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WickedSHO

July 21, 2014, 10:12:44 AM
Hey everyone......

After looking at a few other forums for the SHO. I figured this one to be the best. So here I am.

Two weeks into my '14 SHO PP. Got to say I love this thing! It's my first Ecoboost car and it will not be my last, that is for sure.

There she is. Ignot Silver/Charcoal interior.

2014 SHO Ignot Silver. MDesign CF Intake, 3 BAR MAP, 160 T-Stat, LMS 93 OCT V8 tune.

Wilson

#1
July 21, 2014, 10:30:05 AM
Welcome aboard! She's a beauty. Nice color choice!

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2013 SHO (non-PP) Ruby Red Tintcoat
Leading Edge Tuning 93 Tune | 3 Bar MAP | 170* Thermostat | Airaid Intake | PPE 2.5" Downpipes | Snow Stage 2 Meth Kit | H&R Lowering Springs | 22" Falken RT-7M wheels | 265/35/22 Falken Ziex TZ05 tires

bpd1151

#2
July 21, 2014, 10:32:04 AM
Nearly looks White in that image! Enjoy your SHO.  :beer2:

Maybe our paths will cross whilst out -n- about motoring around.  :drive:

SHOnUup

#3
July 21, 2014, 10:32:48 AM
Glad to have you here. You are 100% right about best forum. Bunch of great people here willing to help regardless of how simple it may be.

Great looking ride. Any mods in the future?
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOdded

#4
July 21, 2014, 11:36:31 AM
Welcome to the community, and congrats on your '14 SHO.  Sleek sleeper in that IS color :thumb:  Any plans to mod it or take it to the strip?
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!

WickedSHO

#5
July 21, 2014, 11:50:22 AM
Thanks all for the warm welcome.

Yeah, I plan on getting the Livernois tune to start it out. Then thinking about the MAgneFlow Exhaust and Airaid Intake. Considering the downpipes before the intake, but not sure yet.

Way in the future, I may look into upgrading the turbos, but from what I have read, getting fuel into the motor is a bit of an issue. So I'll continue to do my research and get as much info from all of you as I can.
2014 SHO Ignot Silver. MDesign CF Intake, 3 BAR MAP, 160 T-Stat, LMS 93 OCT V8 tune.

PokerMunkee

#6
July 21, 2014, 12:03:56 PM Last Edit: July 21, 2014, 12:08:01 PM by PokerMunkee
Welcome!

Great looking car, you got great taste :D

I love my SHO, best car I've owned to date.  I love how rare they are, I can go months without seeing another one.

My first mod was switching out all of the lights to LEDs.  Makes a HUGE difference! 

Get a plan for winter.  Those Goodyear Supercars are summer tires only, could get you killed in snow/ice.  I paid $1100 shipped for a 18" winter package from tirerack, so will swap them out for 6 months out of the year.

Oh yeah, tint those windows!! :)
2013 SHO PP - Ignot Silver/Charcoal
Unleashed 91 tune w/ 3BAR, Corsa exhaust, LEDs everywhere
2011 F-250 6.2 CCSB FX4

SHO-Time

#7
July 21, 2014, 12:04:19 PM
Quote from: WickedSHO on July 21, 2014, 11:50:22 AM
Thanks all for the warm welcome.

Yeah, I plan on getting the Livernois tune to start it out. Then thinking about the MAgneFlow Exhaust and Airaid Intake. Considering the downpipes before the intake, but not sure yet.

Way in the future, I may look into upgrading the turbos, but from what I have read, getting fuel into the motor is a bit of an issue. So I'll continue to do my research and get as much info from all of you as I can.

Welcome to the forum. You may want to hold off on the intake as the stock air box is showing it's the best and most efficient option to date.
2015 Chevy SS Perfect Blue / LMT Tuned (390 RWHP / 388 RWTQ)
2013 White Platinum Tri-Coat SHO (Non-PP) *SOLD*

ZSHO

#8
July 21, 2014, 01:41:25 PM
Welcome aboard the ECOPOWER FORUM partner,and good luck with the ride.


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

WickedSHO

#9
July 21, 2014, 03:49:04 PM
Quote from: PokerMunkee on July 21, 2014, 12:03:56 PM
Welcome!

Great looking car, you got great taste :D

I love my SHO, best car I've owned to date.  I love how rare they are, I can go months without seeing another one.

My first mod was switching out all of the lights to LEDs.  Makes a HUGE difference! 

Get a plan for winter.  Those Goodyear Supercars are summer tires only, could get you killed in snow/ice.  I paid $1100 shipped for a 18" winter package from tirerack, so will swap them out for 6 months out of the year.

Oh yeah, tint those windows!! :)

Thank you sir!

You are right about them being rare. I have only seen two SHO's in my area and neither of them were Silver.

Yeah I am thinking about the tints, but stupid Chicago has it's own law about no tints up front and it's $250 each ticket.

Switched out the ligths for LED's which ones?

I know, I am already starting to think about winter tires....Chicago can be a handful.
2014 SHO Ignot Silver. MDesign CF Intake, 3 BAR MAP, 160 T-Stat, LMS 93 OCT V8 tune.

PokerMunkee

#10
July 21, 2014, 04:04:44 PM
I got wheels and tires on closeout at TireRack for just under $1K shipped.  It's the best solution for me that sees a lot of snow.  Awesome winter traction and extend life of summer tires.  I'll post up some pics tomorrow, need to test mount them.  You could probably be fine with a nice All Season, but for the same price, you can get a winter package that will make you unstoppable in snow/ice.

For LEDs:

Get high output puddle lights (under side mirrors).  $145.  You get a $56 credit if you return original ones.  This comes with license plate LEDs as well ($10 value)
http://drivebright.com/home/product-category/puddlelights/

LED kit for interior: http://www.hidxenonlights.com/ford-ford-taurus-lights-c-643_76_206/interior-bulb-led-replacement-kit-p-659
$40.  Gets you LEDs for front and rear dome lights, vanity mirrors and trunk.

They are a PITA to install, but if you take your time, you won't break anything and the upgrade at night is so worth it.


2013 SHO PP - Ignot Silver/Charcoal
Unleashed 91 tune w/ 3BAR, Corsa exhaust, LEDs everywhere
2011 F-250 6.2 CCSB FX4
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