Proud new 2006 owner!!

*ntrpriz* · 11-05-2005, 02:29 PM

I think most new explorers come with tires that are too small. Thats why I upgraded as soon as I got my 2005:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=129423

ExplorerDMB · 11-06-2005, 01:13 AM

Nice looking 06!

-Drew

awdrocks · 11-06-2005, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ExplorerDMB

Nice looking 06!

-Drew

hey Drew hows the 5r55 tranny holding up and why did you put it in?

cwescapexlt4x4 · 11-09-2005, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by awdrocks

oooops!!! Sorry to hear that. I hope this doesnt become another struggle like the 02'-05' problems that never get resolved. I PERSONALLY think they should have kept the 5speed and worked all the bugs out.

So far two out of the two people on this site with the 4th gen claim a prob. Not a good start. Dont worry though.... I think you made a great buy. Keep us posted and good luck.

Well mine are not effecting the useability of the X...

My rattle i still haven't had addressed until i get more of a "word" from my source that the fix in known for the slight rattle.
Seatbelt finickiness is off and on for the passenger side so both will be addressed at the same time.

My Traction light only appears when it's supposed to upon wheelspin

ExplorerDMB · 11-09-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by awdrocks

hey Drew hows the 5r55 tranny holding up and why did you put it in?

the 5R55E was stock in my '00.

-Drew

awdrocks · 11-10-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ExplorerDMB

the 5R55E was stock in my '00.

-Drew

Is it really???? Wow... I thought all the 2nd gens had 4r70w's and only in the 3rd gen they started using the 5r. Very interesting.

wired_af · 11-10-2005, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by awdrocks

Is it really???? Wow... I thought all the 2nd gens had 4r70w's and only in the 3rd gen they started using the 5r. Very interesting.

Nope, the 5r55e came out in 97 on all 2nd gen V6 models.

smittyrock3 · 11-10-2005, 09:14 PM

Good luck on the seatbelt the '01 Stang I just traded for my Explorer had the same problem on the driver's side.

awdrocks · 11-11-2005, 08:05 PM

lets get some interior shots!!!! thats the shiz

96limitedX · 11-11-2005, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by awdrocks

Is it really???? Wow... I thought all the 2nd gens had 4r70w's and only in the 3rd gen they started using the 5r. Very interesting.

only the 96-01 V8 5.0 Xs used the 4r70w's

cwescapexlt4x4 · 12-07-2005, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by awdrocks

lets get some interior shots!!!! thats the shiz

awdrocks · 12-08-2005, 04:37 PM

beutifull!!! I LOVE the new interior. Two thumbs up for center shifter.

wpurple · 12-16-2005, 11:52 AM

I am not a big fan of the newer style, but that yours does look nice.

Crizz · 12-16-2005, 02:43 PM

looks nice, seems to be an Eddie. Mine is on his way to GE, will arrive next week. Need some changes for german car registration, so i´ll get him in the first week of jan.06

Just got the first pics... ( XLT 4x4 V8, Darkblue-Pearl, Leather "Camel", 3rd Seatrow, ... )

cwescapexlt4x4 · 12-22-2005, 10:53 AM

I would like to see some of the modifications that make it "German legal".

Crizz · 12-22-2005, 11:08 AM

not a real big deal :
turnlights mustn´t be red but yellow, so the reversing lights will get orange bulbs for use as turnlights.

Reversing light and foglight must be added under the bumperguard, for towing I just need a GE-head ( already available ), electric outlet for trailer need to be changed to a 13-pin-version.

Maybe headlights need to be swapped from 9005 ( ? ) socket-bulbs to H4 or similar.

Thus orange cornerlights at the front must be o.o.o ( "out of order" )

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This should be the most important changes. Will make a list when it´s done.

11-05-2005, 02:29 PM	#21
ntrpriz Elite Explorer Gilbert, AZ 05 XLT Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 487 Vehicle Specs	I think most new explorers come with tires that are too small. Thats why I upgraded as soon as I got my 2005: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=129423 __________________ 2007 Titanium FJ Cruiser PIAA Fog Lights Cobra 75WXST 4' Firestick w/ Bandi Mount BFG AT/KO KF7LEG (No rig yet)

11-06-2005, 01:13 AM	#22
ExplorerDMB Moderator/Technician Mechanicsville, Virginia 2004 Acura TL Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,263 Vehicle Specs	Nice looking 06! -Drew __________________ My Useful Threads (38 Entries and Growing)

11-11-2005, 08:05 PM	#29
awdrocks Wannabe Elite Explorer Cancun 2002 Eddie B. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 814 Vehicle Specs	lets get some interior shots!!!! thats the shiz __________________ 2002 EXPLORER: 400+whp 2v/M90 434tq / 401rwhp @ 9psi.. suv, 20's, IRS, slush box COMING SOON: Modular Performance 324ci, Trick Flow Heads w/custom grind cams, Tork Tech TVS SC

12-08-2005, 04:37 PM	#32
awdrocks Wannabe Elite Explorer Cancun 2002 Eddie B. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 814 Vehicle Specs	beutifull!!! I LOVE the new interior. Two thumbs up for center shifter. __________________ 2002 EXPLORER: 400+whp 2v/M90 434tq / 401rwhp @ 9psi.. suv, 20's, IRS, slush box COMING SOON: Modular Performance 324ci, Trick Flow Heads w/custom grind cams, Tork Tech TVS SC

12-16-2005, 02:43 PM	#34
Crizz Wannabe Elite Explorer Germany / Hessen actually none Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 308 Vehicle Specs	looks nice, seems to be an Eddie. Mine is on his way to GE, will arrive next week. Need some changes for german car registration, so i´ll get him in the first week of jan.06 Just got the first pics... ( XLT 4x4 V8, Darkblue-Pearl, Leather "Camel", 3rd Seatrow, ... ) __________________ act. no Explorer - History : ´90 XLT Shifter, ´98 XLT, 2006 Eddie V8

11-10-2005, 09:14 PM	#28
smittyrock3 Wannabe Elite Explorer Ft Stewart, GA 2005 XLT Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 37 Vehicle Specs	Good luck on the seatbelt the '01 Stang I just traded for my Explorer had the same problem on the driver's side.

12-16-2005, 11:52 AM	#33
wpurple Wannabe Elite Explorer CT 97 Explorer 99 Mounty Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 1,088 Vehicle Specs	I am not a big fan of the newer style, but that yours does look nice.

12-22-2005, 10:53 AM	#35
cwescapexlt4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer Avondale, AZ 06 Explorer EB V8 4x4 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 315 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I would like to see some of the modifications that make it "German legal".

12-22-2005, 11:08 AM	#36
Crizz Wannabe Elite Explorer Germany / Hessen actually none Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 308 Vehicle Specs	not a real big deal : turnlights mustn´t be red but yellow, so the reversing lights will get orange bulbs for use as turnlights. Reversing light and foglight must be added under the bumperguard, for towing I just need a GE-head ( already available ), electric outlet for trailer need to be changed to a 13-pin-version. Maybe headlights need to be swapped from 9005 ( ? ) socket-bulbs to H4 or similar. Thus orange cornerlights at the front must be o.o.o ( "out of order" ) . This should be the most important changes. Will make a list when it´s done. __________________ act. no Explorer - History : ´90 XLT Shifter, ´98 XLT, 2006 Eddie V8