Post by: Blown F-150 on March 18, 2021, 10:20:08 AM
There isn't really a lot that will be done to this thing, however I've put together a little bit of a plan. We spent about 2g's less on it than we planned, so I'm just rolling that into add-ons for it.
I made a small detailing supply order
- Poor Boy's Ceramic Coat
- Poor Boy's Trim Coat
- Bunch of Pads
- New interior detailing Brush set
- MF's
The plan is to remove the "EXPLORER" badge on the hood, prep and coat the paint and trim. Then it goes to the shop for Expel Plus Extreme PPF and Ceramic window tint on the front windows. It came from the dealer with "no prep", so the paint is nice and un-molested.
From a "Parts order" standpoint, I have a few things coming.
- Black Lug nuts
- Custom Ford Badges
- 3rd row Weathertech matt
- Cargo Area Weathertech Matt
- LED Rear Turn Signal and Reverse bulbs
From a programming standpoint, I'll be making a bunch of changes with ForScan
- Double honk when you exit with key and it's running - Disable
- Fake Engine noise through speakers - Disable
- Hyperflash rear turn signals - Disable
- "Back seat check" nanny - Disable
- Add some features to the digital gauges from the Platinum
- Bambi Mode
- Anything else I can find that looks good to do
Long term plans in "discussion" with the Wife
- Summer Tires and wheels
- Lower Springs
- Exhaust
It may get a tune later in life. I have a new tuner coming that can tune multiple vehicles and my calibrator will give me a tune for it for free. We'll see as I don't want a warranty issue with all the Ford "big brother" nannies that it has. It's quick as it is, so not sure.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on March 18, 2021, 05:11:05 PM
Post by: Kitzy on March 18, 2021, 06:13:30 PM
It’s just so dirty right nowDamn. That’s filthy. You should be ashamed of posting a picture like that.
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Hell, it’s cleaner than my truck. Sort of. I assume right now Atleast half of my truck is clean.
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Post by: Kitzy on March 18, 2021, 06:14:42 PM
Any recommendation on prep/treatment for the interior bits while it's still new?Use that PB Trim Coat. See what happens. Haha. Be a guinea pig. It’s the wife’s ride, right?
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Post by: Kitzy on March 20, 2021, 06:41:10 AM
Thanks to Mike, I called the painter and am changing up the FORD badges. The parts that are Chrome OEM, will be gloss Black to match the grill. The parts that blue OEM, will be Atlas Blue to match the paint. A little less Black now, just a little.No no. I don’t want credit for that. I’m with it, but I want to reserve my credit for when you’re on you’re fourth set of wheels and your third performance upgrade. Haha
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Post by: Blown F-150 on March 27, 2021, 11:47:38 AM
Found someone north of the boarder that stocks them. Ordered up.
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Post by: Kitzy on March 27, 2021, 06:33:06 PM
Auto geek couldn’t ship the PoorBoys coatings across the boarder by air, so I had to find another way.Were you trying to expedite it that it had to go by air?
Found someone north of the boarder that stocks them. Ordered up.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on March 27, 2021, 07:06:29 PM
It’s funny though, I just found out that where I ordered from, get their stuff from AutoGeek. It’s just that they order enough to have it sent up via freight.
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Post by: sscully on March 30, 2021, 08:19:53 PM
They are in NY ( Albany I think ), so I don't know if that is a help or not.. :dunno:
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Post by: Kitzy on March 31, 2021, 05:57:50 AM
Is this one of those stupid vehicles Ford makes that still uses a manual folding hood prop/support? It amazes me when these expensive vehicles, especially the higher end versions, come with such stripped down options.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on March 31, 2021, 04:45:48 PM
I like those wheels.Bingo. They are cheating out in some odd places these days.
Is this one of those stupid vehicles Ford makes that still uses a manual folding hood prop/support? It amazes me when these expensive vehicles, especially the higher end versions, come with such stripped down options.
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Post by: Too Stroked on March 31, 2021, 06:27:39 PM
Found these wheels that I really like and the wife approves of. So I’ll probably order in May sometime.
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I like them! And they're not black! :clap:
Post by: Blown F-150 on March 31, 2021, 10:30:43 PM
Post by: Blown F-150 on April 02, 2021, 01:21:07 AM
LEDs for the tails and license plate
Hood struts
Mud flaps
Black lugs
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https://youtu.be/rSpvLdaD3ZA
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Post by: Kitzy on April 06, 2021, 07:27:48 AM
Set up the new laptop with ForScan and a new cable. It gave me access to a bunch of new modules. Most importantly, it allowed me to turn off the fake engine noise! WoohooI still know nothing about ForScan or how it works other than what you’ve said so far.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on April 06, 2021, 09:29:39 AM
So you can do things like open all your windows with your key fob, have your fogs and high beams on at the same time, enable features that are on higher trim level vehicles, etc.
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Post by: Kitzy on April 06, 2021, 11:26:02 AM
It basically a program that lets you access the different program modules and make changes.Does one program work on different vehicles or do you have to get one specific to your model?
So you can do things like open all your windows with your key fob, have your fogs and high beams on at the same time, enable features that are on higher trim level vehicles, etc.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on April 06, 2021, 02:33:50 PM
Forscan.org to get the software, 2 month license is free and you can keep extending it.
The only thing you need otherwise is a OBD adapter. I use this one, it seems to work really well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081VQVD3F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081VQVD3F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
You have to have a Window's PC or a Windows Emulator.
For my F150 and the ST, folks have shared Spreadsheets on changes you can make in the code. Having said that though, there usually a configuration tool for each module tat let's you make changes via the UI and just have to write them to the module after you are done.
This gives you an idea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQStzVEsWGs&t=2s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQStzVEsWGs&t=2s)
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It is booked in for tint and PPF next Tuesday.
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Post by: Kitzy on April 07, 2021, 03:14:45 PM
So did you do the reverse lights too? I want to swap to all LED but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. The dually fender lights don’t seem to pop and stand out enough in the mirror so I feel like it’s a matter of time before I clip one on something.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on April 07, 2021, 03:38:54 PM
Post by: Too Stroked on April 07, 2021, 05:14:57 PM
Yeah. It’s not as bad as it sounds. It’s ever so subtle but it’s enough to change the hue on everything. It’s especially noticeable in the sky. It seems to have a flattening affect though where everything you’re looking at looks two dimensional. They look normal from the outside. I just want to ceramic tint it to match.Before you jump to LEDs, you may want to read this thread by a friend of mine who really knows his stuff on lighting. I went with his recommendations on everything in my Tacoma and he was spot on. This thread is just on reverse lights though. And if memory serves me correctly, your Ford dually uses the same 921 bulbs as a Tacoma.
So did you do the reverse lights too? I want to swap to all LED but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. The dually fender lights don’t seem to pop and stand out enough in the mirror so I feel like it’s a matter of time before I clip one on something.
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https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-921-led-reverse-light-bulb-study.490137/ (https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-921-led-reverse-light-bulb-study.490137/)
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Post by: Blown F-150 on April 08, 2021, 08:40:15 PM
Peeled off the dealer badge (sorry cuz) and the explorer badge off the hood.
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Post by: Kitzy on April 09, 2021, 06:58:28 PM
I was taking the back roads home from Walmart today. Actually they are all backroads but that’s besides the point. I looked out over the farm land and realized it was a perfect opportunity to show the tint. It looks harsher when compared directly to the windshield like this. I should have tried to include the back window as well but this was very impromptu. Keep in mind you can’t tell at all from the outside. It’s nearly identical to the factory tint.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on April 12, 2021, 02:04:09 PM
Mild clay with QD to make sure the paint was clean before correction. A little bit of “rail dust” was about it.
M101 with a 3.5” pad for spot correction. Followed by M205 on a white pad.
Came out pretty good overall.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on April 13, 2021, 09:28:54 PM
Front bumper
Full front fenders
Full hood
Headlights
Mirror caps
Door handle cups
Tint on the front is 20% ceramic.
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Post by: Rollingrock on April 13, 2021, 10:22:16 PM
My folks just got a 2021...its the limited. i LOVE LOVE LOVE it. My wife is getting one.
what is the ST version? I can google that......
Post by: Blown F-150 on April 13, 2021, 10:26:12 PM
dude that is SICK!!!It’s the “Ford Performance” version. So basically a sport package with some more power, etc.
My folks just got a 2021...its the limited. i LOVE LOVE LOVE it. My wife is getting one.
what is the ST version? I can google that......
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Post by: Rollingrock on April 13, 2021, 11:15:52 PM
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Post by: Blown F-150 on April 14, 2021, 02:51:52 PM
welp, those are expensive...Remember that is in CDN
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Post by: Kitzy on April 14, 2021, 05:57:52 PM
Just the way Mike wanted themThose look good!
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Post by: Blown F-150 on April 15, 2021, 12:12:15 AM
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Post by: Blown F-150 on April 15, 2021, 09:38:35 PM
Decent little kit that it comes with. You just need a drop of soap and some water.
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Post by: Kitzy on April 19, 2021, 03:46:30 PM
Lol, nope. It just stays like that. Like a big ‘ol tablet stuck there.What? Hopefully it’s just the angle but it looks like it’s sitting way up high. High enough that a shorter persons vision could be blocked some.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on April 19, 2021, 05:31:58 PM
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Post by: Kitzy on April 20, 2021, 08:29:50 AM
It does stick up, but not bad. My viewpointYeah that’s not bad.
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Post by: sscully on April 26, 2021, 05:31:50 PM
Did you get it applied before the PPF ?
Any pointers on it.
- EG: going from OPT OptiglossCoat to this ?
I got some new coating rags from detailed image ( rag shack ones ) that I was going to try and I still have the suede towels that I have used on OPT for years.
Post by: Blown F-150 on April 27, 2021, 11:20:25 AM
I just polished the paint and left it naked for the PPF. Everything I read stats that you should top the PPF with the coating.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on June 05, 2021, 04:33:40 PM
Still waiting on the lowering springs, they are taking forever
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Post by: Kitzy on June 06, 2021, 05:47:28 AM
Custom tune loaded up and whipped intercooler on order.And it begins....
Still waiting on the lowering springs, they are taking forever
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Haha. Can’t wait to see this thing come together.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on June 06, 2021, 06:52:27 PM
I’m holding off on getting and wheels and tires. The wife saw one with black wheels and really liked it. I want to steer away from black, but it’s her car so we’ll see.
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Post by: Too Stroked on June 29, 2021, 06:12:29 AM
You guys probably aren’t gonna like where this is going…:dope:
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Post by: Kitzy on June 29, 2021, 06:46:18 AM
I like the wheel. It’ll look good. It’s just that color that Im not personally a fan of. To each their own.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on June 29, 2021, 09:04:00 AM
If we don’t mind the ride, I’ll wait for them to get curbed and then see if I can convince her to try a different color and get them powder coated. IMO, even a gloss black would look better than the matte black on this car.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on June 29, 2021, 12:46:53 PM
Tires currently are 265’s and these wheels need a minimum of 285’s. I would do 295’s, but they aren’t available in the tire I want.
The guy wanted the “stretched” look.
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Post by: Too Stroked on June 30, 2021, 06:39:05 AM
And folks with the stretched look wonder why they have so much curb damage. :om:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210629/e96aead8dff56ed122b543afae2791f2.jpg)Yeah I’m not a fan of that stretched look.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on July 02, 2021, 09:13:38 AM
I have to grab some screenshots of the logs, but big improvement with intake temps. The stocker was 10 rows and the new one is 33 rows, big size difference.
Ford used rivets to hold the bottom of the louvre assembly, so after drilling them out, I just used rivet nuts and bolts to re-assemble.
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Post by: Too Stroked on July 02, 2021, 11:38:13 AM
Post by: Blown F-150 on July 02, 2021, 11:47:06 AM
Nice! I'm assuming that your wife asked for this performance upgrade? :redneck:
After looking at the datalogs, she specifically stated that the Intake temps were too high with her stock intercooler.... :uugly:
Post by: Blown F-150 on July 03, 2021, 08:25:18 AM
They are way better then the 265’s visually, but the rim is still slightly exposed. 295’s would have been perfect, but can’t get them in the tire I wanted.
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Post by: Too Stroked on July 04, 2021, 09:10:06 AM
Finally got to some real paint work on it.Still waiting for a full report on Poorboy's Ceramic Coating from one of you guys. Hint, hint ...
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Post by: Kitzy on July 04, 2021, 09:41:51 AM
It’s sitting in the basement. I got it for one of my new work trucks with the plan of doing it before it hit the road for the first time. Then the truck showed up and I decided I did t want it. So I took the last new truck we got which is a similar truck but has already hit the road. So now it requires more work and I haven’t had the chance yet.Finally got to some real paint work on it.Still waiting for a full report on Poorboy's Ceramic Coating from one of you guys. Hint, hint ...
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Post by: Blown F-150 on July 04, 2021, 07:14:47 PM
What was used.
Nano Coatex premium car wash soap
Nano Coatex Iron Remover
Poor Boys Bug Squash
Meguiars MF wash mitt
Meguiars mild clay
Optimum No Rinse @QD ratio
Rupes Bigfoot 15 DA with white Lake Country 5.5” pad
Porter Cable 7424xp DA with white Lake Country 3” pad
Meguiars M205 light polish
Poor Boys Paint Prep
Poor Boys Ceramic Coating
Poor Boys Trim Ceramic Coating
Nano Coatex Glass Coat Prep
Nano Coatex Glas Coat
Prep was was the usual two bucket wash. Nothing fancy, just did a wash and rinse followed by Bug Squash on the front to get bugs guts off and Iron Remover to get some brake and rail dust out of the paint. Another rinse and then ONR and clay to clean the paint before polishing
Clay did take some stuff out.
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Next was M205 on a white 5.5” pad with the Rupes polisher. Normally for light correction like this, I would use a 6.5” pads, but with all the curves, the smaller pad was more effective. I did minimal pad cleaning between panels, so opted to swap pads more often. I got the paint to a pretty decent spot with this combo, so I swapped to the PC DA and a 3” pad to get some tighter spots and the black door/window trim panels.
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The whole car got a wipe down with Poor Boys Paint prep (really just a ISO mix with a bit of lubricant).
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I applied the PoorBoys Ceramic Coat on the hood and front clip first and than went around the rest of the car. Roof was last and the a second coat on “high traffic” areas and the front clip. Overall the application was very easy and I just took my time and inspected a lot, watching for high spots that needed to be leveled. It was pretty easy to feel where you had good coverage.
Next up was the trim coating. Same basic process as the paint coating, although it seems to be a bit “thicker” of a application. Went on pretty quick and easy and seemed to add a touch of gloss to the trim.
All of the glass was polished with a orange pad and M105. Then hit with Nano Coatex Glass Coat prep. The windshield and sunroof got 3 coats, while the side and back glass got two coats. Pretty easy stuff to work with overall.
Now to let it all cure and then I’ll pull it out of the garage for some pics. Very glad to have it done and looking forward to using some of this stuff on the truck!
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Post by: Too Stroked on July 07, 2021, 05:50:42 AM
Post by: Blown F-150 on July 07, 2021, 09:12:05 PM
Gotta say for $1550 all in (with brand new tires), I’m pretty happy. 305’s would have been a better fit for these wheels, but all well.
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Post by: Kitzy on July 08, 2021, 01:24:13 PM
Thanks Tom!Alright. I really like that. I feel like those wheels probably look 10 times better in person too.
Gotta say for $1550 all in (with brand new tires), I’m pretty happy. 305’s would have been a better fit for these wheels, but all well.
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How’s it ride?
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Post by: Blown F-150 on July 08, 2021, 02:20:39 PM
Maybe with some better light they would show better in a picture. They look pretty good in person. I’ve ordered some 5mm shims for the rears as they sit in a bit further than the fronts (so does stock).Thanks Tom!Alright. I really like that. I feel like those wheels probably look 10 times better in person too.
Gotta say for $1550 all in (with brand new tires), I’m pretty happy. 305’s would have been a better fit for these wheels, but all well.
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The ride is closer to the 21’s than I thought. I was pretty worried at first and the. Realized that they set them at 50psi, lol.
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Post by: Kitzy on July 08, 2021, 02:38:09 PM
I really like that a lot. I think I even like them being black. Haha
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Post by: Blown F-150 on July 08, 2021, 11:19:54 PM
Yeah 50 is way high for those.That edit looks really good, thank you
I really like that a lot. I think I even like them being black. Haha
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Post by: Kitzy on July 09, 2021, 07:15:33 PM
I just wanted to see if the wheels could be brought out a little more. Doesn’t look like much until you compare them side by side.Yeah 50 is way high for those.That edit looks really good, thank you
I really like that a lot. I think I even like them being black. Haha
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Post by: Kitzy on July 11, 2021, 08:40:19 PM
Really, it just provides another layer of protection more than anything. I think that ceramics are pretty great and all, but with the constant removal of bugs, I think the topper helps the ceramic survive.I get that. But what’s special about them? Only thing I can imagine is that they have a special bond to ceramics that other products aren’t able to bond to it.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on July 11, 2021, 09:06:07 PM
This may just be the “flavour of the week” but silica Dioxide based products seems to offer a good balance of protection and ease of application.
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It goes in for a alignment on Monday.
Only waiting on the rear sway bar and it’s all done.
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Only waiting on the rear sway bar and it’s all done.ish ...
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Post by: Blown F-150 on July 16, 2021, 02:39:15 PM
I didn’t think the black wheels would grow this much on me, but I’m liking them. I still think they would be better as a gloss black.
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Post by: Kitzy on July 16, 2021, 06:41:32 PM
It’s boarding on looking like a “wagon”, but I think it’s on point.I want to disagree with you on the wagon look but I actually like a lot of the sportier wagons. Coincidentally, Cassie has an outback which is a wagon and we went the other direction with that and stuffed some smaller wheels with fat tires in there and I really like it. So what the hell do I know.
I didn’t think the black wheels would grow this much on me, but I’m liking them. I still think they would be better as a gloss black.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on July 25, 2021, 08:48:47 AM
I’ve hit a few “g-out” dips and the suspension handles them pretty darn well. Springs are probably all settled now, lol.
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Post by: Too Stroked on July 25, 2021, 01:20:21 PM
Post by: Kitzy on July 25, 2021, 02:03:09 PM
I've always like the station wagon look. Just look at some of the hot "shooting brake" models from across the pond. :drool:Soft spot for the Audi.
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Post by: Kitzy on July 25, 2021, 03:59:38 PM
One of my absolute favourites.I believe that’s an RS as well. I like you’re style!
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Post by: Blown F-150 on August 13, 2021, 08:44:00 PM
Stopped at a buddies place along the way and I found someone that wanted to get rid of their roof rails, so we pulled the car apart (have to drop the headliner) and got them swapped.
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Post by: Kitzy on August 17, 2021, 05:05:50 AM
Right around 2000miles of driving and we are at our furthest point away from home for a week or so. This car is absolutely awesome for doing a road trip. Very comfortable and some of the tech like adaptive cruise control are so nice to have.Seriously, who does this. Hahaha. This is probably the final straw for me ever being surprised by anything you do.
Stopped at a buddies place along the way and I found someone that wanted to get rid of their roof rails, so we pulled the car apart (have to drop the headliner) and got them swapped.
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I do really like that ride though. And you’re right, adaptive cruise control, although on paper sounds unimpressive and boring, I’ve found to be awesome on Cassie’s car on trips.
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. It was a Ford tech that wanted to remove his rails, but would cost $800+ in parts to do it. I wanted to add roof rails, but the kit is over a grand and on back order. I figured for a few beer and a couple hours worth of time, it’s a good deal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by: Rollingrock on August 17, 2021, 02:11:53 PM
I think it looks like more of a station wagon with them, but they are needed so they went on. Being able to run a box on the roof will give us some much needed space on future trips.
Black rails, does that mean murder out the rest of the corners?
Post by: Blown F-150 on August 17, 2021, 09:05:03 PM
I thought about wrapping the roof and some of the C-Pillar to give it a little contrast. Not sure though as I’ve now heard a few people that removed partially wrapped vehicles and now the paint looks different where the wrap was because of fading where the paint wasn’t wrapped.I think it looks like more of a station wagon with them, but they are needed so they went on. Being able to run a box on the roof will give us some much needed space on future trips.
Black rails, does that mean murder out the rest of the corners?
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Post by: Too Stroked on August 18, 2021, 05:27:19 PM
https://www.autoblog.com/2021/08/18/ford-explorer-st-for-ford-performance-driving-school/ (https://www.autoblog.com/2021/08/18/ford-explorer-st-for-ford-performance-driving-school/)
Post by: Kitzy on August 21, 2021, 05:43:35 AM
Oh boy. I think the bar just got raised - again:Ryan: “Hold my beer…” as he cleans the bank account out and hits the internet to try to out due Ford. This vehicle is going to end up being his too. Haha. He’s going to have to get the wife something else as he grows more attached to it.
https://www.autoblog.com/2021/08/18/ford-explorer-st-for-ford-performance-driving-school/ (https://www.autoblog.com/2021/08/18/ford-explorer-st-for-ford-performance-driving-school/)
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Post by: Too Stroked on August 21, 2021, 01:11:37 PM
Oh boy. I think the bar just got raised - again:Ryan: “Hold my beer…” as he cleans the bank account out and hits the internet to try to out due Ford. This vehicle is going to end up being his too. Haha. He’s going to have to get the wife something else as he grows more attached to it.
https://www.autoblog.com/2021/08/18/ford-explorer-st-for-ford-performance-driving-school/ (https://www.autoblog.com/2021/08/18/ford-explorer-st-for-ford-performance-driving-school/)
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I can see it now. He'll state that his wife saw the dyno sheet and decided she wanted it. Hell, it worked once before ...
Post by: Blown F-150 on August 22, 2021, 11:39:00 AM
Sway bar was delivered while we were gone, so I may try and get that done next weekend.
Not much else going on with it, other than it needs a serious clean up.
The longer term game plan is to put a intake in it, so we have a serviceable filter and POSSIBLY an exhaust
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Post by: Blown F-150 on September 07, 2021, 03:08:26 PM
Had such a fun road trip. Got to see a lot of folks which was nice.
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Post by: Kitzy on September 23, 2021, 04:37:22 PM
Took the ST to the track last week for some fun. It was slower than I was hoping for, but kinda my fault for trying a tune I messed with.Time for some upgrades.
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That quarter mile isn’t slow by any means though. Stop being greedy. Haha
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There is way too much cool in that first picture. Lovin that snap on remote control truck.
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that is cool!!!!
Post by: Kitzy on October 10, 2021, 08:18:37 PM
I have missed so much, I gotta catch up on this thread. Ugh, sorry yall...Not really. Ryan can’t leave anything alone. Basically business as usual. Haha
You got that thing movin though!
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Post by: Blown F-150 on October 10, 2021, 09:38:23 PM
Shouldn’t you be dancing or something,I have missed so much, I gotta catch up on this thread. Ugh, sorry yall...Not really. Ryan can’t leave anything alone. Basically business as usual. Haha
You got that thing movin though!
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Post by: Kitzy on October 12, 2021, 08:26:36 PM
Almost to where I think it should be.That thing is moving. Is it all in the tune where you’re gaining all this ground?
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Post by: Too Stroked on October 16, 2021, 07:53:06 AM
So how long until you buy a set of sticky tires just because you need to know what it can do?
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Post by: Blown F-150 on October 16, 2021, 10:07:55 AM
So how long until you buy a set of sticky tires just because you need to know what it can do?Nah, only “sticky” tires it’s getting are a set of winters. Just waiting on rims.
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Post by: Kitzy on October 17, 2021, 06:43:24 AM
So by spring we can expect that you have found an amazing deal on marketplace that you couldn’t pass up. HahaSo how long until you buy a set of sticky tires just because you need to know what it can do?Nah, only “sticky” tires it’s getting are a set of winters. Just waiting on rims.
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Post by: Too Stroked on October 18, 2021, 06:17:42 AM
No, I’ll stick to the three sets I have for it now I think…maybe.
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Only three sets? Weenie. I have 3 sets for each vehicle including my son's car. You should see the back room in our basement. Looks like Tire Rack.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on May 03, 2022, 12:31:08 AM
AFE intake, Fenfab charge pipe and Fenfab ECM cover. Small stuff, but definitely made a improvement in throttle response and cleaned up under the hood. Waiting on the strut tower brace and I’m going to order a aluminum coolant tank. Then it will be done under the hood and time to start thinking about exhaust.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on May 05, 2022, 07:52:38 PM
Did the intake make a noticeable difference in sound? I had an afe on my expedition and I loved the way it sounded under throttle.Not really given it’s still a sealed box. You can hear the turbos a little with the windows down. You can pop the clear piece of plastic out of the box to get more noise, but it will also inhale hot engine bay air that way.
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Post by: Blown F-150 on May 15, 2022, 07:58:13 AM
Did you lower the Explorer or is it still on stock springs. I would expect even the stock springs to be on the stiffer sportier side. Maybe it’s just not the type of vehicle you can push to the extent you notice it.Yes, lowered a little bit, basically 1.5”. The Steeda springs did improve the handling too.
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Post by: Kitzy on April 10, 2023, 06:14:37 PM
Put some exhaust on the car today. It sounds really good. Very happy to get something done around here!Sounds good! I like it. Got the wife riding right.
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