One would think!
Thanks a bunch for sharing!I've had my badlands for about 2 weeks (950 miles) now. I had originally ordered the MIC, but changed my order back in April when I saw the Webasto iceberg on the horizon. I just thought I'd offer my opinions on the soft top.
It's nice only having to undo the 2 latches to flip it back. I love the ease of operation. The passenger side of my fabric wants to curl under whenever I flip it back to the sunrider position and I have to pull it out and make sure it folds correctly. I don't mind this too much as I always do a walk around to make sure it's good to go anyhow (thus, the purpose of the walk around).
Folding it fully back is pretty easy as well. I learned from a buddy who has already scratched his safety cage up, how to do it properly and not scratch mine up.as long as you're not in a hurry, and do it carefully you're good to go. I haven't tried it in windy conditions yet. To note, at delivery, mine already had felt pads to reduce rubbing on the inboard side of the hinges that cause the known issue.
I've seen where a few folks don't care for how the 3 rear windows come off, but I don't mind it too much. Getting the upper 3 buckles on each side put back in when reinstalling is kind of a pain with big hands. That's the one of only 2 things I find bothersome. The other is trying to install the rear window around that 33" tire, it's just in the way whether you leave the back door open or closed. But neither of those are a big enough deal to stop me from taking them out and putting them back in. I do wish there was a storage solution for the 3 windows when they are not installed @Ford Motor Company .
Road noise isn't too bad as far as I'm concerned. Without the lux, I find myself turning up the radio to less than half to hear the programming I listen to.
The only major complaint I'd have is the seam along the edge of the fabric is sewn in a way that it has a lip for water to run along. Unfortunately, this lip ends directly above the door lock switch, so that when you roll your window down at Chik-fil-A in the rain, a steady stream of water pours into the truck and all down the inside of the door. Loving the drain plugs!
All in all, I'm happy with my choice of going with the rag top. I've had 2 other convertibles, and this one met my expectations.
Edited to add pictures of the passenger side where I spoke about the fabric folding under, and after I straighten it out
You need to remove the side windows to open the top fully, were your aware of that? If you don't plan to take windows out, your stuck in the half open - garage eating position.
Not to be rude, but are you sure the factory soft tops are from Bestop? I’ve heard on forum many cite Webasto as the producer of the soft and MIC tops.
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I totally agree with your assessment. I've only had mine since Friday.I've had my badlands for about 2 weeks (950 miles) now. I had originally ordered the MIC, but changed my order back in April when I saw the Webasto iceberg on the horizon. I just thought I'd offer my opinions on the soft top.
It's nice only having to undo the 2 latches to flip it back. I love the ease of operation. The passenger side of my fabric wants to curl under whenever I flip it back to the sunrider position and I have to pull it out and make sure it folds correctly. I don't mind this too much as I always do a walk around to make sure it's good to go anyhow (thus, the purpose of the walk around).
Folding it fully back is pretty easy as well. I learned from a buddy who has already scratched his safety cage up, how to do it properly and not scratch mine up.as long as you're not in a hurry, and do it carefully you're good to go. I haven't tried it in windy conditions yet. To note, at delivery, mine already had felt pads to reduce rubbing on the inboard side of the hinges that cause the known issue.
I've seen where a few folks don't care for how the 3 rear windows come off, but I don't mind it too much. Getting the upper 3 buckles on each side put back in when reinstalling is kind of a pain with big hands. That's the one of only 2 things I find bothersome. The other is trying to install the rear window around that 33" tire, it's just in the way whether you leave the back door open or closed. But neither of those are a big enough deal to stop me from taking them out and putting them back in. I do wish there was a storage solution for the 3 windows when they are not installed @Ford Motor Company .
Road noise isn't too bad as far as I'm concerned. Without the lux, I find myself turning up the radio to less than half to hear the programming I listen to.
The only major complaint I'd have is the seam along the edge of the fabric is sewn in a way that it has a lip for water to run along. Unfortunately, this lip ends directly above the door lock switch, so that when you roll your window down at Chik-fil-A in the rain, a steady stream of water pours into the truck and all down the inside of the door. Loving the drain plugs!
All in all, I'm happy with my choice of going with the rag top. I've had 2 other convertibles, and this one met my expectations.
Edited to add pictures of the passenger side where I spoke about the fabric folding under, and after I straighten it out
The factory tops are all made by Webasto.Not to be rude, but are you sure the factory soft tops are from Bestop? I’ve heard on forum many cite Webasto as the producer of the soft and MIC tops.
[edit: Hoping to be wrong.
It's totally fine. It was 91 when I left work and it was actually cooler than my truck after sitting in the sun all day.
I just stick them in either the back seat or the far back if I have the backseats down. Plenty of room
Shame you can't get that option in the lower trims. I hate when they tie safety-assisting options to luxury packages. Every buyer at every trim level should have the ability to add every safety option available.
yes, side and back need to come out, I know. I'll do it sometime, but doubt I'll do it often, the "garage eating" (haha) position is fine enough for around town, just want the open sky. I can't really store the windows anywhere except maybe on the guest bed, so they'll most likely be installed most of the time. But I've never had a vehicle like this, so who knows...
I was referencing the request for Ford to give a storage option. Say grooves along the cargo area to hang the windows up in the cargo area and get them off the floor (and out of seats). Of course that idea doesn't work because the rear window is so long.
