2001 Ford Explorer owned by Jason Predieri

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Issue

November 2022

Owner

Jason Predieri

Ride

Audiopipe Explorer
(2001 Ford Explorer)

Meaning Behind the Name

Simple enough, it's an explorer filled with Audiopipe, also I was exploring so many different Audiopipe components that I never really knew what combination I was going to end up using

Photographer

Jason

Ride Details

Original Cost

21000.00

Build Cost

28000.00

What was the inspiration?

I'm an old school audiophile and believe that neatness counts. I was inspired by what i saw in the early 90s of car audio. Fukuda, Gates, even Sam Horn inspired my creativity. I really wanted something loud and clean. I believe that the installation should look and sound amazing. I wanted to use an underdog brand to show people it didn't take a fortune to produce a high end sound. I was in the right place at the right time with an ambitious group of talented people who decided to jump with me on thie initial build. I'd like to think we inspired each other's creativity and the result was way better than I ever imagined

How long did it take you to build?

The first version of the build was done in 2010 and was built in 7days in order to make a photo shoot. That included the paint and bodywork you see today. The explorer has been evolving ever since. Adding the body kit, the air ride and the ever evolving audio builds. The latest add ons taking place at slamology. I keep saying this is the last change....but we'll see

How long have you been building?

I started really building audio at 15, that was 1988...after hearing Paul Revere by the Beasties while working pumping gas at sohio....that warped bass pounding from 2 earthquake 15s in a mustang hatchback....I was hooked. I went to Sun TV bought 2 10s and a sherwood amp and put behind the seat of a ranger. The next year I was working part time at a local stereo shop " Custom Stereo Workshop " I put 4 "thump" 8s in the ranger. By 1993 I was at CES in Las Vegas with a short bed ranger with a snugtop with 16 18 inch subs and 32 amplifiers in the bed. 40 speakers....its in my blood

Club Affiliations

Team Audiopipe Team Asshole

Your future plans?

I really want to do an old school build in a tandem mini or a late 40s early 50s bread truck

Vehicle history

Bought from Ricart Ford in 2001 I had no intentions of building a bass vehicle. I started small, a couple 10s then 12s then a full visonik build with 2 15s on 4k. Inverted subs, it was clean. Then I built an all fiberglass Audiopipe build in 09'. 4 12s 4 amps and took it to the TWH dealer show and Audiopipe took notice and asked me to display with them. The next year 10 days before the TWH dealer show, Audiopipe called and asked if I had a vehicle for an AP photo shoot....I said of course. Little did they know it was sitting on a rack, no doors and still factory maroon.(,you can see it in one of the pics) 7 of us working almost 24 hours a day for 7 days and we rolled into the show with the paint still tacky. That was version 1.0. This is currently version 5.0

Thanks to

Ryan McKenna, (Elite Autoworks) Scott InZane Micheli (CWNF) Mike Singer (Singer Alternators), Julio Rodriguez and Gonzi Palenzuela at Audiopipe, Jonathan Patrick (Brand X Electrical) Brian Kloth (Sew & Sew) PJ Kahl, Pun Alonzo, Aaron Blair, my Audiopipe Teammates: Mike Burba, Bill Roland, and Jacob Bryant. My family and especially my fiance and ride or die, Tonya Walker

Previous Rides

16 18s in a 93 ford ranger short bed all Cadence (original Dr.Boom) mechanical snug top that lifted displaying amp racks 1992 ranger long bed 2 18s in a 4th order shaved, suicide doors and flip flops paint static dropped 6/8

Engine Details

Make

Ford 2001

Cylinders

Displacement

302

Engine Mods

Ported and polished NGK plugs and wires Accel coil packs AC delete Power steering reservoir relocate Custom lithium battery tray Painted to match throughout

Engine Add Ons

Dual alternator bracket Dual Singer alternators Custom power distribution Custom painted beauty panels 12k Brand X lithium battery 0 gauge power and grounds Led accents

Chrome or polish

Painted

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel

Stock

Torque Converter

Stock

Transfer Case

Stock

Axle

Stock

Gears

355

Builder Shop

None

Chassis Details

Chassis

Transmission cross member lifted by 2 inches

Mods to Frame

The frame has been notched to accommodate front and rear bag anchors as well as rubber bump stops added to allow the vehicle to be driven even after complete air suspension failure

Frame Builder

Scott InZane Micheli

Drop or lift inches

Front 8 nches of travel Rear 5 inches of travel

Front Shocks

Rancho

Rear Shocks

Rancho

Spindles

Stock

Springs

1500 pound rear helper leafs

Four Link

None

Compressor Info

Viair 380 c twins

Valve Info

8 valves

Airbag Info

2 Firestone 267C (2500 lbs) and 224C (2600lbs)

Other Mods

All 1/2 inch lines also has 4 train horns

Chrome, Paint, or Polish

Tank is painted to match the truck

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type

Starr

Rear Wheel Type

Starr

Front Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Size

Front Tire Size

NITTO 265/35 r22

Rear Tire Size

NITTO 265/35 r22

Paint Details

Color

Orange to Grey fade

Paint Type

Base/clear

Graphics Description

Tribal teal blue airbrushed and clear coated on top of base paint

Painted By

Ryan McKenna at Elite Autoworks

Graphics By

Ryan McKenna at Elite Autoworks Shane Foxx airbrushed the hood

Body Details

Channeled

Body Drop

The body sits on full air suspension

Hood

Factory with extensive airbrush

Grille

Painted 1 off

Bumpers

Extreme Dimensions :

Wing

None

Addon Accessories

20 inch chrome dust protectors blue led accents. Streetglow orange neon Rain guards also painted to match the body

Body Mods

Extreme Dimensions body kit completely modded to fit the 4 door explorer Rear bumper "audiopipe " cut out meshed with plexiglass and back-lit Roof racks shaved

Body Mods by

Ryan McKenna at Elite Autoworks

Interior Details

Dashboard

Modded and painted

Gauges

Stock

Steering Wheel

Stock

Console

Fiberglass and modded for gauges and parametric eq

Head Unit

Audiopipe RAD1700BT 6 2 multimedia

Amps

1)Audiopipe APHD160001F1 16k. 4) audiopipe APCLE 3002 1.5k

Speakers

4) audiopipe txxbd418D4 4)TSCVR6 Woofers 4)APMB6SB Midbass 2)APMB6800D 6X8 mids 2)CSL1502R 5.25 coaxial 2)CSL1402 4 inch coaxial 6)ATX 100 1inch tweeters

Video System

Head unit and replaced rear heater controls with a 4 inch video screen

Stereo Installed by

Jason Predieri

Shifter

Stock

Seats

Grey with orange inserts

Tint Percent

Trunk or Bed

Rear amp rack is painted to match the vehicle displaying the amplifiers thru plexiglass illuminated and concealing 3 of the 4 Brand X 12k lithium batteries.

Upholstery Description

Grey leather with orange inserts New black headliner over 1 inch birch Kick panels all doors and rear panels Grey vinyl with teal stitching

Upholstery Description

Fiberglass kick panels door panels A pillars and roof interior speaker design all upholstered and or painted. C pillar wall of 18s baffle is also painted to match truck paint.

Upholstery By

Sew & Sew

“Audiopipe Explorer”

The 2001 Ford Explorer owned by Jason Predieri is a true testament to the power of car audio. With a build cost of $28,000, this SUV is a sight to behold. The inspiration for this build came from old-school car audio, which emphasized both loud and clean sound. Predieri was determined to show that you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a high-end sound. He opted to use an underdog brand, Audiopipe, to prove his point. The installation of the sound system was done by an ambitious group of talented people in just seven days, including paint and bodywork. The result is version 5.0 of the Audiopipe Explorer, which has been evolving since 2010.

The engine of the 2001 Ford Explorer is a Ford V8 with a displacement of 302 cubic inches. The engine has been modified with ported and polished NGK plugs and wires, Accel coil packs, and an AC delete. The Explorer has also been outfitted with dual alternators, custom power distribution, and custom-painted beauty panels. The suspension has been modified to accommodate front and rear bag anchors, and rubber bump stops have been added to allow the vehicle to be driven even after complete air suspension failure.

The wheels of the 2001 Ford Explorer are Starr with a size of 22 inches. The front and rear tire size is NITTO 265/35 R22. The tank of the air suspension system is painted to match the truck. The body kit is an Extreme Dimensions kit that has been completely modded to fit the four-door Explorer. The rear bumper has an “Audiopipe” cut-out meshed with plexiglass and back-lit.

The interior of the 2001 Ford Explorer has been customized with grey leather with orange inserts. The upholstery description includes fiberglass kick panels, door panels, A-pillars, and roof interior speaker design, all upholstered and/or painted. The C-pillar wall of 18s baffle is also painted to match the truck’s paint. The head unit is an Audiopipe RAD1700BT 6 2 multimedia, and the video system includes a 4-inch video screen. The stereo was installed by Jason Predieri himself.

The 2001 Ford Explorer owned by Jason Predieri is a true masterpiece that showcases the power of car audio. With its underdog brand and a talented group of people working on it, the result is a sight to behold. The Explorer has come a long way since its first build in 2010 and continues to evolve. With its impressive modifications, the 2001 Ford Explorer is truly a one-of-a-kind SUV that’s worth exploring

Owned by: Jason Predieri

Photos by: Jason Carroll