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vt4278

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  1. Thanks for posting the parts. The Ford Dealer told me that they weren't compatible. ?? So I went to the lot, looked at both the Eco and non Eco side by side, and noticed the front molding is what's different. So after I 'educated' the dealership that it would work, I ordered two moldings. One of them came in. Which was a blessing because I can compare. A lot of non-enthusiasts will probably never notice. I noticed that glaring horrible lack of side skirt issue pretty much right from the start. The stock skirts are the main weak point visually on the vehicle. I can't believe the stock skirts were ever made, but almost half a million people bought an Edge so what do I know? Anyways, only one molding came in, so I could only install one skirt. So one side I have the old, one the new. And I have the pleasure of walking the vehicle and looking at the difference. And let me tell ya, there's a difference. A huge difference. I'd do the skirts before aftermarket wheels. Actually, I think the skirts make the vehicle look so much better I'm keeping my stock painted aluminum 18's (best wheels available for several reasons). The skirts make the car. Otherwise the side profile is just flat and short. Nothing stands out. With the skirt, the side is a good 4" thicker, and you have a nice 'character line' at the bottom. I had the dealer install the skirts, but when I looked at both, they do not use 3m tape. Just standard install for a skirt. This made a huge difference, and worth every penny. For once, it seems like I'm one of the mod pioneers....... for the 'Ford Edge SEL side skirt mod'.
  2. Every professional auto magazine I read states that weight has an effect on gas mileage. It has to. Mustang and Edge sport share the same engine. Mustang gets better fuel economy. Why? It weighs hundreds of pounds less. Just what I've read.....
  3. Matte finish just like the SEL. Just has a lower lip I'd say is the best way to explain it. So far no tips lol. I'm going to look at them tonight and see what I find out. That's my plan anyways.
  4. The ecoboost were designed for aerodynamics but you'd not think so looking at them. I hate how the stock skirts receed about 4 inches. You can't see them. I wanted a sport look without the huge wheels and harsh suspension. I was at the Ford dealer and saw the other plastic skirts. It looks like a little side step. They make the edge look bigger or a more full/complete look. I got them on eBay for 230 shipped used. Half what they go for new. Google pics of ecoboost and you'll see.
  5. I just bought the Ecoboost side skirts. I think they are a vast improvement over the stock skirts. Has anyone installed side skirts yet and have any information? I got mine used so I doubt they came with new hardware. Is it 3M tape? Can I just use the same bolts/nuts/plastic rivets, etc that I have now? Thanks
  6. Yea i just paid 20.00 for one at the dealer and noticed my FRONT ONE IS MISSING TOO! $40 for cup holder mats! ARGH!
  7. Yea my 2011 was the same way. Took it to the dealer, reinstalled a new light strip, and same thing. He checked the other 2011 in the lot and it was the same too. Horible design. I'm jealous of the new flex. Those cup holder rings shine bright like ours should.
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