Got the Vert... but not like expected - Page 4

plus1zero · 09-07-2022, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Just promise us you won't go stereotypical Wrangler guy with your flip-flop clad left foot hanging out the door while driving in our way at 10-15 mph below the speed limit.

To be fair it's because those things are ridiculously slow unless it's one of the newer ones (they all look the same from the last 20 years). My wife drives a Wrangler, they're fun in the summer but I wouldn't own one for an everyday vehicle personally. Thing's always having trouble, gets about 12MPG (it's lifted so that hurts it), and it's uncomfortable to ride in. In those summer months though, it's an absolute blast with the top and doors off.

LT1gen6 · 09-08-2022, 06:39 AM

We're all expecting the mods to begin. We'll call it the Farmer Fran (Copo inspired) Wrangler: fuel-injected Big-Block 572, tubbed rear section for narrow axle drag set up, new super-low drag suspension, drag slicks and skinnies, and roll-barred open top to showcase Fran's smiling face. We also want before-and-after ETs and top speed. Something along the lines of this https://www.motortrend.com/features/...less-traveled/, just way more over the top!

Wyzz Kydd · 09-08-2022, 06:44 AM

Barf.

Smokin19 · 09-08-2022, 06:59 AM

He should have bought this, he buys and sells on a whim anyways.

BlackbeastSS2 · 09-08-2022, 09:30 AM

Don’t worry I feel your next car number at #41 will be the forever car for you.

FarmerFran · 09-08-2022, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackbeastSS2

Don’t worry I feel your next car number at #41 will be the forever car for you.

Soon but not yet.

Gen6cyl · 09-08-2022, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokin19

He should have bought this, he buys and sells on a whim anyways.

Fran has bad luck with Chevy engines.

FarmerFran · 09-08-2022, 01:47 PM

I loved that Camaro. Wife and I drove from Charlotte to Tampa in a 2 day road trip to get it. But no way I was keeping a dealer engine swap car

CUPRA · 09-09-2022, 07:55 AM

Congratulations on the Jeep!

We did a similar thing back in January, but it appears to have worked out even better for me... I've been a Camaro owner for the past 12 years (ordered a new 2011 2SS in 2010, and had a 2017 2LT for the past 4 years).

My wife wanted a new Ford Bronco, so we ordered one in Sept 2021 and it arrived Jan 2022. At the time, the Camaro was pretty much paid off, so I traded it in towards the Bronco, as I got for it exactly to the $$$ what I paid for it 4 years earlier.

Absolutely loving the Bronco, it's great fun, top off, doors off fun!

But then, come April, I was having pangs for a Camaro again, so April 30th, ordered a 2023 Camaro 2SS Convertible. Just waiting for it to be built, and then we'll have gone from 0 convertibles on the first of Jan 2022, to hopefully 2 convertibles by the end of 2022, if it ever gets picked up to be built!

Enjoy your time in the Jeep - I am currently driving our Jeep Grand Cherokee (not the same I know... but...)

Have fun!

ZPirate · 09-09-2022, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by plus1zero

To be fair it's because those things are ridiculously slow unless it's one of the newer ones (they all look the same from the last 20 years). My wife drives a Wrangler, they're fun in the summer but I wouldn't own one for an everyday vehicle personally. Thing's always having trouble, gets about 12MPG (it's lifted so that hurts it), and it's uncomfortable to ride in. In those summer months though, it's an absolute blast with the top and doors off.

I agree. I would not want one as a daily driver for all the reasons you stated. They are definitely popular though, despite there drawbacks.

FarmerFran · 09-09-2022, 11:12 AM

The steering is a little floaty but other than that it is comfy. And with the eTorque it hit 60 in 5.7 seconds. While no SS speed that is not too slow

LStick · 09-09-2022, 06:42 PM

Jeep? Brother in law can get me the employee discount on a new one but the dealers all want me to order one for the discount price. Looking at a Gladiator for the wife.

FarmerFran · 09-09-2022, 07:22 PM

Took it to Uwharrie National Park today with exactly 300 miles on the odometer LMAO! It was a freaking blast. Miles of trails

taylorforschool@gmail.com · 09-09-2022, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

I loved that Camaro. Wife and I drove from Charlotte to Tampa in a 2 day road trip to get it. But no way I was keeping a dealer engine swap car

I’m about to get my trans rebuilt by the dealer… fingers crossed?

09-08-2022, 06:39 AM	#44
LT1gen6 Drives: '22 LT1 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Motor City Metro Posts: 214	We're all expecting the mods to begin. We'll call it the Farmer Fran (Copo inspired) Wrangler: fuel-injected Big-Block 572, tubbed rear section for narrow axle drag set up, new super-low drag suspension, drag slicks and skinnies, and roll-barred open top to showcase Fran's smiling face. We also want before-and-after ETs and top speed. Something along the lines of this https://www.motortrend.com/features/...less-traveled/, just way more over the top! Attached Images Last edited by LT1gen6; 09-08-2022 at 07:04 AM.

09-08-2022, 06:59 AM	#46
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,555	He should have bought this, he buys and sells on a whim anyways. Attached Images __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

09-08-2022, 09:30 AM	#47
BlackbeastSS2 Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Shock Candy Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Garage Posts: 1,757	Don’t worry I feel your next car number at #41 will be the forever car for you. __________________ LT4 1.7 Supercharger snout ported & Meth 103 Katech TB, KATECH Custom Heads, DSX In-line fuel TSP Headers, Spec P Super Twin Clutch, TSP EL C7 CAM Diamond Piston & Manley Rods, Roto Fab Big Gulp BTR Push Rods,LS7 Lifters, ARP, FI Chiller, Kirkey Seats SJM Line Lock, Hurst Pistol Grip. 747/739 RWHP street tune - 821/794 RWHP track tune 101 octane. 2014 Mini Cooper countryman S All4 M6 daily driver

09-08-2022, 01:47 PM	#50
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	I loved that Camaro. Wife and I drove from Charlotte to Tampa in a 2 day road trip to get it. But no way I was keeping a dealer engine swap car __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

09-09-2022, 07:55 AM	#51
CUPRA Drives: '21 Bronco OBX/'18 Jeep GC Altitude Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 1,413 View My Garage	Congratulations on the Jeep! We did a similar thing back in January, but it appears to have worked out even better for me... I've been a Camaro owner for the past 12 years (ordered a new 2011 2SS in 2010, and had a 2017 2LT for the past 4 years). My wife wanted a new Ford Bronco, so we ordered one in Sept 2021 and it arrived Jan 2022. At the time, the Camaro was pretty much paid off, so I traded it in towards the Bronco, as I got for it exactly to the $$$ what I paid for it 4 years earlier. Absolutely loving the Bronco, it's great fun, top off, doors off fun! But then, come April, I was having pangs for a Camaro again, so April 30th, ordered a 2023 Camaro 2SS Convertible. Just waiting for it to be built, and then we'll have gone from 0 convertibles on the first of Jan 2022, to hopefully 2 convertibles by the end of 2022, if it ever gets picked up to be built! Enjoy your time in the Jeep - I am currently driving our Jeep Grand Cherokee (not the same I know... but...) Have fun! __________________ Order Placed: 04/30/22 Order Accepted: 10/18/22 TPW: 11/07/22 Built: 11/18/22 VIN received: 11/19/22 On a Train: 02/27/23 ETA: TBD 2023 Camaro 2SS Convertible/M6/Shadow Grey Metallic/Adrenaline Red Interior/Carbon Flash Wheels/NPP

09-08-2022, 06:44 AM	#45
Wyzz Kydd Banned Drives: 2018 Camaro SS1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,595	Barf.

09-09-2022, 11:12 AM	#53
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	The steering is a little floaty but other than that it is comfy. And with the eTorque it hit 60 in 5.7 seconds. While no SS speed that is not too slow __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

09-09-2022, 06:42 PM	#54
LStick Drives: 2021 Shadow Gray 1LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Streetsboro Ohio Posts: 1,371	Jeep? Brother in law can get me the employee discount on a new one but the dealers all want me to order one for the discount price. Looking at a Gladiator for the wife.

09-09-2022, 07:22 PM	#55
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	Took it to Uwharrie National Park today with exactly 300 miles on the odometer LMAO! It was a freaking blast. Miles of trails __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

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