Recent content by brettf22

Just for fun, I wondered if ECO mode actually helped my mileage on my commute. So, after break in period, I ran for approximately 1500 miles on normal, then 1500 miles on ECO (yes, I pushed that stupid OK button every time I started up). The results? Normal mode, 1584.8 miles, 18.9 mpg ECO...

I never got anything from the WV DMV. Stephens sent me the title a couple of days after I picked up the car. After that, it’s a simple pdf form to fill out from the VA DMV site. They will let you title it via mail, but I didn’t want to risk that. Made a reservation at a local DMV branch (they...

One to add re: hard tops. Make sure all the parts of the soundproofing are attached to all the panels. When I picked up mine a month ago, the drivers side roof panel did not have any sound insulation. The insulation was present on the passenger side panel and the cab. And I’m case you’re...

This is exactly what I was planning. Nicely done! Any hints/lessons learned?

@Discount Tire took care of me. Got advice from Don here on the forums, purchased tires and set up installation on the Discount tire website. My local franchise location installed new tires, and bought the originals. Price for buy back depends upon individual locations, so YMMV. While I could...

Paging @CO-Bronco ... You can update mine to delivered. Quite the journey. Immediately put on 275/70/18 BFG KO2s, which helped tremendously with the look. Of course, as you may have seen in the MIC 2.0 Top Issues thread, Ford had one last middle finger for me. While the top itself looked...

Yeah, hard to find non-E load at the size. There are a couple (like the General Grabber), but they seem to be out of stock most places. First impressions are a very slightly harsher ride, but not really bad. I haven’t tried lowering the pressure (they are at 37 psi), which might alleviate it a...

Here’s my 2 dr OBX with OEM tires and then 275/70/18 BFG KO2s. Subtle size difference, but definitely more aggressive. IMO, this is a good balance for a 2 door. But YMMV.

Picking up my Bronco as we speak. More top QC issues, but at least not directly related to the construction of the top. They forgot to put sound deadening on one of my panels. Now I get to look at a lovely orange spray paint mark until I can get a dealer to address.

According to what I've been told (and seen installed), 285/70/18 and 285/75/18 will fit the OBX with stock wheels, with no lift (but will require crash bar removal). 275/70/18 seems to be the largest that require absolutely no mods. You also have to consider the availability and cost of...

Would you believe transportation was a total of 6 hours? It's already at the dealer! Picking it up later this week.

@CO-Bronco, you can update my status “Shipped.” Supposed to be delivered by the end of the month!

@Southern Girl put 275/70/18 KO2s on her OBX. She later added a lift, but the tires didn’t rub before the lift. Here’s her summary post about it:

For the next couple of weeks at least. My VB 2dr is headed off Dirt Mountain and should be seen on 66 soon.

@SaveTheManuals got his Velocity Blue 2 door back at the end of July/early August. He’s in Fairfax.