[billnchristy]

Gonna let her break in first!

I'm actually pretty happy with the power so far. I've actually been driving in eco because it doesn't neuter the car like BMWs eco mode. It just seems to limit the amount of boost, but not to the point where the car is a dog.

[P1]

Originally Posted by dgoldenz

That green color is sweet. There's something about the plastic hard top that just looks off and cheap to me, feels less of a cohesive design than the Wrangler hard tops. Still can't believe Raptors are selling for $50k more than a 392 Wrangler though. Nuts.

Put all the hype aside and it's just a Ford Bronco. Not like you're looking at a G Wagon. Of course it'll look cheap.

[Piper1]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Well for me, the exposed door hinges on the Wrangler look cheap in my mind. But they are easier to separate than the hidden Bronco door hinges.

+1. Some times cheap, less eye pleasing is more efficient. I’m worried I’m going to need the buddy method getting the doors on and off vs the wrangler where the hinges are easier to align and know you’re in or off. Already seen posts of mishaps of bronco door drops trying to get them back on.

[TheWatchGuy]

Originally Posted by billnchristy

Gonna let her break in first!

I'm actually pretty happy with the power so far. I've actually been driving in eco because it doesn't neuter the car like BMWs eco mode. It just seems to limit the amount of boost, but not to the point where the car is a dog.

if its like the f150s eco mode, it just changes the shift points and throttle mapping so you arent in to boost as much. IIRC from logs, it also doesnt give you full 100% throttle when you put the pedal to the floor.

[billnchristy]

I haven't floored it yet since I'm trying to be a good boy with break-in. Luckily it goes back to my wife tomorrow so she can get the tint done and drive without worries about getting fried. I've enjoyed my 3 days with it. Just filled her up and I can definitely tell the dealership didn't put premium in, you can definitely feel the difference in the ecoboosts.

I can say it will do 90 without drama.

[TheWatchGuy]

Originally Posted by billnchristy

I haven't floored it yet since I'm trying to be a good boy with break-in. Luckily it goes back to my wife tomorrow so she can get the tint done and drive without worries about getting fried. I've enjoyed my 3 days with it. Just filled her up and I can definitely tell the dealership didn't put premium in, you can definitely feel the difference in the ecoboosts.

I can say it will do 90 without drama.

break in schmeak in

i tuned my truck the day i picked it up lol.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Piper1

+1. Some times cheap, less eye pleasing is more efficient. I’m worried I’m going to need the buddy method getting the doors on and off vs the wrangler where the hinges are easier to align and know you’re in or off. Already seen posts of mishaps of bronco door drops trying to get them back on.

My '95 YJ was so pleasant to take the doors off. Half doors, no heavy glass window, no electrical connector. Poly strap for a door brake. Just 1, 10MM nut to remove. It maybe weighed 15 pounds.

I rigged up bicycle fisheye mirrors that slipped into the hinge with a custom bushing I turned on the lathe at work in the machine shop. Kept the mirrors in the center console when not in use.

The new Bronco is more of a take the doors off for the season deal. I just received my Broncover last week. Leaving it in the shipping box until spring.

[billnchristy]

Originally Posted by Piper1

+1. Some times cheap, less eye pleasing is more efficient. I’m worried I’m going to need the buddy method getting the doors on and off vs the wrangler where the hinges are easier to align and know you’re in or off. Already seen posts of mishaps of bronco door drops trying to get them back on.

Yeah I've seen those posts too. We have some rubber mats that interconnect for workout floors so if we ever take off the doors, I'll stack a few up.

[billnchristy]

It can't be any harder than wrestling a 1966 mustang door with all the components installed back on.

[billnchristy]

She definitely looks more at home at my work than the BMW

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by billnchristy

She definitely looks more at home at my work than the BMW

Are you happy with your i4? That's M50, correct?

[billnchristy]

It's an m440i

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by billnchristy

It's an m440i

I see. Good looking car!

[SteezeforMyBimmerMon]

I would pass on the new one. However, the old ones are getting rebuilt in some custom build and looking interesting IMHO

[M3WC]

Originally Posted by billnchristy

She definitely looks more at home at my work than the BMW

Looking good. Like the 2-door and choice of color.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by billnchristy

I haven't floored it yet since I'm trying to be a good boy with break-in. Luckily it goes back to my wife tomorrow so she can get the tint done and drive without worries about getting fried. I've enjoyed my 3 days with it. Just filled her up and I can definitely tell the dealership didn't put premium in, you can definitely feel the difference in the ecoboosts.

I can say it will do 90 without drama.

I bet if you look in the manual it says something similar to my BRZ. It says to keep it under 4k RPM "unless in an emergency" for the first 1k miles.

I've had a few "emergencies" in the first 475 miles so far.

Which 1k is a ridiculous amount of miles, modern vehicles are "broken in" before you get through the first tank of fuel.

[billnchristy]

I've had a couple "emergency" situations too, like a wide open road!

[billnchristy]

Had some fun this weekend up in the mountains.

[TheWatchGuy]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

I bet if you look in the manual it says something similar to my BRZ. It says to keep it under 4k RPM "unless in an emergency" for the first 1k miles.

I've had a few "emergencies" in the first 475 miles so far.

Which 1k is a ridiculous amount of miles, modern vehicles are "broken in" before you get through the first tank of fuel.

im a firm believer in breaking it in like you typically drive it.

ive also tuned every car ive ever bought new within the 1st 2 weeks of owning them.

If you need to baby the car so it doesnt break, its not a good car. With todays technology in cars, and the amount of safeties in place in them, there shouldnt be much of a concern of breaking in an engine.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by TheWatchGuy

im a firm believer in breaking it in like you typically drive it.

ive also tuned every car ive ever bought new within the 1st 2 weeks of owning them.

If you need to baby the car so it doesnt break, its not a good car. With todays technology in cars, and the amount of safeties in place in them, there shouldnt be much of a concern of breaking in an engine.

There isn't. It's some kind of weird CYA lawyer stuff about learning the new car and such.

[Efthreeoh]

Can anyone name all the Bronco easter eggs?

[Jbrown7403]

Interesting to see what this this sells for…

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...co-4-door-192/