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Offline silverfox

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I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« on: February 13, 2011, 04:19:05 PM »
I swear I thought we were lost we came up into four corners and I thought we had pulled into a Safeway parking lot (not for gas mind you)

Up on the bank was a whole gaggle of minivans :o :o







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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2011, 04:31:24 PM »
The strangest thing I ever saw at 4 corners was an RCMP checkstop.

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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2011, 04:33:56 PM »
Mitsubishi RH Drive 4x4 vans from overseas, I was wondering when someone would take them out wheeling.

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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2011, 09:10:01 PM »
That is the only minivan I have ever ever wanted.  And I really want one...  :o

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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2011, 09:12:06 PM »
saw a couple of those at maclean last year on like 35's haha looked rather topheavy
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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2011, 09:38:41 AM »
Thus reminding us of the old saying "just because you can, doesnt mean you should"
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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2011, 10:14:47 AM »
I beg to differ.  Just because someone doesn't drive a jeep doesn't mean it shouldn't be done.  These things have been around for a long while...we're just catching on over here. 

Besides....it's only a couple of steps before all the Cherokee guys upgrade to one.  :D
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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2011, 10:39:52 AM »
Besides....it's only a couple of steps before all the Cherokee guys upgrade to one.  :D


*facepalm*

I happen to be a Cherokee guy, and most of those that have seen my rig will say Im already topheavy enough. Therefore I have NO need to upgrade from my stationwagon to a minivan ;)

It is refreshing to see that JK though in the one picture, just as a safety measure.
I did a Google search for "hot trannies" but nothing came up about oil coolers  :o

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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2011, 03:59:14 PM »

*facepalm*

I happen to be a Cherokee guy, and most of those that have seen my rig will say Im already topheavy enough. Therefore I have NO need to upgrade from my stationwagon to a minivan ;)

It is refreshing to see that JK though in the one picture, just as a safety measure.

I don't know how safe that makes them.............that was my JK  :P
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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2011, 06:12:54 PM »
I don't know how safe that makes them.............that was my JK  :P

You got your JK that close, without spooking them :o

Impressive!  :D
I did a Google search for "hot trannies" but nothing came up about oil coolers  :o

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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2011, 06:54:25 PM »

*facepalm*

I happen to be a Cherokee guy, and most of those that have seen my rig will say Im already topheavy enough. Therefore I have NO need to upgrade from my stationwagon to a minivan ;)

LMAO.  All in good fun.  In all seriousness, though....I wonder how much torque those things push out?
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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2011, 08:29:30 AM »
LMAO.  All in good fun.  In all seriousness, though....I wonder how much torque those things push out?
i do not know but i am sure like their brother the Pajero, they all run 4.88 0r 5.13 gears stock from the factory.
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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2011, 09:28:08 AM »
The chassis is based off the Pajero and has like 100 different engine variations depending on the year. Most of the ones in the picture would be either 2.5L/2.8L turbo diesel or 2.4/3.0L gas. You're right about the gear ratio the last one I saw was running 4.88 stock.

Oh and they are not only 4wd with high and low range but they also have a factory locker  :o

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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2011, 07:52:34 PM »
By locker you surely mean like a gym locker inside it, for your jacket and canned goods... Those things are hideous! They are almost like the old V-dub Westfalias but not as campy...
I did a Google search for "hot trannies" but nothing came up about oil coolers  :o

Worrying too much about mpg with a Jeep is similar to worrying about your sister's virginity. An ok thing to be concerned about but...

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Re: I saw the strangest thing at 4 Corners yesterday.
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2011, 09:24:37 PM »
Who cares. Those are not even remotely designed for our type of terrain
I beg to differ.  Just because someone doesn't drive a jeep doesn't mean it shouldn't be done.  These things have been around for a long while...we're just catching on over here. 

Besides....it's only a couple of steps before all the Cherokee guys upgrade to one.  :D

I would say the same thing if you sent me a pic of 5 commanders headed to the lake. I dont care if jeep, or jesus himself builds a vehicle, some of them are practical for use on our recreational trail systems, and some are not.

There's "to each his own" which I know all you hippies are so fond of around here, and then theres just plain stupid.

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