Hey everyone. I recently bought my 2011 Taurus SHO nonPP, Red Candy Metallic. I'm Torrie tuned, 93 Octane 3-Bar.
I'm not new to modding cars or forum lurking/participating. Previous car was a B5 A4, mod list is insignificant so I won't post.
I'm a new engineer at the ol' FoMoCo.
As I have time, I'll start a "build thread" that will progress slowly but steadily. Next up on the mod list is Megan Coilovers and some summer wheels/tires.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8611/16601709249_2bbd5a5df3.jpg)
Cheers!
Welcome!
Look forward to seeing what you do to her.
Needs some tint! :D
Welcome aboard the E.B.P.F partner,great lookin ride you have there,look forward twards your contribution here and any questions you may have always feel free to ask,BTW 4DRHTRD is a vendor here and has the M.coilovers if intrested,good luck.Z.
Quote from: PokerMunkee on March 16, 2015, 09:58:34 AM
Welcome!
Look forward to seeing what you do to her.
Needs some tint! :D
I've been thinking about tint for quite some time. It's absolutely on the list of things to do soon.
Welcome to the community, glad to have you onboard. Didn't waste any time getting it to mooooove, I see :thumb:
Quote from: mistadobalina on March 16, 2015, 10:03:51 AMI've been thinking about tint for quite some time. It's absolutely on the list of things to do soon.
Welcome!
Definitely can't go wrong with tints on a red car!
Welcome, thanks for joining!
We have the same exact car with the same mods haha. Welcome!(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/16/d30f5deca44a249246f3e6b824fe5625.jpg)
Welcome! :WELCOME: :WELCOME: :WELCOME:
Nice ride!
Thanks all for the warm welcome!
After perusing the forum quite a bit, I think there are a few things that I need to tackle before I do moar low and wheels: Possibly BG service, Catch Can/CSS, PTU drain and refill, W/M kit maybe?, and more. I'm not going to pull the trigger on any of those yet until I do more research.
In the mean time, I did this:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7612/16854421505_75cbbff7b5.jpg)
It looks absolutely awful up close, the finish of my first Plastidip job is terrible. But, luckily I can peel it off and re-spray, which I will do.
I love the look of the black grille, now I need to do the "chrome" trim around the lower grille, around the doors, and the tail lights. I hate the appearance of chrome, so I'm gonna get rid of all of it.
Looks good! Not to mention it protects the chrome underneath should you ever decide to reverse the look :)
Quote from: SHOdded on March 18, 2015, 10:53:04 AM
Looks good! Not to mention it protects the chrome underneath should you ever decide to reverse the look :)
Haha if anything, I'll pull the grille off and properly body-match the chrome portion and keep the smaller cross bars black.
Looks great on there,love the black grile and gives it a more bold robust statement,great way to start the adventure on your new SHO,best of luck.Z.
Welcome to the forum...great looking SHO you have. Keep up the good work.
Rich
I like the black grille. I gave up on plasti dip, I suck at it.
I forgot I ordered these and they just showed up. Looks like they'll be going in tonight, hopefully.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/c016da5af73508c89627bdd1bc3c60a9.jpg)
I got them installed. The fronts took about 2 minutes, but the rears took quite a bit longer. It's not a hard install, though.
Difference between LED's and Stock:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/dd53c7d41846bc10d38fa376ccd55793.jpg)
All lights installed, viewed from drivers door:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/07c2670919cb1e99c7a28a55188521d8.jpg)
All lights installed, viewed from the back seat:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/c78e7dce2c07f0b1b49a78e7b06490f6.jpg)
Looks great...
I went about 6000K temp too (matches the blue ambients)... I did not do the vanity flip-up mirrors in deference to my wife...LOL
Bright!!! Time to get those Risky Business sunglasses to go with :D
Quote from: mistadobalina on March 18, 2015, 09:17:00 PM
I got them installed. The fronts took about 2 minutes, but the rears took quite a bit longer. It's not a hard install, though.
Difference between LED's and Stock:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/dd53c7d41846bc10d38fa376ccd55793.jpg)
All lights installed, viewed from drivers door:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/07c2670919cb1e99c7a28a55188521d8.jpg)
All lights installed, viewed from the back seat:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/c78e7dce2c07f0b1b49a78e7b06490f6.jpg)
how'd you do the back seat lights? I just got my full led kit, even replaced the tail light bulbs with super bright led ones
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Quote from: jtoddk98 on March 19, 2015, 03:00:08 PM
Quote from: mistadobalina on March 18, 2015, 09:17:00 PM
I got them installed. The fronts took about 2 minutes, but the rears took quite a bit longer. It's not a hard install, though.
Difference between LED's and Stock:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/dd53c7d41846bc10d38fa376ccd55793.jpg)
All lights installed, viewed from drivers door:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/07c2670919cb1e99c7a28a55188521d8.jpg)
All lights installed, viewed from the back seat:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/c78e7dce2c07f0b1b49a78e7b06490f6.jpg)
how'd you do the back seat lights? I just got my full led kit, even replaced the tail light bulbs with super bright led ones
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You have to take the housing down, then there are screws holding the little swivel lights in place. Once you look at it you will see how to get the bulbs out. If not I can get a picture.
Quote from: jtoddk98 on March 19, 2015, 03:00:08 PM
Quote from: mistadobalina on March 18, 2015, 09:17:00 PM
I got them installed. The fronts took about 2 minutes, but the rears took quite a bit longer. It's not a hard install, though.
Difference between LED's and Stock:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/dd53c7d41846bc10d38fa376ccd55793.jpg)
All lights installed, viewed from drivers door:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/07c2670919cb1e99c7a28a55188521d8.jpg)
All lights installed, viewed from the back seat:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/c78e7dce2c07f0b1b49a78e7b06490f6.jpg)
how'd you do the back seat lights? I just got my full led kit, even replaced the tail light bulbs with super bright led ones
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I pried the dome light out using my fingers. Pull down from the back side sitting in the back seat, and you'll be able to wiggle it out. Unplug the power, and it comes all the way out.
Then there's 4 small screws to get the white part off.
After you remove that, there's 4 small screws per side bulb. Take those out and you can remove the bulb assembly. There's then two more small screws to take the bulb out of the dome type thing.
When you unplug the old bulbs, take note of the direction they came out. Orientation matters because of the thin wires at the connection.
After you get the two side bulbs and assemblies out, you can push the clear center light cover off and swap that bulb out too.
Replace all 3 bulbs with the LEDs and plug it in prior to screwing all the small screws in to make sure the lights work.
Reverse for re installation.
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This is the top side of the dome assembly. You can see the first 4 small screw locations
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/19/14cac72b706e568cceffd4b715836042.jpg)
Here you can see the small wire I was talking about to verify orientation of the bulb:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/19/ad75bd6ffedf2a562c0ab7fd67480caf.jpg)
Please tell me which part numbers are for which lights.
Quote from: Courier6 on March 19, 2015, 06:04:52 PM
Please tell me which part numbers are for which lights.
All of the 194-5SMD-W are for the interior Map lights and Dome lights, a total of 5 are required for these.
I haven't installed the others yet, but when I do I will update.
Welcome Mistadobalina, Mr. Bob Dobalina!
Also, does that same LED supplier have 4800-5000K leds? 5500+ is too blue for my taste.
I got my led kit from "LED Store" on eBay. They are definitely a bright white. Not blue got the full interior kit, reverse lights, license plate lights, and puddle lights from them for $45
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These are the ones that I got:
http://www.hidxenonlights.com/ford-ford-taurus-lights-c-643_76_206/interior-bulb-led-replacement-kit-p-659 (http://www.hidxenonlights.com/ford-ford-taurus-lights-c-643_76_206/interior-bulb-led-replacement-kit-p-659)
Also, while doing my first oil change today (with MC FL500S and Penzoil Platinum Synthetic 5W-30), I noticed some pretty decent dents in one of my downpipes. So, looks like that just moved quite a ways up on my To Do list
Quote from: Bosscav on March 20, 2015, 02:19:23 PM
Welcome Mistadobalina, Mr. Bob Dobalina!
I was wondering when someone would get the reference!
We don't check references here on this forum, but if you insist, we'd be more than happy to accommodate ;)
Can anyone clue me in on the difficulty of installing downpipes? I'm looking to get the PPE Catted DPs because one of my looks severely damaged. Can this be done on a set of ramps? How long should I allot to tackle it?
Quote from: mistadobalina on March 25, 2015, 02:19:42 PM
Can anyone clue me in on the difficulty of installing downpipes? I'm looking to get the PPE Catted DPs because one of my looks severely damaged. Can this be done on a set of ramps? How long should I allot to tackle it?
Yes...ramps will work, but a lift is better... hardest part is getting the O2 sensors out... otherwise it's like six bolts in and out (or vice versa.
Here's a thread on it with pics: http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2054.msg28591.html#msg28591 (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2054.msg28591.html#msg28591)
I'd soak the bolts in some PB Blaster first, just in case they are too intimate with the downpipes 😀
Quote from: SHOdded on March 25, 2015, 03:02:56 PM
I'd soak the bolts in some PB Blaster first, just in case they are too intimate with the downpipes 😀
Quote from: BiGMaC on March 25, 2015, 02:52:21 PM
Yes...ramps will work, but a lift is better... hardest part is getting the O2 sensors out... otherwise it's like six bolts in and out (or vice versa.
Here's a thread on it with pics: http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2054.msg28591.html#msg28591 (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2054.msg28591.html#msg28591)
Thanks guys!
Before I do downpipes though, I had to buy a rack for my 29er and my girlfriends bike so we can hit the trails. I went with the Seasucker:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8735/17009322105_444ccd0bee.jpg)
It should be here Friday, so I'll post reviews. I'm also going to start a thread about it somewhere on here.
Compared to countless other transverse applicaruins, the SHO DP install appears delightfully easy. Easily accessed and no removal of other components to access them! Have at it, DIY.
Here's the Seasucker with my 29er. I'm not sold on the orientation, but I will play with it.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7662/16444369484_cae01b2b2d.jpg)
After lurking around here for a while, I found someone post the trunk organizer part number (9A5Z-78115A00-AA) and a picture. I decided to do some browsing, and found one on the ol' Ebay for $80 OBO. I offered $60, and it was accepted. I shouldn't be as excited as I am about a cargo organizer...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/4563001420_c22d8fd9e4_o.jpg)
Quote from: mistadobalina on April 29, 2015, 06:15:15 PM
After lurking around here for a while, I found someone post the trunk organizer part number (9A5Z-78115A00-AA) and a picture. I decided to do some browsing, and found one on the ol' Ebay for $80 OBO. I offered $60, and it was accepted. I shouldn't be as excited as I am about a cargo organizer...
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/4563001420_c22d8fd9e4_o.jpg)
Looks great...man I need one.
Rich
Quote from: SHOnUup on April 29, 2015, 07:35:02 PM
Looks great...man I need one.
Rich
I guess I should clarify that the picture shown is not mine. I don't have mine yet. The current issue is that the seller was only charging $20 for shipping, but:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7742/17126630057_c052513149.jpg)