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Going to 2014 Detriot Auto Show

Started by bamsho, January 16, 2014, 11:06:36 AM

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bamsho

Getting a need mental break fom work.  Very good friend of mine and I are heading out to Detriot Friday.  We will be doing the FORD museum tour, then the FORD truck factory tour, I'm really looking foward to that.  Sunday will be the car show.  I've never been to a major show, so this will be a treat. 
2013 white Gen 5.  Gearhead Intercooler, Turbosmart wastegate actuators, Alky Controls meth kit, Livernois catted downpipes,  Livernois Corsa cat back black etched tips.  2016 True Street Champion.

DJE624

I'm jealous.  Have a great time!  Don't forget to post pictures!

donky4444

A couple of my friends are going to the charity preview Friday night.  I have been to the charity preview a few times and it is the only way to see the show.  So much more access than the public event.  Our source for free tickets to the preview has faded and I just can't see spending that kind of money for the auto show, even if it is for a good cause.
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2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

SHOdded

Come back with primers & pointers for us for Carlisle, Brian :D
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If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

bamsho

I'm hoping to get to talk to some FORD people.  I know its a long shot, but Im going to give it a try, have couple questions for them.
2013 white Gen 5.  Gearhead Intercooler, Turbosmart wastegate actuators, Alky Controls meth kit, Livernois catted downpipes,  Livernois Corsa cat back black etched tips.  2016 True Street Champion.

6gun

#5
Going to the Charity event tonight.  Can't wait to see the new aluminum 2015 F150 and what's going on with the SHO.  Gonna hit em up to see if they are building an EcoBoost Raptor based on the new awesome F150 body.  My 11 has the 6.2 but I would have gone the EB route in a second had the engine been available in the Raptor.  Mine has a 6.2L (all 11's do)....gobs of power/torque, but the Prius drivers just look at me in total disgust...I just taunt or ignore them depending on my mood....Re: mpg, with some specialty vehicles with big power, when it gets to 1/4 tank, you just fill it up and go.  Having said that, if I could get comparable torque, performance AND get better mpg with an EB, who would turn that down?   Will post up some pics if I have time to take em.
2010 SHO - 2013 20" Wheels, K&N, Amp and Sub
2011 F150 Raptor - Tux Black, Saints Offroad Pre-Runner Bravo Bumper, 40" LED light bar, Stubby antenna, K&N, Bottom Pearch
1995 BMW 740i  - M-Sport Wheels, K&N
1997 GMC Yukon GT - Denali wheels, 35" Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10's, K&N Cold Air, Edlebrock Cam/Headers

bpd1151

Quote from: 6gun on January 17, 2014, 06:12:04 AM Going to the Charity event tonight. Will post up some pics if I have time to take 'em.

Enjoy the event, and YES! Please do post up some pics and report back as to w/e you end up finding out (if anything) on any of the newest model offerings from FMC, no matter the platform!

Thanks! :thankyou:

TSS

I am taking the day off and  going with my son (no school because of MLK Day) Monday.....with the rest of the peasants....No preview tickets for us .....LOL.....
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DJE624

It will probably be a madhouse on Monday.  Hope you have a little space to move around. 

TSS

Actually we go every year on MLK day.  For some reason its not busy on that day and it's easier to get in and out of Detroit because there are no school buses running, no mail trucks, and no government workers. We usually get there right when the doors open and head out mid afternoon.
2010 Steel Blue Metallic MKS Ecoboost: LME 3-Bar Tuned; tint; 20" Factory rims Permachromed

2017 Summit White Buick Envision Premium AWD 2.0 Turbo
2017 Silver Cadillac XTS V-Sport Platinum  3.6 Twin Turbo; LME tuned.

DJE624


6gun

#11
Not many pics, not great pics, but here they are in a couple of posts... 

Car show was great as always, but too many cars, too many people, too little time, too much bubbly and you get what you get....  Some of the highlights were the robot display in the Ford section, and, my wife and I were able to get right up near Alan Mulally, but weren't able to talk to him or get a pic...  So many cling-ons.  A bit of personal trivia...as part of a pretty long career at Boeing, I worked with Mr. Mulally at on the 777 jetliner, met with him numerous times, he is a remarkable guy and part of the reason I now buy Fords.  ANYWAY...  I loved the EB Baja truck and the engine cutaways.....it's always nice to see chains instead of belts driving those camshafts....Sorry the pics weren't better..... last blurry pic I put in just for fun.   Lots of fun, lots of people and my wife LOVED the cars.com display, they were handing out small bags and slippers....which my wife, and i am sure hundreds of the ladies promptly dumped their heels and wore slippers the rest of the night...

As far as G2, no remarkable revelations... I asked about an eco-Raptor with the 2015 body, and the Rep looked at me like I was nutz, so that means something is in the works.  When (if) that happens, the EBPF will get a pretty healthy jolt from a bunch of off road fanatics... my other forum life is spent on the fordraptorforum.  Raptor gets an EB, and the truck tuners and vendors will have a whole new world open up to em.  IJS.
2010 SHO - 2013 20" Wheels, K&N, Amp and Sub
2011 F150 Raptor - Tux Black, Saints Offroad Pre-Runner Bravo Bumper, 40" LED light bar, Stubby antenna, K&N, Bottom Pearch
1995 BMW 740i  - M-Sport Wheels, K&N
1997 GMC Yukon GT - Denali wheels, 35" Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10's, K&N Cold Air, Edlebrock Cam/Headers

6gun

Here is the remaining set....

All in all a fun night spent with wife and friends, the afterparty was great too.  Another highlight was the Vette.  Simply stunning and over the top. 
2010 SHO - 2013 20" Wheels, K&N, Amp and Sub
2011 F150 Raptor - Tux Black, Saints Offroad Pre-Runner Bravo Bumper, 40" LED light bar, Stubby antenna, K&N, Bottom Pearch
1995 BMW 740i  - M-Sport Wheels, K&N
1997 GMC Yukon GT - Denali wheels, 35" Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10's, K&N Cold Air, Edlebrock Cam/Headers

DJE624

Thanks for the pictures 6gun!  Glad you had a good time. 

Darkside

I'm planning on going up next Sunday.  I'm hoping the last day won't be too crowded.
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