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Started by anomadtoo, March 25, 2014, 10:39:47 AM

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anomadtoo

March 25, 2014, 10:39:47 AM
Hello all;

Looking forward to this forum to grab countless usefull information from, and share experiences/ideas. I have a 2014 Black Explorer Sport; and yes I get alot of looks and compliments here in Germany (its not sold here). I've added the Lund DD tune, EZ running boards black on black, OEM splash guards, and black Ford labels front/back. When I have time I'll probably next add the 170 t-stat, and the light grey tint to put over the yellow turn signal portion of the headlight; we'll see.

DJE624

#1
March 25, 2014, 10:43:24 AM
Welcome!  Some shots of the XSport with the German countryside as a back drop would be really nice to see!  Glad you are here! 

SwampRat

#2
March 25, 2014, 10:46:18 AM
Welcome ...
2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

panther427

#3
March 25, 2014, 11:29:03 AM
I vote next club meet to be hosted by anomadto. Welcome tce make a bigbrake kitusing willwood products
2013 SHO

SHOdded

#4
March 25, 2014, 11:33:47 AM
Welcome to the community, anomadtoo!  Yeah, the XSports are vying to dominate the public's eye :D  Post a couple of pics as yours is now, and when you further mod it.  Germany does have some really cool backdrops ...
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

BiGMaC

#5
March 25, 2014, 11:39:57 AM
Welcome to The Forum anomadtoo!!
:WELCOME:
Glad to have you here!

Are you military?
....Already tuned... Super!  How about some pics of your current mods?  This is a great community.  Look forward to your contributions.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

anomadtoo

#6
March 26, 2014, 07:49:59 AM
No, not military; I am a DoD civilian. I'll get some pics up soon. And in case you were wondering (or not) I've only gotten up to 110mph on the autobahn in my XSport. But that was also during a 5.5 hour drive where I averaged 90-95mph the whole trip. Needless to say its going to suck moving back to the states and much much lower speeds.

thanks for all the welcomings!

bpd1151

#7
March 26, 2014, 08:11:31 AM
Welcome, welcome, welcome! :hi:

Glad to have you on board here :newbie:

Flip'n awesome opening post, and thanks a bunch for registering. :ok:

Pics when time permits, as our Explorer section is still relatively small (but growing).

Safe travels back to the States, and you can go just as fast, but just be cognizant of when and where! Ha!

The "other" Mike :beer:

SHOdded

#8
March 26, 2014, 08:41:27 AM
110 mph is not bad at all!  What is the state of construction on the Autobahn today?  A few years ago, when I was there, we regularly hit patches of 80 kph road due to construction.  Thankfully, still no traffic jams, but it was way faster to drive at night (except in the right lane) than during the day.

Definitely was an adjustment being back in the States!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

geswek

#9
March 26, 2014, 08:45:18 AM
Quote from: anomadtoo on March 26, 2014, 07:49:59 AM
No, not military; I am a DoD civilian. I'll get some pics up soon. And in case you were wondering (or not) I've only gotten up to 110mph on the autobahn in my XSport. But that was also during a 5.5 hour drive where I averaged 90-95mph the whole trip. Needless to say its going to suck moving back to the states and much much lower speeds.

thanks for all the welcomings!

Haha; I am from Germany and have done some insane speeds on Autobahn with M-series BMW's and Audi's.

Where abouts are you? Struttgart? I'm from Düsseldorf.

Welcome to the board.

mjhpadi

#10
March 26, 2014, 12:00:19 PM
 :WELCOME:  Glad to have you on board. Hope  you enjoy the Explorer and find your time here enjoyable.  Not familiar with the Lund tune...maybe you could give us a little info on it when you have a chance?
2010 Candy Red SHO, Livernois Stage 4 Tune, Airaid CAI, Tinted Headlamps & Tails, LED Interior Lighting, LED Running Lights, LED Puddle and License Plate Lamps, LED DRL's, Window Tint, Rear Window Spoiler, V3 Triton Switchback Running Lights, Colgan Bra, Ford Racing Gauges (oil pressure, oil temperature, boost/vacuum)
Replaced by 2020 Hertiage Edition GT-350

FastSHO23

#11
March 26, 2014, 03:33:55 PM
Welcome welcome! !! Haven't been a member long myself but you are correct in this forum having tons of information...
2010 SHO- 3rd Cat Delete

anomadtoo

#12
March 27, 2014, 03:32:01 AM
Quote from: mjhpadi on March 26, 2014, 12:00:19 PM
:WELCOME:  Glad to have you on board. Hope  you enjoy the Explorer and find your time here enjoyable.  Not familiar with the Lund tune...maybe you could give us a little info on it when you have a chance?


I'm in Wiesbaden. I've "only" gotten to 136mph when I had my 2011 Infiniti G37. I'll get the XSport up there when my twins aren't in the truck :) And one of these days I'll get to either Nurburgring or Hockenheimring. I understand the XSport is big and heavy and not tuned like a Jeep SRT8, but it would still be fun!

Regarding the Lund Racing tune; I learned about it on the Serious Explorations forum. It's a good tune, but sucks that its locked to one vehicle and can't be removed and resold. I like the SCT X4 tune and device advertised on this forum (and others).

shoman04

#13
March 27, 2014, 05:31:44 AM
Welcome from "HOT ATLANTA". Got to go to the autobahn for a top speed run and watch the BMW guy mouth drop open as YOUR FORD SUV light flash them to get out the way at a 160mph!!!! LMBO!!
2011 KONA BLU SHO,Livernois Tune,AIRAID CAI,DYNOMAX MUFFLEs,Newest member of the 12sec CLUB 12.669sec @ 107mph    2011 Ford Taurus SHO: 12.669 @ 105.050 MPH NEW FOR 2013LMS down-pipe,Magnaflow X-pipe,and Custom 2.5"exhaust pipe!! Meth and stage 5 next to be install!!!!!! METH DYNO TUNE today 405AWHP!!!WOW LMS track day 12.4209sec   :mike1:

goblues38

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March 27, 2014, 04:30:41 PM
Quote from: anomadtoo on March 26, 2014, 07:49:59 AM
No, not military; I am a DoD civilian. I'll get some pics up soon. And in case you were wondering (or not) I've only gotten up to 110mph on the autobahn in my XSport. But that was also during a 5.5 hour drive where I averaged 90-95mph the whole trip. Needless to say its going to suck moving back to the states and much much lower speeds.

thanks for all the welcomings!

Welcome.  i just did a 2,300 mile road trip in our '14 x-sprt.  Like my SHO, it just loves to cruise around 85mph.  just effortless.

I did note though, above 80mph, MPG was under 20.  below 75, mpg was 22+.

that 80mph mark is the limit where econemy goes out the window.
2013 SHO w/pp
     -35% tint
     -relay wired to have parking lights on any time car is running
     -SCTx4 (Torrie Tune)
2014 Explorer Sport
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