The one view I don't like - Driver's forward view

[ab_slack]

I love the lines of the bronco especially the profile of the 2 door.

The one thing that just seems so odd to me and just weird is the driver's view over the hood. As expected on a boxy animal such as this one can't see what is close in front, but this doesn't bother me. Instead it is just that the hood seems so weird to me. It is the two tie downs and the rise upon which they sit which makes it odd. I am just not used to the corners being the high points. I rather see it squared off.

A very minor point, but when I drove one again yesterday it jumped out at me.

Functionally it is fine, just a small nit.

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[one800higgins]

Okay.

 

[buzpro]

use them as gun sights ... you will get the hang of it

 

[Philly]

The trail sights actually mark the inside of your tires. I agree it’s weird at first but they’re very functional for helping with tire placement.

 

[chtucker]

If you have ever driven a 66/77 it is very close to the same perspective.

 

[Werkedperformance]

The trail sights actually mark the inside of your tires. I agree it’s weird at first but they’re very functional for helping with tire placement.

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[smahones]

Looks like you are at the off Roadeo…..just enjoy it.

 

[JAC]

I can understand your perspective, under normal driving conditions I tend to focus on what's in front (as it's imaginable that most folks do) verses having our eyes catch the corners. However, I love the idea of the trail sights and placement, knowing they are at the corners with only inches in front will give me better manuverability in tight spots. Cheers.

 

[ab_slack]

Looks like you are at the off Roadeo…..just enjoy it.

Yes, that was back in August, loved it. I just drove one on the road yesterday that reminded me of the look

 

[Paul Gagnon]

I love the lines of the bronco especially the profile of the 2 door.

The one thing that just seems so odd to me and just weird is the driver's view over the hood. As expected on a boxy animal such as this one can't see what is close in front, but this doesn't bother me. Instead it is just that the hood seems so weird to me. It is the two tie downs and the rise upon which they sit which makes it odd. I am just not used to the corners being the high points. I rather see it squared off.

A very minor point, but when I drove one again yesterday it jumped out at me.

Functionally it is fine, just a small nit.

The corners of the hood don’t rise up. The centre of the hood is dropped down. This is for increased forward visibility.

 

[Chuck_Ruck]

Cant see beyond the big boxy hood... My parents drove land yachts, and before I could take my permit test, I had to learn how to parallel park this MF 1974 Eldorado with a 7'x7' hood.
Like @buzpro said, use the corners like gun sights. Thats how I did it at 12 years old.

 

[WuNgUn]

I love the lines of the bronco especially the profile of the 2 door.

The one thing that just seems so odd to me and just weird is the driver's view over the hood. As expected on a boxy animal such as this one can't see what is close in front, but this doesn't bother me. Instead it is just that the hood seems so weird to me. It is the two tie downs and the rise upon which they sit which makes it odd. I am just not used to the corners being the high points. I rather see it squared off.

A very minor point, but when I drove one again yesterday it jumped out at me.

Functionally it is fine, just a small nit.

Kinda reminiscent of my mom's '72 Coupe DeVille... But in 1/2 scale. Lol

 

[JaxGtc]

Echo the 66-77 experience, it is one of the unique body lines that came forward in the new model and I think it was tastefully done. Since the tie downs are just a bolt on plastic piece, I am surprised someone hasn't 3D printed a “delete” that smooths it out. A spring loaded pop up would be the best of both worlds.

 

[Last Ride Bronco]

The driver’s view of the hood is one of the parts that I love the most. It captures the spirit of the early Bronco.

 

[Beach_Bum]

Echo the 66-77 experience, it is one of the unique body lines that came forward in the new model and I think it was tastefully done. Since the tie downs are just a bolt on plastic piece, I am surprised someone hasn't 3D printed a “delete” that smooths it out. A spring loaded pop up would be the best of both worlds.

The trail sight delete was featured at SEMA. Just a matter of getting to production.

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