Soft Top in Winter Conditions ?

[Scott R Nelson]

The biggest problem with soft-tops, is because they’re made flimsy on purpose, you often have to replace them every 5-7 years (leaks and wind).

I have a 2005 Mustang convertible and the top was replaced in 2006 because a hole wore through it somehow from raising and lowering it. I still have that same top on it 15 years later and it's still in perfect condition. No leaks or additional wind noise.

The only significant difference I see between a hard top and a soft top is that the soft top lets a lot more noise in. If you're driving next to a loud car or truck you'll hear it way more.

I guess with a 2-door I don't really get a choice, but I want the MIC hard top with added sound deadening. I can still remove it if I feel like it.

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[Big Boss]

Besttop probably one of the best manufactures of soft tops has a cool video about the myths regarding extreme weather and soft tops...

it will put to bed the issue of having one in the winter..
They are more than adequate for heat and cold...

So you think the optional/accesory best top soft top would be superior to the regular factory soft top?

 

[BroncoJay]

So you think the optional/accesory best top soft top would be superior to the regular factory soft top?

Just from a research standpoint yes. But with that being said I don’t have any practical expertise with soft tops, just going by what I have read and what other soft top owners state

 

[Headsong]

So you think the optional/accesory best top soft top would be superior to the regular factory soft top?

Yes. I believe they make the best soft tops in the business from what I can tell.

 

[Headsong]

This whole hard top fiasco helped me get to a great place. I was a dual mod/soft guy since I wanted the rear side windows to open......but finally realized that I'm too old and lazy to bother changing tops twice a year and noticed a lot of darned soft tops running around Chicago area all winter!! So finally realized, I just want a convertible, darn it. I think I would have bought the mod and ended up not using it...

 

[Silver-Bolt]

I currently live in Portland, Oregon but also have a place in NW Montana. Not a chance I would get a soft top. Between the rain, road grime, and de-icer I seriously doubt a soft top would last. Now I will get some type of bikini top for the summer. Winter will be hard top.

 

[Gizmo]

When i order, I am flip flopping on the top, i live in Michigan and am a little concerned with the soft top, but do plan to park it in the garage, If i do pick the soft top, do you think that my build would happen quicker or are they getting the hard top fiasco under control?

 

[BroncoSarge]

Didn’t have any issues this past winter. Held up great!

 

[Kevin W]

I got my Sasquatch’d 4 door last October and it was fine this past winter here in Iowa. No issues whatsoever.

 

[Hudman316]

Does anyone have experience with soft tops during snow and ice conditions. I live in Canada and debating a soft top to get faster delivery. Have concerns of windows fogging up. Any info would be welcomed.Thanks

My advice? Don’t settle. Wait on what you want. Lot of people are regretting settling to get their Bronco earlier. It’s not worth it.

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