- First Name
- Matt
- Joined
- Sep 30, 2021
- Threads
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- Messages
- 150
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- Location
- Upland, CA
- Vehicle(s)
- Explorer ST, Audi S4, Raptor (Previously)
- Your Bronco Model
- Badlands
- Thread starter
- #1
369 days after reservation was placed, finally accepted delivery of my Badlands. What a beauty!
Did a few mods right away that I had waiting:
- Icon Rebound Pro 17" Titanium Silver (0 Offset)
- Gladiator X-Comp A/T 37x13.50 (Dura-Dressing treatment)
- Underground Graphics "First Stripe" kit in Satin Black
- Matte 12" Screen Protector (TheOCDPlug.com)
- Many more coming soon... (3" Icon lift, tailgate tire mods, etc)
Initial impressions:
- Soft Top noise not as bad as I had anticipated, based on some owner gripes. Very livable to me. Most noise seems to come through plastic windows, not top.
- The B&O Stereo with LUX is surprisingly good. MUCH better than the B&O in my wife's Explorer ST. Sufficient enough where I won't modify for a while.
- Unlocking Sport with Forscan... A MUST. I'm surprised how much better it drives around town in Sport, HUGE improvement for my crazy style.
- Putting the rear side soft top windows back on after removing... A PAIN. Is there a trick I'm missing here?
- I can see I'll be visiting the gas stations a lot. *gulp*
- Wireless charger kinda sucks... is there an orientation or direction the phone should face for best charge rate?
- Rear seat angle is very upright, wished these could be reclined even a tiny bit!
Overall, VERY happy and it was worth the wait. I know it gets tiring to hear that for those waiting, but it's true... the wait will be forgotten once you have it in your hands.
Did a few mods right away that I had waiting:
- Icon Rebound Pro 17" Titanium Silver (0 Offset)
- Gladiator X-Comp A/T 37x13.50 (Dura-Dressing treatment)
- Underground Graphics "First Stripe" kit in Satin Black
- Matte 12" Screen Protector (TheOCDPlug.com)
- Many more coming soon... (3" Icon lift, tailgate tire mods, etc)
Initial impressions:
- Soft Top noise not as bad as I had anticipated, based on some owner gripes. Very livable to me. Most noise seems to come through plastic windows, not top.
- The B&O Stereo with LUX is surprisingly good. MUCH better than the B&O in my wife's Explorer ST. Sufficient enough where I won't modify for a while.
- Unlocking Sport with Forscan... A MUST. I'm surprised how much better it drives around town in Sport, HUGE improvement for my crazy style.
- Putting the rear side soft top windows back on after removing... A PAIN. Is there a trick I'm missing here?
- I can see I'll be visiting the gas stations a lot. *gulp*
- Wireless charger kinda sucks... is there an orientation or direction the phone should face for best charge rate?
- Rear seat angle is very upright, wished these could be reclined even a tiny bit!
Overall, VERY happy and it was worth the wait. I know it gets tiring to hear that for those waiting, but it's true... the wait will be forgotten once you have it in your hands.
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