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Mac, I just had my 2011 in the shop and they told me how long the booster warranty was extended. My memory is starting to go at the ripe old age of 50 so I can't remember the exact mileage but I think it was 10 years/150,000 miles.

I never get those silly certificates but I can see how they could come in handy if you destroyed a really expensive tire. I think ya get lifetime balance, rotation and flat repair with any purchase from Discount Tire.

If they are 35 watt, I would try them without the harness. If they are 55 watt, ya might want to look into a better harness with thicker gauge wiring. I had the same problem with a cheap ebay harness and rebuilding it to the proper length with 14 gauge wire completely solved the problem. Also keep in mind that some of these kits don't fire consistently when using the auto-on headlight feature.

Very informative. I've been doing my own break jobs for 30+ years and have always had good luck (except that one time when I put some Taurus pads on backwards in the dark!!!). I always thought it was heat that caused rotors to warp but improperly installed rotors makes a lot more sense to me on street driven vehicles. I'm getting ready to do the brakes on my 2011.

Go to Crutchfield.com and enter your vehicle. That site will show you everything you need for the job.

Should be really easy and well worth the effort. Just make sure you get the adapter harness so ya don't have to cut any factory wires and you could probably find a kit to retain your steering wheel controls if you like to use them. There should be lots of info online about switching these Ford Head units out.

Really enjoy your vids Mac and I'm sure they have proven very helpful to many do-it-yourselfers on here. I figured the back shocks were pretty easy and will probably be trying to soften my 2011's ride up with some Sensatracs soon. Have you noticed how much stiffer the ride is in your 2011 compared to the 08? Also, have you replaced the front struts and springs yet?

I ordered one of these a few months ago and just ordered 2 more. They actually work really well and hold phones rock steady in any position. The thin piece of metal can either go between the battery and back cover or between phone and a case. The mount itself is rubberized and fits really well in my 2011. These things are super cheap and very cool!!! These come on the slow boat so count on at least 3 weeks. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Magne...566e71dd35

I had a 2013 Lincoln MKX split a belt around 15,000 miles because of a metal bur on one of the pulleys. Never actually saw it but that's what the dealership told me.

Four 245/60/18 Yoko YK580's shipped to your door for $284.00 right now after $200.00 in rebates at Discount Tire Direct. $20.00 more then last year but still an awesome deal on some new skins if ya need some.

I had a buddy in high school that had a built 350 Rat in his Opel GT. Really really fast!!!! I think it was a popular engine swap for the Opel back in the day.

Black 77 Ford Thunderbird with a 460 Police interceptor. Pulled the 460 PI out of an old Merc and built the crap out of it. That's the one vehicle I wish I still had today.

Took an SEL for a nice long ride this morning. Definitely rides a lot softer then my 2011 and I would even say softer then a 2014 MKX. Almost felt like I was in my 2010 again which is a good thing when it comes to plush ride quality. Another thing that I noticed right away was a lot more power assist with steering. This SEL had leather seats that were really really soft, almost like sitting on a leather couch. Not crazy about how the new Edge looks but she does ride a heck of a lot nicer then my teeth rattling 2011. I think this new Edge will attract the older crowed a little better then the outgoing model.

The light bars you're missing are the farthest thing from fog lights and will give you about ZERO lumens to help you see in the fog. They are just silly decorations. Maybe look at all the HID lighting threads to help you get some more light out the front. Unfortunately, the 2011+ Edges don't have any room, at least that I can find, for adding a good set of foggers down low.

I checked out a new SEL yesterday. Interior looks a lot cheaper then the current model. Love the new back end but the front looks pretty weak. Looks like they ripped the grille off a Taurus and stuck it on the Edge. Another thing I noticed is ya really gotta slam the doors hard to get them shut because of the new rubber seal design. As you can tell, I was not impressed at all with the new Edge. Didn't take it for a ride but wondering if it rides better/softer then the 11 to 14.

Any updates on how the LMZ's are working for you???? Would love to see some wall pics!

I've always liked the Thermos and Raybestos Blues so I thought I'd post this. Wagner is doing their $15.00 rebate per set of Thermos right now. I just ordered fronts and rears for my 2011 SEL from Amazon and the final price will be around $40.00 shipped. Pretty decent deal. Probably less then $30.00 for Prime members who get free shipping.

I agree 100%. Just about got stuck again the other day because I forgot to disable the system. I keep the screen up at all times in the winter so I have semi quick access to it. It's not easy to disable when you're in the process of getting stuck!!!!

I'm gonna get me a nice set of Scooby Doo wheels!!!

I was gonna dig into mine this week but it's to dang cold even in the attached garage!!! I too am wondering where the best place is to grab the wires for a line out converter. I would really like to get at them behind the radio but I'm guessing it's much easier to get them in the front kick panels. I'm also gonna try a simple LOC and see what it sounds like before purchasing an Audio Control LC2i. My amps are old school so I also need to add one of my old electronic crossovers between the LOC and amp.

I actually liked the looks of your Edge a lot more but I'm sure the Benz is a much nicer vehicle by a long shot. Kinda curious what kind of MPG ya get in the new ride.

I just switched back to my 11 SEL after driving a 14 MKX for the last year. I do miss the touch entry feature but the actual push button start is really not a big deal to me (I know it's a package deal). I also did not like the remote tailgate cuz it's really slow, I find it easier to just open and close it. Both have remote start but my aftermarket Viper reaches a lot further which does come in handy. I would definitely think about going with a good aftermarket remote starter instead of adding the factory unit. One other thing I really missed was the HID kit I have on the SEL. The MKX did not come with HIDs!!!!!

Discount Tire & Discount Tire Direct sell the Yoko YK580's that get pretty good reviews. These are a DT exclusive and can sometimes be purchased at a really good price. A few of us on here grabbed them for around $250.00 for a set of four shipped!!!

I used 14 gauge covered with split loom and added an inline fuse. I used fuse location #33 for the power point and I think #36 for my radar detector. These fuses were not being used in my 2011 SEL. Most power points have a 20 amp fuse but #33 is a 10 amp which is fine for powering my Kinivo Blluetooth system.

If ya know how to drive for maximum MPG, the 3.5 can do really well. I always stay around 21 in the city and 23 to 28 on the highway depending on temp and speed.