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Started by Frozen Taurus, May 04, 2014, 07:38:29 PM

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Frozen Taurus

May 04, 2014, 07:38:29 PM
Had my tails sprayed black with clear coat and installed them a few weeks ago.... Love them like this..... Hope the cops do too
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

SHOdded

#1
May 04, 2014, 07:42:24 PM
Looks great!  Any pics with the turn/brake lights/reverse?  Wondering where the cutoff is to upgrade to higher intensity lighting to compensate.
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!

FoMoCoSHO

#2
May 04, 2014, 07:51:30 PM
That looks fantastic.

I would love to copy that but local law enforcement would have none of it.

Hell, I had to remove a lightly smoked plate cover.

Frozen Taurus

#3
May 04, 2014, 08:00:36 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on May 04, 2014, 07:42:24 PM
Looks great!  Any pics with the turn/brake lights/reverse?  Wondering where the cutoff is to upgrade to higher intensity lighting to compensate.

I did upgrade the the rear corner marker and brake light to Silverstars but I've not checked into turn or reverse lights. Night time does not seem to be any issue it's the sunny days that are the worse.
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

SHOdded

#4
May 04, 2014, 08:13:22 PM
I still wanna see pics :)
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!

Frozen Taurus

#5
May 04, 2014, 08:39:26 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on May 04, 2014, 08:13:22 PM
I still wanna see pics :)

I'll update with pictures as soon as I can get off the night shift
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

Frozen Taurus

#6
May 04, 2014, 08:57:23 PM
I got a night shot while on break.... That's corner marker and tail light no brake
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

SHOdded

#7
May 04, 2014, 10:29:58 PM
Noooooo problem with brightness, that's for sure!
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!

Frozen Taurus

#8
May 04, 2014, 11:48:56 PM
I'm trying a 921 wedge bulb as the marker light instead of the 916 factory bulb... Seems way brighter
2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

SHOdded

#9
May 05, 2014, 09:35:51 AM
More wattage/lumens?  Better fit for the reflector design?
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!

Frozen Taurus

#10
May 05, 2014, 03:06:52 PM Last Edit: May 05, 2014, 03:31:56 PM by Frozen Taurus
Quote from: SHOdded on May 05, 2014, 09:35:51 AM
More wattage/lumens?  Better fit for the reflector design?

921 is more wattage

2011 Tuxedo Black SHO non PP, K&N drop in, TCE Big Brake Kit, Megan Racing Coilovers
My other car is a 447 awhp Talon

Shonuff1140

#11
May 05, 2014, 09:29:45 PM
Looks really, REALLY nice!!

BiGMaC

#12
May 05, 2014, 10:30:43 PM
Very nice work!

•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

Lanson

#13
May 06, 2014, 03:04:59 PM
Fun fact, some cars come stock with lightly "smoked" tail lights, but they are still DOT compliant of course.  It is a tricky thing, playing the custom card while still being "legal enough", to not be a nuisance. 

I like the look.
I don't have an EB but I am an avid modder and happy to help the community and learn/grow.  Pretty good with audio and wheels, my build and discussion threads are here in the forum.  2013 Flex AWD N/A

Audio:  Dayton Reference home speakers in front stage, incl. 2-way passive custom pillars 2.5" mid, 3/4" tweet, 2-way passive custom center channel 5" mid, 3/4" tweet, 8" midbass in doors, Vibe UK amps, JBL MS8 processor, Optima Yellow-top custom-wired, Exile subs in spare tire well

Mods: H&R, K&N, 22x9 & 22x10 3 piece forged wheels 265/35-22 Toyos, SCTX4 w/ 91 oct. Torrie tune

68_GT

#14
May 06, 2014, 04:52:28 PM
looks great I have been trying to get bluebat to create laminate tint overlays cut for our cars. Well mine and other 13's anyway. I need to check on that. I want mine done but not that dark.
2013 PP SHO LMS 93V10 tune, 170* T stat, 3bar, K&N drop in, plugs re-gapped, 4in exhaust tips.
UPDATE - 130K miles =blown engine. Unleashed tune and EBPP upgrade turbo billet wheels / Turbo Smart WGA's on a bran new long block. Let's get this SHO on the road !

2013 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB daily driver ;) - LMS 93 tune and CPE intercooler
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