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ST - Storm Trooper Build

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Where did you end up finding the best deal on those Michelin tires and what was the cost?
 

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I’ll see about taking some pics in the next couple days. It’s straight forward if you have the right tools.

I’ve been relaxed on the explorer these days. Need to install a few things that are just just sitting around in the garage. Waiting on the cooler weather in Texas .


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I probably need to buy the right tools. I’m pretty sure I don’t have a #20 Torx, and I have no idea what I would need to remove the airbag...
Have you ever seen the YouTube channel Goonzsquad? Couple a brothers who buy crashed cars and fix them up. I see they have a whole “kit” to remove different panels from the car. I’m guessing I would need something like that, eh?

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I probably need to buy the right tools. I’m pretty sure I don’t have a #20 Torx, and I have no idea what I would need to remove the airbag...
Have you ever seen the YouTube channel Goonzsquad? Couple a brothers who buy crashed cars and fix them up. I see they have a whole “kit” to remove different panels from the car. I’m guessing I would need something like that, eh?

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I think it’s actually Torx 50. But need a tool that is very skinny to fit the hole to release the airbag. See below of what I used. You will know when it releases because the airbag will pop out a little and need to do the opposite side. Here is a short video. My pictures will not upload. There are 2 small holes behind the wheel....

I’ve never watched that YouTube channel but you can google explorer steering whee removal and something will come up.

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I think it’s actually Torx 50. But need a tool that is very skinny to fit the hole to release the airbag. See below of what I used. You will know when it releases because the airbag will pop out a little and need to do the opposite side. Here is a short video. My pictures will not upload. There are 2 small holes behind the wheel....

I’ve never watched that YouTube channel but you can google explorer steering whee removal and something will come up.

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Would it be safe to assume I have to disconnect the battery and let the car sit for, something like, 20 mins for all the angry pixies time to chill out...
 

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Would it be safe to assume I have to disconnect the battery and let the car sit for, something like, 20 mins for all the angry pixies time to chill out...
Yes sir but I’m crazy and didn’t

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What about removing the switches? I did a search for steering wheel removal, and only saw older explorers, prior to 2020. But, I’ll try again and see what I come up with...

Thanks for the vid and pics.
 

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What about removing the switches? I did a search for steering wheel removal, and only saw older explorers, prior to 2020. But, I’ll try again and see what I come up with...

Thanks for the vid and pics.
Switches can be removed with a small Phillips screw driver and release the harness. Pull the trim out once the screws are out as well.


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Switches can be removed with a small Phillips screw driver and release the harness. Pull the trim out once the screws are out as well.


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Do you pry the switches out, or do you unscrew them from behind... I did pick a set of big Torx bits, now I'm just worried about the switches.

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Do you pry the switches out, or do you unscrew them from behind... I did pick a set of big Torx bits, now I'm just worried about the switches.

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Pry the trim out after a couple screws and then screws are behind that for the switches


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Do you pry the switches out, or do you unscrew them from behind... I did pick a set of big Torx bits, now I'm just worried about the switches.

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Are are the 2 small torx screws for the trim.




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It’s been a minute but finally got around to install my wife’s Catch Can / Thermostat and Intercooler today. :)

Tune next week





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Lookin good. I've got my IC on the way as well. Any reason you bought the thermostat? Is that necessary with the Whipple IC?
 

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Lookin good. I've got my IC on the way as well. Any reason you bought the thermostat? Is that necessary with the Whipple IC?
Texas heat!! 170 thermostat over the stock 180


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Took the lower lip off since I had the bumper off. Gonna attempt to wrap it tomorrow in a forged carbon style along with the hood ..... (maybe)


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Trying out something different on the wrap for the hood and lip






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i LOVE the "recycled carbon fiber" or the roughcut style layups. nice work.
 

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i LOVE the "recycled carbon fiber" or the roughcut style layups. nice work.
Thanks brother I ordered 6 different samples.

I’ll get better pics in the sun tomorrow....


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So I ordered some of those cheap carbon look-a-like pieces on eBay (can’t find the original post) and they are definitely fake but not bad.





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So I ordered some of those cheap carbon look-a-looked pieces on eBay (can’t find the original post) and they are definitely fake but not bad.





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Yessir...went all-in on that too. I think they look great, fit like a glove and just better looking cheap plastic than the already cheap plastic that came with our $60K SUV's!

Thanks Hong Kong !


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