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What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

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Was in the process installing new CVFab IC had to stop due to unexpected rain. Also plan on a 2 for 1 and will also do AFE CAI since the front end is off. Anyhow, had to cover the ST and will most likely finish tomorrow until showers pass.
 

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Spent some time watching the JL Max tuning master Jeff Hald dial in my car some more….tuning is almost never ending on cars like mine. IMG_0518.jpeg
 

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Finally Done! Took longer than expected challenged by weather and some stupidity on my part. AFE (check) and CVFab Intercooler (check). RPM does seem higher. Now im waiting on back ordered sway bar and waiting Lethal to produce some springs.

didnt powder coat CAI because everyone locally had a 2week ETA - sooo yeah not waiting that long.

now time for some seafood gumbo
 

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Did few of the changes I wanted with FORScan.
  1. Double Horn Honk on Leaving Cabin (Key fob outside the idling vehicle)
  2. Using Front Fog with High Beam (Bambi mode)
  3. Power Point Timeout (12V socket timer)
  4. Remote Global Close (front windows up/down from key fob)
I would say, the easy ones are done. Need to experiment for the rest in my Wishlist
  1. Auto Start/Stop disable
  2. Amber DRL (I will revert back to white eventually)
  3. Drive mode memory
  4. Auto hold memory
  5. Reverse mirror tilt
  6. Change Camera views layout
  7. etc.
Details in the build thread
 

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Boredom install today. OPT7 grille kit and the full underbody kit will be here tomorrow.
 

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Spent some time watching the JL Max tuning master Jeff Hald dial in my car some more….tuning is almost never ending on cars like mine. View attachment 17761
Loving the photo itself, but am curious with regard to the incredibly large blank screen serving more as a face shield than a tuning aid.
 

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Boredom install today. OPT7 grille kit and the full underbody kit will be here tomorrow.
Does Texas allow Red or Blue lights on a civilian vehicle?
 

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Did a detail on the Explorer's this weekend. I put Gtechnique Tyre Gel on the tires and Gtechnique C4 on the plastic of the Rapid Red. I didn't have any more C4 to put on the Stone Blue but was able to do the Tyre Gel. We'll see how long it lasts. It was easy to apply after doing the prep work.
 

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Loving the photo itself, but am curious with regard to the incredibly large blank screen serving more as a face shield than a tuning aid.
It just wasn’t on yet when I took the pic. There’s usually a laptop mirrored on the big screen so others can watch phase traces in real time.
 

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Does Texas allow Red or Blue lights on a civilian vehicle?
Won't be riding around with anything strobing. Just white. All solid colors are fine as long as you can't see the emitter itself.
 

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^^^Definitely not my thing but it looks pretty cool for sure!


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Lighting done, does all the fancy sound sync and blinking stuffs. Will leave it on solid white unless the party pops off!
Looks Bad @$$ ! Has the weekend factor appeal after a nice detail. I like the red light.
 

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How difficult was the install? I’ve never done lights before.
Wasn't bad except for wire routing was a but tedious. I like everything tucked and hidden. Still have a little cleaning up to do but took about 2 hours.
 

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Installed the GT350 front brakes. Please excuse the dirty wheels, I need to wash it. I got the black base GT350 calipers as I have the poverty-spec base brakes anyway, no need for red. Used all the Ford hardware, only changes were Powerstop Z23 pads and MMR caliper bolts instead of the Ford ones. Super easy swap, and they feel great. Plus they fill out the 20's nicely. One additional change I made was replacing the bleeder screws. I like to make service easier, so being able to bleed the brakes with just me, myself, and I was something I wanted. I'd been recommended the Stahlbus speed bleeders. They just replace the factory screws, get torqued into place, and I loosen the top bolt (under the cap) to bleed. No need to tighten, loosen, tighten, loosen and have a 2nd person. Got recommended these by a friend who tracks his Porsches so they stand up to more abuse than I'll put them through.

Brembos.jpg Bleeders.jpg
 

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Curious about the bleeders (brakes look great by the way). I'm assuming it's a one-way valve? Might be somewhat more convenient, but won't you need to add some hose lengths so your brake fluid doesn't go everywhere?
 

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Curious about the bleeders (brakes look great by the way). I'm assuming it's a one-way valve? Might be somewhat more convenient, but won't you need to add some hose lengths so your brake fluid doesn't go everywhere?
Yes, one-way check valve. Seems to be the only speed bleeder I've found that gets good reviews. Yes you have to add some hose to it so you don't just spray fluid all over the place, but you don't need to worry about closing it until you're done, air or dirty fluid won't go back in. Just pump until no bubbles and close it back up.
 

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Boring…but it makes me happy. IMG_2151.jpeg
 



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