What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

[STdriver]

Installed running boards today.

 

[Staggie]

While in the body shop after a hit and run.. my friend tinted my tail lights.

 

[Dave G ST]

Put on some 'ST' valve stem caps.

 

[marksst]

Front window tint completed

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[Staggie]

Picked it up from the body shop.. hated seeing that dent lol.

 

[NYKn1ght]

Added matt-black lettering on the back for a very subtle difference that stands out.

 

[NYKn1ght]

Added red letters to the sides...

 

[GearHead_1]

I quite like the sides. Here's to hoping those letters will stick to those plastic rockers. May I ask where you got the letters?

 

[Xsbank]

Mine was picked up by the dealer to try and fix all the snags. Here's hoping!

 

[NYKn1ght]

I quite like the sides. Here's to hoping those letters will stick to those plastic rockers. May I ask where you got the letters?

Got them last year on ETSY. Do a search for TVDVinylDecals. Only time will tell if they will last and hold up to the elements and normal washing regimen. But for now, I think these minor little details help fill my modding bug .

 

[Honeybadger]

Got them last year on ETSY. Do a search for TVDVinylDecals. Only time will tell if they will last and hold up to the elements and normal washing regimen. But for now, I think these minor little details help fill my modding bug .

Little off topic, do you recommend winter tires for this vehicle? I had them on my previous car, just never had all wheel drive and with the weight didn’t know how well it handled.

 

[UNBROKEN]

Added matt-black lettering on the back for a very subtle difference that stands out.
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I did that before I shaved mine. I liked that look.

 

[NYKn1ght]

Little off topic, do you recommend winter tires for this vehicle? I had them on my previous car, just never had all wheel drive and with the weight didn’t know how well it handled.

Depends on where you live and your lifestyle... I'm a firm believer that if you have extreme winters and hot summers you need dedicated tires regardless of all-wheel drive. The tire compounds of all season tires don't give you the grip you need in extreme cold or extreme hot conditions, as compared to a set of winter tires for winter and summer tires for summer. I've swapped out wheels and tires every spring and again in the fall for too many years and cars to count. If all my travel was short distances on flat local roads that are well maintained without any family to consider... then I would probably be good with all-seasons. Especially during the winter in icy, hilly conditions you just can't beat a dedicated winter tire setup. I've had winters on a front wheel drive car and was in total control passing by others stuck on the side of the road because they thought they were invincible with all-wheel drive or 4wd... (not understanding that the tires make all the difference). Just my two cents

 

[NYKn1ght]

I did that before I shaved mine. I liked that look.

Where do you think I got the idea?

 

[Honeybadger]

Depends on where you live and your lifestyle... I'm a firm believer that if you have extreme winters and hot summers you need dedicated tires regardless of all-wheel drive. The tire compounds of all season tires don't give you the grip you need in extreme cold or extreme hot conditions, as compared to a set of winter tires for winter and summer tires for summer. I've swapped out wheels and tires every spring and again in the fall for too many years and cars to count. If all my travel was short distances on flat local roads that are well maintained without any family to consider... then I would probably be good with all-seasons. Especially during the winter in icy, hilly conditions you just can't beat a dedicated winter tire setup. I've had winters on a front wheel drive car and was in total control passing by others stuck on the side of the road because they thought they were invincible with all-wheel drive or 4wd... (not understanding that the tires make all the difference). Just my two cents

Thanks for your two cents. You make some good points. At the end of the day, I would rather be the person still driving past than being stuck in the snow. I have had winters for the past two vehicles one rwd and the next front wheel drive and do agree with how much better grip they have compared to all season.

 

[zdubyadubya]

Added red letters to the sides...
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I think rapid red is the only color I've seen so far where the red lettering on the sides looked good... and it looks REALLY good!

 

[555race]

Played with this deal tonight. Pretty fun return on smiles.

 

[EngineIceDave]

Yesterday, got the plastic tray for the center console (learned of here) and a no slip mat for top of the storage door of the center console....the silver one in front

Also dropped in a K&N

 

[Honeybadger]

Played with this deal tonight. Pretty fun return on smiles.

What is that?

 

[Baditude]

What is that?

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