Jeep Fantasy - Page 18

spyder873 · 03-25-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by papa_panda

Personally what I like about my '92 YJ is how simple it is- no power seats or door locks or windows or whatever to be constantly going bad on me- form follows function... I would like to see Jeep going back in that direction.

X2!! less things to go wrong= les to fix =more time to wheel!

ecdriver · 03-25-2008, 04:51 PM

Beat to death I'm sure, but please make the gladiator! I would really like a model thats all business and attitude. would be nice to get a model without all the power windows,doors, save that frilly stuff for the ones that never leaves the pavement!

If you build it, we will buy!!!

Thanks for doing this guys!

**jay-h** · 03-25-2008, 04:52 PM

At the risk of being repetitious, mechanical simplicity is the essence of the Jeep character, one of the reasons why I'm very content with my YJ. I realize you've got to fight marketing groups and nanny state government types, but keep simplicity.

JLH · 03-25-2008, 04:52 PM

Thanks for doing this guys, you're great!

I would like to see more engine choices for the JK. A small V-8 would be fine with me. However, I would like it to be E85 capable. I would be willing to pay about $1000 more for a V-8. Or I would be willing to pay $3000 for a diesel.

Another cool thing would be to add another range to the transfer case. I would love to be able to have 2-wheel Low in the transfer case. I would pay $250 for this.

Also for the JK, get Dana to make the rear axles equal length. I hate having to carry two rear axles instead of one. The whole uneven length axle shaft thing is complete B.S.

The JK has a pretty steep rear seat back. It would be great if it could recline some. Adults don't last too long in the back of the Unlimited. This would be priceless!

Thanks for giving us the JK. You guys did a great job on it. Just a few little suggestions and tweeks would be nice.

**CGrugger** · 03-25-2008, 04:52 PM

I know many people have said this before, but it would be nice for a diesel Jeep to come to the US. And if it is possible and diesel conversion for us that have older jeep models.

gamble71 · 03-25-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ecdriver

Beat to death I'm sure, but please make the gladiator! I would really like a model thats all business and attitude. would be nice to get a model without all the power windows,doors, save that frilly stuff for the ones that never leaves the pavement!

If you build it, we will buy!!!

Thanks for doing this guys!

I'll 2nd that

Don't even care what engine ya put in it, I'll just put in what I want. The dakota is a shadow of it's former self and Mopar needs a mid-sized that is capable/good looking and reasonably priced. The Gladiator could meet all those goals

ElvisV04290 · 03-25-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JeepEngineers

What about something like a user selectable electronic gauge, kind of like the SRT-8 vehicles have?

I like all my gauges (or at least what they are reading) to be available just by looking over at it, not having to click through the menu or wait for it to scroll through like some other vehicles I've been in. I also second the idea for an Auto Trans temp gauge in future vehicles.

Aaron'sjeep · 03-25-2008, 04:55 PM

X2 on the recling rear seat. Part of the reason I replaced my TJ was the necessity of four doors in my life :-( so I'd like those people to at least be somewhat comfortable.

sk18um · 03-25-2008, 04:55 PM

5 SPEED AUTO FOR WRANGLER!

JeepEngineers · 03-25-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by EDvorak

X4 on simplicity

We do try to keep systems as simple as possible. Every year there are more stringent laws to meet (ESP, tire pressure monitoring, crash, emissions, etc.) and there are some customers who desire every option under the sun.

Heathc · 03-25-2008, 04:57 PM

a truck would be great!!! something along the lines of the early CJ8 would rule! also, we (I) would like solid front axles to come back along with the HO 4.0.

JPH · 03-25-2008, 04:57 PM

Where are my manners? What would you guys like to see? Let me guess:

Less government interference?

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Originally Posted by JeepEngineers

Part of what constrains us are various government regulations such as crash and rollover. The new JK is a direct result of some of those regulations...so you can understand what drove the wider stance and the electonic aids to improve on-road stability, as all manufacturers of utility vehicle have had to do in the last few model years. We value the input though!

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Originally Posted by JeepEngineers

US regulations and emissions requirements. Uncle Sam wants the NoX very low. Not easy to do - making a diesel as clean as a gas engine !

JeepEngineers · 03-25-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ElvisV04290

I like all my gauges (or at least what they are reading) to be available just by looking over at it, not having to click through the menu or wait for it to scroll through like some other vehicles I've been in. I also second the idea for an Auto Trans temp gauge in future vehicles.

But, if it's not possible to do a traditional gauge with a needle, would an electronic gauge be a viable alternative?

sk18um · 03-25-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sk18um

5 SPEED AUTO FOR WRANGLER!

please..............

mendelmax · 03-25-2008, 04:59 PM

just a little suggestion from my pal, owning TJ- he said he would love to have some kind of accessory curtain in front of radiator (like window shutter), to be able to close it before driving into deep mud, and opening just after. It would prevent the radiator from being full of mud.