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It's official - New 2014 owner!

Started by watts, February 01, 2014, 07:32:34 PM

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watts

I've been a member for a while as we'll as on the prior forums.  Went to test drive a 2013 and ended up walking out with a new 2014 Sho.  I have X-plan through work, and that along with rebates put us in a new car with a similar payment to the used 2013.  Tux black, 20's 401a package and Mikko suede.  No moon roof but I probably wouldn't have used it anyway.  Have some mods planned, and I'll post up pics after I pick it up on Tuesday!
2014 Taurus SHO - Sony, Mikko suede, 20" low gloss wheel option.

Weathertech mats; LED interior bulb, puddle lamp, and map light conversion; Custom trunk lighting, Custom subwoofer install, LED DRL kit.

DJE624


REDSHOCGO

2010 Red Candy Sho 402a option non/pp w/unleashed tune,3 bar map, k & N CAI, Corsa catback exhaust, tints 35% front 20% back vta conversion,plastidipped front grill (matteblack), Curva Concept C7 wheels w/20" toyo proxes +4 and Sony Xperia z running torque pro
2011 Sonata 2.0T Limited tinted
2007 Pontiac G6 GTP cpe w/crab intake,Led sequential taillights, custom exhaust(now gone)

BiGMaC

Welcome Watts!!!
Glad you're here!
:WELCOME:
I know your already lovin' that ride! ... and from your intro about purchase I'd say your already a mod-bug victim!
Great community and a lot of info.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

REDSHOCGO

2010 Red Candy Sho 402a option non/pp w/unleashed tune,3 bar map, k & N CAI, Corsa catback exhaust, tints 35% front 20% back vta conversion,plastidipped front grill (matteblack), Curva Concept C7 wheels w/20" toyo proxes +4 and Sony Xperia z running torque pro
2011 Sonata 2.0T Limited tinted
2007 Pontiac G6 GTP cpe w/crab intake,Led sequential taillights, custom exhaust(now gone)

SHOdded

Congrats on your new '14!  Looking forward to pics of your SHO and the mods you make to it.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

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!

twnscrw13

2018 PP, blue. Sony, Navi. Stock.... For now.

watts

Tune is still on the maybe list.  I would have definetly tuned a used 2013, but I'm hesitant to tune a brand  new car.  Planning to talk to the service advisor to see how receptive they are to tunes.

Looking at a custom sub install and some Led switchback/interior bulbs.
2014 Taurus SHO - Sony, Mikko suede, 20" low gloss wheel option.

Weathertech mats; LED interior bulb, puddle lamp, and map light conversion; Custom trunk lighting, Custom subwoofer install, LED DRL kit.

DJE624

Sounds like a good plan.  I hope your service advisor is cool.  I put a few hundred on mine before I tuned just in case anything popped up.

Dxlnt1

Quote from: watts on February 02, 2014, 07:54:46 AM
Tune is still on the maybe list.  I would have definetly tuned a used 2013, but I'm hesitant to tune a brand  new car.  Planning to talk to the service advisor to see how receptive they are to tunes.

Looking at a custom sub install and some Led switchback/interior bulbs.

My sub install.



Full install

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=1270.msg24041#msg24041

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=1540.msg21777#msg21777
2011 SHO, 3 Bar, AJP Turbo-Tune, ACES IV, Boostane 170 T-stat, PPE Catted DP's, Alpine Sound system, Touch screen HVAC controls, full window tint

BiGMaC

Quote from: watts on February 02, 2014, 07:54:46 AM
Tune is still on the maybe list.  I would have definetly tuned a used 2013, but I'm hesitant to tune a brand  new car.  Planning to talk to the service advisor to see how receptive they are to tunes.

Looking at a custom sub install and some Led switchback/interior bulbs.

There' lots of aesthetic, audio, and performance mods... A lot of them found here, but you'll think of others I'm sure. 
I had your same cautions.  I elected to drive my SHO awhile (have some miles and push her (stress) a bit just to make sure any factory faults showed up first. 

I bought in September '13.  I did aesthetic mods (threads posted) and read threads/talked to owners of heavily performance modded rides about problems (lots of threads on this to read).

Later this month, which will be 5 months after I bought her, I'll will begin installing the first set of engine hardware mods and testing them... (thread posted on this testing).  Following this I'll install a tune.

In the future there's more aesthetic, audio, and performance mods planned.... It's like bpd says.. So much planned, so little time and money.

It gives you something to research and dream about!  I can hardly wait to get tuned!  Due diligence done... enough delayed gratification!

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

mjhpadi

Congrats on the new car! Great idea to feel out the service department to get their feelings on a tune. But I don't know of anyone that has used either Unleashed Tuning or Livernois tunes that ever had a problem with warranty work.  And now there has been a ton of miles driven on tuned cars without problems, you can feel pretty safe that these tunes are the best way to improve performance for the money and without worry that you are hurting the car.  Still I waited until my car had 3600 miles before I tuned it.
2010 Candy Red SHO, Livernois Stage 4 Tune, Airaid CAI, Tinted Headlamps & Tails, LED Interior Lighting, LED Running Lights, LED Puddle and License Plate Lamps, LED DRL's, Window Tint, Rear Window Spoiler, V3 Triton Switchback Running Lights, Colgan Bra, Ford Racing Gauges (oil pressure, oil temperature, boost/vacuum)
Replaced by 2020 Hertiage Edition GT-350

Night Hawk

2017 Fusion Sport
GFB DivValve/165* Thermo
K&N Panel/CFM Breather
Ult Perf Int Garrett Core/MKZ oil cooler
FMS 70mm TB/ NGK .026/LMS V6 93

SwampRat

Welcome  to EBPF , enjoy your SHO


I was born in Red Oak  IA.  , my brother lives in  Cedar Rapids ...
2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

Needmoreboost

Congrats and welcome.  I'm sunroofless too.  ;)
2014 Mustang GT/CS: white
Auto with custom Unleashed Tuning
Past honorable mentions: 13 SHO, 08 SRT4, 07 350Z, 03 Cobra, 03 Focus SVT, 00 GT Mustang, 91 LX Notch, etc.