What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

555race · May 23, 2021

Well, great question, I peeled it, and promptly dropped it on my garage floor and ruined it within 15 minutes of it showing up at my door step!
I reached out to OCD, and they sent another one out immediately no charge. They are bad ass.
Second go around was super easy, sub 10 minutes start to finish, lots of soapy water spray, and then toweling off. It was legit easy as can be, just don't drop it!

rjacobs · May 24, 2021

I installed the Michelin Ensurance XT wiper blades last night after several months of frustration using the OE blades that left a big streak right in front of my face... been raining here for over a week and finally got fed up with it. Will drive it later today and report back.

ScottZL1 · May 24, 2021

Bran1226 said:

Which badges did you use? Is that a full replacement or an overlay? Looks good!

MTR · May 25, 2021

Just bought one yesterday! New to Ford. Had 2 2011 Subaru Sti’s (Stage 3). Was driving a Grand Cherokee up until yesterday. What can you do to get that panick look from your passengers? Lol. I’m thinking the Whipple inter cooler and Borla S exhaust (videos I’ve seen/heard Borla seems to just sound better).
I bought an extended warranty and would rather have it not be void. When I sold my 2011 special edition STI with the mods and over 50,000 miles on it, the non Subaru dealership paid me more than I originally paid for it.
Any recommendations appreciated. I’m in Northern Virginia (Used Mach V for the Sti’s)...anyone in a reasonable distance that does amazing work with these?

Thanks!!

Blue Beast · May 25, 2021

Welcome to the forum

Scott G · May 25, 2021

Bryantbjb said:

Auto cross was the best event for us as well. The car gets pushed to the limits and handles very well.

Dennis · May 26, 2021

rjacobs said:

I had the same annoyance for months and finally replaced them with RainX silicone blades. Mostly because they were the most expensive ones at the store and I like the word silicone.

Dennis.

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Blown F-150 · May 26, 2021

Dash cam install started. Will be wrapped up once I get the right add-a-fuse for micro fuses.

Also got in the Redarc trailer brake controller. Super easy install.

Rounded out the efforts with a oil change. Mobil 1 extended performance and UPR plug.

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MonkeysWashingCats · May 26, 2021

zdubyadubya said:

You had me at carbon hood w/ functional scoops/airbox.

I won't lie, I would love some louvres

F=MA · May 26, 2021

Try this if you don't have it already. No jacking or ramps, no air deflector removal and replacement, no oil plug removal and replacement, no spills, drains oil while you doing something else.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N7X4TP9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

simes007us · May 26, 2021

Got it back from the dealer after a double cam phaser refit. Installed the Palm Beach Dyno 91-93 tune which is awesome and a big improvement over standard and on the second drive blew a hose off for a big boost leak. Easy fix. It's just awesome to have my car back after a 2 month wait.

Kirk ST · May 27, 2021

WaveGt8 said:

I'm way new to mod-ing anything, so forgive me for this question....I see a lot of folks putting sway bars up front. what does this really do? What will I notice? Does it help body roll or is that only one in the rear? TIA!

MonkeysWashingCats · May 27, 2021

Kirk ST said:

It reduces body roll and helps with stability in the corners and while towing. I have the Steeda bar and it is honestly the one mod I would do if I could only do one. Obviously YMMV

MikeyP · May 28, 2021

Didn't do anything to the car per say, but received my OCD Plug pillar covers and Thermal R&D exhaust! Thanks to @ron@whooshmotorsports for answering my questions while awaiting shipment. Will get both installed shortly.

simes007us · May 28, 2021

Installed a Borla S type exhaust today. Exactly what I wanted. If you mash the gas you can hear it otherwise silent on the freeway.

UNBROKEN · May 28, 2021

I took a chance on some Chinese parts again. They’re stamped stainless steel and actually fit perfectly. They match the brushed finish already on the doors almost perfectly also. I did add some more 3M tape just to make sure they stay put but overall...I give them an A+ on fit and finish.

Honeybadger · May 28, 2021

Blown F-150 said:

Dash cam install started. Will be wrapped up once I get the right add-a-fuse for micro fuses.

Also got in the Redarc trailer brake controller. Super easy install.

Rounded out the efforts with a oil change. Mobil 1 extended performance and UPR plug.

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What dash cam setup did you go with?

Blown F-150 · May 28, 2021

Honeybadger said:

I went with a BlackVue DR-590X. I have had a BlackVue in my truck for 6 years without a failure, so I figured I would stick with the brand.

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UNBROKEN · May 29, 2021

Finally got the UPR door inserts thrown on. These are thick plastic and fill the recessed area to flush instead of just a thin vinyl inlay. Damn nice parts that took only a couple of minutes to install.

Muddydogs · May 29, 2021

Guess wife and I are washing the ST and the Ram. How I loathe washing vehicles, it rates right up there with mowing the lawn but the quicker I get it done the sooner I can work on my new power saw head and get a handle fitted to a single bit axe head.

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