BD's 2000 Explorer Limited

[BrianDye]

Downloaded that forum app, I'm on it now...I don't really care for it much.

Anyways GREAT NEWS! I finally got a much better job, not ad Ford or Johnson Controls like I was hoping, but I'm starting at Meijer Distribution Center in a few weeks.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

so r u sellin ur x brian. i sold my sport on last sunday for 1,800

 

[BrianDye]

Most likely yes. Nothing is set in stone though. It's not a long drive by any means, but ive had my eyes on a couple Crown Vic's (LX Sports) around town.

Why'd you sell yours Sam?

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

gas was getting to expensive and also my insurance was getting to expensive as well.

but i will get another x or another suv in the future

 

[BrianDye]

Yea, I hear ya on that one. Gas is way more expensive there too isn't it? Last week it was about 3.30-3.40, now it's 3.99 everywhere and seems to just keep creepin up. I definitely want to stay in the X family but gas is just too harsh right now. I would love to get into a 4th gen later this year, depending on how this job goes.

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

yeah over here gas is expensive to but luckly i got a back up car for right now its my 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S.

I plan on doing some upgrades on her but i have to get a job first i had a job interview at a ford & lincoln dealership on thursday i hope i get this job if i do get i think i will be doing is a service greeter.

The guy who interviewed me will let me know on monday if he don't call me i will call him but cross your fingers man i hope i get this job at ford & lincoln.

 

[BrianDye]

Found a new chrome bumper assembly, including pads and everything, all hardware even! Only 230$ on eBay (Shipped).

Im broke right now, until payday, but im considering giving that "Bill Me Later" deal a shot.

I get 10$ back for being new, and I have 6 months to pay with no interest if paid in full. Has anyone else used that service?

 

[BrianDye]

Got my knock-off switchbacks put in today. Kind of pissed, because theyre not "real" switchbacks. (Switchback blinkers are white when the parking lights are on, but then when you turn the blinker on, the white turns off, and the amber flashes).

The ones I got, the white stays on

Real ones:

Im not sure why he has regular blinkers next to the headlights, but whatever. The switchbacks are on the bottom.

 

[BrianDye]

iPad progress is coming along great (See link in sig)

Cleaned her up tonight at the wash, and tomorrow I think im gonna do a full detail of the engine bay since I just flushed the coolant and dirtied her up a bit.

I was playing around with new camera angles, and probably took 50 photos tonight.

And to think the tire shop said they wouldnt fit

 

[BrianDye]

I really need some touch up paint for my front bumper

 

[Bruces expo]

Ran Across a Limited and reminded me of yours !

 

[BrianDye]

Nice! There's 3 local ones in town now, 2 have a RUSTY ass rear bumper, and the 3rd one has one of the worst cases of rear end sag in Explorer history...its sad that they really dont seem to care about them, they really are nice vehicles.

 

[Bruces expo]

It is sad to see people not care about what there putting there kids in these days , Esp when i see these crazy lifted cars on 26" rims , wondering if there tire is going to fall off and destroy my truck lol

 

[BrianDye]

Yep! I have a knack for big wheels, but you dont see my Explorer lifted 15" so I can fit some 32" wheels under it right? Lol! I saw a Town Car the other day at 7-Eleven and it was lifted, the bottom sat HIGHER THAN MY EXPLORER and he had at least 28" rims on there. (Tires thinner than rubber bands)

 

[BrianDye]

Dont think I ever said it on here, but I did get the job at FHI/Meijers Distribution Center. For the first 90 days im downtracking (Loading Semi's with the boxes), but then im going to drive Hilo after that. I already have my license for all the riders/Hilo's and aced the test.

Im working four 10's and love it so far.

I plan on selling my X this summer to get a Mustang. Im about the only one in my family who hasnt had a mustang! So ive been around them pretty much since I can remember.

I also plan around Fall to get myself a 1st gen Explorer Sport (as a 2ND vehicle), and lift her a bit and make a Winter beater/Summer mud truck out of. If I find one sooner, I would definitely snag it. My buddy has a 93' with 130k (4 door, 4x4) that hes only asking 900$ for, I told him to keep it for a few more months til I could buy it .

 

[BrianDye]

Well, I quit Meijers. The money just wasnt there. It was great at first, (The first 2 weeks I had orientations/meetings ON TOP of working 4 days a week, so those couple checks were great. But then the next couple were just pathetic. I was making a fair ammount MORE working at 7-Eleven.

My good friend just got into Johnson Controls, (My girlfriends dads been there 18 years, friends dad 15, and good friends dad 20 or so). You have to get in through a temp service, before you get hired in. Hes still "working" for the temp service and bringing home more than quadruple what I was making. So he helped me get in, and I start Monday. The best part is, once I get hired in, (After 90 days or 500 hours) we get a $3 raise right off the bat.

After I get hired in, and on my feet, im definitely going to be purchasing a new vehicle, and the 2013 Mustang is really catching my eye. Im either gonna keep my Explorer as a work/winter vehicle, or sell mine, and buy an older one and lift it and have some fun with it.

 

[BrianDye]

Update:

Todays my birthday, im 20!

I traded my Explorer today for a 2007 Focus 5 Speed. I couldnt pass that up. I was trying to sell it, to buy a Civic, Focus, etc (Really anything small and good on gas), since I work in Ohio now, but this guy offered me his Focus, and I couldnt pass it up.

Its a 2 door hatchback, which isnt my dream Focus, but its in GREAT shape, he undercoated the underbody and its spotless. Paperwork for all new balljoints, tie rods, spark plugs/wires, new tires, etc. The thing is mechanically perfect. The paint has a few small blemishes, but alot less than my Explorer had.

On a 50 mile trip back home, and through town to drop my girlfriend, and buddy off, I averaged almost 38 MPG with my UltraGauge.

 

[00meangreenXLT]

Happy birthday dude, and congrats on the new car post some pics!!

 

[BrianDye]

Thanks man! Ill get some pictures tomorrow after I wash her. Hes the original owner, and has lived down a dirt road the whole time. I have a lot of Joe Dirting ahead of me! I spent about 45 minutes on the driver door latch getting the caked on dirt/dust out of there, and making sure it looked clean as new. I still have to shoot some grease in it though.

 

[Keeper0311]

Gotta make a build thread for your Focus. I'm sure it's not gonna stay untouched for long.