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  1. hwildey

    Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics - A Moab trip and ownership summary (Bronco Sport Heritage)

    Cool, thanks for the update, I wish you could disable traction control easier, but it takes a few windows on the stupid screen. I was thinking sport might be useful in some off road situations so glad to hear it being used here.
  2. hwildey

    Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics - A Moab trip and ownership summary (Bronco Sport Heritage)

    Wow, thanks for sharing those pics and videos. So, did you keep it in normal for all the fun stuff or try sand? I hear two schools of thought on those for us with only the 2 GOATy (like that, stole it from you) modes.
  3. hwildey

    Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics - A Moab trip and ownership summary (Bronco Sport Heritage)

    "Final assessment - safe, comfortable (enough), reliable, efficient (ish). Capable of reasonably interesting off-road stuff, straight out of the box. I didn't even air down the tires at all. If anyone's worried about whether the 1.5 has the guts, it passes going uphill and keeps up with traffic...
  4. hwildey

    The ubiquitous roof rack system thread.

    Alright, this post looks a little old but I will try to revive it. I have the yakima aerobars with timberline system, I like it fine, take in on and take it off easily. What i also thought would be nice is a roof basket, but I don't like the height that they get, so I have been looking for...
  5. hwildey

    Your best trip in the Bronco Sport

    So, the Dry Creek Road to the trailhead? I took a look at that online and everything I saw seems doable in my Big Bend, except for the opening obstacle. I was alone and am pretty new to offroading, so I didn't attempt it.
  6. hwildey

    Big Bend Capability

    Just to be sure, turning off Traction Control does not turn off the smart AWD system? All 4 wheels are going to dig for you but it doesn't do the brake/reroute power to nonspinning wheels?
  7. hwildey

    Big Bend Capability

    I have been wondering about that L switch. The owners manual is not super clear, I think it just drops you a gear from where you are, so from a stop you are in the lowest gear you got? Also.... if you switch off the traction control you will not have the problem of going nowhere if both rear...
  8. hwildey

    Can I really be the only one?

    I don't know how you can average those mpgs driving normally. That is crazy. But I will say that I got pretty great mileage on a trip through some mts going 55 or 65 on open roads...maybe up in that mid 30s range. But it went away once I got back to freeway and city driving....so I guess in the...
  9. hwildey

    Can I really be the only one?

    We are like twins. Except I don't average 30 mpgs or have a lift kit (which tires and kit did you go with)? I do have two cracks, but every car that I drive in Arizona gets rocks chips, it is what our roads are made out of. I do have an engine cover, but would not have cared if I didn't. What...
  10. hwildey

    So here’s a really dumb question for y’all.

    That makes the little thing nice and functional. I dig it. I will look into that too. I had always assumed that it was a thing the higher trims got.
  11. hwildey

    BASH Plates

    Some don't support or work for Badlands, so double check on that.
  12. hwildey

    Big Bend....Loving It, But?

    Agree with that. No problems with my '21. I do check the coolant like they say and it does drop from time to time, I just add some and go along. The dealer says there is nothing wrong and it isn't on any recall lists as of now. I find it is plenty peppy, I drive through mountains at freeways...
  13. hwildey

    BFG Trail-Terrain TA?

    So after a couple of thousand miles and a road trip in there here are my thoughts, and keep in mind I am just a regular person using these on my daily driver, I am not a seasoned off roader and I have only really had a few different cars. They are good-looking, pretty hefty tires. I think the...
  14. hwildey

    Can BFG All-Terrain KO2s be mounted with the blackwalls facing out?

    Man, I love the white letters. I guess to each his/her own.
  15. hwildey

    BFG Trail-Terrain TA?

    Just ordered them, 235s. Did a lot of research and looked at a lot of reviews and these looked good. I mostly went with them for the wear and durability rating and the fact that they are a bit lighter than the Falken wildpeaks, and the have a good snow rating. Good to see some other folks with...
  16. hwildey

    Lost my battery at 19 months

    So, just had to replace my battery too. I do miss the simpler times when I could just push start my little toyota. I didnt even think about how you might be locked in park if your battery dies. Thanks for the help and info abour resetting BMS everyone! And replacing it was a bit more challenging...
  17. hwildey

    Best Tire Options for 1.5L Larger Than Stock Sizes

    Yes, good points. it has been hard to find reviews on the BFG trail terrain.
  18. hwildey

    Base/Big Bend/Outer Banks Underbody Protection / Armor

    I was thinking something similar, for the light weight the Rival provides. I almost want the Cat cover just to deter the criminally inclined from stealing it. I don't plan on serious rock crawling in a big bend so thinking I would like a minimal protection plan.
  19. hwildey

    Best Tire Options for 1.5L Larger Than Stock Sizes

    All true, this specific review did not factor in wear and durability. I agree with you for the most part, it is just one measure, doesn't mean everything. That being said it tracks with other reviews by tire rack.
  20. hwildey

    Best Tire Options for 1.5L Larger Than Stock Sizes

    Let us know how you like them. They are my number 1 choice but haven't bought them yet. Seem lighter that Falken wildpeaks with better off road performance. There are some good reviews out there that show they are best off road and not great in water or dry pavement, however. The falkens are not...


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