White XLT '16

jaygee83 · Post by **jaygee83** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:37 pm

Hi all, been on here for a while, so thought it time to upload some pics of my current toy.

Have a list of things I want to do to it, but will have to see how that eventuates.

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 5:51 pm

welcome onboard bloke. sweet rig. tell us a bit more bout it. what wheels ya running? cheers

jaygee83 · Post by **jaygee83** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 6:58 pm

Currently have done:
TJM Airtec Snorkel w/ Wedgetail Head
EGR Premium Canopy
Bee Sting Aerial
Satin Black Grille, Side Vents & Mirror Covers
Color-coded Door & Tailgate Handles
PX Wildtrak Wheels, powdercoated Satin Black
BFG KO2 - 285/65/18

To Come:
MCC Premium Top Spec Bar
Radflo / EFS Lift
ARB Sliders
Bushskinz Underbody Bash Plates
Fyrlyt Nemesis Spotlights
Powdercoat existing rear bar - which will be the last of the Chrome
UHF
Possibly Custom Rear Drawer Setup and Dual Battery System

I think that's it, for now...

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:29 pm

looks mint!

Blades91 · Post by **Blades91** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:52 pm

Where did you get the black side vent and Mirror covers mate?

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MickJT · Post by **MickJT** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:05 pm

I did a search on eBay and found alot.
Great idea. I might get a pair for my car to cover all the scratches and protect it from further scratches.

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lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:18 pm

they look cool

jaygee83 · Post by **jaygee83** » Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:14 am

I got a standard XL grille, mirror covers from an Everest Trend (as they are colour-coded) and side vents from an FX4. Mirror covers and side vents are direct from Ford. All three were different shades of black. I decided to paint, so all were the same satin black.

Happy to give part numbers and prices for the mirror covers and side vents, if anyone wants.

MrTBum · Post by **MrTBum** » Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:45 am

How's the reception with the bee sting aerial? Looked on fleabay saw a bunch. I hate the oem aerial.

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MickJT · Post by **MickJT** » Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:28 am

I have the Mazda 3 short antenna on mine.
Havnt noticed a difference in reception.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/191593701837

I did buy one of those cheap eBay ones at first and I didn't like how the base flared out. Also felt cheap and nasty and fell apart in my hands.

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lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:42 am

MrTBum wrote:How's the reception with the bee sting aerial? Looked on fleabay saw a bunch. I hate the oem aerial.

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Check my build thread for exact part numbers on the shorty aerial. Genuine mazda

jaygee83 · Post by **jaygee83** » Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:11 am

No issues with reception.

Linc, does the Mazda aerial diameter match the aerial base diameter? The base of the bee sting aerial flares out, and I'm not overly keen on that.

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:42 am

Its a perfect fit. Not noticable at all

lincolnland · Post by **lincolnland** » Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:48 am

Here ya go. Part numbers, fitted before and after. Cheers

MrTBum · Post by **MrTBum** » Tue Sep 05, 2017 1:49 pm

Thanks. Will put that on the "to do" list.

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METROGREY · Post by **METROGREY** » Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:45 am

jaygee83 wrote:I got a standard XL grille, mirror covers from an Everest Trend (as they are colour-coded) and side vents from an FX4. Mirror covers and side vents are direct from Ford. All three were different shades of black. I decided to paint, so all were the same satin black.

Happy to give part numbers and prices for the mirror covers and side vents, if anyone wants.

How did you pop the side mirror covers off?
YEah, keen on prices if you can shear?

Cheers

hoodedwaz · Post by **hoodedwaz** » Wed Dec 06, 2017 1:56 pm

do you mind if i ask how much was it to get the wheels powder coated?

jaygee83 · Post by **jaygee83** » Fri Dec 08, 2017 1:36 am

Rough prices are ~$350 for grille (eBay), ~$20ea for side mirror trim (Ford) and ~$85ea for side vent (Ford). We're doing major reno's on house, so will struggle to find receipts at the moment

I paid ~$450 to have 5 X wheels powder coated.

jaygee83 · Post by **jaygee83** » Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:57 pm

To remove the side mirror trim, I purchased one of those trim removal kits. I think I got mine from Jaycar. I just used one of those to pry the trims off. From memory, I snapped a few of the smaller clips, but it still 'locks' in and you wouldn't know any different from looking at it.

I also had to add some foam in the corner. When they were first fitted, I would get an annoying whistling sound. I had a look at the original mirror covers and they have a strip of foam. So I stuck some foam on the new mirror trims in same location, and no more whistling!

SMIXLT · Post by **SMIXLT** » Sat May 05, 2018 3:48 pm

jaygee83 wrote:To remove the side mirror trim, I purchased one of those trim removal kits. I think I got mine from Jaycar. I just used one of those to pry the trims off. From memory, I snapped a few of the smaller clips, but it still 'locks' in and you wouldn't know any different from looking at it.

I also had to add some foam in the corner. When they were first fitted, I would get an annoying whistling sound. I had a look at the original mirror covers and they have a strip of foam. So I stuck some foam on the new mirror trims in same location, and no more whistling!

How did you get the side vents out?

jaygee83 · Post by **jaygee83** » Mon May 28, 2018 4:19 pm

Sorry, only just saw this. You have to remove the wheel arch liner and reach up the back of the fender. There are ~4 clips that you 'pop' out. Installing new one is as simple as pushing into place.

SMIXLT wrote:
How did you get the side vents out?

jaygee83 · Post by **jaygee83** » Mon Dec 31, 2018 3:48 am

It's been a while - I've finally managed to take some updated photos of what the toy looks like now.

Just about got it to where I want, in terms of upgrades - hopefully! There always seems to be additional things I want to do.

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