Project MJ brings home the Jan.’12 Comanche Club honors
A big thanks to everyone over at ComancheClub.com for picking our Project MJ as the Comanche of the Month for January 2012. We’re starting off the year strong and have big plans for 2012. If you’re into Comanches then check out the club’s website for tons of other cool projects, tech, and more. For the Comanche of the Month article complete with photos, check out http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=33736 -Zone Offroad Products
Zone builds interest for AutoTech Program
Zone Offroad is based in Coldwater, Michigan. Here in Michigan we take pride in our automotive roots and are always looking for ways to inspire the next generation of automotive enthusiasts. Recently Zone Offroad had the opportunity to team up with the local vocational education center, the Branch Area Careers Center to help build interest for the students touring their AutoTech program. In a mix of hot rods, classic cars, and imports on display, Zone’s Comanche “Project MJ” definitely stood out and was a big hit among students in the program and those that weren’t, making their way by to
Ultimate Adventure Recap (Part 2 of 3 )
(If you missed Part 1, check it out here) Now that the dust has settled and we’ve all had the chance to read up on the Ultimate Adventure (aka UA) online and in the pages of Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off-Road magazine I felt it would be good to include addition commentary on the trip, show some photos of the rigs in action, and re-hype the story. First, let me start off by saying it was an epic journey. Not in the sense of we were on a quest to find a ring or anything, but for 2 guys that grew up reading
Zone MJ being prepped for SEMA
Project MJ prepped for SEMA Zone Offroad’s Project MJ, a 1990 Jeep Comanche built to take on the 2011 Ultimate Adventure hosted by Petersen’s 4Wheel & Offroad. After completing the trip the Jeep went on display at off-road events around the country before being torn back down to prepare for SEMA.Come see us in booth #30170 (South Hall, Upper Level) to check out the rig and what’s new for 2012!
Project MJ being prepped for SEMA
It seems like deja vu, the MJ stripped down, parts strewn throughout the R&D shop, a quickly approaching deadline and long build list left to finish. After a 6 week scramble back in May-June to gather parts and build our 1990 Jeep Comanche in time for this year’s Ultimate Adventure, the rig, and its drivers, were put to the test during the week long journey traversing over 1000 miles, some half dozen trails, and scorching 100+ days. The trip gave the guys from Zone the opportunity to test out new prototype parts from a long arm suspension, skidplates, and bumpers