splork Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Ten months ago I bought a Ford Edge 2011 Limited Edition at the Manheim auction in New Jersey. I couldn't be happier with my choice. Its loaded with just about every option and the white platinum tri coat looks awesome. However, after visiting this forum for the past month or so, I began to get that itch that most of you know about and this week I began my journey down the mod roads. This week I added 1) EGR running boards ( mostly so that my 6 year old son can get in and out - at least thats how I explained the cost ) 2) DRL running lights from daytimebrightlights.com 3) all new tires and rims from tirerack.com ( Platinum Sabers ) 4) plasti dipped all chrome on the back of the car I have a new front grill at the paint shop getting painted tuxedo black and clear coated. Then I plan on plasti dipping the rest of the chrome and placing the vinyl Ford emblems which I just received in the mail. They are black background with white lettering. I also have the front license plate bracket which will hold the plate below the bumper. For now, I just removed the bracket and plate entirely and plugged the holes until I am ready for the grill install. Here are some before and after pictures. I'm only about 50% done with my planned mods but hopefully they look pretty decent. I am looking for new headlights but can't seem to find anything for the years 2011 and up. I know the limited already has HIDs but they really suck. Something like the ones at http://www.carid.com/2010-ford-edge-headlights/spec-d-halo-led-projector-headlights-12130978.html would be sweet. Does anyone know if they are available? I don't want to cut my headlamps and place the halos from Carid in there, seems rather cheesy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Looks great. How do the auctions work Ive always been interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 You could contact whiteis33 on this forum, he does custom headlights day-in, day-out. Cellbine I believe has had a seriously customized set from him. https://www.facebook.com/DynamikiLLu51ons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splork Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Auctions are a tricky situation. I believe I got a pretty nice deal but you never know. The nice thing was that I was able to pick exactly what I wanted and with what features and eventually get it. It took about 4-5 weeks of bidding on vehicles but the guy got me exactly what I wanted. I think I ended up paying about 26k for a 2011 Limited AWD with the best package/options with 31k miles. This was almost a year ago now. Most of the dealerships I walked into were asking way more than that for Edges which were far less complete. Every week, I would get a list of vehicles, rate them from 1-5 in order of desire, I would set a max price, and my guy would bid on them accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splork Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Added the following this week 1) replaced front turn signals with switchbacks white/amber 2) replaced OEm 4300k HIDs with 5000ks 3) painted calipers black using the G2 system Front lighting looks pretty sharp now when you combine the above two changes with the DRLs. I've also spoken to Whiteis33 and he will be receiving my headlights Monday to customize. I ordered some decals for the calipers but I think painting them black was a pretty bad decision, they simply blend in too much. I am going to see what the white Ford Edge decals look like before repainting. I didn't want to paint them white or red because I felt like it would stick out a bit too much but black simply blends in too much. What have you guys done in regards to painting or covers and what colors? Next week, I should have my grill back from the paint shop, Tuxedo Black and I will hopefully be able to install that with the new headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Camouflaged calipers Could go with white, but those would likely get dirty quick. I am sure you will be very pleased with your customized headlights. Need some before/after pics when all is in place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splork Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Ended up ordering MGR caliper covers. They are actually bit bigger than I had imaged but they look pretty decent. Much better than the camo ones:) In other news, I watched Cellbine's bumper and light videos and managed to remove my bumper, remove both lights, install two temporary lights, and reinstall the bumper in a little over an hour. This was completely solo. Great videos Cellbine, huge help. Hopefully by the end of this next week, I will be installing my new lights and new grill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Great progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Hey, just saw this thread. Glad my vids helped you out. From what you have written, it sounds like you got new headlights. Did you get them from Dynamikillu5ions? Here is my headlight vid for those that haven't seen it: They have lots more options available these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splork Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 White33 received my lights yesterday and hopefully will start working on them this week. I did indeed see your video and loved it. I didn't want to have identical lights as you, so we are going a slightly different route and will post pictures and hopefully a similar video as yours once its complete. I actually grabbed two lights off Ebay, intending to have those directly shipped to White but an error had them sent here instead. So I was able to send him my originals, which are in perfect condition and hopefully I can do something fun with the Ebay ones once I get mine back. When all is said and done, I am hoping to be able to switch looks of my car depending on how I feel for that season ( black/white or chrome/white ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 That's a good idea. I like that. I might have to order an OEM set myself to be able to swap out if Korea doesn't agree with my taste in lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Do they have 5000K D3S bulbs? If so, I may be all over that. Edited May 7, 2014 by PrinzII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splork Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 They do have 5k bulbs, that is actually what I replaced my OEM ones with and they are awesome. http://www.ebay.com/itm/230453850329?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 Hopefully, I will be getting my headlights back from White33 this weekend and I can begin the rebuild of my front end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splork Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Got bored tonight and ran outside from the screaming kids and quickly plasti-dipped the chrome stripe down the side and under the windows. 5 coats of black and 4 clear coat made. Gotta admit, this took no time at all, 80 minutes total and looks fantastic. Totally changes the look. I am also attaching a sneak peak what Whiteis33 is doing for me. This is only half of it but it looks very promising. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Well done on the PD, definite enhancement to the looks of the Edge. Tempting us with that quick look at the lights, are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splork Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Lights came in this morning. Tore bumper apart. Removed Chrome grill parts and installed new black ones. P-dipped chrome on top of lights and center piece above grill. Installed a black and white Ford emblem. Here are a few pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splork Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Here are some pictures of the lights and new front end. Amazing what a difference going from all chrome to all black has made. Much happier with the overall look. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyEdge Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I really like the LED strip on your headlights! Some of the others just have a strip accross the top but I really like it on the bottom. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabang Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Those headlights do look great. I've been pondering shipping them to white while I study abroad in Australia, since I won't be driving the car. Not really sure if I want to spend all that money, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edged Up Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Ooooo. Nice, I want black accents inside the housing with RGB Demon eyes and Halo. Not cheap but worth the customization, but that is my opinion. Looks hot!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Great way to highlight the curve of the headlights! Really pops with all the elements in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Looking good Splork. If you get the chance, pop your OEM turn signals in and see what it looks like with those. When I had my switchbacks in, the white took away from the look of the Halos and strip. It might make your headlights standout even more! Just a thought 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 How are your D3S bulbs holding up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketace1 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 This is one of the best transformed Edge LTDs I have seen yet on this forum. Great work, Splork. You did great and the outcome is 1000% better than where you started. The mods were tasteful, elegant and transformative. Love the rims, love the headlights and the blacked out grille. And especially those red caliper covers. I guess I am transforming mine in similar fashion altho' can't spend all that $$$ too quickly. The halos have to wait for now... else I've got the rest on my To-Do list and almost there. Thanks for the thread and the pics you posted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splork Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks for the great comments and suggestions! The Edge is holding up nicely through the summer. I've had a few issues with the new headlights but we are working through them as they arise. I finally finished all the mods I had left which were unfinished ( lowered the front license plate bracket, removed the iron rail dust, and finished the back black and white Ford Logo ), waxed it up and took a few snapshots of the finished product, at least for awhile! This was an expensive project but honestly, the car looks insane. I couldn't be happier:) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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