Marty Mcfly
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- Joined
- January 3, 2016
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- 18
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- City, State
- Toronto
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2013 Explorer XLT
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Looks great Marty! Is that vinyl?
over the weekend I got vinyl emblem decals delivered, have not put them on yet because of the weather. Need a nice warm sunny day. Got them in a matte carbon fiber background with grey lettering. I'll post up pictures and a link to where I purchased from later on today when I get home. They came out nice, and quality seems top notch. Will know better once installed and how the fitment is.
Also swapped out the reverse lights for LED projector bulbs. Definitely an improvement over the OEM bulbs, but the reverse lights are still terrible... My 09 F150 had terrible reverse lights as well, almost as if they are a warning for people behind you than actual light output... I'm starting to look into adding auxiliary lighting in the rear on a switch and tied into the reverse lights at this point...
I also swapped out the reverse lights for a pair of VLeds, (1,100 lumens I believe) big difference. I like that the very weak "yellowish" light from the incandescent is gone. Looks much better via the back up camera too. I back in my garage and it's a very tight fit so, I need all the light I can get. LOL I also did the same on my '03 F-150 Super Crew.
I also swapped out the interior lights to LEDs.
I see that they are labelled "For Off Road Use Only".Eric, I used the Sylvania ZEVO 7440 in mine. Brighter than stock and gives that LED look. Here is a link to what I used:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sylvania-60...ash=item3614962a2d:g:7Y8AAOSwSlBYy0Sc&vxp=mtr
New front tires, when I bought my Ex it had Toyos in front and Michelins in back. There was a sidewall nick on one of the Toyos so I replaced both fronts with tires matching my rears. Michelin Latitude Tour HP, 255/60R18. All four match now.
Also had an oil and filter change. Amsoil filter and oil.
Look at the FUEL ASSULTs.. If you have trouble finding them call Brandon at 502Performance.com (https://www.facebook.com/502Performance/) He will set you up in a big way.I do plan on changing the wheels when I find the some I really really really like, then use the stockers as "winter wheels". One question for you; when you lowered yours did you adjust the headlights? I drove mine last night for a few minutes and noticed the lights seen just a bit high since the back end is lowered more than the front.
Look at the FUEL ASSULTs.. If you have trouble finding them call Brandon at 502Performance.com (https://www.facebook.com/502Performance/) He will set you up in a big way.
All cleaned up and the AVS Aeroskin on the hood. Same exact as the Weathertech version, but 1/2 the price: