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Got about 6 old school amps from my young thumpin days that I'm gonna use. Probably use a big Orion for the sub and a PPI, Punch or Hafler for the fronts. These old amps were really well built but most of them did not have speaker level inputs or crossovers back then.

You can get 2 Monroe Sensatracs for the rear for around $60.00 at Advance Auto. These are just shocks not struts so I'm guessing it's a pretty easy job to replace them. Hardest part would be getting to the top mounts which are probably behind the rear interior panels. I'm approaching 50,000 on my 11 so I'm probably gonna switch mine out in the spring and see how she rides.

Nature of the beast with 2011+ Edges. My 2010 Edge and 13 Lincoln MKX have way softer suspensions then my 2011 SEL. I'm definitely gonna try softer shocks in the back this summer. Back years ago I replaced the shocks on a brand new 2003 F150 FX4 with Sensatracs and it made a huge difference. It's really easy to tell how a vehicle rides when you live in Michigan!!!!!

Yes, the factory projectors are pretty sad even though they come with one of the brightest halogen bulbs you can get. Plug-n-Play Hid kits make a HUGE difference and work quite well in these halogen projectors. Since it's your girlfriends vehicle, you might want to stay with the halogens for durability reasons. ALL Chinese aftermarket Hid kits tend to have occasional failures with ballasts/bulbs and it would not be good if she had a failure while driving alone at night. If you still decide to do this, either use a 35 watt kit without a harness or 35/55 kit with a dual relay harness. This will lower the odds of losing both headlights at the same time. I carry a spare Hid bulb, relay, fuse and ballast along with the stock 9012 halogens with me at all times and would have no problem replacing a part in the middle of nowhere if I had to.

Happens every time the battery runs down or is disconnected for to long. It resets after a while. Probably a good idea to put that battery on a charger for a while even though everything seems fine.

Since this thread is getting so much action I thought I'd add another question. What line out converters have you used???

I would guess it's getting in through the HID bulb O-ring. Maybe pull the headlight and dry it with a hair dryer. While ya got the whole thing out, see how tight the bulb fits and change the O-ring to a different size if she's loose. I think a leaky light assembly seal is rare but ya never know these days.

2011 SEL with basic factory radio. Gonna just add a sub and amp. Where have you guys grabbed the wires and installed your line out converters? I may add another amp later to power the pair of Infinitys in the front doors and some dash mounted tweets.

Gonna be interesting to see how it performs compared to your old kit. They do look nicer on the outside!!! I agree that the harness may be a serious weak link. If you're not comfortable with it, you can rebuild it with thicker gauge wire and cut it to the proper length. It's pretty easy to do if you can purchase some parts there. The 14 gauge waterproof harness I built has been perfect through 3 nasty and salty Michigan winters. Besides one balast failure, my 35/5000 DDM's have been going strong for about 3 years.

Should be fine for a long time. If ya don't know how to check a suspension yourself, just take it to a reputable mechanic once in a while for a quick check. I personally like to change shocks/struts right around the 80,000 mark even if she's not bouncing. I've been in a few 90,000+ mile Edges and they still felt pretty solid despite not having any work done. If ya start hearing some funky noises or notice uneven tire wear, make sure to have it checked out.

Might wanna think about adding the Lincoln MKX to your shortlist. They are extremely quiet and have a much smoother ride if that's something you're looking for.

Pretty sure Johnson Controls still make the batteries for Interstate and several others including Walmart's Everstart line and Sears Diehard batteries. Seems to me the smart move is to shop by price and warranty if you're a fan of Johnson Controls batteries. Or maybe I'm wrong and they do indeed use higher quality materials when manufacturing the Interstate line.

Most sites like Advance Auto list the 59 and 65 as an exact fit for my 2011 SEL so I assume there is room for the bigger battery but I have not looked yet. I did notice that my 2014 MKX has a 65 nestled under the hood. Probably gonna grab an Interstate 65 at Costco when I get a chance.

Any of you guys replacing your size 59 batteries with a 65? I'm due for a new one and was thinking about going with the 65. Looks like the 3.5's can take either size. Think there's any longevity advantages or just CCA and reserve capacity improvements?

I like they way smoked bug-guards look on some vehicles even though it screams 80's. These days I would go with one of the clear decal types. I remember my old 87 Mustang GT looking like an advertisement for Auto Ventshade!!!!

Ya might wanna start with a good set of front speakers. The factory speakers in the 2011+ SEL Edges are, by far, the cheapest I have ever seen. Changing them makes a huge difference and allows you to turn up the bass. It may just be enough to satisfy your ears but nothing can take the place of a good aftermarket sub and amp.

Bummer. I've been really happy with my 2011 Edge (45,000 miles) and 2013 Lincoln MKX (13,000 miles).

Thanks W! Just got my order done since today is the last day for this deal. Won't need them for about 18 months but just couldn't pass this up.

I gonna do this!!!! I'm assuming ya gotta fill out two rebate forms?

Very cool it came right out. Maybe have your wife or/and girlfriend torque it next time!!!!

Lets see, oil and filter = $30.00, Gallon of washer fluid =$2.00, Car wash(with free scratches)= $5.00. That's some expensive labor!!!!!!!

My 11 Sel has them but I'm not sure if the 13's came with them. They must have a purpose but I really can't think of one. Maybe to help stop the tire tread from throwing rocks forward????

Been driving a 2011 Edge SEL and a 2013 Lincoln MKX for a while now. I kinda like the push button start but could easily live without the power liftgate and navigation. The power liftgate is really slow and you have to hit the keyfob or dash button to close it. Maybe I'm old fashion but I just don't like it.

If ya know exactly what to order, E-bay will give you the best deal. I replaced all of mine 2 years ago for under $30.00 and every one of them is still going strong. I made sure they all had SMD 5050 leds.

This was never solved on my friend's Edge either. He's just living with it.