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New 2013 MKS Ecoboost owner Greetings!!!!!

Started by Still730, March 25, 2015, 05:22:51 PM

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Still730

March 25, 2015, 05:22:51 PM
Greetings fellow enthusiasts.  My name is Steve 35 year old lifetime car fanatic, brand spanking new to the ecoboost scene.  Last car I built was a turbo Honda in my younger years (save your flames) that I used in car shows to much success.  Well I grown I bit since then and now am the proud owner of 2013 fully optioned MKS.  Awesome car, best I have owned by far.  The mod bug has bit me and I am trying to fight the symptoms being the car is so new, warranty and such.  Not sure how long I could hold out. I hope to amass is much knowledge first before I make my choices.  Great site here I hope to be an asset.

ZSHO

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March 25, 2015, 05:32:48 PM Last Edit: March 25, 2015, 05:37:23 PM by ZSHO
Welcome aboard the E.B.P.F Steve,please post some pics of the new ride when you have a chance,and any questions you may have always feel free to ask and best of luck .Z. and if you have trouble with that bug just let me know,the biggest bang for your buck will be adding a tune.


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|

SHOdded

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March 25, 2015, 05:35:43 PM
Welcome, Steve, to our EB corner of the world, glad to see you and your '13 MKS here!  Once you get into a "comfort zone" with the car, what mods are you looking to do?  Performance mods (primarily engine) are listed here:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,808

Besides those, there's H&R springs for the suspension (coilovers still in the wings), lighting upgrades, audio systems, and of course, paint/wheel protection/upgrade :)

Throw up some pics of your rides new & old!
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!

Still730

#3
March 25, 2015, 06:29:47 PM
Thanks for the welcome.  Im not sure how the H&R springs will mix with the adaptive suspension my car has.  I do want a tune seems LMS or Unleashed is the way to go.  Just want to feel confident before i flush my warranty.  The car only has 20k on it.  Im trying to put pics but its keeps saying file to large.

BiGMaC

#4
March 25, 2015, 07:02:50 PM
Welcome!  :WELCOME: :hi: :WELCOME:

Sweet ride... how do you like that adaptive suspension?

•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

Still730

#5
March 25, 2015, 07:27:00 PM
The adaptive suspension has three settings: comfort which is a complete boat to drive the car just plows through tuns, normal which is cool for around town,  and sport where the real fun begins sport rocks you can feel the difference and the torque vectoring around curves. 

SHOdded

#6
March 25, 2015, 09:00:42 PM
Good question about the H&R and adaptive suspension.  I believe a few members on this forum are sporting the H&Rs on the MKS?
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!

SHOnUup

#7
March 25, 2015, 09:37:40 PM
Welcome aboard. Nice looking MKS you have there. Hang around here to long and that mod bug will bite you sooner than expected. It's not a bad thing, they drive so much better with a tune. That sloppy, slow like molasses type of shifting will be gone.

Best of luck with the eco, be sure to keep us posted on the venture.

Downpipes help the v-tec kick in....oops, I mean turbos spool up sooner...had to sorry...lol

Rich

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.

Still730

#8
March 26, 2015, 12:40:54 AM
Lol you aint right for that one lol

MDesign Performance

#9
March 26, 2015, 12:46:21 AM
Welcome, I love the sleeper factor of the MKS!
2011 MKS EcoBoost: MDesign Carbon Cold Air Intake; SP-534 Plugs; Power Stop C/S Rotors

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www.mdesignperformance.com
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Still730

#10
March 26, 2015, 10:32:33 AM
Honestly Md that was my favorite part of the car the "sleeperness" plus it was hard to find a fully optioned SHO.  I see you have a MKS and it looks lowered.  Any suspension problems with the adaptive shocks?

DakotaSHO

#11
March 26, 2015, 10:44:13 AM
Welcome!
2011 SHO- Roush cai
2011 Ford Mustang GT - Boss im, Kooks LT's, Circle D 4C converter, JLT cai ~ 11.7@117mph
SOLD - 2011 Ford Taurus SHO (non pp)
LMS catless downpipes, windstorm cai, 160 Tstat, SP534 Plugs,3 bar, LMS 4+ tune, rear muffler delete
Best et: 13.09@105mph on LMS 93 4x tune

dr.dodge

#12
March 26, 2015, 01:59:14 PM
Welcome to community!!

-2014 Ford Taurus SHO non PP, Every option, BoVs VTA, tuned, MDesign CAI, catted downpipes, muffler delete, NGK Plugs, 160 F T-stat, Alkycontrol Methanol Injection system, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, HIDs and puddle lights.
-Chevrolet Cobalt (Supercharged) Weekend buggy!

MDesign Performance

#13
March 26, 2015, 04:51:08 PM
Quote from: Still730 on March 26, 2015, 10:32:33 AM
Honestly Md that was my favorite part of the car the "sleeperness" plus it was hard to find a fully optioned SHO.  I see you have a MKS and it looks lowered.  Any suspension problems with the adaptive shocks?

Suspension is completely stock, I think the MKS just looks lower due to the style. No problems with the suspension components themselves, more so a problem with the Michigan potholes!
2011 MKS EcoBoost: MDesign Carbon Cold Air Intake; SP-534 Plugs; Power Stop C/S Rotors

sales@mdesignperformance.com
www.mdesignperformance.com
www.facebook.com/MDesignPerformance
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