new '23 in the stable

Toadster · Mar 2, 2023

Love this forum, you have all contributed to helping empty my wallet a bit more

Last night my wife and I got her new '23 ST Stone Blue Metallic, 401a, moonroof, tech package, ST High Pack, ST Street Pack
She's been driving a 2016 Focus ST since new, and has loved the ST family - wanted something bigger, and has been eyeballing the ExST for a few years...
The dealer did get us to MSRP, and we had first responder discount - overall happy with the purchase, only took 2 hours - and 0% financing is amazing in this economy!!!

items that did not make the build
4G LTW HotSpot

We like to mod our cars, and here's the short list (so far) - give recommendations, I'm all ears

2020-23 Ford Explorer 3.0l ZFG Racing Stage 1 w/Whipple Intercooler 439 EXPLORER-ST-STG-1 (tuned for 91 octane)
Thermal R&D 2.5" Cat-Back Exhaust System - Black Tips B910-C910-B
Steeda Explorer Ultimate Handling Package (2020-2022) 555-2138
Mishimoto Explorer ST Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit (2020-2022) MMBCC-EST-20PBE
Redline Tuning 21-11036-02 Hood QuickLIFT PLUS System with Carbon Fiber Sleeves RLT-21-11036-02

the Stone Blue Metallic looks amazing IMHO we will see how it cleans up over time

Cajun Heat · Mar 2, 2023

Toadster said:

Love this forum, you have all contributed to helping empty my wallet a bit more

Last night my wife and I got her new '23 ST Stone Blue Metallic, 401a, moonroof, tech package, ST High Pack, ST Street Pack
She's been driving a 2016 Focus ST since new, and has loved the ST family - wanted something bigger, and has been eyeballing the ExST for a few years...
The dealer did get us to MSRP, and we had first responder discount - overall happy with the purchase, only took 2 hours - and 0% financing is amazing in this economy!!!

We like to mod our cars, and here's the short list (so far) - give recommendations, I'm all ears

2020-23 Ford Explorer 3.0l ZFG Racing Stage 1 w/Whipple Intercooler 439 EXPLORER-ST-STG-1 (tuned for 91 octane)
Thermal R&D 2.5" Cat-Back Exhaust System - Black Tips B910-C910-B
Steeda Explorer Ultimate Handling Package (2020-2022) 555-2138
Mishimoto Explorer ST Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit (2020-2022) MMBCC-EST-20PBE
Redline Tuning 21-11036-02 Hood QuickLIFT PLUS System with Carbon Fiber Sleeves RLT-21-11036-02

the Stone Blue Metallic looks amazing IMHO we will see how it cleans up over time

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Congratulations and love that color. The first ST we had, for a week, was that color.

Toadster · Mar 2, 2023

Cajun Heat said:

Thanks!

your mod list has my head spinning

Cajun Heat · Mar 2, 2023

Toadster said:

I have one more thing that I want to do, wrap the roof and painted pillars to match the gloss black "A" pillars. If I do anything more my wife said I have to buy her another ST and I get to keep this one...lol

I Bleed Ford Blue · Mar 2, 2023

ZFG does not sell tunes to CA residents. You may have to look elsewhere.

Toadster · Mar 2, 2023

I Bleed Ford Blue said:

Interesting - there are some here who have a ZFG tune
not an issue, I can always go Whipple Tune as they're CARB legal, and they did a great job on my '17 Raptor Stage1 kit

Cajun Heat · Mar 2, 2023

Toadster said:

Do a forum search as this has been discussed about how CA residents are getting tunes.

I Bleed Ford Blue · Mar 2, 2023

I agree with everything on your mod list except the mishimoto catch can. They are way to expensive for what they are or what they do. We are talking about a simple catch can. I have a JLT, it was 150 bucks when I bought it back in 22. They are only 160 now, but have a new name, as JLT spun off there catch can business. They are now J&L oil separator company.

https://www.lmperformance.com/10871...ed-finish-for-ford-explorer-30l-ecoboost.html

Toadster · Mar 2, 2023

I Bleed Ford Blue said:

I guess I was liking the cleaner look of the Mishimoto, but looks like a pain to empty!

I Bleed Ford Blue · Mar 2, 2023

It's your money, spend it how you like. But some advice, what ever catch can brand you buy when you open it up to drain and clean it out, make sure you lube the o-ring with clean oil before you put it back together. Otherwise it becomes a motherfucker to get it open again after it has sat for months with a dry o-ring. Trust me, I found out the hard way.

Cajun Heat · Mar 2, 2023

Toadster said:

I agree with @I Bleed Ford Blue . The J&L is the way to go.

Blue Beast · Mar 2, 2023

Toadster said:

Love this forum, you have all contributed to helping empty my wallet a bit more

Last night my wife and I got her new '23 ST Stone Blue Metallic, 401a, moonroof, tech package, ST High Pack, ST Street Pack
She's been driving a 2016 Focus ST since new, and has loved the ST family - wanted something bigger, and has been eyeballing the ExST for a few years...
The dealer did get us to MSRP, and we had first responder discount - overall happy with the purchase, only took 2 hours - and 0% financing is amazing in this economy!!!

items that did not make the build
Auto Start/Stop
2nd Row Climate Controls - this I'd like to retrofit
Multi-Contour Seats
4G LTW HotSpot

We like to mod our cars, and here's the short list (so far) - give recommendations, I'm all ears

2020-23 Ford Explorer 3.0l ZFG Racing Stage 1 w/Whipple Intercooler 439 EXPLORER-ST-STG-1 (tuned for 91 octane)
Thermal R&D 2.5" Cat-Back Exhaust System - Black Tips B910-C910-B
Steeda Explorer Ultimate Handling Package (2020-2022) 555-2138
Mishimoto Explorer ST Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit (2020-2022) MMBCC-EST-20PBE
Redline Tuning 21-11036-02 Hood QuickLIFT PLUS System with Carbon Fiber Sleeves RLT-21-11036-02

the Stone Blue Metallic looks amazing IMHO we will see how it cleans up over time

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Welcome to the forum

Toadster · Mar 2, 2023

update, I think it's just the 4G Hotspot that didn't make it - woohoo!

I Bleed Ford Blue · Mar 2, 2023

I've never used mine, but I believe it needs to be there for the ford pass app to communicate with the vehicle. And I use the ford pass app all the time.

It should say on the window sticker what didn't make it onto the car.

I Bleed Ford Blue · Mar 2, 2023

FYI, no matter what any tuner will tell you, the ExST will run on E30 from the factory. But you will need a tune to take full advantage of E30. Some tuners will charge extra for an E30 tune, but ZFG does not. He writes it into every tune from the get, except the E50 and E85 tunes. There is a ethanol calculator on ZFG site and the ExST has a 20 gallon tank.

Also, ZFG can enable show all gears in all drive modes. On the bottom center of the dash cluster where it shows PRNDM it will show 1-10 right next to it in orange. It doesn't show that from the factory.

Toadster · Mar 2, 2023

I Bleed Ford Blue said:

yeah, won't need the E'anything' tunes, just not wanting to hunt for those stations around here as much, we generally run 91 octane from a Tier1 and can get it anywhere...
interesting that the gear showcase isn't something you can do in Forscan

Toadster · Mar 2, 2023

I Bleed Ford Blue said:

sorry didn't clarify, its' the 4G WiFi Hotspot, and yes we got the $20 credit LOL

on the sign sheet it's the only one he checked as well, and the Premium Tech was already removed for just the Tech Package

rear seat controls look to be there (visually they're in the car)
auto start/stop, honestly I could care less - in my raptor I turn it off 95% of the time

I Bleed Ford Blue · Mar 2, 2023

It may be, but no-one has found it. If you have a nice straight, level "mexican" road nearby that you can play on, get yourself a dragy so you can track your progress. There is a member on here who designed a combo phone holder/dragy mount on a 3D printer and he sells them http://www.lethaldesignsolutions.com/ They take about 30 seconds to install.

I Bleed Ford Blue · Mar 2, 2023

You can get an Autostop Eliminator and never worry about that BS again.

Rocketw19 · Mar 2, 2023

Toadster said:

Love this forum, you have all contributed to helping empty my wallet a bit more

Last night my wife and I got her new '23 ST Stone Blue Metallic, 401a, moonroof, tech package, ST High Pack, ST Street Pack
She's been driving a 2016 Focus ST since new, and has loved the ST family - wanted something bigger, and has been eyeballing the ExST for a few years...
The dealer did get us to MSRP, and we had first responder discount - overall happy with the purchase, only took 2 hours - and 0% financing is amazing in this economy!!!

items that did not make the build
4G LTW HotSpot

We like to mod our cars, and here's the short list (so far) - give recommendations, I'm all ears

2020-23 Ford Explorer 3.0l ZFG Racing Stage 1 w/Whipple Intercooler 439 EXPLORER-ST-STG-1 (tuned for 91 octane)
Thermal R&D 2.5" Cat-Back Exhaust System - Black Tips B910-C910-B
Steeda Explorer Ultimate Handling Package (2020-2022) 555-2138
Mishimoto Explorer ST Baffled Oil Catch Can Kit (2020-2022) MMBCC-EST-20PBE
Redline Tuning 21-11036-02 Hood QuickLIFT PLUS System with Carbon Fiber Sleeves RLT-21-11036-02

the Stone Blue Metallic looks amazing IMHO we will see how it cleans up over time

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love that color congrats.

Folsom Ford has zero % financing? thats a huge plus.

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