Announcement: MIC Hardtop Option Only Initially. Black Painted Modular Hardtop Will Be Late Availability

[BroncoKong Jr.]

Yes, you are. The MIC is just a cheaper top in every way. The modular top, in addition to having the removable windows, is made from sheet molded compound. It'll be more similar to fiberglass. Much more rigid and sturdy. Potentially better at sound deadening and insulation. So, if all you care about is the color sure paint the MIC. If you're wanting a better quality, superior top you're going to have to wait for the modular.

They're made with the same materials and same process. Difference is the outer layer of the modular is SMC and the outer layer of the MIC is a thinner thermoplastic.

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[ClaviusBase]

Hard to say with the bronco, but for a Wrangler, anything is an improvement. Not only for sound, but also temperature control. On hot days, the AC can't keep up, and the reverse for cold days.

That's all I needed to hear. I live in the LA area, so we get up over 90 and 100 pretty often. Thanks.

 

[Johnny Mo]

I thought there was an option on Outer Banks to have a painted top to match the body color?

Was - being the operative word there. Since it was an option in the OB - they just removed the option...since it was standard on WT and FE they emailed us and told us to expect it late and that if we wanted on time delivery we would have to get MIC top.

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

That's all I needed to hear. I live in the LA area, so we get up over 90 and 100 pretty often. Thanks.

FWIW I kept my Jeep top off in LA for at least 9 months out of the year.

 

[ClaviusBase]

FWIW I kept my Jeep top off in LA for at least 9 months out of the year.

Yeah, that will likely be something I do as well. But for 500 bucks, if it helps while the top is on, it seems worth it.

 

[NM_21Bronco]

I think the MIC top makes it look more like an offroad vehicle and the shadow black is more "flex-y"...who know, i could see it in person one day and want to get one. I'm happy with MIC for now anyways

 

[Bronc-O]

On the topic of hard tops, does anyone familiar with modular tops know how big of a difference the sound deadening addition makes?

I've watched some YouTube videos on the sound deadening on Jeeps and they say the difference is very noticeable, not to mention much less heat gain.

 

[littlepope]

Hopefully not a silly question, but does anyone know if the headliner is separate from the top? If I decided to take the MIC top now and upgrade in the future can I reuse the headliner?

 

[Bronc-O]

Hopefully not a silly question, but does anyone know if the headliner is separate from the top? If I decided to take the MIC top now and upgrade in the future can I reuse the headliner?

The headliner comes in a kit. Should be similar to what Jeep has. Looks like it might be hard to remove once installed.

 

[6GSooner]

Wondering if you will be able take receipt of the bronco then add the painted top later at the same price point.

I’m out on the WT interior, so I’m thinking BL Spec’d like a WT, with soft top, then purchase a modular when they come out. ??‍

 

[TurboS957]

I’m out on the WT interior, so I’m thinking BL Spec’d like a WT, with soft top, then purchase a modular when they come out. ??‍

Agreed, disappointed they couldn't offer just a all black interior. Between interior and late availability of black or better yet a color matched hardtop I'm having to rethink on WildTrak or even a Bronco. F150 Raptor is looking better.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

You guys most likely will want the Hotheads liner anyways vs the OEM version. At least that's the case with Jeep.

 

[ctel23]

Is it just me or does there seem to be a lack of frustration/anger/disappointed that black painted and color painted tops will not be available at launch? Especially since the black painted top was to be standard on a couple of the model offerings. I recall thread after thread of people discussing how badly they hated the MIC tops, etc. It would seem to me that this is a huge curveball.
Has everyone chosen to settle at this point?

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

Is it just me or does there seem to be a lack of frustration/anger/disappointed that black painted and color painted tops will not be available at launch? Especially since the black painted top was to be standard on a couple of the model offerings. I recall thread after thread of people discussing how badly they hated the MIC tops, etc. It would seem to me that this is a huge curveball.
Has everyone chosen to settle at this point?

There were at least 7 threads started when we first got the news. They've all been merged, but aside from that, comments about the tops are all over the forum, whether the thread is related or not

 

[Bronc-O]

Is it just me or does there seem to be a lack of frustration/anger/disappointed that black painted and color painted tops will not be available at launch? Especially since the black painted top was to be standard on a couple of the model offerings. I recall thread after thread of people discussing how badly they hated the MIC tops, etc. It would seem to me that this is a huge curveball.
Has everyone chosen to settle at this point?

Shirley, you can't be serious? There are multiple threads going on about this disaster.

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