Greetings From Coastal Georgia

[Looseknot250]

I've been following this forum for about a month now. I recently downsized from a F250 FX4 Diesel on 35's to a '16 Explorer Platinum (shadow black). I love how quick, nimble, and practical this thing is compared to my old truck. I must also confess I've been inspired to do a few things under the hood by reading what you guys are doing. Plans are the usual suspects, CAI, MAP sensor, exhaust, tune. Could use some advice on which order I should install these things.

Debating on putting a GoRhino push bar on it, but I'm already having problems with traffic slowing down in front of me. Plus, that thing will probably screw with my parking sensors and front camera. I will be putting some Rigid Industries Midnight edition spots behind my grill. Anyone else done that yet?

I look forward to working with you guys:

 

[Rick]

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Welcome to the forum

 

[Looseknot250]

Thanks Rick. Will do.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! You could make a build thread to show your progress.

 

[Looseknot250]

Welcome to this forum! You could make a build thread to show your progress.

Thank you. I may do that. Right now, all I've done is tint the windows. 20% on front and 5% on top of factory everywhere else. With the Ex being Shadow Black, the rear windows basically match the exterior. It's a nice effect. Plus, it get's hot down here in the summer. My Ex will probably not be much to look at, though. I will be keeping the exterior plain Jane and soley focus on performance. I like the idea of a sleeper. Looking at a Livernois Hurricane bundle to get this party started. I'll put sonething up when I get it. Might be a month or two.

 

[Looseknot250]

Before tint

After

Another angle

 

[jonnoriega]

Before tint
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After
View attachment 157032

Another angle
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So THAT'S how are rides looked when we got it

Nice ride, man!!!

 

[Looseknot250]

Yep. Pretty bare bones. Thanks. It's a sweet set of wheels, though. I really like it.