Hey every one! I'm new here and looking for some info. I recently bought an '07 Expedition Eddie used. This is my second Expedition (first was a 2000 I bought new) so I'm really stoked about having another one. I never took the time/had the $$$/and knowledge to put after market parts on it. Now that I have the '07 I want to make it mine. Below I have a list of questions I'm hoping some of you will be willing to help answer.
Headlights:
If it's easy to explain whats the difference/benefit between Xenon, HID and LED lights?
Is there any major differences between the wattage i.e. 6000W, 8000W etc? Higher the watts the brighter the lights?
Are after market housings better? I know this is a personal preference answer but I'm wondering if they are strictly cosmetic, assist with brightening the lights or both.
Performance?:
What are the benefits to air intakes and aftermarket exhaust? I have a few ideas I just want to see if I'm on the right track with what I'm thinking.
I love the sound and look of dual exhaust on mustangs and such. Is it possible to do put that on an expedition?
What are the "chips" I hear about and what do they do?
Alarms/Remote starters:
My '07 didn't come with an alarm. So I want to put one on it. Viper has one that works with the iPhone that seems to do both. Anyone have any experience with it?
Brakes:
I HATE cleaning my wheels and they always seem to get crappy looking after a day or 2 of driving. Are there any fixes for this that also improve stopping?
Any other reccommendations?
products/dealers:
Recommendations. Anything and everything. I know eBay is a great resource but what/where else?
I should also state that this post wasn't done with out digging through the forums some. For headlights I've seen www.ddmtuning.com. Exhaust I see a lot about Flowmaster. I'm just looking for more so I can compare whats out there. Some things I know for certain I can't do without enlisting help form friends. Like exhaust. I don't weld and have no idea how but have a good friend that can do it. I'm tend to look at what I want to do then read and educate myself to make sure my level of ability is adequate. If I can do it I will. If not....I will decide when I get there.
Lastly, sorry for the lengthy post. This is my second or third of what I hope to be many more!
Thanks all!
Headlights:
If it's easy to explain whats the difference/benefit between Xenon, HID and LED lights?
Is there any major differences between the wattage i.e. 6000W, 8000W etc? Higher the watts the brighter the lights?
Are after market housings better? I know this is a personal preference answer but I'm wondering if they are strictly cosmetic, assist with brightening the lights or both.
Performance?:
What are the benefits to air intakes and aftermarket exhaust? I have a few ideas I just want to see if I'm on the right track with what I'm thinking.
I love the sound and look of dual exhaust on mustangs and such. Is it possible to do put that on an expedition?
What are the "chips" I hear about and what do they do?
Alarms/Remote starters:
My '07 didn't come with an alarm. So I want to put one on it. Viper has one that works with the iPhone that seems to do both. Anyone have any experience with it?
Brakes:
I HATE cleaning my wheels and they always seem to get crappy looking after a day or 2 of driving. Are there any fixes for this that also improve stopping?
Any other reccommendations?
products/dealers:
Recommendations. Anything and everything. I know eBay is a great resource but what/where else?
I should also state that this post wasn't done with out digging through the forums some. For headlights I've seen www.ddmtuning.com. Exhaust I see a lot about Flowmaster. I'm just looking for more so I can compare whats out there. Some things I know for certain I can't do without enlisting help form friends. Like exhaust. I don't weld and have no idea how but have a good friend that can do it. I'm tend to look at what I want to do then read and educate myself to make sure my level of ability is adequate. If I can do it I will. If not....I will decide when I get there.
Lastly, sorry for the lengthy post. This is my second or third of what I hope to be many more!
Thanks all!
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