Just bought a SHO, my first adult purchase!

[Wardog692]

Hello everyone, I'm proud to say that I have recently made my first adult purchase out of college and pulled the trigger on a 2010 SHO with the most complete service history I've seen on a used car! She's painted a beautiful white platinum tri-coat and only has 79,000 miles so far. Fully loaded with everything but massage seats and PP. I've already taken her to a few car meets, and got little to no interest from anyone ("who the f**k is this kid with a Taurus compared to my Mustang/Camaro/350z?!") but I'm researching mods already to hopefully change that. In order, I'm thinking BOV VTA mod (only one though), CAI (can't decide which one to go with, anyone selling used?), then a tune from LMS. She's my DD, so I don't wanna get too crazy.

Anyone have any advice, opinions, or general things to look out for?

Pics:

[ZSHO]

Welcome aboard the EBPF Partner,what kind of service was performed? anything extensive?think you also mentioned a tune from LME which is definitely the best bang for your buck,heres the link info@livernoismotorsports.com and best of luck.  Z

[Wardog692]

It was all just standard services, nothing major I don't think. But it was all detailed on the carfax, and every service was performed at the dealership which gives me peace of mind that it was well taken care of!

[SHOdded]

Welcome to the community, Wardog, congrats on picking up this '10 beaut!  Before you do any performance mods, with this mileage, I would advise getting the car uptodate on maintenance first, including:

• R&R trans fluid, PTU fluid, and RDU fluid
• R&R brake fluid (ideal time being when you decide to upgrade pads/rotors, which you will )
• Replace spark plugs (you will likely do this when you add the tune) gapped to 0.030 for a tune, or 0.035 for stock - Motorcraft plugs SP534 work well
• Check the PCV system - no pooling oil in turbo intake piping or intercooler
• Check for loose hoses/split clamps - some hoses will come loose under boost and you will need to ADD a clamp where there is none OEM
• Clean both MAP sensors with MAF cleaner
• Use synthetic blend or (highly recommended) full synthetic 5W30 engine oil; Motorcraft filter works great, Mobil 1 EP filter if you want to step up
• Check coolant level (should be at the COLD FULL mark for proper operation)
• With a tune, you may decide to go with a colder TStat, so you may need engine coolant (Specialty Green, I believe) at that time also

Once again, welcome, and look forward to updates/experiences with your SHO!

And thanks for adding a signature to your profile!!!

[EcoPowerParts]

Welcome, thanks for joining!

[Wardog692]

OK SHOdded, teach me your ways of photo posting, because I apparently can't get it to work.

[SHOdded]

For imgur images, simply add .jpg to the end of the URL to make the forum pick it up as an image file, when you paste in the URL for the image link when using the INSERT IMAGE button.  That's it!

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[BiGMaC]

Welcome! 

Good advice from Manu!

For those car meets maybe make a banner or get a certificate of authenticity. ... Available at: http://www.fordshowparts.com/store_contents.cfm?cart_id=06495536270111114100831043405520153007&store_id=1&dept_id=1137&product_id=6989
They also will send you all the production data for your MY to use too... Looks like this:

But mostly just enjoy the new ride!

[Crazyeights]

Nice ride. How do you know it's not a PP? Did you see the window sticker. I bought a used 2011 and thought it wasn't a PP. Go to the Ford ETIS site and put your VIN number in under vehicle. It will tell you how it was ordered. It won't say it has the Performance Package but if it says it has a 3.16 axle ratio and no spare tire, 99.9% sure it has it. I went to the site and it said I had the 3.16 axle and no spare tire. Then it was confirmed when I got a copy of my window sticker. Either way they make a great DD. Good luck.

http://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do;jsessionid=B9D0D44EDFB45F0CAA7EBAE595AB8383.eccvas502

[Livernois Motorsports]

Welcome to the forum from the crew at Livernois Motorsports!

Feel free to give us a shout if there is anything we can help you with.  We have some great bundle prices on the Mycal tuning device with our Windstorm cold air and some other assorted items as well.  If you are interested in part of the combo with out needing everything in that package, just give us a call and we will see what we can do to help. 

Congrats on the new ride and thanks for sharing!

313-561-5500 ext 1
info@livernoismotorsports.com
www.livernoismotorsports.com

[markssho]

Nice and welcome to the group

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[CroR1]

OP, looks very nice and clean, welcome aboard!!

[Dxlnt1]

Welcome aboard.

I think my first adult purchase Penthouse August, 1986 lol.

I dopnt have any pix as I have NOT removed it yet. Waiting for other repairs to complete. But I will be selling my Airraid CAI. Will also include pre filter. Make reasonable offer. If I remember the sell new for $300 including prefilter!

[Wardog692]

Nice ride. How do you know it's not a PP? Did you see the window sticker. I bought a used 2011 and thought it wasn't a PP. Go to the Ford ETIS site and put your VIN number in under vehicle. It will tell you how it was ordered. It won't say it has the Performance Package but if it says it has a 3.16 axle ratio and no spare tire, 99.9% sure it has it. I went to the site and it said I had the 3.16 axle and no spare tire. Then it was confirmed when I got a copy of my window sticker. Either way they make a great DD. Good luck.

http://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do;jsessionid=B9D0D44EDFB45F0CAA7EBAE595AB8383.eccvas502

I checked for a spare tire when I test drove it and I've got one, so I'm assuming that means non PP :/

[L1gerZero]

You could always try this website too http://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Number-Lookup/WindowSticker/Ford.html

i believe its the one i used to look at mine. I didn't even know the one i was going to look at had the PP until i did a quick search and it said it right on the sticker.

The previous owner might have decided to throw one in. I know i never like the idea of not having a spare..