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  1. Gadgtfreek

    Hard shift 3rd to 4th gear + 91 vs 87 octane

    Sport was a little wonky in this thing before tune, and was in both my Edge ST's. On the tune, it actually made Sport hit pretty hard, but I've worked with ZFG to get the shifts eased up, and Sport is coming along nicely. So yes, you can get the shifts tweaked to your liking with a tune. The...
  2. Gadgtfreek

    ZFG Racing Tune Review

    I "think" this is the 8th car Ive tuned. By far the best experience Ive ever had. The ST is what I wanted, a comfy cruiser that will haul some ass. I have a buddy with a Track Hawk that will flat-out fly, and he just bought an Audi RS Q8. He loves explorers lol and kinda got me into them. I'm...
  3. Gadgtfreek

    ZFG Racing Tune Review

    Just an update: after about 220 miles of mixed driving, the 1–2 and 2–3 shifts in Sport mode are about where I personally want them. You can still tell it’s in Sport by the shift feel, but it’s less of a slam. The 3–4 shift feels very good, but the 4–5 has a strange hit that’s noticeably harder...
  4. Gadgtfreek

    January Ford Experience Software Update

    Both of the features on mine have worked fine. It makes me wonder if it's mechanical or module-related. I use active cruise with stop and go EVERY day M-F on my commute. And Blue Cruise has been great when I get to use it (few times a quarter).
  5. Gadgtfreek

    Spun rod bearings

    I mean, I guess. Never thought to use the RTD.
  6. Gadgtfreek

    What is the correct Software my new car should be on?

    I think it's in "about", there is an area to software. But I'm not sure what that says. I look at it through my Ford App. If you use the app, it will tell you there is a SW update available. The screen in the car will too.
  7. Gadgtfreek

    What is the correct Software my new car should be on?

    The last update for the Ford Experience was TCU-25.2.8.5, SW Update 11, on Jan 19 2026.
  8. Gadgtfreek

    Spun rod bearings

    I'll have to check with Adam at ZFG when I submit my next 3rd gear romp and 0-60 run and see what he is seeing. I'm running 1/2qt over fill.
  9. Gadgtfreek

    ZFG Racing Tune Review

    Yeah, it's my first actual tune like this; they've all been "shelf" tunes, which were fire and forget. Did not even think about asking for changes. it seems to be learning well, and the hard shifts under "normal driving" in Sport are gone. May need to tweak 4 and 5, but I'm gonna put some miles...
  10. Gadgtfreek

    Wheel and tire sanity check

    More grip mainly, and a better look.
  11. Gadgtfreek

    What grade of gas do you put in your ST?

    This always amazed me with “performance” vehicles. Saw it in the mustang forum too. You bought a performance vehicle and people hand wring about not running the highest octane you can get to get the most HP you can. I’ll never understand it.
  12. Gadgtfreek

    Catch Can Worth It?

    My first 2 months with it, it was like half a shot glass. I think I moved the interval to 4 months. Will be curious to see what it accumulates.
  13. Gadgtfreek

    ZFG Racing Tune Review

    1-2 and 2-3 are less aggressive now. Still a bump, but I think this will be better for a DD. Might need to tone down 3-4. Uploaded, warmed up and did a couple of 0-60 runs. Crazy how this thing spins tires in the 1-2 at full send with TC off. I'm going to drive it for a week in nothing but...
  14. Gadgtfreek

    Carbonized gray on velgens

    Bronze...
  15. Gadgtfreek

    ZFG Racing Tune Review

    Talk about customer service! I never thought to request to ease up on the shifts until Adam posted in the other thread. I sent an email this morning asking what I needed to send over to ease the 1-2 and 2-3 shifts in sport. A tune was just delivered to the TDN. Wow! gonna load it up in a little...
  16. Gadgtfreek

    Thermal R&D

    That's cool. This is my second Thermal (had one on a 2.0 turbo Accord in 2018), and they make a nice exhaust. When I saw it was the ST go to, I didn't even hesitate to buy again.
  17. Gadgtfreek

    Steeda Or ZFGR Tuning.

    I probably wouldnt mind this. Do another submission for revision, as part of the tuning process? Do you need another log? I love sport, but sometimes the 1-2 can be a bit wild lol.Its crazy how these things will bark the tires without even trying.
  18. Gadgtfreek

    Steeda Or ZFGR Tuning.

    Good input!
  19. Gadgtfreek

    Park brake automatically on

    Hell, I loved the hill assist in the mustang 6spd manual at a steep incline red light.


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