Definitely. Thanks for the info. I know there are several head liner options out there for Jeeps, so I'll have to keep them in mind. I really want to see what Fords "kit" like like and go from there. If it's the same concept, it may be better to go aftermarket like you said.
Totally.
You can do headliner as option on BB - not extra sound deadening as option on BB - but a lot to pay for the OB just for that option. Ford needs to get its act together and make this an option for ALL models. Actually for the little out of pocket cost to Ford of having this done at the factory it should be standard with every model.
FYI I have a 19 Jeep Wrangler that has the factory liner on the top and it cost $500. If the Jeep had not come with this when I purchased it I would have definitely gone to aftermarket and save some money.
Fun fact, certain manufacturers do apply a “noise reduction package” in limited production run at a specific time of the year without advertising it to the general public. This is what insiders in the industry called the “IQS” package to help boost a certain score for you know what ? ? ? .You can do headliner as option on BB - not extra sound deadening as option on BB - but a lot to pay for the OB just for that option. Ford needs to get its act together and make this an option for ALL models. Actually for the little out of pocket cost to Ford of having this done at the factory it should be standard with every model.
Even though I have a soft top on my wrangler, it definitely helps on the firewall, tub and inside the doors. People would like to still talk on the phone when driving and soft top or hardtop on. Top off is a different story.
Eh, not in my book - if I have the roof/doors on, I want to be comfortable/quiet.
If that is how you drive it daily, but my guess is most people aren't going doors off to work in the morning.
well I do in my wrangler when its not too cold in the morning.If that is how you drive it daily, but my guess is most people aren't going doors off to work in the morning.
I guess the question is, Is the NVH in the Bronco so bad that it requires additional sound deadening? I cannot imagine that to be the case. Furthermore, it is not a Lexus and does not aspire to that kind of isolation.If that is how you drive it daily, but my guess is most people aren't going doors off to work in the morning.
Big knobby tires are always going to have some level of road-noise. I'd expect the NVH team to eliminate steering wheel and seat track vibrations, but getting rid of 4 big sources of sound would require quite a lot of additional sound deadening. But as you said - it's an off-road vehicle not a Lexus, people should expect that - however, I feel a lot will be surprised when they switch from their passenger vehicle.
I agree, one that buys a Bronco, or a Jeep shouldn't expect Lexus, or Lincoln experience. But, you know some will, and that's quite sad.
Speak for yourself. I take my doors off and it stays that way for weeks. We may go to church on Sunday doorless.If that is how you drive it daily, but my guess is most people aren't going doors off to work in the morning.
