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Showing posts with label Jeep. Show all posts

2011 NYIAS: Jeep Launches New Wrangler Mojave with Bespoke Features


The refined 2011 Wrangler has only been a few months into its U.S. market introduction but Jeep is already rolling out a special editions of its rugged 4x4. The latest addition to the Wrangler range is the Mojave, which is named after the western desert Mojave Trail, and comes with unique features inside and out, including an aggressive wheel and tire package. Read more »

465 Horses Make the 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 the Fastest Jeep Ever


Jeep has given the SRT treatment to its flagship Grand Cherokee and the result is the creation of the firm’s fastest and most potent production model ever. How does a 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) acceleration of 4.8 seconds or a quarter mile time in the mid-13 second range sound? This is what the Grand Cherokee SRT8 is capable of, and the reason for these figures lies under the SUV's bonnet.

The Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology division (SRT for short) equipped the performance SUV with an all-new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine that delivers 465 horsepower and 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque.

Compared to the outgoing model powered by the 6.1-liter HEMI V8 unit, the new Grand Cherokee SRT8 has an extra 45HP and 45 lb-ft (61 Nm) of torque. About 90 percent of peak torque is available between 2,800 and 6,000 rpm. The Grand Cherokee SRT8 can do 0-100-0 mph in the mid-16 second range and has a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).

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Teen Girl Rams Stolen Jeep Wrangler into a Church During Police Pursuit [with Video]


A police video camera has captured the pursuit of a speeding Jeep Wrangler that ended with the 4x4 plowing a Church in Socastee, South Carolina on Friday. The driver turned out to be a 15-year-old girl who had stolen the red-colored Wrangler. Despite the severity of the crash, the teenage girl managed to escape with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Read more »

Chrysler Group to Unveil New Production Model and a Race-Inspired Study at New York Auto Show


We’re used to the Chrysler Group unveiling new or heavily refreshed models lately, and it looks like the company will keep the product momentum going at next week’s New York International Auto Show. According to a brief statement from the Detroit automaker, the company is planning the premiere of an unnamed production model and what is being described as a “race-inspired project vehicle” at the Big Apple. Chrysler is being quite secretive about the debuts as the company did not give out any other details. Read more »

Project Kahn Does its Thing on the Jeep Wrangler


The tuners over at Project Kahn have released photos and details on their latest offering based on the Jeep Wrangler. The restrained tuning programme is limited to a cosmetic touch up of the popular 4x4 model. On the outside, Project Kahn’s team added a set of new 20-inch RS alloy wheels wrapped around beefy 275/55 tires. Upon request, the Wrangler can be finished in either black or silver with matching alloy wheels.

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Jeep Compass Priced from £16,995 in UK, Sales to Start on April 15


The refreshed Jeep Compass SUV will go on sale in the UK on April 15 with prices ranging from £16,995 ($27,783) for the base model to £23,995 ($39,227). Available in 2WD versions as well as 4WD, the Compass is offered with a three-year or 60,000-mile warranty.

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Jeep’s 2011 Moab Easter Safari Specials in Pictures and on Video


Earlier today, we showed you the Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence pickup truck [DIY] conversion, and now its time to give you a sneak peek of the rest of the vehicles Jeep and Mopar are planning to bring to the upcoming 45th annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari in Utah on April 16.

The list includes the Jeep Compass Canyon, Cherokee Overland, Grand Cherokee Off-road Edition, Wrangler Renegade, Wrangler Pork Chop, Wrangler Blue Crush and the Mopar Ram Truck Runner.

One of the most impressive looking models is the Jeep Wrangler Blue Crush, which is said to combine “high-speed off-road racing and rock-crawling capability.” The high-riding Wrangler packs a Mopar 426 cubic-inch HEMI V8 with 540 horsepower that is paired with a 545RFE performance transmission and a gear-drive transfercase.

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Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence: DIY Mopar Kit Allows Owners To Turn Wrangler Into a Pick Up Truck


Some of you may remember the 2005 Jeep Gladiator concept study for a pickup truck version of the Wrangler, which for many reasons, never came to fruition. But if you happened to like the idea of a light-duty hauler based on the Wrangler, then Jeep may have the answer for you with its new JK-8 Independence package.

The do-it-yourself Mopar kit allows owners to convert a 4-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited into a two-door pickup truck with seating for two and a pickup style bed. After the conversion, the bed length is 50 inches and the width between wheel wells is 44 inches. The package includes all the necessary parts such as the bed floor, inner and outer body panels, half hard top (works with Freedom Top panels), and a new bulkhead.

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Report: Fiat to Raise Chrysler Stake to 30 Percent within the Next Few Weeks


Fiat SpA is planning to increase its Chrysler LLC Group stake to 30 percent in the next few weeks, according to insider sources quoted by Bloomberg news. The Italian company, which currently holds a 25 percent stake in Chrysler, will get an additional 5 percent from the U.S. government after it will meet two performance criteria.

The first condition is that 90 percent of Fiat's Latin American dealers must offer Chrysler vehicles as well. To satisfy this request, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne plans to sell Chrysler models rebadged as Fiats in Brazil, Latin America's largest market, where the Italian brand holds the number one spot.

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Jeep to Show Six New Vehicles at Moab Easter Safari


At the upcoming 45th annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari event that takes place in Utah from April 16-24, the Chrysler Group will display six new vehicles, including two Jeep Wrangler concepts. The company revealed two teaser sketches of the Jeep Wrangler “Renegade” and “Pork Chop” editions, which are modified versions of the standard Wrangler. Further details are to be released closer to the event. Read more »

videos of fun loving Jeeps and motorcycles at Sand Dam










If at first... then go back down and try it again!




Sand Dam and Superstition Mountain, 120 miles East of San Diego, a sand dune fun zone that is 75 degrees all winter

Above license plate is CU ON TOP and that really nails it, this Jeep was unstopable.














Looks like a stock ordinary truck






In the above photo, the red Jeep is strugling to get to the top of the sand hill, and the silver Jeep is just dominating the hill and rubbing it in the red Jeeps face that he hasn't got what it takes


Yup, ATV's aren't necsessarily going to get over the sand dunes, but Jeeps do




In the above photo, the ATV couldn't make it up the hill and had to back up and head back down
Defintive spinning your wheels and getting no where






Don't off road without several buddies that can help you out, tow you back, or toast your achievements with ice cold beer!


http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&hl=en&ll=32.869207,-115.671959&spn=0.23732,0.657806&t=p&z=12 is the link for the below map so you can navigate around if you'd like to see how to get there.

http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=XFT001-066 has trail descriptions, topography maps, GPS coordinates etc



The jeep that is stuck is above the Green one.
Solution, the green jeep pulls the tan jeep back down. He sure wasn't going to progress up that dune

The red truck was stuck, and trying to pull him out got the silver truck stuck

Eventually they got team work synchronized and helped each other out

Click on the above to see the ATV rolling over it's rider. This is when some one thinks FAIL or takes photos to post on facebook. Not me, I post them here.


SAN DIEGO 4 WHEELERS
13th Annual Superstition Mountains Run
January 15-16, 2011

base camp will be along WHEELER ROAD at the base of the mountain. The ground is firm, level, and there is plenty of room for RV's and tents, however, there are no facilities of any sort. Pack it in, pack it out. The club will provide porta-potties. The terrain is desert, so bring firewood if you want a fire.

Directions to Supersititon from San Diego:
Go east on interstate 8 about 100 miles. Take the Dunaway exit and turn left (north). Turn right on S-80/Evan Hughes Hwy. Go 4.2 miles to Huff Rd. Turn left (north). The sign at Huff Rd is somewhat obscured by trees so watch closely for it. Follow Huff Rd. 6.2 miles to Wheeler Rd and turn left. Be careful to turn left on the 2nd Wheeler Rd that is paved.

Follow Wheeler Rd. about 7 miles past a couple of forks to the left. You will enter the Superstition Mtn OHV area after about 2 miles. After about five miles the road will turn to the right and you will be heading approximately due north. The main camping/registration area will be on your left.

http://www.sd4wheel.com/node/302