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What have you done to/with your Edge/MKX today?
lildisco replied to WWWPerfA_ZN0W's topic in Accessories & Modifications
Found a newer local gas station that sells Ethanol free gas & it's not much more expensive than premium. -
Towing Capacity on 2016 2.7l
lildisco replied to FatalScroll's topic in Cargo, Hauling, Roof Racks & Towing
I just remembered something that it also has to be AWD to get 3500lbs, FWD is limited to 2000lbs. I think that it has something to do with bigger brakes & when you take off the weight transfers to the back, so having AWD helps there. All 2016 - 2018 Sports are AWD (2015 they made some FWD versions) & all ST's are AWD. If I could go back in time, I would have bought my 2020 SEL with the towing package so I wouldn't have to install the hitch & wiring, but I have a better hitch & don't have a hole in the bumper. If you want to continue towing near the max towing, I'd recommend changing fluids much earlier than recommended, upgrading your pads & rotors & look at helper springs to deal with the sagging. I bought Air Lift Springs & they definitely help with sagging when towing heavier things or when I have passengers in the back or lots of cargo. -
Towing Capacity on 2016 2.7l
lildisco replied to FatalScroll's topic in Cargo, Hauling, Roof Racks & Towing
You sure that it wasn't the previous Gen? Because there's no oil cooler or trans cooler part of the towing package for the 2015+ edge. The Sports didn't have a factory towing package & you'd have to go after market for a hitch & wiring, but limited to 3,500lbs. I also have a Curt class 3 hitch & after market wiring for a 4 pin connector. I usually just pull a ZTR, but I can pull a more if I want to. -
Towing Capacity on 2016 2.7l
lildisco replied to FatalScroll's topic in Cargo, Hauling, Roof Racks & Towing
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What have you done to/with your Edge/MKX today?
lildisco replied to WWWPerfA_ZN0W's topic in Accessories & Modifications
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What have you done to/with your Edge/MKX today?
lildisco replied to WWWPerfA_ZN0W's topic in Accessories & Modifications
You don't need to pull the front bumper to replace the horn. I turned the wheel all the way one way (I believe passenger side) & unscrewed the fender liner screws & gives you access to the horn. I may have loosened an access panel in front of the wheel, but I don't remember. I purchased an OEM horn from a 15-18 edge & it was plug & play. Pretty easy actually. Probably 15 - 20 minutes total from start to finish. This guy removed the headlight to gain access, same principle. -
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Aftermarket hitch and drilling
lildisco replied to thesavo's topic in Cargo, Hauling, Roof Racks & Towing
I can say that the Curt & other units like it aren't plug & play. You do have to wire to a power source, either the battery or the interior fuse panel with an add a fuse/quick fuse. They're not difficult to install, but definitely aren't plug & play. I used the Curt Class 3 hitch on my 2020 SEL AWD & the Curt T harness wiring. The only downside from the factory hitch is that the hitch sits 3-4 inches lower than the OEM one as it comes from under the bumper instead of through the bumper. The Curt Class 3 hitch probably took me ~2 hours to install by myself. Would have been less if I had help. I also installed Helper Springs to keep it level while towing. -
What have you done to/with your Edge/MKX today?
lildisco replied to WWWPerfA_ZN0W's topic in Accessories & Modifications
Definitely rides better while towing with the Helper springs installed. In the dual pic, the latest pic is the top pic -
City driving / short trips kill my mpgs on my 2020 SEL AWD. Fuel quality & tire pressures play huge in these vehicles. Gas isn't the same, look for top tier fuel & I keep my tire pressures around 38psi in the front & 39psi in the rear.
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What have you done to/with your Edge/MKX today?
lildisco replied to WWWPerfA_ZN0W's topic in Accessories & Modifications
Bought this for ~$100 to see if it helps the sagging while towing. Did a run with a load in the hatch & didn't notice much of a difference, but I'll see what it does with the trailer in the next few weeks. -
What have you done to/with your Edge/MKX today?
lildisco replied to WWWPerfA_ZN0W's topic in Accessories & Modifications
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What have you done to/with your Edge/MKX today?
lildisco replied to WWWPerfA_ZN0W's topic in Accessories & Modifications
Test fit & run with Mockins cargo hauler bought last year. Used the anti-ratted clip unloaded & didn't hear anything after an hour drive. Maybe the weather will hold out & I can test it with a load. Supposedly can haul 600lbs, but don't plan hauling anywhere near that with this. I like that you can still access the hatch with it installed. -
2015 Edge sport rear brake calipers and Elec parking brake
lildisco replied to Eric46's topic in 2015 Edge & MKX
I know the non sports/ST's are screw in style. -
What have you done to/with your Edge/MKX today?
lildisco replied to WWWPerfA_ZN0W's topic in Accessories & Modifications
OLM said 42% & I usually change it around 50%, so past due in my book. -
What have you done to/with your Edge/MKX today?
lildisco replied to WWWPerfA_ZN0W's topic in Accessories & Modifications
What do most people do before a snow storm? Plugs, oil change & drained the Catch Can usually isn't on the list, lol. Roughly about 3,000 miles since last oil change & plugs are original & had ~51,200 on them. Car has been tuned for over 20,000 miles. -
Not saying that it's your issue, but I heard a click on nearly every slow stop, like waiting in line a drive through, where the sound could echo off the wall, on our '16 SEL Fwd. After some digging, it turns out that the caliper pins & all points where the pads touch the caliper needed lubed. Bought some extra brake grease & haven't had a problem since. Our calipers are painted & I think that the paint was causing the pad to stick to the caliper. I previously lubed them when I installed them, but it appears that it wore off or I didn't use enough. I also torque my lugs to ~110 ft/lbs & have never had an issue with rotor movement. Both our Edge's have Centric Premium Blank Rotors. The '16 SEL Fwd has PowerStop Z23 Evolution pads & the 2020 SEL AWD has Centric Premium ceramic pads.
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The wheel wells are made out of a hard felt type material & collect water. When driving in the rain, they'll get their fill of water & gradually release some & evaporate some. All of the vehicles I've owned & garage will 'drain' after they've been driven in the rain. Both our 2016 & 2020 'drain' for awhile after their parked in the garage while it's been raining. It's a double edge sword. That material is also sound deadening & cuts down on road noise. If modified, it'll make driving down the road a little bit louder. Almost wish the wheel well was plastic with sound deadening material behind it.
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Quess they're free! I'll take 4 ?
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What have you done to/with your Edge/MKX today?
lildisco replied to WWWPerfA_ZN0W's topic in Accessories & Modifications
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Or leave the doors open all night ? Our 2020 wasn't in trickle mode when I went to bed, it somewhere between 75% to 100% after a couple of hours. I haven't checked it this morning, but I'm certain that it's in trickle mode.
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Our 2016 has a threaded part that goes around the terminal on the positive battery cable & should be plenty to thread the tiny ring connectors on. I've had 2 different types of chargers / tenders & usually leave the hood open when I have them hooked up & it's never been an issue. I just hooked up our 2016 & it took ~4 hours to get to the trickle charge point. It got to 75% within 45 minutes. I just hooked up our 2020 to see if it'll get to the trickle charge point before I go to bed.
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They will do that to test how charged the battery is. I would use the ring connectors with the quick disconnect so that it'd make your life easier connecting & disconnecting. Our 2016 SEL Fwd 2.0 will say 75% on the Norco charger for a few hours, then go to trickle mode.
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What have you done to/with your Edge/MKX today?
lildisco replied to WWWPerfA_ZN0W's topic in Accessories & Modifications
Things are getting pretty serious around here... Class III 4,500lbs towing capacity (even though the edge is rated for 3,500lbs), 675lbs tongue weight, 2 inch receiver. Since an Exploder is too big for us to use on daily basis, this is a decent alternative for storage while traveling. Way over kill, but might tow a utility trailer from time to time. Also way cheaper to purchase through...... Home Depot at $180 with a $40 off PayPal coupon. Can't beat that!