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Started by dalum, January 24, 2014, 01:27:20 AM

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dalum

January 24, 2014, 01:27:20 AM
The first time my kids rode in my car (6 and 3) they said "daddy, your car is like a rocket taking off!"  So I got a vanity plate that says liftoff.

On the way to take the 3 year old to his Grandma's there is a traffic light on a 60mph highway (you can see where this is going).  We were lucky enough to be the first car waiting for the green light! 

I say "hold on buddy prepare for lift off!"
Shift into S
Turn light goes from green to yellow
Hold 2000 RPM
Green light!
Floor it, let go of brake
vrOOOOOOOM
"daddy"
OOOOOOOM
"Daddy"
OOOOOOOM
"Daddy!"
OOOOOOOM
I let off the gas around 80
"DADDY!!!!"
"Yes buddy?"
"That makes me smile!"
"Me too buddy, me too."
2013 Non-PP SHO

BiGMaC

#1
January 24, 2014, 01:30:27 AM
Great story... Made me laugh out loud ... Gotta love it!

•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

SHOdded

#2
January 24, 2014, 04:25:15 AM
Another reason NOT to drink beer while browsing this forum ;)
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!

DJE624

#3
January 24, 2014, 06:45:41 AM
Great story! 

MJESHO

#4
January 24, 2014, 09:25:22 AM
That's hilarious...........thanks for sharing!!  :yell:
2013 Ruby Red Metallic PP SHO
New 3.5TT motor thanks to Ford
K&N Short Ram Intake
2-12" HiFonics woofers w/ HiFonics mono amp  Debadged

donky4444

#5
January 24, 2014, 11:50:21 AM
I love it!  My boy is only 1 and he still giggles when I launch it.  Future gears heads for sure.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0tt with LMS tune

2014 SHO 402a PP 20" flower wheels. LME  tune, 3 bar MAP, LED Puddle Lights and LED DRL's from Drive Bright, tinted head and tail lights, gloss black vinyl wrapped all chrome with custom chrome SHO emblems front and rear. SOLD

2015 X Sport LME 3 bar tune, LED Puddle and plate lights

TSS

#6
January 24, 2014, 11:56:21 AM
I still giggle when I launch it too.  ^^^^
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.

DJE624

#7
January 24, 2014, 05:12:58 PM
Me too!

BiGMaC

#8
January 24, 2014, 05:21:47 PM

•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

futat2

#10
January 24, 2014, 06:51:48 PM
2013 SHO PP, Sparkly Black
bone stock (for now)
Got the windows tinted, 15% all around

anthonylee337

#11
January 26, 2014, 04:16:14 PM
Love this story! Last night I had my brother and two nephews and wile cruising the streets we decided to time a zero to 60 with a full car. Take in mind one of my nephews weighs 270 lbs and I have a 35lb spare in the trunk. We got a rough time of 5.5 seconds and my brother who rebuilds engines for a living was blown away at the power from a 6 cyl! Yes these cars launch!
2013 SHO tuxedo black ppkg LMS stage 4 K+N

BlueSHO

#12
January 26, 2014, 04:54:25 PM
Great story! Many many years ago I was that little boy. Look what it's got me today.. lol :-)

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