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Username: jgould
Year: 2008
Make: Jeep
Model: Patriot
Trim: Sport FDI
Color: Jeep Green

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Mods:

Interior:
Kenwood KDC-X997 Head Unit

Exterior:
Black Muffler Mod

Suspension & Tires:
Hankook Optimo 724 215-60R17

Performance:

In Progress:

Future:
RRO 2" Lift Kit
RRO Super Sliders
Bigger Shoes (something with a little better all terrain grip)
RRO Stage 1 bumper
WARN 650D Wireless driving lights
ScanGauge II
 
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Next thing I installed was the Kenwood KDC-X997 head unit. I didn't take any pictures of the install because I was too busy cussing at the fact that Chrysler ran actual cables to the vent control selector switch and the temperature switch. I did take an image of the finished product though.

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I'm just glad to have gotten rid of all of the damn wires from the aftermarket XM receiver I was using. Now the only wire I see is the one for the phone and I can live with that... Not to mention I have hands free calling built into the radio too.
 
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Creation said:
That was the number one thing I enjoyed about upgrading to a Bluetooth headunit a few years ago. It makes such a huge difference
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I had this radio installed in my Caravan before it died and I was hoping it'd be a simple plug and play, but it wasn't... I did it right and got the interface that will let me add a navigation radio down the road. I just need to figure out which one and if I want to try to fit a double DIN in there or find a single DIN that has a motorized display...
 
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Added the factory fog lights and had the computer flashed today:

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Also added the Expedition Portal decal I ordered, as it seems to be the thing that I'm currently heading toward. I want to get out there and explore like I did when I was younger...

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RossoRacer said:
Odd that your FD1 has an actual full-size Goodyear in the back, mine only came with a donut.
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On my options report it's listed as TBBP Full Sized Spare Tire. I'm wondering if it wasn't an option on the 2008's but they've since discontinued due to cost? I wish it were an FDII, but I needed a car. My other option was a GC, but I didn't really like the way the interior was laid out. I fell in love with the Patriot though. Don't plan to give her up until she dies of old age...
 
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It's been a while since I've done an update to this thread...

I've relocated the head for the Ham Radio. It was getting wet when it rained.



Debadged the front and rear:





And Applied flag decals to the back windows:

 
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