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25 Agate Black Metallic

Ldstang50

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Got my ST Dec 31 and it didn’t take long for the wallet to open. I read through lots of posts on here, watched HSF vids, and taken some advice

First mod was a UPR catch can. Easy install. Just trying to get fhe connectors off was a bit challenging, but easy none the less

Next came tint, debadge, wiper delete, followed by PPF the front half, and ceramic coat the test of the car

Early this week I did Steeda rear bar, Steeda vertical link supports, Steeda rear LCA, diff bushings, JXB diff insert, black lugnuts (mod, not really, but better than the chrome and a Weathertech seat protector for my kid’s feet

Waiting in the garage are a diff bracket and Eibach springs. I’m waiting on subframe bushings before doing the springs

We’re on a roadtrip to New England from FL. Sitting at a rest area today, I stared out at the car and thought, “What a good looking car.” I can’t wait to lower it and out some wheels on it
 

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Off and running, nice!
 

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Got my ST Dec 31 and it didn’t take long for the wallet to open. I read through lots of posts on here, watched HSF vids, and taken some advice

First mod was a UPR catch can. Easy install. Just trying to get fhe connectors off was a bit challenging, but easy none the less

Next came tint, debadge, wiper delete, followed by PPF the front half, and ceramic coat the test of the car

Early this week I did Steeda rear bar, Steeda vertical link supports, Steeda rear LCA, diff bushings, JXB diff insert, black lugnuts (mod, not really, but better than the chrome and a Weathertech seat protector for my kid’s feet

Waiting in the garage are a diff bracket and Eibach springs. I’m waiting on subframe bushings before doing the springs

We’re on a roadtrip to New England from FL. Sitting at a rest area today, I stared out at the car and thought, “What a good looking car.” I can’t wait to lower it and out some wheels on it
Hit the ground running! Looks great!
 

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Ldstang50

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IMG_4719.jpeg IMG_4721.jpeg IMG_4722.jpeg Gonna be a bit busy in the next week or so.

Vossen HF-5, 22/10.5 +30
Whoosh diff bolt
Steeda diff brace
Steeda rear subframe supports
Vertical end links
JXB driveshaft coupler
CVF FMIC
Eibach lowering springs


Waiting on:
Thermal 3”
Steeda trans brace
aFe intake
Fenfab hot & cold pipes
Tial BOV
Front & rear black badge
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV ZP 315/35/22



The goal is to be under the car once amd front bumper off once
 

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Sweet looking wheels!
 

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Love the wheels and work so far. Really like the new front end and the more the see them the more I do. Welcome!
 

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On my '23, I've done tires and wheels twice (BUT NOT BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!), installed Eibach lowering springs (which lowered mine 1.7" at each wheel), and have used Torque Detail cleaning and ceramic coatings several times.. Have also added the Thermal 2.5" cat-back exhaust system...
https://thermalrd.com/products/thermal-r-d-2020-explorer-st-2-5-downpipe-back-exhaust
...and now LOVE LOVE LOVE the sounds my Ex makes; it's a little louder than stock but NEVER drones.


One strong recommendation for after your springs are installed and settled--get it 4-wheel aligned. I did not and wore a thou$and dollars of new rear tires down to the wearbars in 6000 miles; someone else was driving the Ex and I wasn't paying attention, but I paid for that inattention!
2024Apr26_DSC0893_Lowered, L-front_1500w.jpg
Have received but not yet installed this huge-brake kit...

https://www.lethalperformance.com/superforged-big-brake-kit-2020-2024-explorer-st.html
It uses 15.9" front and 15.0" rear rotors with 6- and 4-piston calipers.
 

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Ldstang50

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On my '23, I've done tires and wheels twice (BUT NOT BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!), installed Eibach lowering springs (which lowered mine 1.7" at each wheel), and have used Torque Detail cleaning and ceramic coatings several times.. Have also added the Thermal 2.5" cat-back exhaust system...
https://thermalrd.com/products/thermal-r-d-2020-explorer-st-2-5-downpipe-back-exhaust
...and now LOVE LOVE LOVE the sounds my Ex makes; it's a little louder than stock but NEVER drones.


One strong recommendation for after your springs are installed and settled--get it 4-wheel aligned. I did not and wore a thou$and dollars of new rear tires down to the wearbars in 6000 miles; someone else was driving the Ex and I wasn't paying attention, but I paid for that inattention!
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Have received but not yet installed this huge-brake kit...

https://www.lethalperformance.com/superforged-big-brake-kit-2020-2024-explorer-st.html
It uses 15.9" front and 15.0" rear rotors with 6- and 4-piston calipers.
I noticed my rears seem to have excess negative camber. How was your toe front and rear?
 

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Ldstang50

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Spent the last two nights working late, bloodying knucking and mild cursing, but all was worth it after I got the wheels installed

Steeda diff brace
Steeda subframe inserts
Billet vertical links
Eibach springs
HSFo pan cover
Vossen HS5 wheels 22/10.5 +32
Michelin Pilot PS4 315/35/22

I absolutely love new look

Thermal exhaust gets put on tomorrow along with JXB driveshaft coupler and Whoosh diff bolt

IMG_4951.jpeg IMG_4957.jpeg
 

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Looks awesome! Saw the interior of a '25 for the first time the other day and got very jealous!!
 



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