Castrucci Ford Event (Cincinnati): First Edition & Badlands

[WatchYourSix]

In the future, I wonder how easy it will be for us to swap the 8 inch screen for the 12 inch...

Not worth it. It will be too expensive.

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[DieselSmack]

In the future, I wonder how easy it will be for us to swap the 8 inch screen for the 12 inch...

Very difficult, It looks like the entire dash has to be swapped out for the 12 inch head unit. You're better off getting the 12 inch screen from the factory imo.

 

[Mustard]

I'm almost 6' 1", and the step into the Sasquach is noticeable over the BL 33", but go big or go home. My wife 5'7" can use a step stool if it is her choice .

Interesting! I'm 5'6" on a good day and I didn't notice a difference getting into the FE vs BL on 33's. Maybe I have to lift my leg so high that the extra inch for the Sasquatch just wasn't noticeable And it was actually quite easy for me to get into both of them. BTW, I saw these beauties yesterday at Beau Townsend Ford (Vandalia, OH).

 

[dgorsett]

I asked one of the Bronco Specialists at a dealer event and he said there will be no engine cover.

I really don't get engine covers. They don't materially change anything, just cover it up. They should assign an engineering team to simplify the plumbing.

 

[DesertMike680]

Very difficult, It looks like the entire dash has to be swapped out for the 12 inch head unit. You're better off getting the 12 inch screen from the factory imo.

Yeah I figured as much. Initially it seems like it would be easy, but obviously not.

 

[J.O.]

I was there today also. Both Bronco’s looked great and have me thinking a 4 door may be perfect for this vehicle’s proportions. I currently have a 2 door on order and really hope I can see one up close soon.

 

[TeamUSA]

I had always planned on going A51 but CG is really growing on me, I just don't know if I'd be happy with CG in a year or two. A51 feels like the safe option. Just thinking out loud.

I had always planned on going A51 but CG is really growing on me, I just don't know if I'd be happy with CG in a year or two. A51 feels like the safe option. Just thinking out loud.

CG won’t disappoint in person.

 

[curtisbrinkman]

The FE 's middle grab handle had some play to it when they were in Cleveland. Maybe it just needs to be tightened up.

 

[etmccaus86]

So i really won't care, but are we getting engine covers?

Edit: I guess the hood is fine cover haha

I picked one up from the Ranger's 2.3L, and was surprised to find it feels as if is made from recycled NERF footballs...

 

[newsman9]

all the way back, I was tight but not hurting my knees.

Did the clutch eat up front leg room? I read that recently I think. I'm 6-4 and I want manual, but not if I have to pretzel up my legs.

 

[FishKzor]

Yeah I figured as much. Initially it seems like it would be easy, but obviously not.

There seems to be a bezel around the 8" screen, and initially I thought that bezel could be removed to fit the larger 12" screen. But, the shape is different on the bottom, so it wouldn't be a direct OEM replacement with Ford's 12" screen.

However, and more importantly, if you upgrade to higher trim/packages that includes the 12" screen, you'll also have Ford's OEM 360degree cameras as well. Going aftermarket for both the head unit (and bezel, wiring harness, etc) AND the cameras would be super expensive, and probably end up being pretty janky in comparison to the stock 12" w/ cameras.

 

[Waiting 4 Years]

CG won’t disappoint in person.

This is a FE with a soft top? I thought we couldn't get a softtop?

 

[PLindsey725]

I assume these will be the ones ill see tomorrow here in Lexington. Cant wait!

 

[DesertMike680]

There seems to be a bezel around the 8" screen, and initially I thought that bezel could be removed to fit the larger 12" screen. But, the shape is different on the bottom, so it wouldn't be a direct OEM replacement with Ford's 12" screen.

However, and more importantly, if you upgrade to higher trim/packages that includes the 12" screen, you'll also have Ford's OEM 360degree cameras as well. Going aftermarket for both the head unit (and bezel, wiring harness, etc) AND the cameras would be super expensive, and probably end up being pretty janky in comparison to the stock 12" w/ cameras.

Definitely wouldn't swap anything aftermarket. Was curious of the complexity of swapping to Ford's, 12 inch screen from the 8.

 

[abdickson70]

I had always planned on going A51 but CG is really growing on me, I just don't know if I'd be happy with CG in a year or two. A51 feels like the safe option. Just thinking out loud.

Right there with you, after seeing the pic of the FE CG. I have BL A51 and planning on blacking out the wheels and that CG FE looks great! May also add some low key black side decals, which I think would look stellar on the CG. May be buggin the dealer again.

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