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07-07-2012, 01:02 PM
NCCommander

New member from Northeast NC

Traded in my GTO back in June, mainly because i was tired of being in a sports car and wanted something a little more capable when im down at the beach.
2006 Jeep Commander, 48k (now 49,936), 4.7, completely and regrettably stock.

This will not be my first Jeep, i have owned a 89 Wagoneer and a 2000 XJ. In the family we currently have, 2 Commanders, an 84 Wagoneer and a 2002 TJ.

My current to do list when funds permit:
Recovery Points
RC kit
Wheels (would prefer to not run wheel spacers)
Thinking about running a 245/75/17 Duratrac

These are the only two pictures i have of it at the moment.
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...IMG_1474-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png
07-07-2012, 03:52 PM
Sal-XK

Welcome to the forum! It's nice to have another NC member as well.
07-07-2012, 04:35 PM
stites-xk

Welcome!

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07-07-2012, 05:12 PM
NCCommander

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sal-XK

Welcome to the forum! It's nice to have another NC member as well.

Thanks! There appears to be quite a few of NC members on here.

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Originally Posted by stites-xk

Welcome!

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Thanks!
07-07-2012, 07:08 PM
AJeepZJ

Greetings fellow Carolinian.
07-08-2012, 05:09 AM
Matt

Welcome!
If you happen to cruise down OBX this week keep an eye out for me. (I don't have the lights on the front anymore)
07-08-2012, 10:30 AM
NCCommander

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Originally Posted by Matt

Welcome!
If you happen to cruise down OBX this week keep an eye out for me. (I don't have the lights on the front anymore)

Ive actually been in Nags Head since Friday night, you at the north end or south?
07-08-2012, 12:13 PM
LWM

Welcome, glad you joined us!
07-08-2012, 06:33 PM
07JeepXK

Welcome!!!
07-09-2012, 05:26 AM
Matt

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Originally Posted by NCCommander

Ive actually been in Nags Head since Friday night, you at the north end or south?

I'm way north at Carova. Just after milemarker 21.5.

If you drive up in the evening, you'll see the XK out there and a few poles in the water
07-09-2012, 10:23 AM
The_War_Wagon

Welcome, from a displaced Rowan Co. member! :p

CAI and a Flowmaster will gain you some extra power. Better gas, new plugs, and a Superchips tune helps, too! :cool:
07-09-2012, 11:22 AM
NCCommander

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Originally Posted by Matt

I'm way north at Carova. Just after milemarker 21.5.

If you drive up in the evening, you'll see the XK out there and a few poles in the water

I left late yesterday, had classes/work starting again today.

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Originally Posted by The_War_Wagon

Welcome, from a displaced Rowan Co. member! :p

CAI and a Flowmaster will gain you some extra power. Better gas, new plugs, and a Superchips tune helps, too! :cool:

Thanks, a few of those are on the longer term list. Id like to get a lift and a few other things on first....
07-09-2012, 09:44 PM
pjmjr508

welcome
07-10-2012, 05:19 AM
BonesWK

welcome from another NC guy!
07-10-2012, 08:59 AM
NCCommander

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Originally Posted by BonesWK

welcome from another NC guy!

Wilmington, now theres a place ive been to quite a bit haha. Im actually hoping to transfer to UNCW this year and finish up my degree...
07-10-2012, 07:10 PM
criket

Welcome!!! I'm in the Northwest corner, lol.
07-11-2012, 05:10 AM
The_War_Wagon

Dang... how do you afford a Commander on a college student's budget?!?! :eek:

I had to drive a '79 Bronco while at college... in the early '90's! :p

WCU - on the other end of the state - for reference. :cool:
07-11-2012, 11:57 AM
NCCommander

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Originally Posted by The_War_Wagon

Dang... how do you afford a Commander on a college student's budget?!?! :eek:

I had to drive a '79 Bronco while at college... in the early '90's! :p

WCU - on the other end of the state - for reference. :cool:

haha long story...so ill just throw up some cliffnotes.

Saved money from youth
Started working while buying/flipping vehicles
Eventually bought 97 Silverado
Continued working and saving
Last year I spent 75% of my savings on the downpayment for an 04 GTO (worst idea ever)
Payed most of it off while working
It started having issues, had to spend what i had built back up to repair it.
Said f' it and got a good trade on the GTO for the Commander
Now just owe some to the bank, should have it payed off by December.
07-12-2012, 05:05 AM
BonesWK

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Originally Posted by NCCommander

Wilmington, now theres a place ive been to quite a bit haha. Im actually hoping to transfer to UNCW this year and finish up my degree...

Right on dude!! UNCW seems like a good school, lots of "scenery" for sure!
07-12-2012, 02:06 PM
CT-riverrat

Welcome. From a soon to be North Carolinian again. I'll be down at Surf City next month. Hopefully a new resident of Sneads Ferry or the surrounding area very soon.
07-12-2012, 03:32 PM
NCCommander

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Originally Posted by BonesWK

Right on dude!! UNCW seems like a good school, lots of "scenery" for sure!

A few of my friends go to UNCW so ive crashed in their dorms a few times, im pretty excited about getting down there. Also, word, the "scenery" is definitely an eye catcher.
07-13-2012, 06:20 PM
NCCommander

Lift is now on :cool:
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...IMG_1546-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...IMG_1539-1.jpg
07-13-2012, 06:28 PM
Matt

Looking good. Nice choice of tires too. ;)
07-13-2012, 06:32 PM
NCCommander

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Originally Posted by Matt

Looking good. Nice choice of tires too. ;)

Thanks man, there was a certain white Jeep that sort of attracted me to them haha.
07-13-2012, 07:07 PM
stites-xk

Looks good!

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07-13-2012, 07:14 PM
Sal-XK

Looking a little better now!
07-14-2012, 04:14 AM
AJeepZJ

It's got a completely different look now.... Nice going, dude.
07-14-2012, 10:02 AM
LWM

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Originally Posted by NCCommander

Lift is now on :cool:
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...IMG_1546-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...IMG_1539-1.jpg

Start a garage thread and keep building.
07-14-2012, 02:17 PM
NCCommander

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Originally Posted by stites-xk

Looks good!

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Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sal-XK

Looking a little better now!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by AJeepZJ

It's got a completely different look now.... Nice going, dude.

Thanks haha doesnt look like a soccer mom mobile anymore.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knappster

Start a garage thread and keep building.

Will do.
07-14-2012, 02:22 PM
JustinS

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCCommander

Lift is now on :cool:
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...IMG_1546-1.jpg
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/i...IMG_1539-1.jpg

Ducks Unlimited! ;)

Your XK is looking good!
07-14-2012, 05:53 PM
pjmjr508

looking good
07-14-2012, 06:14 PM
The_War_Wagon

Looks better than my lifted Bronco did back in the day! :o
07-14-2012, 07:21 PM
NCCommander

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Originally Posted by The_War_Wagon

Looks better than my lifted Bronco did back in the day! :o

I actually had a 92 Bronco for a little while, the best part about it was the bench seat....it was like driving a sofa.