HERITAGE EDITION Bronco Club

[C6ZZGT]

I also have an F2 (and a bunch of other cameras..) but it sounds like your EM is perfect for what you are using it for. The F2 is bulkier and you won’t get better pics because it will use the same lens and film.
Careful w the batteries - you really should take them out if you don’t use the camera for a while. Modern 1.5v button cells are made like garbage compared to what was made in the past, and they leak very easily.

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[Desmolicious]

First off road adventure in my HE.

Carrizo Plains Natiional Monument.

 

[Desmolicious]

So a brief ride report with more pics of my adventures at Carrizon National Monument.
I'm in Southern California so took the 405 fwy north to the 5 fwy, turning off on State Route 166 heading west.

There is a Shell gas station a mile or two before the Elkhorn Trail exit (on the right) which is the way I usually head into Carizzo if I approach from the 5 fwy. While this gas station I'm sure is a bit pricier (but then again, maybe not) compared to the Chevron just off the fwy, it is nice to top up that close to where the fun starts.

Of course the HE was totally comfortable on the drive there - way better than my old 2 door Wrangler Rubicon! - and there must be something wrong with mine because I do not find it noisy!

My Wrangler was a 6 speed manual, and while that is fun on road, for off roading it can provide for some anxious moments dealing with the clutch etc whereas the auto box makes it a breeze. Of course, I could have bought my Rubicon as an auto but didn't....

Elkhorn Trail is heavily rutted in the early section climbing up the mountain before dropping into the valley. But no big deal in 4H and picking a line. In better trail conditions I have seen regular cars on it, even though that made me wince as they were getting a bit trashed. On this trip the ruts were too severe and deep for that.

This also was my first experience with 35s, my Rubicon maybe had 33s, and it fun to remember that while crossing ditches, ruts etc. No big deal for those used to it, or for those who run 37s, 40s etc but it is really eye opening for a stock vehicle to come like that from the factory w warranty. Brilliant move by Ford.

Once Elkhorn hits the valley floor, after a mile or so there is a dirt road that heads right/north into the mountain range where it then follows the spine of the mountains. Beautiful and breathtaking. However it is really freakin steep in sections to get up there, with loose dirt moguls which are now large/deep. Loose dirt everywhere and very little room for error as you would drop off on either side.

I did this in my Wrangler but it was hairy due to the short wheelbase (coming down especially so - it felt like it wanted to slide sideways) and manual box. It also always was a little bit of a struggle to get it into 4L. The Bronco was a piece of cake - neutral, push the button. Then push the hero button for rear locker. I did not use the front because I did this before in the Wrangler w only rear locked so wanted to compare.

Went up slowly, zero issues. Just felt super secure and capable and also stress free in comparison to past experiences. I forgot to turn the display to the off road readouts so did not see how steep it got, but it is so steep and loose it is hard to walk up on foot.

Tires were not aired down - 39 psi - and no issues with grip or handling. From my initial research before I bought the Bronco there was a lot of online chatter about how they suck etc. Maybe for rock crawling? I don't know - but they felt extremely sure footed in the very steep, very loose stuff so I'm happy.

At the top ran into two doods who were in a..... Bronco! Of course. Out in the middle of nowhere and I run into another Bronco! To be fair, I did pass an overlanded out Jeep Gladheateher on the way up.

I had a blast, my dogs had a blast, Sirius satellite radio rules and to top it off, when I checked my mpgs when I got home after the Shell station fill up - 22.5mpg. And the screen showed 187.2 travelled with estimated remaining range of 313 miles! That works out to a 500 mile range...
Not sure how accurate that is but my driving was about 25% slow in 4wd in the dirt, 50% fwy (where there was some stop-n-go ) and 25% canyons where I drove modestly because it is a truck with AT tyres not a sports car.
And I do cruise on the fwy - at or a little above the posted limit. So that helps.

Either way this means it has an easy over 400 mile range on 35s! The Toyota 4Runner I was about to get has similar or worse mpgs and way less range (smaller gas tank) with 32 inch street tyres!

 

[Returntothefog]

So a brief ride report with more pics of my adventures at Carrizon National Monument.
I'm in Southern California so took the 405 fwy north to the 5 fwy, turning off on State Route 166 heading west.

There is a Shell gas station a mile or two before the Elkhorn Trail exit (on the right) which is the way I usually head into Carizzo if I approach from the 5 fwy. While this gas station I'm sure is a bit pricier (but then again, maybe not) compared to the Chevron just off the fwy, it is nice to top up that close to where the fun starts.

Of course the HE was totally comfortable on the drive there - way better than my old 2 door Wrangler Rubicon! - and there must be something wrong with mine because I do not find it noisy!

My Wrangler was a 6 speed manual, and while that is fun on road, for off roading it can provide for some anxious moments dealing with the clutch etc whereas the auto box makes it a breeze. Of course, I could have bought my Rubicon as an auto but didn't....

Elkhorn Trail is heavily rutted in the early section climbing up the mountain before dropping into the valley. But no big deal in 4H and picking a line. In better trail conditions I have seen regular cars on it, even though that made me wince as they were getting a bit trashed. On this trip the ruts were too severe and deep for that.

This also was my first experience with 35s, my Rubicon maybe had 33s, and it fun to remember that while crossing ditches, ruts etc. No big deal for those used to it, or for those who run 37s, 40s etc but it is really eye opening for a stock vehicle to come like that from the factory w warranty. Brilliant move by Ford.

Once Elkhorn hits the valley floor, after a mile or so there is a dirt road that heads right/north into the mountain range where it then follows the spine of the mountains. Beautiful and breathtaking. However it is really freakin steep in sections to get up there, with loose dirt moguls which are now large/deep. Loose dirt everywhere and very little room for error as you would drop off on either side.

I did this in my Wrangler but it was hairy due to the short wheelbase (coming down especially so - it felt like it wanted to slide sideways) and manual box. It also always was a little bit of a struggle to get it into 4L. The Bronco was a piece of cake - neutral, push the button. Then push the hero button for rear locker. I did not use the front because I did this before in the Wrangler w only rear locked so wanted to compare.

Went up slowly, zero issues. Just felt super secure and capable and also stress free in comparison to past experiences. I forgot to turn the display to the off road readouts so did not see how steep it got, but it is so steep and loose it is hard to walk up on foot.

Tires were not aired down - 39 psi - and no issues with grip or handling. From my initial research before I bought the Bronco there was a lot of online chatter about how they suck etc. Maybe for rock crawling? I don't know - but they felt extremely sure footed in the very steep, very loose stuff so I'm happy.

At the top ran into two doods who were in a..... Bronco! Of course. Out in the middle of nowhere and I run into another Bronco! To be fair, I did pass an overlanded out Jeep Gladheateher on the way up.

I had a blast, my dogs had a blast, Sirius satellite radio rules and to top it off, when I checked my mpgs when I got home after the Shell station fill up - 22.5mpg. And the screen showed 187.2 travelled with estimated remaining range of 313 miles! That works out to a 500 mile range...
Not sure how accurate that is but my driving was about 25% slow in 4wd in the dirt, 50% fwy (where there was some stop-n-go ) and 25% canyons where I drove modestly because it is a truck with AT tyres not a sports car.
And I do cruise on the fwy - at or a little above the posted limit. So that helps.

Either way this means it has an easy over 400 mile range on 35s! The Toyota 4Runner I was about to get has similar or worse mpgs and way less range (smaller gas tank) with 32 inch street tyres!

Beautiful ride and beautiful shots

 

[Desmolicious]

Beautiful ride and beautiful shots

Thanks! These are digital shots. I took way more on film but that will be a little while before they get developed.

 

[Desmolicious]

After my last fill up - 459 miles DTE!

I could get maybe 300 in my old 2012 Wrangler Rubicon.

 

[Returntothefog]

Hit 30k today! 10 months and 5 days

 

[8rent]

Out looking at some spring colors

 

[Desmolicious]

Out looking at some spring colors

Stunning! Where is that?

 

[EvilJim1971]

After my last fill up - 459 miles DTE!

I could get maybe 300 in my old 2012 Wrangler Rubicon.

I generally get around 300 in my 2 door.

 

[Desmolicious]

I generally get around 300 in my 2 door.

To be fair, this was on a road trip - and on the fwy parts I was at or just above the speed limit, no 80mph cruising!

 

[Desmolicious]

Fun Heritage in the snow review:

 

[wolfeman007]

So a brief ride report with more pics of my adventures at Carrizon National Monument.
I'm in Southern California so took the 405 fwy north to the 5 fwy, turning off on State Route 166 heading west.

There is a Shell gas station a mile or two before the Elkhorn Trail exit (on the right) which is the way I usually head into Carizzo if I approach from the 5 fwy. While this gas station I'm sure is a bit pricier (but then again, maybe not) compared to the Chevron just off the fwy, it is nice to top up that close to where the fun starts.

Of course the HE was totally comfortable on the drive there - way better than my old 2 door Wrangler Rubicon! - and there must be something wrong with mine because I do not find it noisy!

My Wrangler was a 6 speed manual, and while that is fun on road, for off roading it can provide for some anxious moments dealing with the clutch etc whereas the auto box makes it a breeze. Of course, I could have bought my Rubicon as an auto but didn't....

Elkhorn Trail is heavily rutted in the early section climbing up the mountain before dropping into the valley. But no big deal in 4H and picking a line. In better trail conditions I have seen regular cars on it, even though that made me wince as they were getting a bit trashed. On this trip the ruts were too severe and deep for that.

This also was my first experience with 35s, my Rubicon maybe had 33s, and it fun to remember that while crossing ditches, ruts etc. No big deal for those used to it, or for those who run 37s, 40s etc but it is really eye opening for a stock vehicle to come like that from the factory w warranty. Brilliant move by Ford.

Once Elkhorn hits the valley floor, after a mile or so there is a dirt road that heads right/north into the mountain range where it then follows the spine of the mountains. Beautiful and breathtaking. However it is really freakin steep in sections to get up there, with loose dirt moguls which are now large/deep. Loose dirt everywhere and very little room for error as you would drop off on either side.

I did this in my Wrangler but it was hairy due to the short wheelbase (coming down especially so - it felt like it wanted to slide sideways) and manual box. It also always was a little bit of a struggle to get it into 4L. The Bronco was a piece of cake - neutral, push the button. Then push the hero button for rear locker. I did not use the front because I did this before in the Wrangler w only rear locked so wanted to compare.

Went up slowly, zero issues. Just felt super secure and capable and also stress free in comparison to past experiences. I forgot to turn the display to the off road readouts so did not see how steep it got, but it is so steep and loose it is hard to walk up on foot.

Tires were not aired down - 39 psi - and no issues with grip or handling. From my initial research before I bought the Bronco there was a lot of online chatter about how they suck etc. Maybe for rock crawling? I don't know - but they felt extremely sure footed in the very steep, very loose stuff so I'm happy.

At the top ran into two doods who were in a..... Bronco! Of course. Out in the middle of nowhere and I run into another Bronco! To be fair, I did pass an overlanded out Jeep Gladheateher on the way up.

I had a blast, my dogs had a blast, Sirius satellite radio rules and to top it off, when I checked my mpgs when I got home after the Shell station fill up - 22.5mpg. And the screen showed 187.2 travelled with estimated remaining range of 313 miles! That works out to a 500 mile range...
Not sure how accurate that is but my driving was about 25% slow in 4wd in the dirt, 50% fwy (where there was some stop-n-go ) and 25% canyons where I drove modestly because it is a truck with AT tyres not a sports car.
And I do cruise on the fwy - at or a little above the posted limit. So that helps.

Either way this means it has an easy over 400 mile range on 35s! The Toyota 4Runner I was about to get has similar or worse mpgs and way less range (smaller gas tank) with 32 inch street tyres!

Awesome write up and shots...I feel the same way about these tires, they have been excellent at everything I have thrown at them (Mud, Clay, Deep Snow, Sand, Gravel) I really want to get white letter tires when they wear out but I am going to really have to consider staying with the same tires and not having the white

 

[Desmolicious]

Awesome write up and shots...I feel the same way about these tires, they have been excellent at everything I have thrown at them (Mud, Clay, Deep Snow, Sand, Gravel) I really want to get white letter tires when they wear out but I am going to really have to consider staying with the same tires and not having the white

Totally agree! I would love white lettering and would consider BFG K03s as that would add to the whole retro heritage look.

Then I saw they are about 20lbs heavier PER TIRE! which would have a huge effect on on-road performance, ride and fuel economy.
And also the Goodyears are actually an excellent all-round compromise.

The one thing that I do notice that has been mentioned lots of times is the Goodyears hold onto pebbles like nothing else! Thankfully I have mudguards front and rear so that should prevent paint damage when they fling off.

 

[wolfeman007]

Totally agree! I would love white lettering and would consider BFG K03s as that would add to the whole retro heritage look.

Then I saw they are about 20lbs heavier PER TIRE! which would have a huge effect on on-road performance, ride and fuel economy.
And also the Goodyears are actually an excellent all-round compromise.

The one thing that I do notice that has been mentioned lots of times is the Goodyears hold onto pebbles like nothing else! Thankfully I have mudguards front and rear so that should prevent paint damage when they fling off.

I just added the IAG flaps last weekend for that exact reason. I was worried they wouldn’t look good but I like them now.

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