Back in olden times, building R/C airplanes, we covered them with monokote which is basically a heat shrink film. I'm sure it's not the same as vehicle wrap, but this trick might work. I've pulled air bubbles out of tons of airplanes with it. That bubble is trapped air and if you give it someplace to go, it might stay stuck down. Try poking a very small pinhole, like with a sewing needle, into the bubble on the wrap, then press the air towards the pinhole. If you have access to something like an insulin needle, you can kinda suck the air out with the syringe, or just pull the plunger out and leave the needle in while you push the air towards the needle tip.
Thanks for the tip. I have tried this, it does remove the bubble temporarily, but it comes back in the same place. Maybe once the bubble forms the adhesive breaks down in that spot? Not sure. Thanks for the comment
Do any bug deflectors help with it?? Trying to pick one, but I haven't seen too many good reviews of the ones that have lights in them, because they're so square on the front of the truck.
@@BudgetBronco I grew up and still live near Pittsburgh. I know a clown named Slippy The Clown. By the way. Just got my base build week. I'm going to the bigger tires you tried.
I painted a new base trim grille over the weekend following much of your content. I reinstalled it on my big bend and it looks awesome!! I would recommend spraymax 2k clear coat, it really gives a professional level finish and gloss. I appreciate your videos!!
AWESOME!! Very glad to hear that my video helped you. Spraymax 2k does look great but be careful, wear respirator and gloves when using it, very bad chemicals in that stuff.
Your paint job on the wheels look perfect. I have painted steel wheels in the past but I just broke down the bead and reinflated after painting. different strokes, that's all.
Thanks Tim!! Still haven’t ordered one yet. But helpful videos like yours will most likely make it happen sooner than later. Current vehicle is a 2018 Jeep Wangler JK Willys edition. Keep em coming and I’ll keep watching!!
Nice detail on the review. Was thinking about the larger air bubbles in roof wrap... wondering if you can't just take a sewing pin and prick them - then squeeze air out and then reheat that area to bond back to roof.
I’ve chosen to try and get a bronco in the future. I don’t off road however but I just love how it looks. Im just not sure which trim to get and if I should get the Sasquatch’, I like how tires and lift looks with the Sasquatch package
If you are not going to be going on difficult offroad trails, I would recommend you skip the Sasquatch, and instead purchase bigger wheels, tires, lift from aftermarket. You will get the look you want and save a lot of $$ in the process. You won't get differential lockers or the advanced transfer case with auto engagement, but if you are going for looks that is my recommendation.
Should have known you were in Pittsburgh with the way your garage is under the house, but didn't realize it until now. I'm pressed with how the grill and wheels held up through winter! Congrats on getting a new MIC from Ford. I look forward to seeing you try wrapping again or getting it painted.
Nice video, looking forward to part 2. Other than lockers for those who would “need” them, not really missing out by getting a base over getting a higher trim other than a few more bucks in your pocket. 😃
I 100% agree. If you live in the mountains, you probably want to get a Black Diamond or higher. But for light offroading the Base is a great option, you can add the things you really want and still save a lot of $$$. I will be talking about lockers in the Part 2 video so stay tuned...
I thought a lot of the plastic was because we can spray our Broncos out. I got the whole inside of mine wet. some guy got mud all on the inside of his and he literally hosed it out. It dried really nice!! Leather would never do that!
I am not against the use of plastic, just that the type of plastic they used feels cheap and is very easily scuffed up. I agree I would rather surfaces that are easy to clean. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for your channel. Love what you’ve done with it. I like anything with a budget option. I know you said you weren’t doing fenders white but I’m curious to see what that would look like. I’ll look around to see if anyone else has done it.
Great video, your bronco looks great. I have a 2022 Big Bend 7 speed 2.3 and just returned from a 4800 mi. trip form Orange Ca. too Canadian border N. Minn. through Denver both ways, I reached a high of 25.1 mpg flat land and low of 17.3 in the mtn's., avg. speed 75 on the highway and total mpg of 22.1 on reg. gas for the full trip so I would say that is darn good for a barn door and only mod I made was a K & N air filter (ya, I know it will destroy my engine) I have put over 100K mi. on my Goldwing's & BMW's with it and never had an oil comsumption problem or engine problem. I have owned a 1974 Broco Sport and my son now has my 1973 Stropp Baja Bronco and I would not trade this new one for eather of them and that is why my son has the Baja and its original not a rebuild from parts.
What an awesome trip! I have not done too much highway driving so maybe I will get better MPG than I am thinking. Great to have lots of Broncos in the family. PS since you have a Stroppe, if you have not seen this, it is pretty awesome: www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bill-stroppe-baja-bronco-tribute-build.32637/
Love how ya went with the retro looks. I was always surprised you wrapped your top vs. painting it like you did with the grill and rims. Have you ever thought about painting the fender flares white to match the top, grill, and rims?
Thanks! Mostly went with wrap because I did not want to be the FIRST to try and paint the top. I am going to wait a bit and see how it works out with others since I am now seeing on the forums some others have done it. I have seen some pictures of people that have painted the flares white, and in all of the pics I have seen I did not like it much. I think it is just too much white. So I am going to stick with the stock color on the flares.
One of the best paint shops near me is painting mine oyster white 1500 for grille and top he said best to do a satin finish so that’s what I’m getting done
I heard a rumor that Ford will be introducing the color "Sparrow Blue" in the upcoming 2023 Bronco lineup. The color is a throwback from the original. I think it would look great with your white wheels and grill. Cheers!
great videos. love your content. Did you have to recalibrate your speedometer after installing the larger tires? if so, did you do it yourself or was it done by the Tire Shop?
Yes, with this setup your speedo will be reading about 7% lower than actual. I did recalibrate using FORscan. Search on YT and you will find some videos to help with that process.
@@BudgetBronco perfect! Yea they look AWESOME. One more question those a a load E rated tire, do they ride alright? I'm 99% sure thats the size I'm going with
Yes they are load E and I think they ride nice. Granted not as nice as a true passenger tire since they are an AT tire, but if you keep the pressure at 30-33 range they are good
You got this!! Good news is that worst case you might screw up the wrap and not be happy with it, but you won't screw up your Bronco. You can take it off and try again, or go another route.
Do you experience transmission noise when the Bronco is warming up/idling? I just got my Base and I've read a lot of people have this noise and it's freaking me out
I do not have any such noise. You've got a nice warranty on that new Bronco, I suggest take it in and have the dealer give it a listen! Worst case, even if they do not fix anything, you are now on the record with them and if it should become a real problem later, it should be easier to get attention. Thanks for watching
Hi Ken, ask them to pull up customer satisfaction program 21B49. It might not apply to you though, only for 2021 Broncos built up through August 11, 2021. You can also read more about it here: static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10202718-0001.pdf
In 4WD H, drives well. If you have Sasquatch you will get the automatic transfer case with 4wd Auto so that is good for light snow too. If you frequently drive in DEEP snow you might consider a skinnier tire
Do you get any clunking when pressing in the clutch going from 1st to 2nd gear? mine has an audible clunk, just wondering if anyone else's 7MT does that.
No I do not. Can't hurt to take it to a dealer and have them check it out. Get on their records, so even if they say it is nothing, if it gets worse or breaks in the future then it should help with warranty repair.
@@Clarkeisawesome hey mine does that. I actually have it in the shop for problems with the transmission making a grinding noise. If you find out what that is lemme know!
@@jackmusc4814 mine also has kind of a scraping/grinding noise at around 1k rpm. Let me know what the shop says because my 7MT definately has some issues. Unfortunately I live over 5 hours from the closest Ford dealership so I haven't been able to get it looked at..
HAHA ya I am always a step or two behind on tech stuff. Sadly if you want a V8 offroader you'll have to get a Jeep 392 or a Defender $$$$ (or coming soon the 2023 F150 Raptor) !
I thought about getting a Bronco but the price has gone insane for these things. Fuel mileage is not very good for a 4 cylinder, and engine problems are increasing. My V8 Raptor gets 15 mpg, roomy, has many features I would have to pay extra for on a new Bronco. The new Bronco looks cool but I'm not impressed. Sorry Ford.
I was lucky to get mine early and paid MSRP $31k for the Base so I still think that is a pretty great deal. The 2.3L has been rock solid, very few issues I have heard about, unlike the 2.7L V6. True, the MPG is not great lots of other things to love about the Bronco, and the F150 Raptor too!
Oh really, and why do you think that? My understanding is that Ford had some turbocharger issues in early Ecoboost applications years ago but I think they got them figured out by now.
Back in olden times, building R/C airplanes, we covered them with monokote which is basically a heat shrink film. I'm sure it's not the same as vehicle wrap, but this trick might work. I've pulled air bubbles out of tons of airplanes with it. That bubble is trapped air and if you give it someplace to go, it might stay stuck down. Try poking a very small pinhole, like with a sewing needle, into the bubble on the wrap, then press the air towards the pinhole. If you have access to something like an insulin needle, you can kinda suck the air out with the syringe, or just pull the plunger out and leave the needle in while you push the air towards the needle tip.
Thanks for the tip. I have tried this, it does remove the bubble temporarily, but it comes back in the same place. Maybe once the bubble forms the adhesive breaks down in that spot? Not sure. Thanks for the comment
Paint has held up great you ain’t kidding about the bugs I’ve had mine a week bugs love the grille and headlights
For real! I try to wipe them off every week or so, so they don't get too dried up.
Do any bug deflectors help with it?? Trying to pick one, but I haven't seen too many good reviews of the ones that have lights in them, because they're so square on the front of the truck.
Love the mods you made, an inspiration to guys like me who bought a base 👍
Glad you enjoy them and thanks for watching!
Slippy!!!! Thats my fav Burgh lingo.
HAHA almost as good as 'jagger bush' and 'redd up'
@@BudgetBronco I grew up and still live near Pittsburgh. I know a clown named Slippy The Clown. By the way. Just got my base build week. I'm going to the bigger tires you tried.
👍👍
I painted a new base trim grille over the weekend following much of your content. I reinstalled it on my big bend and it looks awesome!! I would recommend spraymax 2k clear coat, it really gives a professional level finish and gloss. I appreciate your videos!!
AWESOME!! Very glad to hear that my video helped you. Spraymax 2k does look great but be careful, wear respirator and gloves when using it, very bad chemicals in that stuff.
Your paint job on the wheels look perfect. I have painted steel wheels in the past but I just broke down the bead and reinflated after painting. different strokes, that's all.
Yup for sure there is more than one way to do it for sure. Most important is to spend the time prepping the surface. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Tim!!
Still haven’t ordered one yet. But helpful videos like yours will most likely make it happen sooner than later.
Current vehicle is a 2018 Jeep Wangler JK Willys edition.
Keep em coming and I’ll keep watching!!
Thanks for the comment Guy, I will do that and thanks for watching!
Awesome input. We love ours, had it since May. Not to many in town either, maybe 2or 3 others...
Glad to hear it! I am seeing more and more 4 doors, but 2 door sightings still very rare.
Nice detail on the review. Was thinking about the larger air bubbles in roof wrap... wondering if you can't just take a sewing pin and prick them - then squeeze air out and then reheat that area to bond back to roof.
Yes you can, and I have tried that. It does take the bubble out, but it comes back rather quickly. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!
I’ve chosen to try and get a bronco in the future. I don’t off road however but I just love how it looks. Im just not sure which trim to get and if I should get the Sasquatch’, I like how tires and lift looks with the Sasquatch package
If you are not going to be going on difficult offroad trails, I would recommend you skip the Sasquatch, and instead purchase bigger wheels, tires, lift from aftermarket. You will get the look you want and save a lot of $$ in the process. You won't get differential lockers or the advanced transfer case with auto engagement, but if you are going for looks that is my recommendation.
@@BudgetBronco okay. Yea I’ll never go off road. Which trim should I go for then ?
In my opinion, Base is the way to go
Should have known you were in Pittsburgh with the way your garage is under the house, but didn't realize it until now. I'm pressed with how the grill and wheels held up through winter! Congrats on getting a new MIC from Ford. I look forward to seeing you try wrapping again or getting it painted.
Thanks for watching!
Nice video, looking forward to part 2. Other than lockers for those who would “need” them, not really missing out by getting a base over getting a higher trim other than a few more bucks in your pocket. 😃
I 100% agree. If you live in the mountains, you probably want to get a Black Diamond or higher. But for light offroading the Base is a great option, you can add the things you really want and still save a lot of $$$. I will be talking about lockers in the Part 2 video so stay tuned...
I thought a lot of the plastic was because we can spray our Broncos out. I got the whole inside of mine wet. some guy got mud all on the inside of his and he literally hosed it out. It dried really nice!! Leather would never do that!
I am not against the use of plastic, just that the type of plastic they used feels cheap and is very easily scuffed up. I agree I would rather surfaces that are easy to clean. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for your channel. Love what you’ve done with it. I like anything with a budget option. I know you said you weren’t doing fenders white but I’m curious to see what that would look like. I’ll look around to see if anyone else has done it.
Thank you! Here is an example: www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/a-velocity-blue-bronco-goes-retro-with-white-roof-white-fender-flares.21721/
@@BudgetBronco I see what your saying. That’s a lot of white. To each his own. Stick w what you like.
Great video, your bronco looks great. I have a 2022 Big Bend 7 speed 2.3 and just returned from a 4800 mi. trip form Orange Ca. too Canadian border N. Minn. through Denver both ways, I reached a high of 25.1 mpg flat land and low of 17.3 in the mtn's., avg. speed 75 on the highway and total mpg of 22.1 on reg. gas for the full trip so I would say that is darn good for a barn door and only mod I made was a K & N air filter (ya, I know it will destroy my engine) I have put over 100K mi. on my Goldwing's & BMW's with it and never had an oil comsumption problem or engine problem.
I have owned a 1974 Broco Sport and my son now has my 1973 Stropp Baja Bronco and I would not trade this new one for eather of them and that is why my son has the Baja and its original not a rebuild from parts.
What an awesome trip! I have not done too much highway driving so maybe I will get better MPG than I am thinking. Great to have lots of Broncos in the family. PS since you have a Stroppe, if you have not seen this, it is pretty awesome: www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bill-stroppe-baja-bronco-tribute-build.32637/
Nice paint job on the wheel, and the front grill, to stand out.. the base model give it a plain look.
Thanks! Yes the Base is pretty plain, but easy to customize and you will save a lot of money in the process. Thanks for watching
mine JUST now showed up lol 15 months... but its finally here..
YAY! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine.
Love how ya went with the retro looks.
I was always surprised you wrapped your top vs. painting it like you did with the grill and rims.
Have you ever thought about painting the fender flares white to match the top, grill, and rims?
Thanks! Mostly went with wrap because I did not want to be the FIRST to try and paint the top. I am going to wait a bit and see how it works out with others since I am now seeing on the forums some others have done it. I have seen some pictures of people that have painted the flares white, and in all of the pics I have seen I did not like it much. I think it is just too much white. So I am going to stick with the stock color on the flares.
One of the best paint shops near me is painting mine oyster white 1500 for grille and top he said best to do a satin finish so that’s what I’m getting done
That seems reasonable...I am interested to know what they are going to do to prep the MIC top for painting. Sanding? Priming?
@@Jason_903 dude! Do you have anywhere to see how it turned out?? Super interested to see that!
Very nice machine!
Thanks for the comment!
I heard a rumor that Ford will be introducing the color "Sparrow Blue" in the upcoming 2023 Bronco lineup. The color is a throwback from the original. I think it would look great with your white wheels and grill. Cheers!
Yes I saw that too, I do like it a lot and agree that looks great with white. I wonder if Ford might sell it that way? We will find out soon...
Thanks for answering my question!
You are welcome, thanks for watching!
great videos. love your content. Did you have to recalibrate your speedometer after installing the larger tires? if so, did you do it yourself or was it done by the Tire Shop?
Yes, with this setup your speedo will be reading about 7% lower than actual. I did recalibrate using FORscan. Search on YT and you will find some videos to help with that process.
Thanks for the inspiration! What a good looking rig! I have 1 question do the tires sit flush or are they still some what "inside" the fender flares?
Thank you! The tires are essentially even/flush with the standard non-sasquatch fender flares
@@BudgetBronco perfect! Yea they look AWESOME. One more question those a a load E rated tire, do they ride alright? I'm 99% sure thats the size I'm going with
Yes they are load E and I think they ride nice. Granted not as nice as a true passenger tire since they are an AT tire, but if you keep the pressure at 30-33 range they are good
Toying with the idea of wrapping top. Can you remove wrap once it's installed without much difficulty, in case I want to switch and paint it?
Yes. I have not done it (yet) myself, but they say it can be easily removed if you want to.
@@BudgetBronco cool. I'm going to give it a try. Wish me luck.
You got this!! Good news is that worst case you might screw up the wrap and not be happy with it, but you won't screw up your Bronco. You can take it off and try again, or go another route.
Do you experience transmission noise when the Bronco is warming up/idling? I just got my Base and I've read a lot of people have this noise and it's freaking me out
I do not have any such noise. You've got a nice warranty on that new Bronco, I suggest take it in and have the dealer give it a listen! Worst case, even if they do not fix anything, you are now on the record with them and if it should become a real problem later, it should be easier to get attention. Thanks for watching
I get consistently 27.5 mpg on the gauge with my 22 base 6 speed
Wow! With stock tires I assume?
do you have more info on the replacement top program? my deaier is saying they know nothing about a replacement top program tks
Hi Ken, ask them to pull up customer satisfaction program 21B49. It might not apply to you though, only for 2021 Broncos built up through August 11, 2021. You can also read more about it here: static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10202718-0001.pdf
How does it handle in the snow? I drive often in the snow (WY, CO) and currently have a 2 door sasquatch with the manual on order. Thanks.
In 4WD H, drives well. If you have Sasquatch you will get the automatic transfer case with 4wd Auto so that is good for light snow too. If you frequently drive in DEEP snow you might consider a skinnier tire
Do you get any clunking when pressing in the clutch going from 1st to 2nd gear? mine has an audible clunk, just wondering if anyone else's 7MT does that.
No I do not. Can't hurt to take it to a dealer and have them check it out. Get on their records, so even if they say it is nothing, if it gets worse or breaks in the future then it should help with warranty repair.
@@BudgetBronco thanks for the advice.
@@Clarkeisawesome hey mine does that. I actually have it in the shop for problems with the transmission making a grinding noise. If you find out what that is lemme know!
@@jackmusc4814 mine also has kind of a scraping/grinding noise at around 1k rpm. Let me know what the shop says because my 7MT definately has some issues. Unfortunately I live over 5 hours from the closest Ford dealership so I haven't been able to get it looked at..
This is definitely a thing (fortunately I do not have it) static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10228746-0001.pdf
FYI - they make wireless headphones with mics these days. For me full size Bronco with no V8 = not a fan!
HAHA ya I am always a step or two behind on tech stuff. Sadly if you want a V8 offroader you'll have to get a Jeep 392 or a Defender $$$$ (or coming soon the 2023 F150 Raptor) !
I thought about getting a Bronco but the price has gone insane for these things. Fuel mileage is not very good for a 4 cylinder, and engine problems are increasing. My V8 Raptor gets 15 mpg, roomy, has many features I would have to pay extra for on a new Bronco. The new Bronco looks cool but I'm not impressed. Sorry Ford.
I was lucky to get mine early and paid MSRP $31k for the Base so I still think that is a pretty great deal. The 2.3L has been rock solid, very few issues I have heard about, unlike the 2.7L V6. True, the MPG is not great lots of other things to love about the Bronco, and the F150 Raptor too!
Cool video. We have launched the led light pod. would you like to try? We wanna send it for you to try and review, please check your email, thanks.
No thanks
I would love to install one. One thing about my 2022 Base 4 Door Bronco is the interior lighting is the worst. I need to upgrade soon.
Just because you can does mean you should. Enjoy the abnormal wear
If half a millimeter is abnormal wear, I can live with that. Thanks for watching!
Prepare to replace your turbo several times over the life. That's your future.
Oh really, and why do you think that? My understanding is that Ford had some turbocharger issues in early Ecoboost applications years ago but I think they got them figured out by now.