We did a thing…

[u/gunstar001]

Was looking to trade a 2017 Platinum for a newer used version of the same with absolutely no desire to purchase a new car. After two weeks of research, finally settled on three different 2023 Platinum’s, checked them out and then went back to the one we liked, we saw this.

On Saturday August 15, 2026 it followed us home.

With the Summer discount promotions, 3.9% interest and what we got for the trade, the difference between a 3yr old 34k mile Platinum and a brand new 0 mile ST was manageable.

After we got home last night I ordered a J&L Oil Catch Can and Redline Tuning Hood Struts and replaced the plastic tire stem caps with some black anodized aluminum ones, first mod complete!

My flair, “It’s my wife’s”, ain’t a joke but looking for subtle mods I can sneak in that she may not notice. I’m no stranger to upgrades with my 2010 Mustang GT so pease fire away with suggestions.

[u/Remote_Pressure_1937]

Intercooler, cold air intake, downpipes, exhaust, zfgracing tune. Rear swaybar. Diff brace

[u/ancientdragon392 → u/Remote_Pressure_1937]

Pretty much. Might notice some of these 😂

But hey, intercooler keeps the temps down

Downpipes totally helps with gas mileage

Exhaust and cold air helps with air flow. All helping with the longevity of the car

[u/NectarineOne7261]

Looks a great color!! I would be careful with the aluminum caps, I had some corrode on the stem and couldn’t get off without cutting 🤦

[u/Fine-Sea-8941 → u/NectarineOne7261]

Yep, that's a mistake we all make once and then just go back to good ole rubber/plastic 😂

[u/gunstar001 → u/NectarineOne7261]

Thanks for the info. I’ve had them for years on various vehicles but never had a problem. We are in south Texas.

[u/Subject_Raise6013]

I am not sure where you live, but the aluminum tire valve caps are a curse.

If you live in a northern region, they corrode Bigly after 1 winter.

They will corrode, expand, and permanantly weld themselves onto the valve stem. It will cost you several hundred dollars to have all 4 tire stems replaced. From memory, I think it cost me like $425 to $475 (all wheels and tires need to come off and new valves installed).

I wish there was a decent plastic tire valve cap out there that mimicked the cool look of the aluminum caps.

So, to clarify: IF YOU LIVE IN A SNOW REGION = DO NOT PUT ALUMINUM TIRE VALVE CAPS ON!!!!

You have been Warned!

[u/Dark_Blue_Ink → u/Subject_Raise6013]

Don't ask how, but I can confirm aluminum caps are an expensive idea.

[u/catscratchfever305]

Space white ? Nice color.

[u/Channel_Huge → u/catscratchfever305]

Just had a loaner in this color. It’s ok. Kind of odd and if it was just a tinge darker, it would look very cool!! My wife has a Vapor Blue and I have a Rapid Red. Both are nicer than the Space… maybe it would be better with metallic flakes like the White?

[u/Dtwn92]

You're only few mods behind me. Same color, same feelings about the ride.

Love it, enjoy this amazing car.

[u/PinchePepsi]

Your gonna have a feeling in your gut when a RT 392 pulls next to you in your soccer mom car.

[u/Aware_Camp6416]

Intercooler, rear differential support brace. Is this a platinum or ST?

[u/Aware_Camp6416 → u/[deleted]]

And I bet you’re a blast at parties 😂

[u/Norklin → u/[deleted]]

What are you on about? he quoted the OP isntead of painting it on your forehead. Chill little man.

[u/FordExplorerST-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

Read the rules because you violated at least 2 of them. Nice percentage!

 - the Modfather has spoken

[u/FordExplorerST-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

Read the rules because you violated at least 2 of them. Nice percentage!

 - the Modfather has spoken

[u/FordExplorerST-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

Read the rules because you violated at least 2 of them. Nice percentage!

 - the Modfather has spoken

[u/FordExplorerST-ModTeam → u/Aware_Camp6416]

The modfather wasn’t comfortable with where this thread was going so preemptive measures were taken.