 (http://project-jk.com/wp-gallery2.php?g2_itemId=22894) http://www.project-jk.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=22902 (http://www.project-jk.com/wp-gallery2.php?g2_itemId=22900)

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Robar

05-18-2007, 11:06 AM

That's a very cool video.

tjworld

05-18-2007, 11:09 AM

Very nice.

The JK is a beast off road no matter what people say I think Jeep scored big with this one.

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 11:11 AM

That's a very cool video.

Sure was nice to have professionals put it together using HD cameras and not me with a little handycam and home PC :D

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 11:14 AM

Very nice.

The JK is a beast off road no matter what people say I think Jeep scored big with this one.

For sure. doojer has a Sahara with open diffs and although it took just a wee bit more effort to do, he was able to make it over everything we did in our Rubicon. And, of all the Jeep's I've owned and wheeled (including my 6" lifted built up TJ), I can tell you the JK is simply the best one ever made :yup:

HappyCurmudgeon

05-18-2007, 11:23 AM

I see superdog in the back seat there was having fun too. :yup:
it is cool that you bought a Jeep to match the pooch :D

i wish i had that terrain around here. great vid!

doojer

05-18-2007, 12:03 PM

We had a lot of fun. The video was just something quick we threw together, but we definitely plan on doing it again! Hope you guys enjoyed it! :D

AZCA jeeper

05-18-2007, 12:06 PM

WAHHHAAAAA HAHA AHA HAAAA!! I can play it!!!!!!!:mad: :sad:

I must be a reject. :D:

FRDesign

05-18-2007, 12:09 PM

Thats goin on my iPod Video.

tgrt

05-18-2007, 12:11 PM

Any chance of getting a non QuickTime version? I hate the crap that application installs and I refuse to install it.

doojer

05-18-2007, 12:17 PM

Any chance of getting a non QuickTime version? I hate the crap that application installs and I refuse to install it.I'll see if we can get a Window's Media file up for ya. ;)

For those PC users who aren't opposed to it, you can get Quicktime for free at Quicktime.com and you can choose the player only (no iTunes) to avoid the additional "crap". :)

jeepn0811

05-18-2007, 12:41 PM

priell3

05-18-2007, 12:44 PM

Cool video but torture when watching at work and the Jeep is at home.

doojer

05-18-2007, 12:51 PM

Cool video. Looks like the Sahara needed a little more "motivation" to get over some of the rocks. How do you feel the BLD did. I know it's not a locker, but I'm in the same situation and wondering if locking it is worth the cost.The BLD is great-- you can see it kicking in that shot from behind my Jeep (where I slide off the rock :LOL:). Without it, I know I would have had a harder time getting over stuff. Honestly, I think the biggest advantage the Rubi has is the 4:1 low-range gearing. It's a bit harder to get slow, controlled movement with the Sahara/X's low-range. I'll probably add a locker someday, but the BLD helps enough where it doesn't seem essential yet. Maybe WOL has some more thoughts on this.

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 01:32 PM

Thanks doojer. We now have the video available in Windows Media. Click on the link below:

http://www.project-jk.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=22902 (http://www.project-jk.com/wp-gallery2.php?g2_itemId=22900)

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wayoflife

05-18-2007, 01:35 PM

The BLD is great-- you can see it kicking in that shot from behind my Jeep (where I slide off the rock :LOL:). Without it, I know I would have had a harder time getting over stuff. Honestly, I think the biggest advantage the Rubi has is the 4:1 low-range gearing. It's a bit harder to get slow, controlled movement with the Sahara/X's low-range. I'll probably add a locker someday, but the BLD helps enough where it doesn't seem essential yet. Maybe WOL has some more thoughts on this.

Yup, it works surprisingly well but as doojer said, what would really make a difference is a t-case with 4:1 gearing like the Rubicon has as opposed to the 2.72:1 that the Sahara and X come with. Fortunately, all JK's come with NV241's and I think it'll just be a matter of time before someone comes out with a 4:1 swap kit :yup:

Of course, there really is no substitute to Lockers but I think you find that you can do quite a bit without them too :yup:

Dayton

05-18-2007, 01:58 PM

doojer - great job!

WOL - MORE! MORE! MORE!

Dayton

05-18-2007, 02:00 PM

Yup, it works surprisingly well but as doojer said, what would really make a difference is a t-case with 4:1 gearing like the Rubicon has as opposed to the 2.72:1 that the Sahara and X come with. Fortunately, all JK's come with NV241's and I think it'll just be a matter of time before someone comes out with a 4:1 swap kit :yup:

Of course, there really is no substitute to Lockers but I think you find that you can do quite a bit without them too :yup:

WOL - were you locked for those rocks?

nam6869usmc

05-18-2007, 02:13 PM

WoW! Guy's & ((Girl's if there)),....just a fantastic Vid & very well put together. If there was enough Vid's here on Jk-Forum I wouldn't even watch TV anymore.
Just a great Job well Done, way to go Sahara, definitely showed your stuff, you to Eddie, but your a given..:D

CLACKEY(_!_)

05-18-2007, 02:18 PM

I was sad before that I mussed that run not once but TWICE. Now that I've seent he video i'm just even sadder!!!:tearsdrip: :tearsdrip: :tearsdrip: :tearsdrip: :tearsdrip: :tearsdrip: :tearsdrip: :tearsdrip: :tearsdrip: :tearsdrip: :tearsdrip: :tearsdrip: :tearsdrip: :tearsdrip: :tearsdrip:

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 02:20 PM

WOL - were you locked for those rocks?

Only in the rear on a couple of the tougher obsticals that doojer didn't go up. But, with them on, the ol' Rubi was unstoppable :yup:

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 02:22 PM

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 02:24 PM

I was sad before that I mussed that run not once but TWICE. Now that I've seent he video i'm just even sadder!!!

Don't cry. Last Chance Canyon is one of my favorite SoCal trails and it doesn't take much to get me out there. Need I say, I'd be willing to go again anytime :yup:

nam6869usmc

05-18-2007, 02:24 PM

Actually... that was my wife Cindy (wayoflifette) doing all the driving. I was outside spotting :embarrased: :D

And I gave you the credit, way to go (wayoflifette);)

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 02:30 PM

I see superdog in the back seat there was having fun too. :yup:
it is cool that you bought a Jeep to match the pooch :D

i wish i had that terrain around here. great vid!

Yup, that's our little border collie Tessa and yes, our JK is a perfect match for her :D

As far as the terrain out here goes, I think you're due for a road trip aren't you? :yup:

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 02:31 PM

Thanks guys for the Windows Media version. Much better in full screen :)

Bryan.

No problemo and yes, it is kinda cool to see it BIG :eek!: :D

Dayton

05-18-2007, 02:34 PM

Don't cry. Last Chance Canyon is one of my favorite SoCal trails and it doesn't take much to get me out there. Need I say, I'd be willing to go again anytime :yup:

Sounds like maybe *someone* should plan something for... a weekend very soon??

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 02:42 PM

Sounds like maybe *someone* should plan something for... a weekend very soon??

Well, now that you mention it, we are planning to do a newbie friendly trail run next weekend and haven't decided on a location yet. You think you might be interested in joining us? :yup:

FiveOff

05-18-2007, 02:49 PM

Sweet!!

Love the intro. Your Jeeps were like Starsky & Hutch with those special effects.

RotorHead

05-18-2007, 02:53 PM

Awsome. Thanks for sharing. :2thumbs:

Piginajeep

05-18-2007, 03:00 PM

I truely hate you So-cal guys.....

The BLA is awesome. I've only wheeled open diff jeeps in the past. with 5.13 gears and the 6 speed. My 1st gear is really low...

The JK will run circles around my TJ....

Nice Video!

Dayton

05-18-2007, 03:02 PM

Well, now that you mention it, we are planning to do a newbie friendly trail run next weekend and haven't decided on a location yet. You think you might be interested in joining us? :yup:

You might have to *twist my arm*... Please send me any and all plans, dates, times, and places! :)

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 03:04 PM

Sweet!!

Love the intro. Your Jeeps were like Starsky & Hutch with those special effects.

LOL!!! :rotflmao2:
Now that's funny :D

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 03:05 PM

Woods

05-18-2007, 03:06 PM

Great vid, thanks guys!

Make more :popcorn:

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 03:06 PM

You might have to *twist my arm*... Please send me any and all plans, dates, times, and places! :)

You got it! I just started this thead in the Staging Area and all details about our upcoming trip will be posted there:

http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.php?t=8329

:yup:

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 03:07 PM

Great vid, thanks guys!

Make more :popcorn:

Yeah doojer, you need to make sure to drag Whit out again this Sunday and make some more cool videos :yup:

Piginajeep

05-18-2007, 03:17 PM

Speaking of which, weren't you supposed to be coming out this way some time soon?

awh. change of plans. I would have only been out for a day, so it wasnt worth it... If I dont get out this year.. I will be there for EJS next year,:yup:

wayoflife

05-18-2007, 04:05 PM

awh. change of plans. I would have only been out for a day, so it wasnt worth it... If I dont get out this year.. I will be there for EJS next year,:yup:

Bummer. Well, hopefully we'll see you in Moab. :yup:

pigeonfarmboy

05-18-2007, 10:49 PM

Just curious what camera and editing software was used?

Can't wait to get my JK and beat the hell out of it with you guys.

PoorDad

05-18-2007, 11:13 PM

Nice video, guys! The Rubi looks very sure footed on the larger rocks.

LidLess07X

05-19-2007, 06:23 AM

Great video. Who's music is in the backround?

JackMac4

05-19-2007, 06:51 AM

Good stuff! :2thumbs:

SteelBlue07

05-19-2007, 07:28 AM

Very nice videos. Nice to see a non rubi handle that course also.

doojer

05-19-2007, 08:27 AM

Just curious what camera and editing software was used?

Can't wait to get my JK and beat the hell out of it with you guys.We were using a Canon XL-H1 and an HD Final Cut system. :) You should definitely come out with us sometime!

Great video. Who's music is in the backround?Johnny 'Guitar' Watson. http://www.oldschoolgamers.net/forums/style_emoticons/default/pimp.gif

wayoflife

05-19-2007, 09:26 AM

Nice video, guys! The Rubi looks very sure footed on the larger rocks.

It really is amazing what the new Rubi Unlimited can do. As I have mentioned before, I have a totally built up TJ on a 6" long arm kit and no joke, my Rubi can out wheel it anyday of the week. :crazyeyes:

wayoflife

05-19-2007, 09:29 AM

Very nice videos. Nice to see a non rubi handle that course also.

You know, I am simply blown away at how well the X and Sahara's do even with open diffs. The new BLD system really does wonders. :yup:

biglynny

05-19-2007, 09:56 AM

Hey WOL & Doojer-
The video was a big hit in our household. My wife and I watched it 3times and the kids were dancing to the tunes. We're off to the hills today - all reved up.