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Julz670

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It finally happened! After 514 days of waiting, I picked up my 2dr Black Diamond from Granger last week! The experience at Granger was second to none. Thank you @Zach@Granger for everything you and your team do!

TIMELINE:
Reserved 7/13/20
Ordered 1/28/21
In Production 8/10/21
Entered Dirt Mountain Purgatory
MIC Primer 11/4/21
Built 11/11/21
Shipped 11/12/21
Delivered 12/3/21
Picked Up 12/9/21

ORDER:
Black Diamond 2-Door 2.3L Area 51
Mid Package
Advanced 4x4
Roof Rails w/ Crossbars
Headliner
PPF
Wheel Locks

ACCESSORIES:
Cargo Area Mat
Table for Swing Gate
Picatinny BYOD rail w/ GoPro mount
Bartact grab handles
Speaker mounted rear storage hooks
Molle bags
Stubby .50cal antenna
Rhino D shackles
Oregon State Beavers license plate frame
Door Sill Plates (not yet installed)
Black bucking bronco emblem (not yet installed)
Black Ford emblem vinyl overlay (not yet installed)

FUTURE UPGRADES:
1" level kit
33" tires
Rear seat delete (maybe)
Front license plate relocate
Script emblem and badge relocate
Hood struts
Front side window tint
Catch can
FORscan adjustments
Android MMB
Fog lights
Ditch lights
Splash guards or additional PPF on sides
Heavy duty roof rack
Subwoofer

There are plenty of other driving impressions here so I'll keep mine brief. This was my first time driving the 2.3L and it has plenty of get up, more than I expected for a vehicle this heavy. Sound system definitely isn't great, better than I expected but could benefit from a sub. Wind noise at 65mph was a little more than I expected, but not too bad. No whistle from the mirror, but it sounded like wind coming through between the passenger side front panel and the rear clamshell. I inspected and everything looked fine so I took it through a touch free car wash to confirm that everything is sealed. No leaks at all.

Overall, this thing drives great and I loved every second of my drive back through the snowstorm to MN! This is the third Bronco I've owned. An '83 named Jones, then a '95 named Jasmine. So, without further ado, may I introduce to you, Joleen.

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tracythemighty

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Congratulations! I'm sure there will be great adventures ahead for you and Joleen.
 

corey07

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It finally happened! After 514 days of waiting, I picked up my 2dr Black Diamond from Granger last week! The experience at Granger was second to none. Thank you @Zach@Granger for everything you and your team do!


Oregon State Beavers license plate frame
GO BEAVS!!
 

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It finally happened! After 514 days of waiting, I picked up my 2dr Black Diamond from Granger last week! The experience at Granger was second to none. Thank you @Zach@Granger for everything you and your team do!

TIMELINE:
Reserved 7/13/20
Ordered 1/28/21
In Production 8/10/21
Entered Dirt Mountain Purgatory
MIC Primer 11/4/21
Built 11/11/21
Shipped 11/12/21
Delivered 12/3/21
Picked Up 12/9/21

ORDER:
Black Diamond 2-Door 2.3L Area 51
Mid Package
Advanced 4x4
Roof Rails w/ Crossbars
Headliner
PPF
Wheel Locks

ACCESSORIES:
Cargo Area Mat
Table for Swing Gate
Picatinny BYOD rail w/ GoPro mount
Bartact grab handles
Speaker mounted rear storage hooks
Molle bags
Stubby .50cal antenna
Rhino D shackles
Oregon State Beavers license plate frame
Door Sill Plates (not yet installed)
Black bucking bronco emblem (not yet installed)
Black Ford emblem vinyl overlay (not yet installed)

FUTURE UPGRADES:
1" level kit
33" tires
Rear seat delete (maybe)
Front license plate relocate
Script emblem and badge relocate
Hood struts
Front side window tint
Catch can
FORscan adjustments
Android MMB
Fog lights
Ditch lights
Splash guards or additional PPF on sides
Heavy duty roof rack
Subwoofer

There are plenty of other driving impressions here so I'll keep mine brief. This was my first time driving the 2.3L and it has plenty of get up, more than I expected for a vehicle this heavy. Sound system definitely isn't great, better than I expected but could benefit from a sub. Wind noise at 65mph was a little more than I expected, but not too bad. No whistle from the mirror, but it sounded like wind coming through between the passenger side front panel and the rear clamshell. I inspected and everything looked fine so I took it through a touch free car wash to confirm that everything is sealed. No leaks at all.

Overall, this thing drives great and I loved every second of my drive back through the snowstorm to MN! This is the third Bronco I've owned. An '83 named Jones, then a '95 named Jasmine. So, without further ado, may I introduce to you, Joleen.

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I can't wait to get the new and improved MIC for my BD. I switched to soft top to get mine sooner. Yours looks great!
 

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I can't wait to get the new and improved MIC for my BD. I switched to soft top to get mine sooner. Yours looks great!
There are spots on my MIC that could be better, but not bad enough for me to be concerned. I'll be curious to see the quality of the MOD tops when those come out
 

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Go steelies!
 

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Is that from Ford? If not, where'd you get it? Thanks.
I bought the 3D printed one from Stickerfab.com along with the phone mount. Its a decent short term solution for a rail but the phone mount broke litterally the first time i tried to take my phone off it. Broke where it connects to the rail. Eventually i'll get the AR TAP and some quality mounts but for now i have different phone mount that i'll attach to the rail if i decide i need it. Really just wanted the rail for my GoPro.
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