lots of questions

[bossmustng429]

I just bought a 2001 explorer sport (the blue with a purple flake or something) a few months ago and have left it alone until now. I wanna get a dual exhaust with the flowmaster series 50 or 70 muffler, i want a deep rumble but nothing to obnoxiously loud, but I dont know the first thing about putting it in. Does anyone know a good shop in the Central Florida area? About how much? What looks best, straight out or side? Also about how much would tint cost? and what % should I go? What are the wheel sizes, im thinkin about 20's got any ideas? Im thinkin 20" lighting rims.... Also does anyone know a good paint place in central florida, i wanna paint the bumpers and trim to match the car. Thanks for your help all info is greatly appreciated. (price is also a problem )

 

[ExplorerDMB]

Wow - lots of questions. Let me try and work my way through them all...

Exhaust -- do a search on it, it has been talked about on here A LOT! Also, a 50 series would be best for what you want, it is pretty quiet until you punch it. You will need to get the pipes custom bent at a local shop, and it can range from anywhere from $250-450! Take a look at some of the members sites for exhaust exits and what best fits your taste and need.

Tint can run from 20-40 bucks a window. The percentage doesn't effect cost at all (shouldn't atleast). Since your in Flordia, 5% is what you can use. It's what I have on my back, while I have 15% on the driver and passenger windows. If you want to be real dark, go with 5% (aka limo tint) -- but if you still want to be able to see when backing up at night, go wtih 20%. 20% is near factory tint.


Wheels have been discussed on the site a lot as well. Many people have 20s on their Explorers. I think the biggest I've seen is a 23 on a Explorer. 20's will fit no problem. Your bolt pattern is 5x4.5 or 5x411 (I think thats what it says on tirerack.com). Anyway, you know what you'll need.

That's all I can help you with! Good luck. Keep us updated with pictures!

-Drew