To start out, my name is Charlie and I am from Eau Claire Wisconsin. I am also a student at UW-Stout majoring in mechanical design.
Originally I had lowered my X and was going to make it performancy, but then I realized that that won't happen, and I have always loved big trucks. So, that is what I will slowly go for. It just didn't make sense, since it is 4wd.
I have a 1996 Explorer Sport, which I have been driving for several years now. There are no major changes, due to lack of funds. Therefore, for now most all that I can do are cheap/free mods that are for appearance sake.
Back when I got it it looked something like this:
I will try to dig up some better pictures to show later, but I am on my laptop, not my main computer with pictures.
Some point about a year ago, I decided I wanted a roof rack for many reasons. I think SUV's look better with them, plus then it is a spot for me to mount some lights (eventually) and also then I can use it to carry stuff.
Magically, a beautiful roof rack from JTsmith's
Ford Forums - View Profile: jtsmith truck appeared on mine.
At some point, I also decided that I needed an overhead console. I now have one of those and I can tell you the temperature, and the direction I am heading. Plus, it has the nice lights.
I have additionally upgraded the audio, with a Sony head unit. I also have an assortment of subs that I am constantly changing out for one reason or another. To also effect the interior sound, I have put down sound deadener on the whole floor and door panels. It really reduces road noise, along with making it nicer to go camping in (feels a little softer)
As for exhaust, I thought I wanted it loud. After experimenting with many exhaust setups, I realized that I have the v6 and nothing will sound really good and not drone. I am now running a near stock sounding muffler. It is slightly louder.
I also painted the grill black to break up the mass of white on the vehicle. I also removed the orange corner reflectors. Along with that, I am also running 35% tint all around.
Also, to change the look up I also painted my wheels a dark gunmetal color.
Current list of modifications:
Interior:
*Overhead console installed, pulled from a junker
*Sony headunit w/subs
*Center console & vents black
*Uniden 510xl CB
*Sound deadener
*A-Pillar handles
*Rear seat bottoms removed, because when I fold down the rear seats they stick up and it's a pain
*White gauges
Here is a contemplation of the interior put together with Autostitch
Interior again...after changing some things black and mounting the A-Pillar handles
(no CB mounted in this one)
Exterior:
*35% tint all around
*31x10.5 A/T tires
*TT/Shackles lift
*Bumper valence removed
*Lights on bumper
*Mounty roof rack
*Stock deerhoofs painted gloss black
*Clear corners, orange reflector removed from stock lamps
*Shaded rear tails
Old shackle removed when lift shackles were installed. It was rusted out a little bit...
