Day 1 With 4Dr Badlands- Week 1 Updates

[jmoney]

100% agree. My not MIC on an 09 wrangler gets scratched in storage. sharpie helps cover it up. White underneath. If it was a painted to match body, I would be super worried about it And probably not take it off as much. It is a 4 door so rear top is cumbersome to remove and put on. interior isn’t anything to brag about but I don’t drive looking at the underside of my roof.

On another note, I have similar build and really wanted all black wheels. I have a good wheel guy and was curious your thoughts on looks with a flat all black paint job for the wheels? Cheaper than buying new wheels. Not sure yet. Build week 8/17.

I was thinking of painting those wheels black too. I am gonna wait until someone else does… those wheels look pretty good as is

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[ToddPhil]

Congrats! That's my exact build but A51. I love the standard wheels and the bfg is a good tire. Did you get enough water in the floor to use the drain plugs? Just curious how they worked if so.

 

[Mattwings]

Congrats! That's my exact build but A51. I love the standard wheels and the bfg is a good tire. Did you get enough water in the floor to use the drain plugs? Just curious how they worked if so.

No drain plugs needed.

 

[Mattwings]

Day 2. Second day saw a few fire roads again and another dog walk.

 

[Mattwings]

Congratulations with your Bronco
What’s your turn around time, from built email to delivery.
My built week email is June 28, the date on my window sticker is 7/2/21. SF, CA

10 days

 

[MrGreen55]

Nice Bronco. Is the back bumper metal like the front?

 

[530Squatch]

@Mattwings dude congrats on the sweet rig! Trying to think of questions that B6G folks haven't asked already... apologies in advance for repeats or unruly inquiries:

1. I know it's only been a day, but, any feedback on rear A/C being able to keep backrow folks from melting? Further (as that can be subjective), have you tried out the remote start + max A/C to see how long it takes to chill the vehicle to a comfortable, cool level? I'm in CA facing a string of near 110 days/ 75 nights. Would be nice to know, especially with how the black MGV seats do/ do not trap the heat.
2. I'm getting the high package too. I currently drive a 19 yo rig with no touch screens, so when I'm tuning the radio it's by sense of touch, vice sight. Since I'm not a pinball wizard I'm wondering if you are able to comment on how intuitive it is to use the new infotainment system on the fly.
3. Any noticeable sounds/ whistles/ whirrs when driving with the MIC top off in its various configurations? Same question, with doors and windows off/ down?

Sorry, these aren't really fair as you've had like one day. Maybe let me know in a week or 2.

Thanks, and congrats again. Hope you give us MY22/ MY23 folks some continued stoke with stories from your Bronco.

 

[BLMike]

I was thinking of painting those wheels black too. I am gonna wait until someone else does… those wheels look pretty good as is

They definitely are good looking. Might have to play with photoshop. OP said they liked the black or grey accents (At least I think they did) Maybe a flat grey to match on the wheels? Not stressing…just dreaming.

FYI…I plan on wrapping. Not the top, but the truck. At least that is the current plan.

 

[Olym435]

Congrat! I'm happy for you.
BTW, may I ask you how you feel about the floor vent underneath front seats? Is it working well to cool down rear seats?

 

[Mattwings]

@Mattwings dude congrats on the sweet rig! Trying to think of questions that B6G folks haven't asked already... apologies in advance for repeats or unruly inquiries:

1. I know it's only been a day, but, any feedback on rear A/C being able to keep backrow folks from melting? Further (as that can be subjective), have you tried out the remote start + max A/C to see how long it takes to chill the vehicle to a comfortable, cool level? I'm in CA facing a string of near 110 days/ 75 nights. Would be nice to know, especially with how the black MGV seats do/ do not trap the heat.
2. I'm getting the high package too. I currently drive a 19 yo rig with no touch screens, so when I'm tuning the radio it's by sense of touch, vice sight. Since I'm not a pinball wizard I'm wondering if you are able to comment on how intuitive it is to use the new infotainment system on the fly.
3. Any noticeable sounds/ whistles/ whirrs when driving with the MIC top off in its various configurations? Same question, with doors and windows off/ down?

Sorry, these aren't really fair as you've had like one day. Maybe let me know in a week or 2.

Thanks, and congrats again. Hope you give us MY22/ MY23 folks some continued stoke with stories from your Bronco.

1. Have not tried remote start AC. It was partially top off on day 1 (87degrees) and when Injad beck seat passengers too on, no complaints.
2. You can change stations and volume with the steering wheel controls. The 12” screen is also big and very responsive. It’s the best Sync I have had , by far. Sound is just adequate.
3. No whistles, leaks or sounds from anywhere yet. Very solid, quiet. Better than I expected after driving a pre production soft top SQ BB last winter.

 

[Mattwings]

Congrat! I'm happy for you.
BTW, may I ask you how you feel about the floor vent underneath front seats? Is it working well to cool down rear seats?

It seems fine, but I am in MI, 87 degrees day 1, 57 degrees day 2

 

[dwfern]

Thanks for providing you input... I noticed the step in the back in one of your pics... do you use that for the dogs... so they can easily get in and out?

 

[Olym435]

It seems fine, but I am in MI, 87 degrees day 1, 57 degrees day 2

Thanks for your feedback. It seems I need to catch someone from TX.

 

[Lovecato]

I won’t get into to much detail, because enough good reviews have been posted. But I will try and hit on a couple of themes from the forum.

1. I took delivery yesterday at noon.
2. The dealer was great, Z plan honored, good deal on Ford warranty (first time I have bought one since the 90s).
3. Fit and finish is good. Top is definitely not the highlight of said fit and finish. Works well, quiet, but definitely gave away the headliner to cover the finished product IMO.
4. 2.7 is solid. Feels like the F150 acceleration and shifting wise. 10sp is not noticeable already. It should get even better in 1k miles or so.
5. Screen and cameras (High Package) are awesome. I would have been disappointed personally if I didn’t get them. I was torn, because the 8” screen was adequate, but wow, the 12” and cameras are the bomb.
6. No mirror whistle yet.
7. Had the front section of top off, got a pop up shower and the seats got wet, wet dogs, interior definitely seemed built for it. Popped the tops on, jumped in and good to go.
8. Took it on some seasonal roads, played with the modes (was in sand and used sand mode). Used trail turn assist to do a donut. The modes were cool, worked well and made sense. I think they will be better than I expected.
9. 18.6 mpg per the computer in mixed driving 100miles.
10. Stereo is just OK. Not as bad as I expected. It won’t be as high on my list of add ons as I initially guessed.

I can try and answer other questions if you have something Badlands specific?

Same! My exact car! Congrats, drive it in good health! So far I have not received my VIN from 8/2 registration. When was yours?

 

[BigBronco1]

The demo here at my dealership, it was a 2 door, had a terrible whistle noise from drivers side mirror only. 40mph you started to hear it then louder once you went faster.

No issue/fix from Ford hotline yet. asked our tech to remove the mirror completely to make sure it was from the mirror and nothing else. doing that test today, will find out more info later on. my personal vehicle, no whistle at all. same build as OP just in white and alt wheels.

Yup, exact same problem, driver's side only.

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