Picked up a '08 LTD, starting minor mods.

Jon04CTSV · 03-12-2009, 03:50 PM

Well I might as well make this an intro thread as well.

I recently picked up a '08 LTD, V8 AWD, fully loaded minus the nav (couldn't find one with one.) It's Stone Green, which is taking time to grow on me. Lots of very very cool features, many I don't need though, lol. For example, the rear DVD entertainment system. I'm 23, don't have kids, never will.

But I guess it's cool to have in the car.

It's actually my new daily driver, so mods will be very minor. I started off with an exhaust pipe (from http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-09...QQcmdZViewItem) . It looks very nice, much better than the factory pipe. Great thing was that it was easy to install. Bolted on in a minute without any welding. I originally considered a Magnaflow, but reality kicked in and I decided I don't need 2 loud cars. My weekend toy has B&B (Billy Boat) long tube headers, high flow cats, x-pipe and mufflers. Should probably keep the Explorer quiet for daily driving.

I'm also looking to tint the driver and passenger side windows. I want to get the colour similar to the rears, but lighter. Any suggestions?

Lastly, my other car and previous daily driver has 4 HIDs, so I'll be doing the same with the Explorer.

Anyway, on to the pics!

And just a couple pics of my baby. My '04 Caddy CTS-V with a buncha goodies

Never sees rain or snow, which is why I need the Explorer.

And lastly, this is what the Explorer is replacing. My '96 Ford Windstar. Parents bought it new back in '96, I basically grew up with this car. Really really sad to see it go; I love it. But everytime I feel down I just look at the Explorer

Look forward to chatting with you guys on the forum!

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 03-13-2009, 12:34 AM

welcome and nice x and caddy u got there hey did ur windstar have hids in it

and how does the x sound with the exhaust

Jon04CTSV · 03-13-2009, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sams01XplrSprt

welcome and nice x and caddy u got there hey did ur windstar have hids in it

and how does the x sound with the exhaust

Thanks for the welcome! Yes, my Windstar had 6000k HIDs in the low beams and the fog lights.

The exhaust is just a tip/pipe. It slides over the factory pipe and doesn't change the sound.

Jon04CTSV · 03-13-2009, 03:59 PM

Tinted!

rama1200 · 03-13-2009, 04:35 PM

I never did like the 4th gens too much, but y I love your wheels.... i wants to be lowered and have installed eibach sway bars... this is what I got for my truck.... not sure if it will fit a 4th gen, but it works great on mine...

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...320&perfCode=S

also, the price was great.

also would suggest grill, exhaust, air intake, programmer...

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 03-13-2009, 09:09 PM

looks good so far jon

u plan on doing any other mods to it and do u got aim or yahoo messanger

jbracefan1977 · 03-13-2009, 09:43 PM

that's a very nice ride you got there.

Jon04CTSV · 03-14-2009, 12:44 AM

Thanks guys. Not really looking to do any other mods besides the HIDs. Like I said, it's my daily driver. My money really goes into my other car.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 03-14-2009, 01:09 AM

jon do u got aim or yahoo

Jon04CTSV · 03-14-2009, 01:29 AM

I'm Jon04CTSV on yahoo, but I log in once a year.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 03-14-2009, 12:01 PM

ok jon i friend requested u i got both yahoo and aim.

*dothedeww* · 03-16-2009, 12:24 AM

I do love the rims on that limited.

What tint did you do?

Jon04CTSV · 03-16-2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dothedeww

I do love the rims on that limited.

What tint did you do?

35% on the driver and passenger window. It's a little lighter than the back. The colour matches perfectly though.

CALDWELL · 03-16-2009, 02:31 AM

those rims are bad as sh!t !!!!!!!!

i want them so bad !!!!!!!!!!!! theres a complete blacked out X that i see in one of the airport parking lots near my house every few weeks...

its sick everything is black, but those sexy ass rims !!!! are they the same botl pattern as the 3rd gens ?????? also are they 18's or 19's ???

i would buy those in a heart beat, and throw some thin terra grapplers on those !!!

bender · 03-16-2009, 07:52 AM

They are 20" and yes they are the same bolt pattern. they were an option on 08s.

JoeCool6972 · 03-17-2009, 09:08 PM

NICE!

*BrianDye* · 03-17-2009, 09:24 PM

wow man im jealous of your explorer

its nice man even your van is

fakesnake · 03-29-2009, 12:08 PM

Hey Jon I have an 08 LTD as well. So far I did a KKN intake, Magnaflow exhaust, SCT performance tune, and a Waag grill guard. Your rims are next on my list, and I have found one place that sells them for $239 each to all the other oglers out there.

Jon04CTSV · 03-29-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fakesnake

Hey Jon I have an 08 LTD as well. So far I did a KKN intake, Magnaflow exhaust, SCT performance tune, and a Waag grill guard. Your rims are next on my list, and I have found one place that sells them for $239 each to all the other oglers out there.

You'll love those wheels. Where are you getting them from if you don't mind me asking? I'm not sure what I'll use for the winter yet. I may use the 18" Mustang Bullitts that were on my Windstar, or maybe another set of 20s.

Jon04CTSV · 03-29-2009, 03:15 PM

Oh, and a few pics from today. Installed my 6000k bi-xenon HIDs for the low and high beams, and 6000k HIDs in the fog lights.

More pics here: http://www.jon04ctsv.com/explorer_album2/

03-12-2009, 03:50 PM	#1
Jon04CTSV Wannabe Elite Explorer Toronto, Ontario 2004 CTS-V, 2008 X LTD V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 135 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Picked up a '08 LTD, starting minor mods. Well I might as well make this an intro thread as well. I recently picked up a '08 LTD, V8 AWD, fully loaded minus the nav (couldn't find one with one.) It's Stone Green, which is taking time to grow on me. Lots of very very cool features, many I don't need though, lol. For example, the rear DVD entertainment system. I'm 23, don't have kids, never will. But I guess it's cool to have in the car. It's actually my new daily driver, so mods will be very minor. I started off with an exhaust pipe (from http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-09...QQcmdZViewItem) . It looks very nice, much better than the factory pipe. Great thing was that it was easy to install. Bolted on in a minute without any welding. I originally considered a Magnaflow, but reality kicked in and I decided I don't need 2 loud cars. My weekend toy has B&B (Billy Boat) long tube headers, high flow cats, x-pipe and mufflers. Should probably keep the Explorer quiet for daily driving. I'm also looking to tint the driver and passenger side windows. I want to get the colour similar to the rears, but lighter. Any suggestions? Lastly, my other car and previous daily driver has 4 HIDs, so I'll be doing the same with the Explorer. Anyway, on to the pics! And just a couple pics of my baby. My '04 Caddy CTS-V with a buncha goodies Never sees rain or snow, which is why I need the Explorer. And lastly, this is what the Explorer is replacing. My '96 Ford Windstar. Parents bought it new back in '96, I basically grew up with this car. Really really sad to see it go; I love it. But everytime I feel down I just look at the Explorer Look forward to chatting with you guys on the forum! __________________ 2004 Cadillac CTS-V - 222/226 cam, Z06 FRCs, B&B LT headers, cats, X-pipe, mufflers Hotchkis swaybars, gForce axles, etc. 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6 DI 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 2013 GMC Yukon Denali

03-13-2009, 12:34 AM	#2
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	welcome and nice x and caddy u got there hey did ur windstar have hids in it and how does the x sound with the exhaust __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

03-13-2009, 03:59 PM	#4
Jon04CTSV Wannabe Elite Explorer Toronto, Ontario 2004 CTS-V, 2008 X LTD V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 135 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Tinted! __________________ 2004 Cadillac CTS-V - 222/226 cam, Z06 FRCs, B&B LT headers, cats, X-pipe, mufflers Hotchkis swaybars, gForce axles, etc. 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6 DI 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 2013 GMC Yukon Denali

03-13-2009, 09:09 PM	#6
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	looks good so far jon u plan on doing any other mods to it and do u got aim or yahoo messanger __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

03-14-2009, 12:44 AM	#8
Jon04CTSV Wannabe Elite Explorer Toronto, Ontario 2004 CTS-V, 2008 X LTD V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 135 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks guys. Not really looking to do any other mods besides the HIDs. Like I said, it's my daily driver. My money really goes into my other car. __________________ 2004 Cadillac CTS-V - 222/226 cam, Z06 FRCs, B&B LT headers, cats, X-pipe, mufflers Hotchkis swaybars, gForce axles, etc. 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6 DI 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 2013 GMC Yukon Denali

03-13-2009, 04:35 PM	#5
rama1200 Wannabe Elite Explorer Jackson, MS 2004 explorer xls Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 426 Vehicle Specs	I never did like the 4th gens too much, but y I love your wheels.... i wants to be lowered and have installed eibach sway bars... this is what I got for my truck.... not sure if it will fit a 4th gen, but it works great on mine... http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...320&perfCode=S also, the price was great. also would suggest grill, exhaust, air intake, programmer...

03-13-2009, 09:43 PM	#7
jbracefan1977 Wannabe Elite Explorer Kansas City Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 26 Vehicle Specs	that's a very nice ride you got there.

03-14-2009, 01:09 AM	#9
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	jon do u got aim or yahoo __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

03-14-2009, 01:29 AM	#10
Jon04CTSV Wannabe Elite Explorer Toronto, Ontario 2004 CTS-V, 2008 X LTD V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 135 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I'm Jon04CTSV on yahoo, but I log in once a year. __________________ 2004 Cadillac CTS-V - 222/226 cam, Z06 FRCs, B&B LT headers, cats, X-pipe, mufflers Hotchkis swaybars, gForce axles, etc. 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6 DI 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 2013 GMC Yukon Denali

03-14-2009, 12:01 PM	#11
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	ok jon i friend requested u i got both yahoo and aim. __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

03-16-2009, 12:24 AM	#12
dothedeww Elite Explorer West Friendship, MD 2006 Explorer XLT Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 484 Vehicle Specs	I do love the rims on that limited. What tint did you do? __________________ 06 Explorer XLT 4.0 Chrome Bull Bar, Ironman Headlights w/ 10000k HID's, Flowmaster 40, K&N filter, Off-road lights 5% rear tint, 15% front. Viper 5701 Remote Start / Alarm, KKM Intake http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3251387

03-16-2009, 02:31 AM	#14
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,894 Vehicle Specs	those rims are bad as sh!t !!!!!!!! i want them so bad !!!!!!!!!!!! theres a complete blacked out X that i see in one of the airport parking lots near my house every few weeks... its sick everything is black, but those sexy ass rims !!!! are they the same botl pattern as the 3rd gens ?????? also are they 18's or 19's ??? i would buy those in a heart beat, and throw some thin terra grapplers on those !!! __________________ DANNY#2 SILVER 05 XLT Stage 2 Intake ~ Exhaust ~ Henson Performance Tunes ~ Luminic's Bulbs ~ Sound System ~ Bull Bar ~ Black Headlight Housings ~ 20% Tint ~ FD Lights/Siren ~ Remote Start

03-16-2009, 07:52 AM	#15
bender Wannabe Elite Explorer Johnstown PA '08 Limited Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs	They are 20" and yes they are the same bolt pattern. they were an option on 08s.

03-17-2009, 09:08 PM	#16
JoeCool6972 Wannabe Elite Explorer where ever I may roam... 2007 Sport Trac XLT Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,092 Vehicle Specs	NICE! __________________

03-17-2009, 09:24 PM	#17
BrianDye Elite Explorer Michigan 04 CV LX Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,607 Vehicle Specs	wow man im jealous of your explorer its nice man even your van is __________________ '13 Dodge Charger RT

03-29-2009, 12:08 PM	#18
fakesnake Wannabe Elite Explorer manhattan 08 4x4 limited Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 15 Vehicle Specs	Hey Jon I have an 08 LTD as well. So far I did a KKN intake, Magnaflow exhaust, SCT performance tune, and a Waag grill guard. Your rims are next on my list, and I have found one place that sells them for $239 each to all the other oglers out there.

03-29-2009, 03:15 PM	#20
Jon04CTSV Wannabe Elite Explorer Toronto, Ontario 2004 CTS-V, 2008 X LTD V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 135 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Oh, and a few pics from today. Installed my 6000k bi-xenon HIDs for the low and high beams, and 6000k HIDs in the fog lights. More pics here: http://www.jon04ctsv.com/explorer_album2/ __________________ 2004 Cadillac CTS-V - 222/226 cam, Z06 FRCs, B&B LT headers, cats, X-pipe, mufflers Hotchkis swaybars, gForce axles, etc. 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6 DI 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 2013 GMC Yukon Denali