Beautiful Raptor and thank you for that little report. I just changed my order on a 2025 Raptor to a 2026 Raptor. I figured by time my 2025 gets here the 26s would be out, so I am just curious when did you order your 25 or did you pick it up off a lot? And thanks again for the little update about what you like and don’t like about you’re 25.After 3 happy years , my Area 51 Raptor has left the stable …loved that rig. In its place Marsh Gray….I think I am happy!
My guess is they cannot be worse. Inherently the painted top should solve the delamination problems that seem to plague the MIC (unless they end up with their own issues). I haven't heard of anyone with an issue yet on a painted top (or the similar Heritage top).
Fingers definitely crossed! I do like the MIC as it's just one less surface that doesn't need handling with gloves and lots less care. But if mine were to fail out of warranty, and the painted tops are indeed better, I'd consider one as I like the overall functionality of the OEM tops.
I ordered my 2025 in may 2025…it may have been an existing build , but I was able to make changes until @70 days ago …small changes but changes.
Congrats on the trade! That’s a solid upgrade—going from a soft top to a painted hardtop definitely makes a noticeable difference in road noise. The refinement you’re feeling makes sense, and the B&O sound improvements are such a nice touch. Sounds like you’re really enjoying the new setup!
