Why is the engine so un-responsive?
04-13-2008, 08:40 PM
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I own a 2008 Sahara 2 Door and I can`t get over how unresponsive the 3.8 is. My other vehicle is a 2005 CBR 600RR Honda motorcycle, so the constract is strong. When driving my Jeep. I have to wait 2 seconds before engaging the next gear just so that the revs can let down and match the transmission speed of the next gear. Is this normal?
04-14-2008, 08:05 AM
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This not intended to be a smart-assed answer so don't take it as such. Remember your JK weighs close to 4000 lbs empty! Any vehicle with that weight trying to snap shift like a bike(my term ha) would be without a transmission in about three shifts. There is reason the tranny and throttle are programmed the way they are and that is longevity. It's a balance between performance and longevity. Your performance will improve dramatically as you get 3000-6000 miles or more on the jeep, based on my and others experience.good luck!
04-14-2008, 08:28 AM
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I own a 2008 Sahara 2 Door and I can`t get over how unresponsive the 3.8 is. My other vehicle is a 2005 CBR 600RR Honda motorcycle, so the constract is strong. When driving my Jeep. I have to wait 2 seconds before engaging the next gear just so that the revs can let down and match the transmission speed of the next gear. Is this normal?
04-14-2008, 04:38 PM
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Seems like many have ignored something important in your statement.
You are comparing a CBR600RR to a Jeep...
I ride a bike as well... and you are comparing a machine that can keep up with the fastest super cars to something that is meant to crawl over rocks....keyword...crawl.
I say accept it and deal.
I love my Jeep and cruising around slowly in it.
You are comparing a CBR600RR to a Jeep...
I ride a bike as well... and you are comparing a machine that can keep up with the fastest super cars to something that is meant to crawl over rocks....keyword...crawl.
I say accept it and deal.
I love my Jeep and cruising around slowly in it.
04-14-2008, 09:23 PM
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I don't seem to have much of a problem with the 6spd, as long as you remember the following:
1. NEVER try to pass in 6th
2. Just 'cuz you step into the pedal doesn't mean it's gonna tell the comp to open up
3. IT'S A FREAKING JEEP!!!
If I wanted a sports car I would've bought a Rustang.
Cheers.
1. NEVER try to pass in 6th
2. Just 'cuz you step into the pedal doesn't mean it's gonna tell the comp to open up
3. IT'S A FREAKING JEEP!!!
If I wanted a sports car I would've bought a Rustang.
Cheers.