Hello SoCal NAXJA Brothers & Sisters! =)

Hi guys! This is my first post so I thought I would start by introducing myself. My name is Mike and I'm finishing up my first year of law school in San Diego.

I've had alot of experience tinkering with various cars (I have an 01 Integra Type R - the momentum master) and have gone as far as rebuilding my 90 Miata motor (spec-miata aka money pit). My experience with leaf suspensions has been limited to the research I have done in the past few weeks. I love Jeeps and wanted to experience a new form of motorsports so I am humbly here soaking up as much info as I can.

My beater car was stolen here last year so I decided to pick up a nice 4x4. After a few weeks of research on and other jeep forums I found my dream truck. (I will become a member as soon as my next financial aid check comes in!). It's a black 4dr 2000 XJ sport with 44,000 miles. The clearcoat and interior is pristine and I picked it up for $8k through craigslist (btw, if anyone needs a VIN checked on carfax I have a membership until 4/16).

Through member's infinite wisdom (and the search function) I contacted Jeep with my VIN to see the options on the car. I was surprised to find out I had the up-country, off-road, and tow package (I thought all I got was a hitch/light hookup but it seems I have the aux coolers as well! =)

I am also an avid shooter (long range rifle and pistol) and have a passion for Green Tree Pythons (morelia viridis). You can check out my forum (although I havent had the time to upkeep b/c of school obligations) at chondroforums.com if you are interested. I am sure that many here share passions that bleed into other hobbies. =)

So, there is my little (excited and rambling) introduction. I look forward to meeting everyone here in SoCal and hope that my fascination with dirt/rocks/mud will become a full-blown addiction.

-Mike

Here's my build sheet. Is there anything interesting or out of the ordinary?

Dear Michael:

Thank you for contacting the Chrysler Group Customer Assistance Center
regarding a build sheet for your Jeep Cherokee.

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

*M5 - Cloth High-Back Bucket Seats
-AZ - Agate
AA4 - Sport Value Group
ADAP - Light Group
ADLP - Skid Plate Group
AHT - Trailer Tow Group
APAS - Monotone Paint
AWE - Up Country Suspension Group
AWHP - Power Equipment Group
AWS - Smoker's Group
A20P - 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS
BASS - 124 Amp Alternator
BCDS - 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGAS - Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CADP - High Back Bucket Seats
CBWS - Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBS - Reclining Front Seats
CFMS - Rear Folding Seat
CGGS - Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle
CGWS - Next Generation Front Air Bags**
CKAS - Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS - Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTS - Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKXS - Plastic Liftgate Trim Panel
CLEP - Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAS - Spare Tire Cover
CSRS - Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS - Lift Gate Assist Handle
CUFS - Full Length Floor Console
CUXP - Front & Rear Ash Trays
DGB - All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS - 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP - Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS - Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSP - Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJKS - Dana 30/181MM Front Axle
DMDP - 3.55 Axle Ratio
DRAS - Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle
DSAP - Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
EAAC - All Engines
ERH - 4.0L Power Tech I-6 Engine
GAL - Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
GBBS - Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS - Front Door Tinted Glass
GEEP - Deep Tint Sunscreen Liftgate Glass
GFAS - Rear Window Defroster
GNAS - Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GNCP - Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GTZP - Manual Remote Mirrors
GVBC - All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMP - Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP - Air Conditioning
HGDS - Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYS - Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JBFS - Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCDS - 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS - Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAP - Cigar Lighter
JJBS - Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS - 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JPAP - Power Windows
JPBP - Power Locks
KDPS - STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
KGPS - STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KRPS - STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING COLOR
KTPS - STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KVPS - STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
KYPP - STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K2ZS - STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K3XS - STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
LAJS - Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP - Courtesy Lamps
LCDP - Map/Dome Reading Lamps
LDAP - Underhood Lamp
LDBP - Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP - Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS - Halogen Headlamps
LNJ - Fog Lamps
LPSS - CHMSL Lamp
MBKS - Black Front Bumper End Caps
MBLS - Body Color Front Bumper
MBSS - Black Rear Bumper End Caps
MBTS - Body Color Rear Bumper
MCAS - Front Bumper Guards
MDAP - Front License Plate Bracket
MFBS - Body Color Headlamp Bezels
MFKS - Body Color Grille
MHAS - Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS - Upper Door Frame Moldings
MMGS - Belt Moldings
MMKS - Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MNAS - Black Door Handles
MNNS - Body Color License Plate Brow
MWGP - Roof Rack
NAE - California Emissions
NBKS - EVAP Control System
NBVP - Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)
NFAS - 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP - Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHM - Speed Control
NMCP - Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
PX8 - Black Clear Coat
QX8S - Black Clear Coat
RAAC - All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RASS - AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCRP - 4 Speakers
RDDS - Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS - Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGP - Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDUP - Heavy Duty Suspension w/Gas Shocks
SHAS - Front Stabilizer Bar
SH8P - Delete Rear Stabilizer Bar
SUAP - Tilt Steering Column
TBBP - Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS - Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRLS - P225/75R15 Wrangler RT/S AT Tires
TZAP - Goodyear Brand Tires
WJ5S - 15X7.0 Full-Face Steel Wheels
WKBP - Matching Spare Wheel
WLYC - All Steel Wheels
XCYS - Upgraded OBD-II Connectors
XEAP - Tow Hooks
XEEP - Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield
XEFP - Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
XEUP - Front Suspension Skid Plate
XJFS - Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
XPFS - Protective Coating and Remover
YAAS - Build To U S Market Specifications
YCF - California Emissions Order Code
YGFA - 8 Additional Gallons of Gas
ZGLP - Spring - Left Front
ZGWP - Spring - Left Rear
ZVKP - Spring - Right Front
ZVWP - Spring - Right Rear
Z5BS - Payload Rating - 1800#
1AAS - U.S. Dealer Retail
171S - Zone 71-Los Angeles
2TJA - Customer Preferred Package 2TJ
26J - Customer Preferred Package 26J
3GJA - Sport Appearance Group Discount
3VVA - Customer Preferred Discount
4HA - Special Scheduling Condition I
4HW - Pre-Spec Vehicle Order Tracking
52Q - By-Pass Restriction
6USS - Label - U.S. Specifications
605S - California State Code
905S - California State Code

welcome! always good to hear someone new is diving into the xj hobby head first!

how'd you get that build sheet? email? good info on there :cheers:

GrimmJeeper said:

how'd you get that build sheet? email? good info on there :cheers:

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I got the build sheet from Jeep. Here is the URL. http://www-5.jeep.com/wccsapp/universal/J/index.jsp?appStr=wccs&titleStr=Contact+Jeep&familyStr=brand&franchise=J&actionURL=%2Fwccs%2Fbrand_forms%2Fus%2Fwebform.jsp&promotion=null&category=U

Just put your VIN and ask for the the build sheet. It took about three days. Enjoy!

-Mike

WOW!

Great introduction! Welcome to the group!

Sounds like a nice XJ you have there with low mileage.

How about a pic or two?

Welcome Aboard. I noticed you have 2 locations listed in your location. Im in San Diego so if you need any help down here let me know.

Welcome, nice to have a new and excited member (I'm one myself ). Now that you got it, on a weekend after school you gotta go abuse it! (hehehehe). No really though, you found a great bunch of folks here, i've had nothing but good experiences!

I've seen the love the SoCal group has for each other (in no other online community have I seen a Karma/pay it forward thread, and i'm online alot...) and I am gracious for the welcome.

rpraterxj,
I've seen your posts for build parties and I'm hoping soon (that with enough Newcastle/Fat Tire and pizza) I can join too. =) I only have these two pictures (the one from the ad b/c my camera is in OC).





And, the XJ that he wants to be. I can't credit whose this is but I love it (I found it on some forum) I believe its a 3" lift with Rubicon Moab wheels. I love it.


Mongo XJ,
Good lookin out man. If you're ever in Downtown, a rounds on me. And we drink. Alot.

-Mike

welcome aboard Mike and damn thats a nice looking / clean XJ! Before you lift your vehicle, you should hang out at the Meet n Greets and come out to a trail run to help you decide if you really want a 3" lift or if you get a case of inchitis.

"Its better to decide how high before you buy".

I can't believe you guys accept ANYONE who introduces themself as though they have passed any sort of background check...

You did notice he was going to school to become a F*ing LAWYER?

He says hes going to school in San Diego....San Diego has NO quality schools...hes probably going to USD!! Or even worse UCSD!! La Jolla SCUM!!

He hasn't mentioned one word about any good looking sisters...

He could even be a registered Democrat!!

To prove himself he must bring one case of Fat Tire and meet me in JV!
We will then see how cherry his Black POS is when he gets back to NORTH PARK!!!






Don't take me serious...well...all but the case of Fat Tire!

Rick
:moon:

Jump This said:

I can't believe you guys accept ANYONE who introduces themself as though they have passed any sort of background check...

You did notice he was going to school to become a F*ing LAWYER?

He says hes going to school in San Diego....San Diego has NO quality schools...hes probably going to USD!! Or even worse UCSD!! La Jolla SCUM!!

He hasn't mentioned one word about any good looking sisters...

He could even be a registered Democrat!!

To prove himself he must bring one case of Fat Tire and meet me in JV!
We will then see how cherry his Black POS is when he gets back to NORTH PARK!!!






Don't take me serious...well...all but the case of Fat Tire!

Rick
:moon:

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Rick says "welcome" :gee:

Jump This said:

He hasn't mentioned one word about any good looking sisters...

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Hi to you too Rick!

I was waiting for a lawyer crack...but keep in mind that when I pass the bar I will still love ALL firearms and ALL forms of motorsports! And c'mon, SD isn't that bad..... you don't get thousands of young & dumb girls in bikinis in the desert! Show me what the desert has to offer and in exchange you can crash at my place so I can show you the beach! arty:

-Mike

Ad Lucem said:

you don't get thousands of young & dumb girls in bikinis in the desert! Show me what the desert has to offer

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i'll stop by and pick you up on the way to glamis, beauties as far as the eyes can see and every campsite is a party
http://www.glamisinfo.com/golive/photos/thanksgiving_2006/017.gif

check out the video section on glamisinfo.com

Ad Lucem said:

Hi to you too Rick!

I was waiting for a lawyer crack...but keep in mind that when I pass the bar I will still love ALL firearms and ALL forms of motorsports! And c'mon, SD isn't that bad..... you don't get thousands of young & dumb girls in bikinis in the desert! Show me what the desert has to offer and in exchange you can crash at my place so I can show you the beach! arty:

-Mike

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OH my GAWD!! You ARE (I can't say it, my Christian beliefs won't let me)!
What the desert has to offer?
You are now and forever shall be on my 'dumb as a box of rocks' list.
You still havn't mentioned what college it is that you attend?
First year huh? Big hairy ass deal....you will not graduate anyway...you will end up working as a burger flipper at some......
Mike.....NEVER diss the DEZ!
Don't diss the girls in SD...
will someone else Bitch Slap this guy for me....dinner is ready....
And to think.... I could have liked you.
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Ad Lucem said:

Hi to you too Rick!

you don't get thousands of young & dumb girls in bikinis in the desert! Show me what the desert has to offer and in exchange you can crash at my place so I can show you the beach! arty:

-Mike

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ever been to the river, especially on spring break? I rest my case!!

oh BTW Welcome

Nice,

I like how you draw out an argument. That was a friendly gesture, not a diss on the desert.

Dumb as a box of rocks list? Reading comprehension is key my friend. I was asking for you to show me what the desert has to offer (obviously I'm new to this stuff, being from so close to the beach) and in return, I'd show you the beach.

I like how you keep crapping on my school yet all you ask of your son, who is also busting his ass in college, is to finish his first year. Maybe you should be more supportive of people who are HUMBLY trying to learn about new things.

And to think, I still like you! :cheers:

-Mike

GrimmJeeper said:

i'll stop by and pick you up on the way to glamis, beauties as far as the eyes can see and every campsite is a party
http://www.glamisinfo.com/golive/photos/thanksgiving_2006/017.gif

check out the video section on glamisinfo.com

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Nice! Hot girls and parties go everywhere man does! I'll take you up on that someday!

-Mike

Ad Lucem said:

Nice,

I like how you draw out an argument. That was a friendly gesture, not a diss on the desert.

Dumb as a box of rocks list? Reading comprehension is key my friend. I was asking for you to show me what the desert has to offer (obviously I'm new to this stuff, being from so close to the beach) and in return, I'd show you the beach.

I like how you keep crapping on my school yet all you ask of your son, who is also busting his ass in college, is to finish his first year. Maybe you should be more supportive of people who are HUMBLY trying to learn about new things.

And to think, I still like you! :cheers:

-Mike

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Okay....I'm over it now.
What school though?
I supose I shouldn't think that a youngin' would understand me anyway!

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Okay....I'm over it now.
What school though?
I supose I shouldn't think that a youngin' would understand me anyway!

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You got a pm comin your way.

-Mike

dont mind him he's actually being nice in his own way :fuse: