Justin's 97 Sport -- "Sue"

Hey all,

I've been around for maybe a year, looking at various things to do, but i figured i might as well put what i've done so far out there and what i hope to do.

I have Christened her Sue.

97 sport
4wd
leather interior
premium sound
sun roof
4.0 SOHC
4.10 Gears w/ "towing Package"

I got my explorer in February of 2007 for 7000 with a one year bumper to bumper warranty with 90098 miles.

This isn't mine, but it's about as stock as i could find a picture of a sport.


Anyways, current and previous mods are:
Sony Explod head Unit 52WX4 ($243 w/ install)
2 12" Sony 1000W peak @ 4ohm subs ($130 with box)
Sony explod 1200W 2way amp ($199.99)
3way pioneers 6X8 in the back ($70)
4way pioneers 6x8 in the front ($30)
LED's in Cup holders, underside of the doors( $10, 100LEDs)
Stock 16s painted Black with Chrome center caps ($20 Krylon ultra flat camo (X3))
Removed Nerf Bars (Freebie)
Painted Vents black (Freebie)
Painted Speaker Grills black (Freebie)
Cobra 12 band (Freebie)
Magellen Roadmate 1200 ($170)
Fog Light Mod (Freebie)
Brown Wire Mod (Freebie)
8000k Bi-xenon HID's (110 shipped)
Custom Intake ($70)
Fuel Rail Magnets ( $30)
Tornado ($8.95)(Don't flame... willing to try anything to get more out of this poor ex)
Throttle Body Screws dremeled down (Freebie)
Shift Glow Digital vacuum Gauge ($65)
8k HID 800 series ($60 w/ shipping)
Blue/Red LED bars w/ Controller (23.99 w/ shipping)
desert bar w/ hella ($125) from Joshuaj
2 inch lift shackles ($20) From joshuaj
Sony explod 600w peak box ($130)
black out Headlights ($80) 410Fortune
dual xdvd8183 ($320)
Transmission Rebuilt with Trans-go Shift kit ($1300)
Transfer Case ($250)
Krylon bed liner X6 ($45)
Expedition Tow Hooks X2 ($20)


Current Total: $10,575.93

Repairs from 2 deer: $125(thank you E-bay)

As She sits now

Intake

Blacked Vents

installed

Black Speaker Grills

LED's

Hit 107,000 over the weekend, still running strong

Sound System

And the HIDs

Future Plans

4dr springs + helper springs
TT + either bulging the fenders or buying fiberglass fenders
v8 swap
Manual t-case
285s or 33s
98+ hatch conversion


Let me know what you think

You've all be very informative and helpful

Thanks,

Justin

 

[joshuaj0214]

Thats cool. I've wanted a set of the black headlights ever since I saw them! Post some pics if you can.

 

[Glen4X4]

Good lookin Ex

 

[Fuzion]

No... **Shifty Eyes** i didn't get any lifting done, however, i put in a billet grill, i got new brakes and shocks, and I got 410fortune's black Diamond cut so i did a lot of stuff.. i have a friend looking for leaves, and i may have shackles made, but i'm doing everything cheaply, because i'm getting a 2004 Audi A4 1.8T, so i'm still driving Sue, but she'll be turned into a Trail truck when i get the audi I'm thinking 3" bl 33" muds WarriorTwist.are in the future.

i have the same x but its blk / grey cloth seats and no sunroof......but the 4.10's are fun from a stop light i can roll with the best fo them till about 50-60mph..lol. But i have a bum 4405 and i am getting ready for the 1354 swap...any recommendations??? no write ups for the 4405 to 1354 man swap......???

 

[joshuaj0214]

i have the same x but its blk / grey cloth seats and no sunroof......but the 4.10's are fun from a stop light i can roll with the best fo them till about 50-60mph..lol. But i have a bum 4405 and i am getting ready for the 1354 swap...any recommendations??? no write ups for the 4405 to 1354 man swap......???

5.0 swap with 4406....COUGH...COUGH....

 

[Fuzion]

5.0 swap with 4406....COUGH...COUGH....

cant afford it right now. I just took the sti to the dyno and 578awhp cost a pretty penny. Then my t-case goes out on my daily X.....fawkkkkkk.....man 1354 here i come

 

[Fuzion]

you know anyone close to Va that can do the work?

 

[97sprt4x4]

New Pics

These are of the New grill, the painted cowl, The blacked out lights w/ the HIDs

 

[Premier]

the hid's are a little blue for my taste (whats the K rating?) but i love the look!

 

[97sprt4x4]

I didn't realize they were this blue til the picture lol, but they're 8000k. I think i should have gotten 6k, but i like them and they're brighter then stock by a long shot.

Thanks
Justin

 

[Premier]

yea, they were way over 6k. i have 5600k in my audi and they dont look like that at all. between 5-6k is best for vision, when you get higher, they go purple then green

 

[97sprt4x4]

Yeah they're a little blue, but they're 100 times brighter then the hallogens so it's okay with me. on a side note, do you think it'd be possible to make a "devil eye" bar like on the new a8's ?

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

looks nice justin

 

[Premier]

Yeah they're a little blue, but they're 100 times brighter then the hallogens so it's okay with me. on a side note, do you think it'd be possible to make a "devil eye" bar like on the new a8's ?

yea, they sell kits. however i think it would be tacky looking. but i dont like angel eyes on anything but bmws either

 

[joshuaj0214]

I love the black headlights! I would also like to get a set of hid's because the stock lights blow!

 

[97sprt4x4]

I definitely think the headlights complimented the grill, and the HID's. I love them, They're brighter then the halogens by an amazing amount, i just ordered a set of 8k for the fog lights as well, so I'm excited to put those in and be finished with lighting up front for a while, I'm also planning on getting a vacuum gauge so i can tell how I'm driving.

As a side note, i'm also thinking about getting some of these. hopefully they're not all that expensive, because they'll help out a lot when i tint the tails.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/spider-led-light/

 

[97sprt4x4]

As a side note, i'm also thinking about getting some of these. hopefully they're not all that expensive, because they'll help out a lot when i tint the tails.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/spider-led-light/

Did some research, and they're 50 dollars each bulb.. i don't know if i can justify that..

 

[97sprt4x4]

Updated Muffler pics, and Soundclips

start up idle, slow 3k rev and let off


start up to 4k immediately

 

[joshuaj0214]

I remember that sound! Mine sounded the same with the SOHC and the flow. I like the use of the curb as a lift! Get that thing up in the air so you dont have to jack it up any more.LOL:

 

[97sprt4x4]

Just added some lift shackles and now it sits completely level at 34 inches on all 4 corners, and i think it looks so much better.

 

[joshuaj0214]

Lets see her newly lifted rear!