yeah....1 man, a supply chain team, does not make. Odd excuse
I see this isn't your first Jeep, so why are you surprised by this?
I have been finding myself wondering if this whole process would have gone any differently if I would have never posted on here or reached out to FCA chat..... If I find out my order was canceled by the plant and I'm starting over, maybe I'll have to test that route. Then again, it's more than likely just a coincidence and I'm not being punished for my involvement. I just have the gift/ability to put together a combination of options that's virtually impossible to build
Sting Gray, saddle brown leather int., Manual Tranny, 8.4" uconnect/stereo package, tow package, aux switch package, tonnau cover, black hard top Rubicon. Pretty standard (literally) if you ask me. I don't get it. No steel bumpers, no painted tops or flares, no LEDs, no safety group no trail rail, no bed liner.I have been finding myself wondering if this whole process would have gone any differently if I would have never posted on here or reached out to FCA chat..... If I find out my order was canceled by the plant and I'm starting over, maybe I'll have to test that route. Then again, it's more than likely just a coincidence and I'm not being punished for my involvement. I just have the gift/ability to put together a combination of options that's virtually impossible to build
Jason, please don't steal my thunder and having the super power/ability
haha....I just saw your signature with the build features. Our trucks are almost opposites in every way (same transmission, radio and switches). seems like 1 of us would be moving quicker.Jason, please don't steal my thunder and having the super power/ability
Good to hear, we are roughly the same dimensionally. I had other issues with the MT JT but that's largely due to the fact that I'm used to the VW GTI MT which is a whole different animal. I'll have to go test drive it again before I order.
It makes sense that they would use the same size brake pedal for economy of scale reasons. I guess I may have never even seen, much less driven, both an automatic and manual version of the same car/truck/van/etc. All of my brake pedals to date (1982-2017 model years) have always been the smaller square brake pedals that are roughly the same size as the clutch pedal. I guess with the limited space down there it just seemed like the jeep would benefit from the smaller pedal.
In 4-lo, you don’t need the clutch to start the Jeep. Aside from that, I’m not sure the starter is utilized to roll forward, it’s simply the engine torque benefitting from the low gears. I could be entirely wrong on that last part ‍
No clutch need in 4-lo makes sense.In 4-lo, you don’t need the clutch to start the Jeep. Aside from that, I’m not sure the starter is utilized to roll forward, it’s simply the engine torque benefitting from the low gears. I could be entirely wrong on that last part ‍
It takes practice and skill off road with a M/T. Personally I prefer a manual in ALL driving conditions (even traffic). But it will take some getting used to. Ultimately you will be a better driver and much more connected to the ground. Driving and automatic is like rock climbing with welding gloves on in my opinion.
My 02 Tacoma had a factory clutch override switch designed for that purpose. I used it once in 4 low on a rock face start and it made some fucked up noises and barley scooted forwards. From then on I just started it normally and slipped the clutch a little if it was tough to get going again. Factory low should idle along decent with taps of the gas when it bogs down.
My JKUR has a smaller brake pedal. Just goes to show I don't really pay attention and just drive it.
Interesting that you post that photo. The sole on my boots sticks out the side a similar amount to yours. I found the edges of my boots rubbing/catching on the brake pedal and had to actually think about my feet. Granted I only drove it around the block so I assume muscle memory would adjust fairly easily but it felt very awkward for the test drive. Almost like my feet were four sizes bigger than when I got to the dealership.
