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shabbasuraj · 07:55 AM

2 engines...? (HEMI's to be exact)...

'Hurricane'

http://rockcrawler.com/reviews/jeep/...2005/index.asp

...and for something more realistic, the 'Gladiator'...

http://rockcrawler.com/reviews/jeep/.../gladiator.asp

...very nice.

ManOfSteal · Jan 10, 2005, 09:12 AM

Jeep concepts are pretty wild, but damn cool.

Lancer409 · Jan 10, 2005, 09:23 AM

i hear the top one can park like a crab .. (sideways) .. but from that picture, it looks like it can turn on a dime (rotate without traveling) ... maybe that's one and the same (drive in at 90 degrees and rotate to fit the parallel parking spot) ... talk about maintenance headache

JHromadka · Jan 10, 2005, 11:54 AM

Funky but I like it. Jeep > Hummer.

brapper · Jan 10, 2005, 11:59 AM

those are awesome.
I wanna play.

neophilia · Jan 10, 2005, 02:54 PM

The Hurricane is TOTALLY a Hog from Halo. I want.
-n

Sarc · Jan 10, 2005, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by neophilia:
The Hurricane is TOTALLY a Hog from Halo. I want.
-n

Thinking the same thing.

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Jan 10, 2005, 08:11 PM

That first thing is totally cool!

Problem is most people would get one just to go to the drive in at Burger King.

olePigeon · Jan 10, 2005, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
That first thing is totally cool!

Problem is most people would get one just to go to the drive in at Burger King.

Yep.

"I got an offroad, 4 wheel independent suspension, independent steering, 1000 combined horespower, oversize tires with supergrip, engine guards, jet strap, with titanium frame and rollcage. This puppy can climb anything!

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to take Jr. to school."

shabbasuraj · Jan 10, 2005, 08:24 PM

Nice to see some people here in MNN appreciate Jeeps, and not just sports cars/crotch rockets. (Referring to the always present threads on Ferrari's, sport compacts etc...)

Any of you posters actually own a Jeep or some other 4X4 that you actually use to get onto some trails/rocks?

kellybelly · Jan 10, 2005, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by shabbasuraj:
Any of you posters actually own a Jeep or some other 4X4 that you actually use to get onto some trails/rocks?

- raises hand -

2000 TJ

Well, I've been out once.

I haven't had a chance to get back out on the trails since May. Nearest park is a good 3+ hour drive away, and I like to sleep in.

ASIMO · Jan 10, 2005, 10:16 PM

That Gladiator may be the first truck I actually like, save that stupid side-mounted spare.

shabbasuraj · Jan 10, 2005, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by ASIMO:
That Gladiator may be the first truck I actually like, save that stupid side-mounted spare.

Side mounted spare is not so much about looks, but about tradition. But you are right it is not for everyone. Anyways I think it looks purrrrty and tuff at the same time. Nothing like showing off a full sized spare.

macaddict0001 · Jan 10, 2005, 10:57 PM

The wrangler lines are really the best production car's for offing. at least stock. with upgrades its anyones guess. btw have you seen the jeepster
http://www.jeep.com/jeep_life/legend...hicle=jeepster

G4ME · Jan 10, 2005, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by shabbasuraj:

Any of you posters actually own a Jeep or some other 4X4 that you actually use to get onto some trails/rocks?

<-- Click ME

not rock climb, maybe cruise through the woods, but mostly shes a plowing beast

linky

TubaMuffins · Jan 11, 2005, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by JHromadka:
Anything > Hummer.

Fixed.

fireside · Jan 11, 2005, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by macaddict0001:
The wrangler lines are really the best production car's for offing. at least stock. with upgrades its anyones guess. btw have you seen the jeepster
http://www.jeep.com/jeep_life/legend...hicle=jeepster

the jeep commander looks pretty slick.

Mastrap · Jan 11, 2005, 12:18 AM

Originally posted by G4ME:
<-- Click ME

not rock climb, maybe cruise through the woods, but mostly shes a plowing beast

linky

That's what I like to see. Hasn't got any of that '1000 horsepower, titanium strut but will never see the mud because I can't afford to scratch it' nonsense and will still take you exactly where you need to go. Needs a bit of skill to drive too.

Christ, I hate SUV drivers who just buy these things to climb kerbs. No offence to anybody who actually uses them for the purpose they were designed for.

shabbasuraj · Jan 11, 2005, 12:49 AM

Originally posted by fireside:
the jeep commander looks pretty slick.

No doubt that it was the precursor to the current WK. (i.e. Current Grand Cherokee)

shabbasuraj · Jan 11, 2005, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by Mastrap:
That's what I like to see. Hasn't got any of that '1000 horsepower, titanium strut but will never see the mud because I can't afford to scratch it' nonsense and will still take you exactly where you need to go. Needs a bit of skill to drive too.

Christ, I hate SUV drivers who just buy these things to climb kerbs. No offence to anybody who actually uses them for the purpose they were designed for.

AMEN.

Very nice Jeep. Looks to clean though...

G4ME · Jan 11, 2005, 08:07 AM

theres not a whole lot of mud when you plow, and that pic was taken right after we "restored" it, ie polished the paint a little.

greenamp · Jan 11, 2005, 09:43 AM

4 wheel, independent suspension touted as a "rock crawler," muwahahahahhahahaha what joke.

iLikebeer · Jan 11, 2005, 09:50 AM

yeah, they should drop the aft engine and release it in a translucent/shiny green Halo 2 edition as the warthog. Kind of like the cheesy Tombraider jeep but cooler.

Originally posted by shabbasuraj:
AMEN.

Very nice Jeep. Looks to clean though...

http://www.solisstyle.com/ims/pic.ph...5EqaPI&i=10470
That's after a good day on the trails in Sedona, AZ. Rained some that day.

http://www.solisstyle.com/ims/pic.ph...5EqaPI&i=10471
That's what happens when you pull someone out of trouble and think you can do better. You get stuck too.

http://www.solisstyle.com/ims/pic.ph...5EqaPI&i=10469
Way old pic. My dirty slut of a jeep has only worn a bikini top for the last 3 years. She's a dirty girl, but fun to play around with.

G4ME: Do you worry about your windshield cracking? I've wanted to put mine down but I've heard the windshield is prone to cracking and it might be hard to get the rollbars realligned w/ the windshield frame. Mean setup though.

Sherwin · Jan 11, 2005, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by macaddict0001:
The wrangler lines are really the best production car's for offing. at least stock.[/url]

Nope. The Land Rover Defender 90 is, if we're talking stock (when that 4.5" lift, those 35 inchers and the lockers go on, it's a different matter).

Here's a concept for Jeep. Live axles at the front of the next Grand Cherokee. Jeep are going too funky/pussy for my liking - I'm contemplating whether or not to stock up on WJ's before they stop selling them here and I'm forced to buy junk with... ...ewww... ...independant suspension. If I wanted to compromise off-road ability for comfort I'd just go buy an X5.

G4ME · Jan 11, 2005, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by iLikebeer:

G4ME: Do you worry about your windshield cracking? I've wanted to put mine down but I've heard the windshield is prone to cracking and it might be hard to get the rollbars realligned w/ the windshield frame. Mean setup though.

the only time we broke the windshield was when it was up on the first drive when a truck kicked a rock up.

As for misaligning, there is no roll bar, but putting the top back on took some negotiating and the drivers door doesn't really line up. Not that it matters thou, whenever we use it to plow, the windows are down and the back hatch is up, to prevent fogging.

iLikebeer · Jan 11, 2005, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by G4ME:
the only time we broke the windshield was when it was up on the first drive when a truck kicked a rock up.

As for misaligning, there is no roll bar, but putting the top back on took some negotiating and the drivers door doesn't really line up. Not that it matters thou, whenever we use it to plow, the windows are down and the back hatch is up, to prevent fogging.

Heh, yeah, I honestly can't remember if I'm on windshield #3 or 4 now. Arizona has way too many rocks on the roads and big trucks to launch them directly at my jeep, not to mention the verticalness of the windshield just does a really bad job of deflecting stuff. I wouldn't even bother washing the thing if it wasn't for the massive dead insect cemeteries that tend to build up.

Putting the tops back on has always been a pain with the plastic hard top. It was hard enough 3 years ago, I wonder if it will even go back on now after sitting on the ground for so long. Oh well. Thx for the info, I'll have to try dropping the windshield when it gets warmer.