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BiGMaC

Quote from: ajpturbo on March 18, 2015, 12:17:38 PM
Quote from: FoMoCoSHO on March 17, 2015, 02:11:56 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on March 17, 2015, 09:08:41 AM
FoMoCoSHO good luck on the DP install,after having it done twice on my car found it beneficial to use some PB blaster liberally before removing those bolts,and two sets of gaskets to ensure a leak free system,hope this helps and good luck to you.Z    http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/2013/ford/taurus/sho-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/exhaust-system-cat/exhaust-components-scat
I refuse to wrench on my cars anymore. I just want to drive it and enjoy it. Hence why God made dealership techs....

You mean stealership techs that leave your car dirtier and smudged up? LOL sorry couldn't resist...There are good techs out there though

So far my dealership has done well by me... BUT even if they smudge it up I have standing instructions... no courtesy wash and no wiping on the finish. My service advisor always writes it in red on the work order and on the car work ID tag. It's why I put Quart Finest on the car...

•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

AJP turbo

I'll admit it's ME that is the problem as I expect people to take care of the car as if it was their own but that's just unreasonable on my part...I'm anal and I'm ok with admitting that...And most people love the courtesy wash but like you I'll wash it myself by hand.
SCT Dealer/Custom Calibrator                        
Specializing in 3.5 Ecoboost   
Remote/email custom tuning including E85 blends 
Authorized retailer for all SCT devices. 
 
Former:2014 PP SHO
3 bar 93 tune, Airaid, Stainless Works non catted DP's  
405whp/520tq
Dyno
     
Current:2016 F150 2.7 Ecoboost
Tuning in progress

BiGMaC

Quote from: ajpturbo on March 18, 2015, 12:27:31 PM
I'll admit it's ME that is the problem as I expect people to take care of the car as if it was their own but that's just unreasonable on my part...I'm anal and I'm ok with admitting that...And most people love the courtesy wash but like you I'll wash it myself by hand.
I'm OC about it too... to the point where I no longer touch the car when I wash and dry it... As soon as my spot free rinse water deionizer arrives I'll REALLY be the neighborhood attraction when i was it, LOL

•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

wasinger3000

Quote from: SHOnUup on March 18, 2015, 11:41:23 AM
Quote from: PokerMunkee on March 18, 2015, 11:38:23 AM
Got my first speeding ticket in the last 5 years.  Helluva a run considering how I drive, hopefully I can go another 5! lol

Was nailed going 12 over.  I had my radar detector muted and I wasn't paying attention.  Took off hard at a stop light and came around a corner and there the trooper was. 

Seeing if an attorney can reduce the ticket to a non moving violation.  Right now it's 4 points but gets reduced to 2 points if I pay the $170 fine within 20 days. 

If this is the worst thing that happens today, then I'm doing alright I suppose!
Select the show up in court option. May be able to sweet talk the judge?

Rich
A lot of the times if you go to court the officer that issued the fine will not be there so if you contest the charge the judge will dismiss the charge because the officer is not there.

Or they will move it to another day when he is there lol. I got out of one this way.
Quote from: PokerMunkee on March 18, 2015, 11:38:23 AM
Got my first speeding ticket in the last 5 years.  Helluva a run considering how I drive, hopefully I can go another 5! lol

Was nailed going 12 over.  I had my radar detector muted and I wasn't paying attention.  Took off hard at a stop light and came around a corner and there the trooper was. 

Seeing if an attorney can reduce the ticket to a non moving violation.  Right now it's 4 points but gets reduced to 2 points if I pay the $170 fine within 20 days. 

If this is the worst thing that happens today, then I'm doing alright I suppose!
13' SHO, Non-PP, Tuned by Torrie, Meth injection, 3 bar, 170* stat, custom axle back exhaust, Prosport Boost gauge.
15' F150 Lariat Sport, all the options, 3.5L Eco. (fiancée ride.)
13' GTCS, will be missed.

ZSHO

Quote from: BiGMaC on March 18, 2015, 12:31:03 PM
Quote from: ajpturbo on March 18, 2015, 12:27:31 PM
I'll admit it's ME that is the problem as I expect people to take care of the car as if it was their own but that's just unreasonable on my part...I'm anal and I'm ok with admitting that...And most people love the courtesy wash but like you I'll wash it myself by hand.
I'm OC about it too... to the point where I no longer touch the car when I wash and dry it... As soon as my spot free rinse water deionizer arrives I'll REALLY be the neighborhood attraction when i was it, LOL
Tom love the video you posted a while back on how to properly use the cleaning product starring the super,sensual.sexy lady.LOL


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|

FoMoCoSHO

Quote from: ajpturbo on March 18, 2015, 12:17:38 PM
Quote from: FoMoCoSHO on March 17, 2015, 02:11:56 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on March 17, 2015, 09:08:41 AM
FoMoCoSHO good luck on the DP install,after having it done twice on my car found it beneficial to use some PB blaster liberally before removing those bolts,and two sets of gaskets to ensure a leak free system,hope this helps and good luck to you.Z    http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/2013/ford/taurus/sho-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/exhaust-system-cat/exhaust-components-scat
I refuse to wrench on my cars anymore. I just want to drive it and enjoy it. Hence why God made dealership techs....

You mean stealership techs that leave your car dirtier and smudged up? LOL sorry couldn't resist...There are good techs out there though
My situation is "unique".

High Command sees to it that my car is treated properly.

Only certain techs are given access to my car.

SHOnUup



Congrats to Torrie...looks to be one of the first to crack the code.

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.

SHOdded

Jeez almost as much to the wheels as stock crank!  Looks like the HCs have good tuning potential.  Just don't want to see them decimated so early in life.
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

Quote from: SHOdded on March 18, 2015, 03:25:10 PM
Jeez almost as much to the wheels as stock crank!  Looks like the HCs have good tuning potential.  Just don't want to see them decimated so early in life.
I can't wait to see where people take these things. We'll see where the weak links are soon.

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.

wasinger3000

Quote from: SHOnUup on March 18, 2015, 03:28:00 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on March 18, 2015, 03:25:10 PM
Jeez almost as much to the wheels as stock crank!  Looks like the HCs have good tuning potential.  Just don't want to see them decimated so early in life.
I can't wait to see where people take these things. We'll see where the weak links are soon.

Rich
I wouldn't want to be the guy to find all those weak links. Hah. Drive shaft breaking at 190 is a no fun zone.
13' SHO, Non-PP, Tuned by Torrie, Meth injection, 3 bar, 170* stat, custom axle back exhaust, Prosport Boost gauge.
15' F150 Lariat Sport, all the options, 3.5L Eco. (fiancée ride.)
13' GTCS, will be missed.

SHOnUup

Quote from: wasinger3000 on March 18, 2015, 05:30:42 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on March 18, 2015, 03:28:00 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on March 18, 2015, 03:25:10 PM
Jeez almost as much to the wheels as stock crank!  Looks like the HCs have good tuning potential.  Just don't want to see them decimated so early in life.
I can't wait to see where people take these things. We'll see where the weak links are soon.

Rich
I wouldn't want to be the guy to find all those weak links. Hah. Drive shaft breaking at 190 is a no fun zone.
For sure. Seeing a couple rip the drive shaft out already, makes you wonder. Just read another post from Torrie that they really need a pulley. Right now it's maxing out at 10 psi.

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.

wasinger3000

Quote from: SHOnUup on March 18, 2015, 05:35:59 PM
Quote from: wasinger3000 on March 18, 2015, 05:30:42 PM
Quote from: SHOnUup on March 18, 2015, 03:28:00 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on March 18, 2015, 03:25:10 PM
Jeez almost as much to the wheels as stock crank!  Looks like the HCs have good tuning potential.  Just don't want to see them decimated so early in life.
I can't wait to see where people take these things. We'll see where the weak links are soon.

Rich
I wouldn't want to be the guy to find all those weak links. Hah. Drive shaft breaking at 190 is a no fun zone.
For sure. Seeing a couple rip the drive shaft out already, makes you wonder. Just read another post from Torrie that they really need a pulley. Right now it's maxing out at 10 psi.

Rich
That's pretty low. I wonder how the internals will hold up with more boost.
13' SHO, Non-PP, Tuned by Torrie, Meth injection, 3 bar, 170* stat, custom axle back exhaust, Prosport Boost gauge.
15' F150 Lariat Sport, all the options, 3.5L Eco. (fiancée ride.)
13' GTCS, will be missed.

FoMoCoSHO

So....White Platinum Metallic Tri Coat.

Everything I have now plus Performance Package, Multi Contour seats, and 7/100 Premium care which I was getting ready to stroke a check for on the current one.

Cheaper payment.

I was planning on keeping the current one, but High Command heard about the extra incentives and knows how I crave an Alcantara steering wheel and multi contour seats. She has also heard my grumbling about the extra HD parts PP offers. Seeing as I don't like to make her unhappy.....

I really didn't think I could get a better deal than my current one, but a fat rebate, D-plan, and 2 extra incentives stacked on a very low money factor lease exceeded my expectations.

If i pull the trigger, car will be delivered to me, then driven directly to Concours John for a Cquartz finest treatment.


SHOdded

Sure sounds difficult to say no to that proposition, although ...  Switching from Darkside to BrightLight?
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

Quote from: SHOdded on March 23, 2015, 12:00:51 AM
Sure sounds difficult to say no to that proposition, although ...  Switching from Darkside to BrightLight?
Deep Impact Blue was my first choice, but there are none available with PP.

Tri White was my second choice, and I've always been a fan of white.