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How cool!Saw a fellow A51 today on the lot. Dropped a bronco patch. Hope s/he likes it
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I did post a pic on page before this....but recently got a BestTop Sunrider and a pretty bad-ass American Flag Badge for the front Fenders. (looks GREAT on Area 51)....HAD to post it again 
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AND if anyone is interested in my build:
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/copied-from-general-area-my-2022-upgrades.60260/
BestTop Sunrider by P.L. L, on Flickr
.AND if anyone is interested in my build:
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/copied-from-general-area-my-2022-upgrades.60260/
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Thousand points of light . . . Stay the course. . . Wait (patiently) for A51 Bronco to be built. This is the color.
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Here is my wife's BB with Badlands take off wheels & tires. She is loving the 7 speed manual. Can't wait for some snow here in KC.
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So I finally pulled the trigger and got them I previously convinced myself that "enough with the upgrades for 2022" was a good voice to listen to in my head. But I just could not resist the sale RTR had for Cyber Monday + Black Friday....My only regret is that I couldn't, and didn't, get that front grille....It's growing on me. Anyways, back to the RTR Evo 6......(-0 Offset), Satin Charcoal, 17s.
I was going to wait to get new tires (Nitto Trail Grapplers) next month so I'd have a spare set....meh. I only got my Bronco in August so why not move the existing ones over and wear them out more? Plus....We Bronco owners are an impatient lot when it comes to installing upgrades!!!! haha!
So, after installing them and driving a few miles back home....you can instantly feel the result of having LESS rotational mass. The stock SAS rims weigh about 30.5 lbs. or so and these weigh 21 lbs. As a direct result - it feels nimbler and accelerates quicker (marginally but it is noticeable), but the one thing I did not expect was the improvement in ride quality. Since the wheels are considerably lighter, the suspension has to "fight" against less weight (mass) bobbing up and down. This resulted in a noticeably smoother ride and better handling. Granted I do have the Eibach Pro Lift kit as well (springs only) which i installed a few weeks ago - the new wheels have definitely contributed to the improvement in vehicle comfort and driving dynamics. I did use to track-race semi-professionally many moons ago - and maybe I'm a little more sensitive to all this, but all I can say is that I love the new shoes!!! Bravo RTR team!!! AND MAN THEY ARE SEXY........
Note - I was previously running 1.5 inch spacers on SAS wheels and when I installed these I removed my spacers. The "poke" is about 1/2 inch LESS with the RTRs - but it still looks great
Now for some pics (All in different light environments, 2nd pic is my fave)
RTR by P.L. L, on Flickr
RTR by P.L. L, on Flickr
Untitled by P.L. L, on Flickr
I previously convinced myself that "enough with the upgrades for 2022" was a good voice to listen to in my head. But I just could not resist the sale RTR had for Cyber Monday + Black Friday....My only regret is that I couldn't, and didn't, get that front grille....It's growing on me. Anyways, back to the RTR Evo 6......(-0 Offset), Satin Charcoal, 17s.I was going to wait to get new tires (Nitto Trail Grapplers) next month so I'd have a spare set....meh. I only got my Bronco in August so why not move the existing ones over and wear them out more? Plus....We Bronco owners are an impatient lot when it comes to installing upgrades!!!! haha!
So, after installing them and driving a few miles back home....you can instantly feel the result of having LESS rotational mass. The stock SAS rims weigh about 30.5 lbs. or so and these weigh 21 lbs. As a direct result - it feels nimbler and accelerates quicker (marginally but it is noticeable), but the one thing I did not expect was the improvement in ride quality. Since the wheels are considerably lighter, the suspension has to "fight" against less weight (mass) bobbing up and down. This resulted in a noticeably smoother ride and better handling. Granted I do have the Eibach Pro Lift kit as well (springs only) which i installed a few weeks ago - the new wheels have definitely contributed to the improvement in vehicle comfort and driving dynamics. I did use to track-race semi-professionally many moons ago - and maybe I'm a little more sensitive to all this, but all I can say is that I love the new shoes!!! Bravo RTR team!!! AND MAN THEY ARE SEXY........
Note - I was previously running 1.5 inch spacers on SAS wheels and when I installed these I removed my spacers. The "poke" is about 1/2 inch LESS with the RTRs - but it still looks great
Now for some pics
(All in different light environments, 2nd pic is my fave)
Joined the club last week! Already put 2100 miles on it after picking it up on the west coast and driving back to Wisconsin. Loving it so far!
Had to make a quick stop on the way of course!
Had to make a quick stop on the way of course!
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Glitch in the matrix.
mine is in the foreground.
mine is in the foreground.
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I dig them.Some future builds maybe
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A51 sticker from Madtymes.com
Love this thread and new to the forum.
Was a day 1/hour 1 orderer of a bronco...not all Ford's fault but my order is in and now waiting for a 2 door 2023 Wildtrak in of course Area 51
Was a day 1/hour 1 orderer of a bronco...not all Ford's fault but my order is in and now waiting for a 2 door 2023 Wildtrak in of course Area 51
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I dig your style! I almost went with satin Charcoal, but as a soft top build, I have so little carbon grey. I really like those satin grey RTR's with the MIC top. Like, you, I'm also digging the RTR Grill. It may be my next big upgrade.So I finally pulled the trigger and got them
I was going to wait to get new tires (Nitto Trail Grapplers) next month so I'd have a spare set....meh. I only got my Bronco in August so why not move the existing ones over and wear them out more? Plus....We Bronco owners are an impatient lot when it comes to installing upgrades!!!! haha!
So, after installing them and driving a few miles back home....you can instantly feel the result of having LESS rotational mass. The stock SAS rims weigh about 30.5 lbs. or so and these weigh 21 lbs. As a direct result - it feels nimbler and accelerates quicker (marginally but it is noticeable), but the one thing I did not expect was the improvement in ride quality. Since the wheels are considerably lighter, the suspension has to "fight" against less weight (mass) bobbing up and down. This resulted in a noticeably smoother ride and better handling. Granted I do have the Eibach Pro Lift kit as well (springs only) which i installed a few weeks ago - the new wheels have definitely contributed to the improvement in vehicle comfort and driving dynamics. I did use to track-race semi-professionally many moons ago - and maybe I'm a little more sensitive to all this, but all I can say is that I love the new shoes!!! Bravo RTR team!!! AND MAN THEY ARE SEXY........
Note - I was previously running 1.5 inch spacers on SAS wheels and when I installed these I removed my spacers. The "poke" is about 1/2 inch LESS with the RTRs - but it still looks great
Now for some pics
RTR by P.L. L, on Flickr
RTR by P.L. L, on Flickr
Untitled by P.L. L, on Flickr
I went with RTR Satin Black 17x9+30 with Stock Badlands BFGoodrich 285/70R17's. Went from fully tucked to +1.4" poke, which is all sidewall and perfectly aligns to the tread shoulder. RTR nailed this. Freshly detailed this week. I' may go 35's once I burn the 33" KO2's out. She's near ready for winter layup once the salt comes out, this girl is going in her stall to rest up for beach season.
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Nice man!!!!!I dig your style! I almost went with satin Charcoal, but as a soft top build, I have so little carbon grey. I really like those satin grey RTR's with the MIC top. Like, you, I'm also digging the RTR Grill. It may be my next big upgrade.
I went with RTR Satin Black 17x9+30 with Stock Badlands BFGoodrich 285/70R17's. Went from fully tucked to +1.4" poke, which is all sidewall and perfectly aligns to the tread shoulder. RTR nailed this. Freshly detailed this week. I' may go 35's once I burn the 33" KO2's out. She's near ready for winter layup once the salt comes out, this girl is going in her stall to rest up for beach season.
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