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2012 Jeep Wrangler: It Soiled My Shirt

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Our 2012 Jeep Wrangler was clean before I drove it last night. Sporadic downpours during the day pooled into numerous opportunities to get the Jeep dirty again. And with the BFGs and Mopar Pre-Runner suspension installed, she sends up some kind of rooster tail...

Even slow speed driving generated a tall enough spray to soak the elbow I had perched on the window sill. The Jeep soiled my new shirt, which actually made me smile. It reminded me of the days when I owned a Wrangler. No matter my intention, I was prepared to get dirty at all times. There is something inherent in these cars that attracts filth. Its kind of awesome.

 

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I drove through this puddle of red arrows to portray just how high the spray travels. The water spots would be mud if I did my job better. Next time.

Mike Schmidt, Vehicle Testing Manager @ 9,233 miles

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5 Comments

heidis says:

04:46 PM, 02/16/12

Now take the doors off and do it again!

actualsize says:

06:52 PM, 02/16/12

agentorange says:

08:53 PM, 02/16/12

Who drives with the windows open in the LA Basin? Hope you are packing.

jarrettdm says:

11:12 PM, 02/16/12

So i guess this means you guys should add on some new wider fender flares, maybe Mopar brand or the Bushwaker bolt on look.

goaterguy says:

07:07 AM, 02/17/12

Mopar splash guards, don't even have to take off the wheels to install them and will protect the paint from rock chips too.

Very cheap to boot.

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