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not going to United By Bronco?
I dunno, you going? It looks fun, do you think a mostly stock 2dr Sas could do the moderate trails (the pictures tend to show lifted Broncos)? It's a two day drive one way, so that would be a week off from work plus expenses. Between that or Trail Hero... 🤔
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I dunno, you going? It looks fun, do you think a mostly stock 2dr Sas could do the moderate trails (the pictures tend to show lifted Broncos)? It's a two day drive one way, so that would be a week off from work plus expenses. Between that or Trail Hero... 🤔
Tough call. I haven’t been to UBB yet (we are going this year) but with it being focused on Bronco that might make it easier for spotting and other resources as most everyone will be familiar with the platform. Stock Sasquatch package is pretty capable and the breakover on two-door is handy, but for the harder trails you might want skids and sliders. (Though I’m putting “moderate” into the 7-8 category. I bet you’d be fine on the 5-6’s)
 

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Tough call. I haven’t been to UBB yet (we are going this year) but with it being focused on Bronco that might make it easier for spotting and other resources as most everyone will be familiar with the platform. Stock Sasquatch package is pretty capable and the breakover on two-door is handy, but for the harder trails you might want skids and sliders. (Though I’m putting “moderate” into the 7-8 category. I bet you’d be fine on the 5-6’s)
Man, those tops look good! 🤩

UBB does look tempting. It's mostly timing; it's a long way from here (1200 miles) and a little last minute. I may not be able to just because work is busy this quarter. I have the SFR high clearance bumpers, rock rails and skids, plus some NVM rear shock skids. Plus I need to install my Turn Offroad tire mount and rear tail light cages... ( :whistle: ). Of course I have the 74W steering. Depending on how you look at it, I've done up to 7's in other places with good spotting.
 

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UBB sounds fun but never have the time to go. Let me win the mega millions or power ball so I can retire 😆
 

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If anyone has a recent Apple Watch and this top, would love to get your results of the “Noise” app at highway speeds. I’ve got a shadow black top and Sasquatch and it’s 72db at highway which is not bad at all. If I could hit 68~ or lower with this top though it’s an instant buy for my road trips.

Any takers on measuring?
 

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If anyone has a recent Apple Watch and this top, would love to get your results of the “Noise” app at highway speeds. I’ve got a shadow black top and Sasquatch and it’s 72db at highway which is not bad at all. If I could hit 68~ or lower with this top though it’s an instant buy for my road trips.

Any takers on measuring?
I find it so interesting that decibels aren’t a linear measurement.

Anyway…Unfortunately I have a Garmin. Are these noise apps really that accurate? My “earhole” noise app suggests it is greater than a four decibel decrease, but that is based on the elimination of wind noise. It’s noticeable. I believe Armadillo does have some decibel testing results on their website but I could be mistaken.

Between the Katzkin and Armadillo hardtop the bronco is now a tolerable vehicle on the road.
 

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I find it so interesting that decibels aren’t a linear measurement.

Anyway…Unfortunately I have a Garmin. Are these noise apps really that accurate? My “earhole” noise app suggests it is greater than a four decibel decrease, but that is based on the elimination of wind noise. It’s noticeable. I believe Armadillo does have some decibel testing results on their website but I could be mistaken.

Between the Katzkin and Armadillo hardtop the bronco is now a tolerable vehicle on the road.
You have a Garmin? Which one? I have the Fenix 6 Sapphire, wondering if it has a noise app...
 

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You have a Garmin? Which one? I have the Fenix 6 Sapphire, wondering if it has a noise app...
I have the Enduro 2 solar. I don’t believe it has a microphone.

Makes ya wonder though why a watch noise app would be preferred over a phone app. Are the microphones more accurate on the watch?
 

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I have the Enduro 2 solar. I don’t believe it has a microphone.

Makes ya wonder though why a watch noise app would be preferred over a phone app. Are the microphones more accurate on the watch?
Are you saying driving around waving you arm like a maniac is a bad look?? :whistle: Maybe like a freak I bury my phone in the backyard when I go for a drive??

Yeah I guess you're right. :whistle: Back in the day we had a joke about how "there's an app for that". I guess there's always an app for that these days.

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I find it so interesting that decibels aren’t a linear measurement.

Anyway…Unfortunately I have a Garmin. Are these noise apps really that accurate? My “earhole” noise app suggests it is greater than a four decibel decrease, but that is based on the elimination of wind noise. It’s noticeable. I believe Armadillo does have some decibel testing results on their website but I could be mistaken.

Between the Katzkin and Armadillo hardtop the bronco is now a tolerable vehicle on the road.

I have no idea if it’s super accurate. It’s at least good at measuring relative differences though in my experience. So like 70 on my watch is probably very close to 70 on another etc.

I had a Land Cruiser that ran about 65-67 and it’s my ideal road noise benchmark now. (The bronco is way more fun to drive :p)

What did katzskin do for you comfort wise in a Wildtrak?
 

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I have no idea if it’s super accurate. It’s at least good at measuring relative differences though in my experience. So like 70 on my watch is probably very close to 70 on another etc.

I had a Land Cruiser that ran about 65-67 and it’s my ideal road noise benchmark now. (The bronco is way more fun to drive :p)

What did katzskin do for you comfort wise in a Wildtrak?
Better material and cooled seats. Not just a fan blowing cabin air onto your tuckus, but actual cooling. The air blowing out gets down to about 60F as best I can tell and makes a huge difference. Unexpected benefit was that the heated air blowing is also much nicer than just sitting on hot coils. I can last about two minutes with normal heated seats but the Katzkin heat is pretty fantastic. The leather is better and we optioned out suede inserts on the “wings” to where they don’t get scalding hot in the sun.
 

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You have a Garmin? Which one? I have the Fenix 6 Sapphire, wondering if it has a noise app...
I have that Garmin and no it does not have a decibel app. I Also have the Apple watch, I did not know the noise app was also a decibel reader. I think I have a decibel reader on the phone as well, I have not taken any readings though. As it has been said, my ears know it's def lower than it was even my wife says so and she is more accurate than any app! :crackup: :crackup:
 

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Better material and cooled seats. Not just a fan blowing cabin air onto your tuckus, but actual cooling. The air blowing out gets down to about 60F as best I can tell and makes a huge difference. Unexpected benefit was that the heated air blowing is also much nicer than just sitting on hot coils. I can last about two minutes with normal heated seats but the Katzkin heat is pretty fantastic. The leather is better and we optioned out suede inserts on the “wings” to where they don’t get scalding hot in the sun.
While we are at it.... How about Subwoofer replacement on the Wildtrak with B&O? LOL Ive learned over the past few days now that my ride is so quiet with the Armadillo Top... I can appreciate my music more and the SUB is just Horrible.... Also found out over the past few days that it costs anywhere from 1500-2000 bucks to swap out the sub and amp myself with these plug and play kits... Geeez.... I just want a different subwoofer to plop in there so it doesnt sound like a toy... Rest of the speakers were replaced and sound great now. Anyway.... Since you got the seats, did you do the sound system too? haha
 

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I have no idea if it’s super accurate. It’s at least good at measuring relative differences though in my experience. So like 70 on my watch is probably very close to 70 on another etc.

I had a Land Cruiser that ran about 65-67 and it’s my ideal road noise benchmark now. (The bronco is way more fun to drive :p)

What did katzskin do for you comfort wise in a Wildtrak?
Sometimes on longer trips in my old CJ-5, I wore those little sponge hearing protectors. Hard to complain about my Bronco noise after that.
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