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Just bought a 2016 Rubicon and have some questions about riding with the top down and doors off. Haven't done this since owning a '98 TJ.
How weatherproof is the Nav/stereo unit? I didn't care with my TJ and even drove when is was raining. Down pours I used to wait under bridges. But that was in my early 20's. Never had any issues with rain.
How about the leather seats or other electrical stuff? I had roll-up windows and manual locks (don't think power was an option back then?) on the TJ.
I have a wife and kid to worry about now. Are all of you with kids riding with them with the top/doors off? I'm fine with the risk, but I'm a little concerned with the wife and kid, especially with the safety tests not being too great. I'm not too worried about having only the top off, but a side impact with the doors off seems pretty scary. Maybe leave the rear doors on and only take off the front doors? Does that look goofy? lol
Thanks!
How weatherproof is the Nav/stereo unit? I didn't care with my TJ and even drove when is was raining. Down pours I used to wait under bridges. But that was in my early 20's. Never had any issues with rain.
How about the leather seats or other electrical stuff? I had roll-up windows and manual locks (don't think power was an option back then?) on the TJ.
I have a wife and kid to worry about now. Are all of you with kids riding with them with the top/doors off? I'm fine with the risk, but I'm a little concerned with the wife and kid, especially with the safety tests not being too great. I'm not too worried about having only the top off, but a side impact with the doors off seems pretty scary. Maybe leave the rear doors on and only take off the front doors? Does that look goofy? lol
Thanks!