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hi folks -- original owner of a 2022 ST, and decided to start doing my own oil changes again now that I'm retired. But I'm having trouble finding a good video etc. for an ST, and I suspect it's not the same as for other Edges? if anyone can direct me to a video or other instruction I would greatly appreciate it. Thx john p
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By Samurai Edge · Posted
22CarbGreyElite I completely agree with your reasoning on the upgrade for your GTO. I did something similar on my 2002 Subaru WRX since the braking was weak, even in regular day-to-day driving. Too many people driving like jacka**es cutting you off at the last second, etc., required a brake upgrade. The right rotors, pads, calipers, etc. can make a huge improvement. Did it all DIY which helps give you a better understanding of what's going on. The issue with the Edge is that the braking, as it comes from the factory, is quite good. I can't see the reason for a big upgrade unless one is racing the vehicle. That's why I asked the OP " Why? " but he never responded. The only big upgrade kit I found, Rotara, was over $4K. That's pricey for something one would not need unless racing or " just because ". -
I follow the OBD-II harness up along the metal dashboard support, other smaller harnesses combine into it, then it goes up to the bottoms of the cluster and is fastened across a support all the way to the center display area. I lose it when it gets into there.
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Hey @22CarbGrayElite, look at Corvette front brake air ducts. They look like they can be attached to the frame rail and feed the rotors with a short piece of flex duct. Like you said and I have also experienced, and, until you have done it you can't imagine the extra stopping power nor the satisfaction you did it yourself.
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By 22CarbGrayElite · Posted
I can tell you why I did the “Frankensteining” on my 2004 GTO. The stock 2004 GTO brakes were barely adequate for 4000 lb car, with driver in it. This is probably why Holden slightly upgraded the 05/06 GTO brakes. They also painted the calipers red for aesthetics. Could I have swapped on the later model brakes and called it good, and seen better braking performance? Yep. But my anal to every detail self wouldn’t have been happy spending a grand on it and leaving performance and better looks on the table. Someone had worked on and designed caliper brackets to fit the Cadillac or Gen 5 Camaro Brembos to the GTO so I went for it. I bought brand new GM calipers, the Raybestos performance rotors that are a perfect match to the GM performance rotors, PowerStop pads, stainless brake hoses and of course, the expensive but necessary brackets. 100% my labor, and man, was it worth it. The brake pedal feel is the best I have ever experienced in a vehicle. You just nudge the pedal and you are slowing down. This car stops confidently from any speed and feels right for a heavy car. They look great behind the 19” VMR wheels I have on it. There are gains to be had from brake modifications, maybe not as stunning as a tune on the Ecoboost, but for $2300, I have a set of brakes that looks and rivals the $6000 off the shelf kits. Every part I used was brand new. Could I have spent less? Yep, if I wanted cheaper parts. Decided to spend once and cry once. I tried to mimic what a factory upgraded brake system could look like and I pulled it off. I can swap to 6 piston front Brembos if I ever decide to in the future, but I doubt that will ever be necessary. Would I do a 4 piston Brembo with a bigger rotor on the front of my Edge? Absolutely, but not at an off the shelf kit cost. I’d rather use parts that work with a little frankensteining. After all, this is why we modify and make them our own. And for the record, frankensteining in my book does not mean rigging, or using duct tape and bubble gum to make it happen. It means doing it right using parts from other platforms if needed to achieve the end result. -
hi im just bought a headlight switch mostly for it has fog light switch built in but it also has traction control button was curious if anyone has solutions to making them work in my 2015 ford edge sport. i thought my switch was for a 2015 as forscan should be able to make the changes but im not seeing it. kt4t13d061abw searching this on the laptop shows this is probably for 2019+ but when i bought it i was getting 2015+ on my phone.
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Well, I finally decided to get my Edge in for service. I had a TPMS fail on it, and was getting nagged by the dealer that the oil change is due. I also had this outstanding recall, full thing was Safety Recall Notice 25S89/NHTSA Recall 25V572. On the write-up from the dealer, it said "Scanned for codes, found code C1001:01 in the APIM", and then a bunch of stuff for diagnosing and fixing it. Basically, they ended up replacing the rear camera. I had a couple of issues with the camera in the past. Once it went black on my, and after I got it home, I tried it again, and it was all pixelated. But then it was fine for a while. It did it another time or two, so that's why I decided to get it in to the dealer. I also had the TPMS replaced, and the struts on the engine hood replaced. They were both dead. Too much money, but at least it's all done. Of course due to the miles, a few other items were recommended (various fluid flushes, cabin filter, and decarb the engine. But I figured I gave 'em enough for one trip. Anyway, all is well, and just wanted to pass on the result of my rear camera recall experience. They had my Edge for 2 days and came to my house, picked it up, and brought it back to me. All is well in the world again!
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By Broncoholic · Posted
Old thread, looong thread, GREAT thread! I picked up a low miles 2016 Sport AWD for my son to pair with my daughter's 2017 Sport AWD we got last year. The 2016 has the Adaptive Steering modes (Normal / Sport) greyed out in the display (can't select or modify). From reading this thread, I learned to count the lock-to-lock turns and it's 2 (same on the 2017), so I know the adaptive steering is working. I've surmised the steering wheel was probably replaced but not programmed properly. There's no steering wheel replacement on the CarFax though. I guess next step is to ask the dealer for the Oasis report and see if anything is on there. I doubt my son cares about having the steering modes, my daughter likes Normal on hers, I prefer the Sport mode. Anyway, if any of you are still around, I appreciate all your posts!
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