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    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    YES, I HAD THE SHOP DO MINE! THE FIRST SHOP GOT IT IN THE TECH LOOKED AT IT AND SAID NO WAY! THEY SENT TO ANOTHER SHOP IN CAROL STREAM R&D PERFORMANCE AND THEY GOT IT DONE 5 HOURS LATER.....
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    How to buff out swirl mark type scratches on wheels before ceramic coating?

    I had mine refinished at around 20k. Chicago Tire and Wheel in Elk Grove Village. Charged about 150.00 per. These are definitely the last black wheels I will own.
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    Thermal 2.5 or awe 3" exhaust....

    I have had the 2.5in thermal setup for 20k plus miles. No problems, no drone, and it still looks and sounds great! I did the downpipes about 5k ago and it sounds about the same, maybe a bit more burble from the back pressure...
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    Ebay IC

    Please....DONT DO IT! CV Fab has some great deals, or just wait it out and you may find someone on here selling a quality IC at discounted prices.
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    Chicagoland Area - Anyone with Thermal R&D 3'' Exhaust?

    Welcome to the forum. I'm here in Oak Lawn. What else you do to your ST?
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    Chicagoland Area - Anyone with Thermal R&D 3'' Exhaust?

    I have their 2.5 system with CV downpipes. Sounds great with some nice back pressure on the downshifts. I had this system on now for about 20k miles and zero issues.
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    Anyone running the jdm tune?

    I had 5-Star 93 and E50 tune. The power seemed good but the trans shifting was erratic and harsh. Since then I went to Gearhead E50 tune and the shifts are great while producing good power. It's runs about 12 sec 1/4 on good days maybe 11.85.
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    2025 ST fit and finish

    I'm looking forward to seeing the new ST interior. Hopefully its as well put together as it looks in the pictures. I sure would like to have an interior where all the black trim pieces match. My 22 has about 4 different shades of Black inside.
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    Subframe bushing braces and billet vertical links.

    That guy in the video is questionable....
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    Steeda springs vs H&R springs

    Does anyone know if you can order just the H&R rear springs? I have Steeda on now but the rear springs have begun to rust, plus I want to drop the rear a bit more. The front Steeda springs for whatever reason are fine with no corrosion. So I would like to just swap out the rear springs for H&R...
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    Lowering Spring Change up.

    Hey guys anyone here used the Lethal Performance springs. I have Steeda now and am looking for a bit more drop. I don't tow or go off pavement, so I am looking for the best drop while keeping the 21-inch stock wheels. Thanks.
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    windshield replacement - go with Ford? or aftermarket?

    I have to replace mine as well. OEM is 750.00 installed or aftermarket who I am told by the same manufacturer is 550.00' The only difference would be the small explorer image on the lower part of the window.
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    Another Tune Question

    I run the Gear Head E50 tune daily. I'm in Illinois so E85 is available and cheap! I pay about 3.05 - 3.15 per gallon for 100 octane E50.
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    Called Out On Tune

    One of the reasons I switched from 5 STAR to Gearhead was due to their shifting in the tune. The car was down and up shifting hard from time to time. The car would chirp the tires from first to second gear! Once I went to Gearhead all the shifts were clean and smooth. I still have a hard...
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    Called Out On Tune

    Who do you go to, cause the service department at Joe Rizza sucks and they try to tie all the claims to mods. I also go to Napleton Ford and they often do the same. They deny claims for things not even related to mods. I love my ST but hate the service from Ford!
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    who has some tune comparison insight?

    I have both and are great! The car shifts like it should from factory. I had a 5 star tune e50 AND DUMPED IT for Gear Head.
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    Tire Wear

    I have 41k on the original Pirelli's. The front has much more tread than the rear. I am replacing the rears with the Accelera Iota 68 tires. I've seen good reviews for a budget tire. I will update once installed.
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    Subframe bushing braces and billet vertical links.

    Could you go into a bit more detail about bushing inserts. What exactly do you notice about the drive? I really dont do many launches but wonder how these would affect the ride quality. I have Steeda springs and rear sway bar, plus the CV fab intercooler and E50 tune. As always thanks for the...
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    Gear Head E50 tune

    here's where I'm at and I spun the tires , bad launch.
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    Greetings from Illinois

    Welcome to the forum. Great people here.


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