I've gone on a couple of dates where I've driven the girl in my Jeep. I have a 2010 2Door Rubi. Both girls said - "wow, you drive pretty slow." I just laughed it off and said it depends on what I'm driving. Most people don't understand that a Wrangler does not handle anywhere close to even an average car on the asphalt.

I have a motorcycle that will launch me to insanely illegal speeds when I want to go fast. I also drive my dad's Audi A4 from time to time and it will easily go over 100mph within a few blinks of the eye. These can get you into trouble real quick. On the other hand the JK offers an engaging, enjoyable ride at legal, reasonable speeds.

Sure I wish the Jeep had some more oomph, but considering its intended purpose I can't fault it. I took it offroad last week and was absolutely blown away by the performance. You can't expect a vehicle with such amazing offroad abilities to handle like a car on the street. That being said, I think it still does ok on the street.

 

They were made for off roading not drag racing there is no reason to go fast when your tring to get up a 4 foot dry water fall at a 35 dagree angle. Mine dose just fine and i havent done any thing to the motor.

 

i completely agree, but... while u get to your off-road trail, it would be nice to have a normal highway cruise speed of 120 kmh (75 mph) and right now that speed is almost top speed on a Wrangler If they completely can't do that i'm OK with that, i don't care how fast i'll get where i'm going, i just want to be sure i DO get there, and that's for sure with a wrangler....

 

I think 75-80mph in my jeep is the same 75-80mph that a Ferrari has...

 

i have a mustang as well man and i know how you feel about the jeep. the superchips tuner helps a bit.

 

I feel your pain....I went from a 2004 BMW 545i 330hps to a 2011 wrangler unlimited black. I opted for the 6 spd to give me a little extra...but its a massive change however i won't be getting any speeding tickets and I can basically drive anywhere I want now.

 

Lack of power in a Jeep Mine will do 0-6 in 0.9 seconds and cover 10 in 2 seconds. Who need to go faster than 10?

 

Should have told them "faster is not better, the longer it takes you to get to the top of that mountain, the better she feels being on top of it."

 

Gears

CAI or Snorkel

After market exhaust

Superchip Flaspaq

After you install these you will think you have a whole different JK...

All I've installed so far is an Airaid CAI and Flashpaq and I've been a big, BIG fan ever since I did....

 

Geez, I suppose the 4-door autos really are slow. I've had my 2-door 6-speed up to 150kmh (95MPH) during an overtake and it still had plenty of go left in it. I agree though; the 6 speed is a good powerplant for the 2-doors but with the gearing of the auto box & gearing you certainly need more power for a lifted, big tired, steel bumpered Unlimited. No wonder Hemi conversions are popular.