Welcome to the Explorer ST Forum, please post an introduction

[GodParticle314]

Yo! I’m Chad from New Mexico, just picked up a 26 Explorer ST about a month ago. On the road a lot for work so needed something comfortable but also wanted something with some get up if I needed it. This is Ripa.

 

[Nascarbilly]

Yo! I’m Chad from New Mexico, just picked up a 26 Explorer ST about a month ago. On the road a lot for work so needed something comfortable but also wanted something with some get up if I needed it. This is Ripa. View attachment 34132

@GodParticle314 :

Welcome Aboard!!

What kind of driving are you referring to distance wise? Freeway, country roads or a bunch of stop lights? Sport mode?

Unrelated, mine is a "Job 2" build 5 Dec 2024 and it came with these grotesque Halliburton style brief case looking mufflers. I saw 2-3 other ST's here and they had black mufflers so I update mine.

 

[GodParticle314]

@GodParticle314 :

Welcome Aboard!!

What kind of driving are you referring to distance wise? Freeway, country roads or a bunch of stop lights? Sport mode?

Unrelated, mine is a "Job 2" build 5 Dec 2024 and it came with these grotesque Halliburton style brief case looking mufflers. I saw 2-3 other ST's here and they had black mufflers so I update mine.

Thanks for the warm welcome! Mostly highway driving, not very long distances though. Usually around 4-5hrs one way. I have quite a few plans that I’ll eventually get around to;
- Auto stop/start delete (already purchased)
- Black ovals (already purchased)
- Window deflectors (wind noise is so loud on the highway with a cracked window!)
- Roof rack delete (I REALLY don’t want to pull headliner myself)
- Intake (just for turbo noise lol)
- Tune (required after intake)
- Exhaust? Maybe? I don’t want it to be too loud but I do like the sound of the thermal 3”

 

[Nascarbilly]

@GodParticle314 :
That is a good start on a list of "To Do's" for your ST.

When you get a chance, jump over to the "Exhaust Tip Questions" thread where you will see @drcookie , @Leadfoot and I have been discussing exhaust tips on the ST's. I loved the looks of @drcookie's application of WESDON Stainless Steel Tips so I got some for me. At this point I am not 100% sure which complete exhaust system upgrade I will end up getting (know a lot about BORLA from previous 2 Mustangs but also love the Thermal R&D 2.5"s) in the future. My main issue is the "Fake Engine Noise" that is pumped into our interiors. I do not want to install a really nice system until one of our more learned members here figures it out or FORD brakes down and tells us how to PERMANENTLY disable that silly nuisance WITHOUT causing collateral damage/problems to other systems in the vehicle. Until then, I have the look I wanted.