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Is break-in period for a new manual a thing? I’ve been saying and thinking my MT glad feels too *new* and needs to be loosened up, but have been told something along the lines of “modern vehicles don’t have break in periods....” Despite that, I feel like mine is getting easier and better every day

Exact same boat....will keep a very interested ear tuned if you figure out what “the crunch” is!

Haven’t heard any 1st hand reports of driving the manual with the doors off. I took mine off this weekend and I will say it’s a much more intrinsic drive with them off. I feel like you can hear and feel better where you should be shifting etc. maybe it’s all a placebo, but I recommend it if...

They do. They also have a keyless start, and that button is right next to the on/off for the auto shutoff. Obviously there are aftermarket parts you can get, but if you just make it a quick two-step process of tapping both buttons in sequence from day 1, you’ll be good. The only reason I disable...

Agreed. In this case I was simply offering a contrarian view to people saying 5th and 6th were totally useless. I think it could be done better but it’s not completely useless.

I’m in Texas where it’s all flat and 80 MPH stretches aren’t unusual. Did a Small road trip in the gladiator two weeks ago and had it in 5th with cruise control pretty much the whole time. Worked good. I’m not saying they shouldn’t have put more thought into. But I wouldn’t quite say they’re...

Definitely appreciate the tips. My buddy says that if you can start the vehicle in second and let off the clutch slowly without giving it gas without the vehicle stalling, then it’s safe to start from 2nd as much as you want. Makes sense and this is indeed the case with mine. Does this seem...

Would love someone to drop some knowledge on me vs. me just bitching about what is probably a good vehicle... I’d quantify myself as a relatively experienced manual owner. My first vehicle was a manual ford ranger. Then a manual BMW. Then a manual wrangler. But this gladiator and I aren’t...

Interesting point. Any speculations why? I had a manual ‘06 wrangler that seems like it drove WAY smoother. Are there break in times with new MTs? I’ve never come close to owning a new vehicle until now, so maybe I should expect it to smooth out?

I have the same thing! I will say it seems to be getting better. I have 600 miles on mine...the shifting honestly seems to be getting smoother every day. Driven manuals for years, so I don’t think I’m getting that much of a better manual driver in two weeks. I’m not really a gear head at all, so...

Hey y’all hoping to get some help as I’m sure some others are having issues.... Anyone figured out a solution to the no dead pedal issue yet? Ordered my gladiator in April and just got it two weeks ago (yeah, that was quite fun). First week was all sunshine and roses but now it’s starting to...

basicGlad, was this somewhat recently? Or back when people were trying to get the LE? ‘Precate the input and experience. Something like that I could definitely understand. It would make sense. It would also make sense to inform dealers/customers that certain models weren’t being released yet. To...

My 2 cents... Jeep owners, including myself, are some of the best, most loyal and optimistic customers and people out there. Conversely, Jeep is an absolute garbage organization that treats us like dirt. I ordered mine on 4/29/19 and it’s STILL in D status. Unbelievable! And I got clear coat...