What did you do TO your Bronco Sport today?

[Major Kong]

Maybe I don't understand what piece you're looking for. You mean that "forehead" panel that goes above the window that you added the green arrow to? Yeah, that's the $650 piece I put in the picture. The best the parts website gives is those 5 or 8 digit part numbers. But if you take those to the parts counter and tell them how you got the number, they can use their system to translate that number into the regular Ford scheme number like mxxz-xxxxx-x.

Or what part do you mean?

* stares in disbelief *
My plan has fallen into dissolution

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[HomePeace]

Are the hood struts worth it?

EDIT: My front vent carbon just got into town late last night, it's not lost! Woohoo!

Hood struts are awesome. A quick pull up (2-3 inches) and then the hood opens up by itself. You do get an additional 5-6 inches of clearance over the rod as well so no more banging your head if you are tall. As others stated, you do have to give it a good push when you close. Nothing forcible, but it requires some effort to fully close.

For the air vents, I did not order these yet because I was unsure of that little lip i saw on two of the vents. Wasn't sure I could see how those aligned. Let me know how they work and I will be sure to add those. They will round out my setup.

One thing I noticed about the Autophoton complete sets is I couldn't find a Matte Carbone Fiber, they all seemed to come in high gloss. I was afraid that any food/drink would eat the gloss and i would end up with splotchy gloss and it would end up matte anyways lol.

Also, have you seen the instrument cluster and door panel trims (around the actual door handles that TuffSkins on Etsy sells? Pricey as all get out, but they would put the finishing touch on a carbon fiber setup. I just cant justify 150$ for 4 door pieces.

 

[Glamdring70]

* stares in disbelief *
My plan has fallen into dissolution

Body panels are always pretty pricey. If you're really concerned about the "forehead" just slap some PPF down on that. A vinyl shop would cut that for, I'm guessing, under $200. Or don't worry about it and enjoy the car. You could also get some regular vinyl up there similar to the windshield bands some people add. Maybe a ? B R O N C O ? across it. Little ostentatious for me, but I've seen some done.

You can always check junkyards. I like to browse online sometimes at car-part.com. By searching for Bronco Sport roofs, I found this one, you can always call a junker and ask:

For anyone looking at the parts site... see the color shapes labeling some parts? Look for the legend that gives the part number like at the top of the photo I posted. See how the rubber seal/molding strip has two shapes? That's because it has its own part number with the green triangle and it is included with the other yellow square part as an assembly. IDK why Ford uses this obfuscated part number scheme but my parts guy has been able to work with them.

 

[Vyper]

Hood struts are awesome. A quick pull up (2-3 inches) and then the hood opens up by itself. You do get an additional 5-6 inches of clearance over the rod as well so no more banging your head if you are tall. As others stated, you do have to give it a good push when you close. Nothing forcible, but it requires some effort to fully close.

For the air vents, I did not order these yet because I was unsure of that little lip i saw on two of the vents. Wasn't sure I could see how those aligned. Let me know how they work and I will be sure to add those. They will round out my setup.

One thing I noticed about the Autophoton complete sets is I couldn't find a Matte Carbone Fiber, they all seemed to come in high gloss. I was afraid that any food/drink would eat the gloss and i would end up with splotchy gloss and it would end up matte anyways lol.

Also, have you seen the instrument cluster and door panel trims (around the actual door handles that TuffSkins on Etsy sells? Pricey as all get out, but they would put the finishing touch on a carbon fiber setup. I just cant justify 150$ for 4 door pieces.

Just when I thought I was done.... WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME!? I didn't even know those were a thing... I will consider them all.

Thanks for the info on the hood struts, will also consider those. My wallet hates me LOL

 

[HomePeace]

Just when I thought I was done.... WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME!? I didn't even know those were a thing... I will consider them all.

Thanks for the info on the hood struts, will also consider those. My wallet hates me LOL

25$ here and there doesn't phase me much, but those accent trim pieces at TuffSkinz prices, I can live without! I say that now but that shopping list i posted is almost $2k in accessories including ceramic tint. I got my Bronco April 15th lol.

 

[HomePeace]

Thanks for the info on the hood struts, will also consider those. My wallet hates me LOL

Here is my hood strut video for reference. Hope this helps.

 

[Outback Texan]

Just added a little pin striping, using the silver/grey accents on the velocity blue!

 

[MJE]

Just added a little pin striping, using the silver/grey accents on the velocity blue!

That does look good!

 

[Mark S.]

Just added a little pin striping, using the silver/grey accents on the velocity blue!

Nice! Understated, yet classy.

 

[Bill G]

Wash, wax, RainX, Armorall (actually did it yesterday, just sayin' -- today I'm beat). From now on goes to the car wash!

 

[Econoline]

Wash, wax, RainX, Armorall (actually did it yesterday, just sayin' -- today I'm beat). From now on goes to the car wash!

Your BS is a twin to mine.
Is your '66 Tiger a Sunbeam Tiger? I had a '66 Sunbeam Alpine.
Maybe we are related or something.

 

[raejr78]

Washed it!!! Lol!!!

 

[Escape2Bronco]

Wash, wax, RainX, Armorall (actually did it yesterday, just sayin' -- today I'm beat). From now on goes to the car wash!

Another carbonized gray Badlands with a carbonized gray roof. I’m beginning to see a pattern!

 

[Cactusjk]

Mounted HEKA roof rails and installed the auto stop eliminator module.

Where did you get the eliminator? Happy with it?

 

[Oxford White]

Where did you get the eliminator? Happy with it?

Yes! Its definitely a game changer! Works like a charm and simple install

https://www.4dtech.com/ford-bronco-sport-21-22-start-stop-eliminator/

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