BrianDye's '95 Sport Registry!

[BrianDye]

Im not really for "performance" when it comes to reverse lights haha, theyre just "blue" bulbs that put out a very WHITE light, instead of the yellowish tint like all other clear bulbs, but maybe a HINT of blue. Lighting plans:

Headlights: 10,000k HIDs
Blinkers: Amber LEDs
Reverse/License plate: White LEDs
Interior overhead: White LEDs, with a couple white LED strips (12" strips)
Gauges/Temp controls: White LEDs, MAYBE blue if I can get the green tint off the backing

 

[BrianDye]

Wow, I went out this morning to work on it some more, got my speakers, crossovers, and tweeters in the front doors, I got my 7 color changing LEDs in the front doors, and just out of boredom, I popped the back panel off where the rear washer fluid tank is, and EVERYTHING was in there, EVEN the cargo net! The spare's even still with it, its a different rim though, probably the ones that came stock on it, the ugliest ranger/explorer rims in my opinion

 

[BrianDye]

I had this little fan sitting on my workbench, and it was from a power inverter, and I knew it was for 12v, so I got an idea, to mount it behind that little dash vent thing thats to the right of the radio bezel, so it can get some airflow back there.

(Havent done it yet, I was just holding it to see what it would look like and to get mounting ideas lol

 

[BrianDye]

I also finished my tails, looks like my old 95 haha (I did them the same on that one)

 

[BrianDye]

Went to get that Kenwood headunit today, and got it home and plugged it in, so far its not as cool as i expected it to be, but I do like it.

I was gonna buy a double din dash kit but I have no clue what the point would be, all I had todo was shave about an INCH off the current hole, WITH CHANNEL LOCKS! Haha, I didnt have any blades for my jigsaw so I was forced to use my channel locks, and they actually worked!!

Final product: (Gotta order a trim ring and remote for it)

Then I got my amp wire ran, not hooked up yet, still figuring out where to mount my battery in the back, theres not as much room as my 4 door haha.

Cant even see the hole or wire

 

[BrianDye]

I was at work today (sitting in my ex. on my break) and I was playing with the headunit (note: its only got power hooked up, nothing else, for the next day or so)

And I was just kinda realizing I dont care for it too too much, but it has great video quality, so I thought that maybe I could mount it in the little thing above the cupholders, thats got the 2 large openings for like cell phones/etc, I could mount the kenwood in there, then I could put my sony back up in the radio spot, or get a decent flipout, and wire them together, so if I play a DVD or somethin, it plays on both screens, but like have the top headunit be the MAIN one for sound, hooked to the speakers and amp and whatnot...

EDIT:
Nevermind, I just went out and tried some measurements, theres not enough room

 

[bubs67z28]

Jason, Hey I'm new to the forum. Nice Job on those pillars. My 96 has the same problem.
Was that flat or satin paint black. Do you remember where to purchase it. Thank's alot!

Cheer's, Rick

 

[BrianDye]

I bet theyd have it at Autozone, but since you have to be 18 now to buy spraypaint, (not at meijers lol) im gonna try meijers

 

[Mirge]

I bet theyd have it at Autozone, but since you have to be 18 now to buy spraypaint, (not at meijers lol) im gonna try meijers

How old are ya?

 

[BrianDye]

17, turn 18 in May haha

 

[Mirge]

17, turn 18 in May haha

Oh was just wondering

 

[BrianDye]

Ok...lol

What is the bolt pattern for my explorer?
Im looking into trading my headunit for a nice pair, I found some 20's even 22's haha thats too big though.

Would these fit? I recall seeing a few on here with these rims
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/pts/1519037063.html

 

[GTexplorer]

5 on 4.5

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

congrads brian looks good so far

 

[BrianDye]

congrads brian looks good so far

Thanks man...its nice to be in the "sport" world haha, I never used to like them that much, now I love them

 

[rngmStr]

thanks for going elite, mirge. The forum appreciates your support. Bandwith is expensive, especially for picture-laden threads.

x2...........

 

[BrianDye]

So anyways, back on track, this kid had these 18" Driv rims on his 97 Explorer, and he lives about an hour north of me, and wants to trade me the rims, which he so far says are in perfect condition, a little dirty in the pics, but no bends or rash or anything, and they're wrapped in (70-80% tread left) Goodyear Eagle 235/50/18's. Id like to get 20's but hey for a straight up trade on a headunit I dont like, for rims I fell in love with, heck yeah

Not a bad looking rim huh?

 

[Paraphoe]

Jason, Hey I'm new to the forum. Nice Job on those pillars. My 96 has the same problem.
Was that flat or satin paint black. Do you remember where to purchase it. Thank's alot!

Cheer's, Rick

Hey Rick,

Sorry for the delay, just saw this your post now. I'm not sure if it's flat black - I dont think so, but I don't have the can with me. If you shoot me a PM after January 4th, I'll be back at my apartment and can try to take a look at the left over can I have and let you know.

 

[bubs67z28]

Jason,
No problem. Take your time , that's fine. I'm really in no hurry. When I do mine I want it to look right. You did a nice job from what I can see.
Just scuf'em with some 600 grit and shoot'em I presume?

Hope you and your's had a merry x-mas and have a safe new year.

I'll look forward to hearing back from you after the new year.

Rick

 

[BrianDye]

I dont think that paint was flat black, If theres a choice, ill probably get a semi gloss, but Paraphoe, did you use any clearcoat or anything after? Or any prep work besides sanding/taping off?