4 Year Anniversary
- Mike Frassetti
- Nov 19
- 4 min read
Okay, not a 1:1 here, but close enough
Can't believe it, 4 years have gone by already, and of course, a lot more to come! My girl and I've been through so much together, traveled so far, and by the end of the day, she should be hitting 74k miles.
Last time I really talked about her besides during Cindy's reveal, I mentioned the mod list. Before I refresh it, I will mention I did the Suma Performance wide angle mirrors, and boy, do they really make a difference!
(Not mine, but since I don't have the OEM lens, took this to show the difference)
Mods are as followed:
Suspension:
Eibach Coilovers (dropped an inch)
Icon Upper Control Arms DJ Pro Kit (Looking to go back OEM, more on that in a minute)
Massive Speed Panhard Bar
Massive Speed Rear UCA
Rockjock Rear Trac relocation bracket (Makes a world of difference along with dropping an inch)
Tires:
Stock Badlands rims
Kenda Klever 35x10.5x17
Brakes:
Power Stop Drilled/Slotted x4 (Z23 Fronts/Z36s Rear)
Engine:
Volant CAI (Dry)
Mishimoto Charge pipes
CP-E Intercooler
Ford Tune
Turbosmart Kompact Blow Off Valve
URP Catch Can
Stickerfab Fuse Box sticker
Exterior:
20% Ceramic Tint
Morimoto XRGB Headlights
Diode Dynamics: SS1 Pods (Bumper), SS3 Max/SS2 Pro (Fogs), SS3 Pro's (A-pillar), Hitch Mount w/Flasher
Oracle: Mirrors, Spare Tire Brake light
Lumen8 Trailsights
GearAmerica Shackles
Sickspeed Stem Valves
Bestop Trektop
Buckle Up Tail Light Armor
IAG Side Steps
Interior:
AutoStop Eliminator (Affectionately referred to as the A.S.S. Plug)
Boomba Shiftknob/Short Shifter
Stickfab: Visor, Radar USB Kit, Picatinny rail, Aluminum Knob sets
Lumen8 Cargo area LED
Buckleup: Cargo Door Molle replacement panel
Steeda clutch spring
Mabett Arm Rest Cover
Mabett Center Console Organizer Tray
Red Panacord handles x4
OEM Red Grab Handles
Oracle Lighting Foot Well Lights and Dash kit* (See below)
As stated before, she has a sister now, Cindy
Who has the 7k miles I would have put on her after everyone was advising I'd get a second car to keep the miles off as shes getting up there (And who's getting a 6 month review next month)
Yeah, time flies, who expected this? I'm winging this entry, although I will open up a Q&A in just a second.
I'm glad you asked, because while she's been on the back burner, there are planned mods. As hinted above, thinking of switching back to OEM Upper Control Arms, and gonna eventually replace the interior LED's as while Oracle makes great products, less than thrilled with the interior kit, so that's gonna change.
Besides replacements, want to do a new grille because the OEM one just doesn't suit her anymore, thinking RTR
And my prayers are finally answered, there's custom tuning in the works!
More on it here: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/cobb-accessport-confirmed-for-2-3l-bronco-pandatuned-custom-tunes-coming-soon.124840
Besides that though, not too much, although down the line, gonna replace my current soft top with an power close soft top:
Which will finally sit back rather than flop around like a dodgy toupee in the wind
Yeah, not as much as Cindy, but she's gonna be worked on soon enough.
You mean "are there", but I'll let it slide, and yes, there are. First of all, you can just ease off the clutch, as for better and worse, Cindy is a 90s Sports car at her core and you just can't clutch off and let it catch, you gotta feed her some gas whereas I can lazy with Ashley. Also, I can fit more people in the back easily, she's more relaxed and easy going, and can handle the lovely potholes are state govt fails to fix, not to mentioned the clearance and visibility.
Also being an offroader, she's got all the lights, and I can drive through town knowing the deer won't be a problem as I can spot them easily
(And ya know they will).
On the off chance I do get hit, she's gonna be sturdier and more resilient, so while it'll suck, at least she won't be too badly hurt. But Deer aside, just helps to see more at night. It's like any family, one sibling is gonna be better at something than the other, and vice versa, but I love them both equally, no backhanded comments added either.
Don't worry, she's definitely not a Mall Crawler
Just my friends don't offroad as much, and I haven't had a chance to go anywhere considering they cut down trees at our local spot so only quads and dirt bikes can enter. Next year, I'm gonna do a lot more offroading, maybe later I'll just go around my parents property, but for now, just been busy.
That said, one of our friends has a JLU, and my friend with the Bronco, while on the fence on selling it or not, has the same trim, so we should all plan a trip to the Pine Barrens or somewhere to really have fun. I'll try to get a Team Dirtbash/Just Rice video of it regardless, and post about it, maybe you'll even see a Garage Day vid of parts being installed for Cindy (new one this weekend btw)
Next year, definitely next year. Just a matter of which kit meow.
Do I look like a cat to you, boy? Am I jumpin' around all nimbly bimbly from tree to tree? Am I drinking milk from a saucer? Do you see me eating mice!?
Good! As of 'meow', I'm at 245pgs this year, which is 11 short of 2022's page count (256)
Not gonna spoil too much, but this is where I'm at above, I'm excited to write it, just been so busy lately haven't had the time or energy to completely focus, although it'll be solid once I do. All will be revealed.
I also gotta write to my editor and get an estimate so I can get going with my latest story, just real life got in the way, although I'll get back on track. I don't suppose I'll hit 300 pages this year or have DND finished, but I will
Also speaking of DND, been playing a lot this year
I just gotta try Fighter and Rogue now.
Why, your toking now?
Yeah, thanks for taking a look. I'll get another update soon, and I'll try to have something other than Cindy's 6 month review. Lots going on, but gonna not neglect keeping you posted.
Again, thanks for taking a look, and have a great day!
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