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Started by RacerX78, November 26, 2013, 01:18:14 PM

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RacerX78

Hello,
    I've been inactive for most forums for while.  I've been trying to figure out what direction to take the SHO.  To start off i've been a fan of the SHO since its inception.

I started with a 93 SHO.  The car was a lot of fun, i didn't get to enjoy it as much as i wanted.



I then got a 2010 SHO Non-PP.  The car was a lot of fun and a really good DD.  I keep the car stock with the exception being one of the first to get a 2013 Tranny cooler installed and axle-back exhaust.







I also AutoX'd this car and while it was a lot of fun, the fact it was a Non-PP caused some issues.







When the 2013's came out i went and got a 402a, with Nav and PP.  I've since added Tint, Clear Bra, and partially debadge trunk.











This car i does well with AutoX'ing.  It surprises a lot of people.









OVR-SCCA: Points Event 1, 2013 SHO

I'm still on the fence about getting the car tuned as it wouldn't help with the type or racing i do.  I am look to getting some custom springs.  This coming year it will be nice to get the SHO on a full Road Course to see how well it does.

Here is the car before the SHO's

MS3 on the Tail of the Dragon




MS3 on a road course





MS3 AutoX'ing


2013 SHO

DJE624

Very cool!  Thanks for the pictures.  Good luck with the '13! 

SHOdded

Nice rides, all of them!  Welcome, RacerX78.  You must have met up with shoman04, if you have done the Tail of the Dragon?  Like the star wheels, look especially good in the snow :)
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!

EcoBrick Bob

Welcome!  Someone here was asking about Autocrossing their SHO... I was thinking of you when I mentioned that there was someone out there already successfully doing it.

Lots of the same idiots here as where you used to post!!!!!
2010 Red Candy/White EB Flex.. World's first 12 second Brick.. 12.904 @ 106.85 MPH - October 2011
2009 Spt. Red G8 GT - modded. best time 12.074 & 114.02 MPH
2008 White G8 GT - mods... 8.32 1/8 mi.

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BiGMaC

Welcome, Great That You're Here!
Cool Pics.  This is a great community... you'll love it! We try to have fun.
:popcornandbeer

•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

shoman04

Hi RacerX78, Are you the racerX from TCCA? If so I am a member there to. Me and You had the same 1st SHO. I so auto-X  my SHO to. This year was all MOD's and Dragracing. Next year is auto-X In STREET PREPARED class.

MY 93 SHO

MY 1ST AUTO-X
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPoDZVFP-WQ
2011 KONA BLU SHO,Livernois Tune,AIRAID CAI,DYNOMAX MUFFLEs,Newest member of the 12sec CLUB 12.669sec @ 107mph    2011 Ford Taurus SHO: 12.669 @ 105.050 MPH NEW FOR 2013LMS down-pipe,Magnaflow X-pipe,and Custom 2.5"exhaust pipe!! Meth and stage 5 next to be install!!!!!! METH DYNO TUNE today 405AWHP!!!WOW LMS track day 12.4209sec   :mike1:

RacerX78

Quote from: SHOdded on November 26, 2013, 01:55:52 PM
Nice rides, all of them!  Welcome, RacerX78.  You must have met up with shoman04, if you have done the Tail of the Dragon?  Like the star wheels, look especially good in the snow :)

I don't believe so i went to the dragon a few years ago before i got the SHO.  I went with a large group of Civic Si's, and Subies.  It would be interesting to see how the SHO would do in the mountain.
2013 SHO

RacerX78

Quote from: EcoBrick Bob on November 26, 2013, 03:27:21 PM
Welcome!  Someone here was asking about Autocrossing their SHO... I was thinking of you when I mentioned that there was someone out there already successfully doing it.

Lots of the same idiots here as where you used to post!!!!!

I came in second this year in my class(RTA), not bad but i still can't fend off STi's, WRX or EVO's but atleast i go down fighting.
2013 SHO

RacerX78

Quote from: shoman04 on November 26, 2013, 07:44:17 PM
Hi RacerX78, Are you the racerX from TCCA? If so I am a member there to. Me and You had the same 1st SHO. I so auto-X  my SHO to. This year was all MOD's and Dragracing. Next year is auto-X In STREET PREPARED class.

MY 93 SHO

MY 1ST AUTO-X
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPoDZVFP-WQ

Thats cool, the video looks like you had fun.  I am planning on taking the SHO to a couple HPDE at Mid-Ohio this year.  I'm getting new tires for racing this year.  I'm not sure if i will mod this year or not.  I'm still on the fence with LMS tune, and if i can find some custom springs.   I depends on what class i will get kicked to in AutoX
2013 SHO

shoman04

#9
That was my 1st time and it was lots of FUN!!! I race twice a year the 1st two years I had the car in the NOVICE CLASS (THEY DON'T CARE WHAT MOD's YOU HAVE).With this years MOD's.  I add new race tire of 275x40x20 which is one thing that will put me in the SP Class for NEXT year.

2013 MOD's


STOCK WHEELS (with Kona Blue Paint)


RACE WHEELS


2012 AUTO-X (sorry about video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZqHj0yXENI
2011 KONA BLU SHO,Livernois Tune,AIRAID CAI,DYNOMAX MUFFLEs,Newest member of the 12sec CLUB 12.669sec @ 107mph    2011 Ford Taurus SHO: 12.669 @ 105.050 MPH NEW FOR 2013LMS down-pipe,Magnaflow X-pipe,and Custom 2.5"exhaust pipe!! Meth and stage 5 next to be install!!!!!! METH DYNO TUNE today 405AWHP!!!WOW LMS track day 12.4209sec   :mike1:

RacerX78

I'm still don't know if i will be going stock or modded next year.  If i mod i will be going with some 20x9.5 rims and 275/35/20 Nitto NT05s.
2013 SHO

akhowell

Hey Racer, I took the SHO to the Dragon this past April it was freakin awesome, we did it four times, using the sport shift mode was the best. I highly recommend it to anyone, I cant wait to go back, maybe we need to get a SHO gathering up there.

shoman04

Quote from: RacerX78 on November 27, 2013, 02:15:11 PM
I'm still don't know if i will be going stock or modded next year.  If i mod i will be going with some 20x9.5 rims and 275/35/20 Nitto NT05s.
Ya I went with 275x40x20 because they were 1.2" wider than stock (more traction drag racing) but do not change you speed mph reading.
2011 KONA BLU SHO,Livernois Tune,AIRAID CAI,DYNOMAX MUFFLEs,Newest member of the 12sec CLUB 12.669sec @ 107mph    2011 Ford Taurus SHO: 12.669 @ 105.050 MPH NEW FOR 2013LMS down-pipe,Magnaflow X-pipe,and Custom 2.5"exhaust pipe!! Meth and stage 5 next to be install!!!!!! METH DYNO TUNE today 405AWHP!!!WOW LMS track day 12.4209sec   :mike1:

shoman04

Quote from: akhowell on December 02, 2013, 06:18:37 PM
Hey Racer, I took the SHO to the Dragon this past April it was freakin awesome, we did it four times, using the sport shift mode was the best. I highly recommend it to anyone, I cant wait to go back, maybe we need to get a SHO gathering up there.

Man you mist the SSHS13 me and ROCOB had a blast!!!!!
2011 KONA BLU SHO,Livernois Tune,AIRAID CAI,DYNOMAX MUFFLEs,Newest member of the 12sec CLUB 12.669sec @ 107mph    2011 Ford Taurus SHO: 12.669 @ 105.050 MPH NEW FOR 2013LMS down-pipe,Magnaflow X-pipe,and Custom 2.5"exhaust pipe!! Meth and stage 5 next to be install!!!!!! METH DYNO TUNE today 405AWHP!!!WOW LMS track day 12.4209sec   :mike1:

BiGMaC

Quote from: shoman04 on December 03, 2013, 12:01:03 PM
Quote from: RacerX78 on November 27, 2013, 02:15:11 PM
I'm still don't know if i will be going stock or modded next year.  If i mod i will be going with some 20x9.5 rims and 275/35/20 Nitto NT05s.
Ya I went with 275x40x20 because they were 1.2" wider than stock (more traction drag racing) but do not change you speed mph reading.

What is the offset on those tires/wheels.. do you have them on factory wheels?  No Rubs?  TIA

•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