Can we get a Sport mode on the armored broncos (badlands/first edition)?

No thanks.

AcesandEights

No thanks.

? you want a more incomplete product?

Mdbeachguy

So after seeing videos of how kick ass the throttle response is on baja mode via all the ride along videos. Its time to complain directly to ford about this SPORT mode being missing from the coolest trims.

We likely know WHY sport is missing from these trims. And its because they are the armored heavier versions and likely (maybe) have worse on road performance during extreme maneuvers (avoidance). Somebody on bronco6g (https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...etailed-33-vs-35-tires-ride-comparison.14828/ ) said that during their ride along they noticed SEVERE body roll and thats bad news for highway avoidance maneuvers. However thats not good enough for me and many other people paying a premium for these cars. We need some sort of on road performance mode! even if its slightly downgraded from the sport modes in the other broncos. Give us that throttle response and engine sounds we hear in the BAJA mode for the road!

FYI, those tires were also aired down for better off-road and therefore you lose on-road performance then. So then would you say every vehicle also gets the ROCK Mode as well?

ResidualGenius

FYI, those tires were also aired down for better off-road and therefore you lose on-road performance then. So then would you say every vehicle also gets the ROCK Mode as well?

higher trims get more features not less. rock crawl works because the underside is armored

Mdbeachguy

higher trims get more features not less. rock crawl works because the underside is armored

WT doesn't have Rock Crawl 2nd highest level

ResidualGenius

WT doesn't have Rock Crawl 2nd highest level

wildtrack is unarmored

Mdbeachguy

wildtrack is unarmored

Right so add ROck crawl and bash plates since its the 2nd highest level. It should have more then those lower

ResidualGenius

Right so add ROck crawl and bash plates since its the 2nd highest level. It should have more then those lower

but then the wildtrack is just the badlands with carpet and built in 35s

Mdbeachguy

but then the wildtrack is just the badlands with carpet and built in 35s

well technically you'd have to add SAS to the BL too

ResidualGenius

well technically you'd have to add SAS to the BL too

right but then the only difference between the trims would be carpet lol

Mdbeachguy

right but then the only difference between the trims would be carpet lol

In all of the videos I have watched the on road performance/acceleration of the BL on road was pretty damn impressive

TK1215

In all of the videos I have watched the on road performance/acceleration of the BL on road was pretty damn impressive

It's got some get up and go for sure!!

I want SPORT...Should've been available on every version.

I want ROCK should be available on every model

Mdbeachguy

So after seeing videos of how kick ass the throttle response is on baja mode via all the ride along videos. Its time to complain directly to ford about this SPORT mode being missing from the coolest trims.

We likely know WHY sport is missing from these trims. And its because they are the armored heavier versions and likely (maybe) have worse on road performance during extreme maneuvers (avoidance). Somebody on bronco6g (https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...etailed-33-vs-35-tires-ride-comparison.14828/ ) said that during their ride along they noticed SEVERE body roll and thats bad news for highway avoidance maneuvers. However thats not good enough for me and many other people paying a premium for these cars. We need some sort of on road performance mode! even if its slightly downgraded from the sport modes in the other broncos. Give us that throttle response and engine sounds we hear in the BAJA mode for the road!

Agreed!

Mdbeachguy

? you want a more incomplete product?

I don't know how you got there, that I want an incomplete product, or why you think an extra G.O.A.T. mode makes a more complete product.

I think the electronics, by-and-large, create a less complete product, less of a driver's experience, less complete experience. I don't need any more electronic "go fast" Sport-bullshit added to my "off road" vehicle. This vehicle is bordering on the absurd, and is certainly "complete" without adding more "sport". If you want a more sporty Bronco, buy a red one and slap a "go-fast" sticker on the side, or hood stripes.

Less is more, slow is smooth.

Boogeyman1

Agreed!

Thanks for posting that review. I have to go back and double check for video from the ride along to see, but after reading it and watching numerous ride along videos I have a take away on the body roll and road noise as mentioned. All of the videos I have seen the drivers mention that the air pressure is dropped to at least 30 psi and further mention that on the road capabilities are not the same because of that. Most of the time when watching videos posted from all segments and manufacturer, the vehicles don’t air down until they pull off of the paved roadways, and when done they air up again. I don’t know if I could really expect any vehicle in this or any class to be at peak performance while aired down to 30 Psi or below. The road noise and handling capabilities will be effected and I wouldn’t recommend 75 mph at that pressure. The BL is a model that is designed to cover as many off road situations as best as possible. This approach is unique in that most other off road vehicles, while capable are designed for a smaller, more specific segment of off-roading, and quite often to make them as truly capable as possible, will have a very robust aftermarket budget. For the money, straight from the factory, these Bronco’s look to be leading the pack and the rest will try to play catch up.

I'm sure it can be done with aftermarket tuning.
But again remember how the engineer block us with the GVWR for installing roof rack on 4 doors SAS. It's company insurance and liability reason. We can get it, it's our own risk to do so. The BL is ment for extreme low speed offroading and the FE is mix of both with no towing and its max out on GVWR which equal to dangerous control to unexperience drivers in this world. If you want Sport mode then with patient you'll get it in the aftermarket world or you can wait for the Warthog to be release.


Here's a favorite quote by John Wayne
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.

You want Sport mode? It’s just one extra step than having a separate GOAT mode. Just select Baja then turn off the 4x4, voila sport mode

the Raptor folks have been doing it for years.