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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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new explorer owner!!

hello to all...i just got my new/used explorer about aweek ago....my dad told me about this forum so i thought me and my truck(suv) might fit in here...thanks mike jr.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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Hey Mike and welcome aboard! I see you're in Schenectady. My sister lives in Scotia, small world. Good luck with the new toy!
 
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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thanks for the welcome..i see you have a 98 sport..got any kool mods done to it??
 
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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Welcome

Good to see another trusty trucker,(dont say that loud drunk!).
Hope you enjoy the beast and that she is kind to you.

Best of luck

BIG HVM.

98 xlt, Richmond, Surrey UK.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 11:16 PM
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thanks dude..
 
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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 11:26 PM
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Originally posted by 99-5.0explorer
thanks for the welcome..i see you have a 98 sport..got any kool mods done to it??
I haven't done too much with it. On the outside, there's a bug deflector and side window wind deflectors. On the inside, I upgraded the stereo with a Kenwood headunit and 6 disc CD changer that was installed in my previous Explorer. I also changed the two front speakers to 3-way Pioneers. Nothing fancy but it sounds pretty good.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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cool...i just did the window ventslooks good and works good.. im looking to turn this into a "SVT" explorer..first and only...do you guys no of any good sites for like outside style?
 
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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Welcome 99!

What kind of mods do you want to do? Let us know...

Here are some of mine:

Eaton Supercharger
MSD DIS4 Ignition
24lb injectos
K&N FIPK
Diablo Chip
Lightning fuel pump
Mallory fuel adj fuel pressure reg
Alpine double din 883
Alpine 12 disc changer
JL 10W3
Kicker amps
Pioneer 3 way 6x8
Power slot rotors
Titanium pads
Cobra R wheels w/ 255/60/17 rubber
Lowered 3"
EE Sway Bar kit
Baumann shift kit
Jet Electronic shift kit

There are more - but I'm not awake yet...

And I'm going to pick on you... (You won't be the first SVT... )


Jump in and ask whatever you want! We would enjoy your company here, and make a user gallery of pics of your new ride!!

 
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 01:27 PM
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dude your truck is sweeeeett...lol i thought i might get some heat about the only SVT ex. just wonderin where did u get your A-pilar pods..love them....what gauges do u have in there?? thanks mike jr.
 

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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 02:56 PM
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Thanks for the compliment! I get some funny looks over my truck, and some people are not fond of the badges - but it doesn't bother me. They don't own it - I do... .

Bought my a-pillar and gauges from Barnett Performance. I have a boost gauge and a fuel pressure gauge. I have another one that I made into three gauges, but I don't have the third gauge I want yet, so I haven't installed it yet. It is coming soon - but the gauge is around $400, so I have held off until I have ime to do it right...
 
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 06:22 PM
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What kind of emblems do you have?? wait so you got the gauge pod for $400?? or was that the total cost (pod/gauges)..how much was just the pod...would you be interested in selling your 2 gauge pod?(for a good price lol)
 
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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I have Cobra and SVT emblems. My gauges were around $200 for both, and the pod was something like $25. The gauge I am going to add next cost around $400 by itself - that is why I have been waiting - had other things to get first...

Sorry - my 2 gauge pod is already promised to someone...
 
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 11:01 PM
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thats alright thought i might ask...$25 thats not bad..thanks man..
 
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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nice set up CobraXP!!
is your truck AWD??
have you ran it down the 1/4mile??
 
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 09:47 AM
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yea lets here the 1/4 mile times!! i dint think anybody raced these things(note to self:i got alot to learn about this suv lol)
 
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