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Just got a good laugh outta this...

Started by dubcitySHO, September 10, 2017, 12:18:22 AM

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dubcitySHO

Was anger shopping for a new SHO online since mine is in the shop again, and stumbled across this article.

http://www.autoinfluence.com/2016-dodge-charger-vs-2016-ford-taurus-sho-one-better/

2018 Magnetic Metallic F-150 XLT FX4 SCrew, 20% 3M Tint, Currently researching reputable F-150 tuners....

SHOdded

Nice to see them having a fire sale on the Pentastars LOL.
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!

dubcitySHO

Right??  My first thought was that this probably originated from the FCA Marketing division.

2018 Magnetic Metallic F-150 XLT FX4 SCrew, 20% 3M Tint, Currently researching reputable F-150 tuners....

SHOdded

Anything to distract their potential customers.  Surprised they didn't compare it to a Ford Festiva.
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!

StealBlueSho

I saw this article and laughed as well... notice the first picture they present isn't even a SHO? Ha!


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Colorado-SHOBro

I hope this article gets a ton of exposure . . . and that everyone who reads it buys a charger,drives it off the dealer lot, and gets lined up with a SHO first thing to see how very misinformed this article really is.
11' SHO Tuxedo Metallic black-non PP | Highly sophisticated high altitude custom AJP Turbo E30 3Bar tune w/Wastegate mod | Cat'd ceramic PPE downpipes |170 stat| SP542 plugs .028 | PP trans cooler | H&R springs | RX catch can

12.8@108 @ 6,000ft DA.

sholxgt

That is the most ridiculous, worst written automotive related article I've even read.

How do they compare price of an SHO and base Charger, but then compare the performance of a $70,000 Charger to the SHO?

The R/T Hemi charger I test drove had a sticker of just over $42,000.  Wasn't a scat pack, SRT, etc.  Just a fuel gulping, poor performing base Hemi motor.  That's the real comparison vehicle.  Lock it down to a comparison between a Hemi R/T Charger and an SHO and you have a fair match up.
Current - 2019 F150 Platinum FX4 3.5 EB
Formerly -2013 MKS Ecoboost Premium
PPE Catted DP's, 170 Reische TS, K&N Drop In, AJP Tune only at track - 12.87@106

jbrown9999

That's the second one I've seen like that and both seemed to me was they started with a result before they started writing.

Driven both cars and obviously, I decided to make the better choice.
2016 Ford SHO w/ PP w/ SCT X4 w/ Gearhead tune,
MDesign CAI, non-noise maker pipe
Gapped/colder plugs, Thermostat w/ Water Wetter
MSD COPS, aFe Silver Bullet intake spacer
UPR catch can, BOV to atmosphere mod

irondoor19

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Quote from: dubcitySHO on September 10, 2017, 12:18:22 AM
Was anger shopping for a new SHO online since mine is in the shop again, and stumbled across this article.

http://www.autoinfluence.com/2016-dodge-charger-vs-2016-ford-taurus-sho-one-better/

IF your are Seriously Shopping This is on Ebay Right Now (NO reserve):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Ford-Taurus-SHO-EcoBoost-AWD/172860379596?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

and of course i still am sitting on this: "watching it get rained on" & waiting on a reasonable offer (HA,HA):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-Ford-Taurus-SHO/222626105854?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

I have a buddy who is all DODGE/Mopar guy, and when things go bad Mech, (and they Do frequently)
they get real expensive, real fast BTW
2010 Lincoln MKS, BONE Stock for Now, 2014 3.7L Police, Drop IN K&N,

TSS

2010 Steel Blue Metallic MKS Ecoboost: LME 3-Bar Tuned; tint; 20" Factory rims Permachromed

2017 Summit White Buick Envision Premium AWD 2.0 Turbo
2017 Silver Cadillac XTS V-Sport Platinum  3.6 Twin Turbo; LME tuned.

Mustang5L5

Worst article I've ever read.

I love how they equate the SHO's engine to the base v6 engine but put up numbers showing the HP/TQ numbers are much closer to the Hemi than the base V6.

Very biased article.  Thought the writer was going to admit to having sex with the charger at the end
-2014 Taurus Limited 3.5L FWD

StealBlueSho

Just wish I had my go pro pointed at back windshield... there would be tons of videos with Chargers in plain view trying to catch up.... while I'm getting my a$$ and back massaged at the same time...

I too have driven the Charger R/T and SRT.. imho they are lacking.


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