Choice between different philosophies - sahara vs rubicon
08-09-2014, 07:49 AM
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Over here, we have a similar problem. Using larger wheels or lifting are illegal, unless you spend time, money and patience on getting through various checks and receiving the permits.
I did that, so the 35"s appear in the license, and so is the total permissible height (which, because of a clerks' mistake, is enough for 6" lift...).
However, aftermarket bumpers, winch, rock rails, headlight etc', are not (yet...) considered as a change. Can you change those in Italy?
I did that, so the 35"s appear in the license, and so is the total permissible height (which, because of a clerks' mistake, is enough for 6" lift...).
However, aftermarket bumpers, winch, rock rails, headlight etc', are not (yet...) considered as a change. Can you change those in Italy?
08-09-2014, 08:46 AM
#62
I think auto is better for advanced drivers that drives in advanced terrain
It seems that pro drivers can have better results with an auto
Please read what I wrote here https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-t...-307909/page7/ and see alot of videos that I linked to, there are a lot of rock crawlers and I think Eddie and all his buddies have a big knowledge about JKs.
It seems that pro drivers can have better results with an auto
Please read what I wrote here https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-t...-307909/page7/ and see alot of videos that I linked to, there are a lot of rock crawlers and I think Eddie and all his buddies have a big knowledge about JKs.
The 3.6L is stronger and the power is nicely spred over 5 gears -- it equals a manual in controlability, and IMO is more convenient and more fun in the trickiest situations.
It seems to me that some people carry their opinion about the older engine/gearbox to the meaningfully improved new ones.
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08-09-2014, 12:38 PM
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08-09-2014, 12:40 PM
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Over here, we have a similar problem. Using larger wheels or lifting are illegal, unless you spend time, money and patience on getting through various checks and receiving the permits. I did that, so the 35"s appear in the license, and so is the total permissible height (which, because of a clerks' mistake, is enough for 6" lift...). However, aftermarket bumpers, winch, rock rails, headlight etc', are not (yet...) considered as a change. Can you change those in Italy?
You wrote "(yet...)" because you're afraid that something will change in the US?
If so, it's the end of the worldwide market... :-(
There is a pleasure in the pathless woods...
08-10-2014, 01:07 AM
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The banning of steel bumpers is being considered, because plastic ones are safer for pedestrians.
Even adding reverse lights is illegal, because "other drivers might be blinded". No offroad lights are allowed, unless covered when on roads.
Luckily, the law says nothing about replacing headlights, so I had the miserable stock headlights replaced with LED TruckLites. They're very good and spread the light quite wide, so there's no rush to add lights.
Just so you don't feel you can mod nothing...
:e.g.:
The doors won't stay open. Solved it by installing Star Fab 'Smart Door Stops' (requires cutting) - Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSSHhGyyzdg
Link:
The rear seat is too upright and therefore uncomfortable. Simple brackets under its front 'legs' make a big difference.
Last edited by GJeep; 08-11-2014 at 08:00 AM.