New Explorer Owner

[cherrybomb]

Hey all,

Just introducing myself. I picked up a 99 EB 5.0L about two weeks ago.

This is the picture from the dealership. When I get it cleaned up, and have a chance to take a pic or two, I'll post them.

I have several things planned for it already. First of which is getting it a bit closer to the ground. Which I plan to do with this kit.

Other stuff too. Looking forward to learning, and sharing info here.

I'd been dreaming of getting one of these for a good long while now, and I'm very proud to be the new owner of this one!

 

[davidmmm69]

Go upppp not down..

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

nice looking x cherry and welcome to the forum too

 

[Brian_B]

That is a nice looking X. What color is it exactly? Its hard to tell from the pic with it wet.

 

[cherrybomb]

That is a nice looking X. What color is it exactly? Its hard to tell from the pic with it wet.

It's a very dark red. I've been referring to it as "Maroon".

I really HATE the color red on my cars, so I try to avoid calling it "red".

I'll have to do some looking to find the actual name ford uses for it.. I'm sure it's something fancy ;-)

 

[cherrybomb]

Go upppp not down..

Why? I live in southern california, I use it to drive to work and back.

Besides, it's a 2WD!

I've done the offroad thing. Had an 88' Suxuki Samurai with 32" tires, lockers, transfer case, etc. I owned it for nearly 3 years, and it only saw dirt like twice.

It's just not my style. I'd rather be able to do some "spirited" driving on the street.

 

[95offroadx]

welcome, nice explorer, after you lower it get a supercharger and exhaust

 

[Redrig]

Very nice looking explorer and welcome to the site.

 

[jeff96]

why does that car have regular tags on it already?

 

[Brian_B]

It's a very dark red. I've been referring to it as "Maroon".

I really HATE the color red on my cars, so I try to avoid calling it "red".

I'll have to do some looking to find the actual name ford uses for it.. I'm sure it's something fancy ;-)

Ok. Mine is tan as far as I know. However, ford calls it "Arizona Beige". Dumb fancy name if you ask me. Click on my mugshot and see what I am talking about.

 

[Crankcase]

why does that car have regular tags on it already?

In California, the plates stay with the vehicles when sold.


Cherrybomb: I think a user named "Aldive" has the exact same shade of purple in his 99. He knows the official name I am sure.

 

[cherrybomb]

welcome, nice explorer, after you lower it get a supercharger and exhaust

Already on the list.

I'm looking at the super charger, also from explorer express. Unfortunately, in California, my choices are limited for what's smog legal.

I'm not exactly decided on the exhaust though.

Also interested in some Trick Flow heads, and a Cam.

Any other suggestions?

 

[cherrybomb]

In California, the plates stay with the vehicles when sold.


Cherrybomb: I think a user named "Aldive" has the exact same shade of purple in his 99. He knows the official name I am sure.

What he said.

Actually, the tags on it expired like the month I bought it. Should be getting all the new registration stuff in about 45 or so more days.

Crankcase, I'll ask Aldive about the color.

I got a couple Helms manuals on the way, and I could probably look it up in the Chiltons I just picked up. Just gathering info.

I wonder if I can find the color on the door tag? Hrrmn.

 

[cdwright]

Hey all,

Just introducing myself. I picked up a 99 EB 5.0L about two weeks ago.

This is the picture from the dealership. When I get it cleaned up, and have a chance to take a pic or two, I'll post them.

I have several things planned for it already. First of which is getting it a bit closer to the ground. Which I plan to do with this kit.

Other stuff too. Looking forward to learning, and sharing info here.

I'd been dreaming of getting one of these for a good long while now, and I'm very proud to be the new owner of this one!

Lower is good as long as your not doing the off road thing. Its not a 4X4 and it handles much better.