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Started by donky4444, September 14, 2014, 03:18:11 PM

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donky4444

September 14, 2014, 03:18:11 PM
I added the Twin Turbo hood stripes today. I wanted something subtle and I was thinking silver woukd be too subtle on white so I ordered gray. I'm not sold on it now that I see it. Please give me honest opinions. If I wanted something this noticable I could have just went with black, at least I have some black on the car already. There isn't anything gray on it.
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

SwampRat

#1
September 14, 2014, 03:21:42 PM
looks good too me ...
2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

FoMoCoSHO

#2
September 14, 2014, 04:04:44 PM
I like it, but I would go with black.  On the full shot, its not tacky and looks quite subtle. But  think black would still be subtle enough yet stay with the theme of the car....

FoMoCoSHO

#3
September 14, 2014, 04:06:21 PM
I think the stripes accentuate the power bulge perfectly. Draws just a little bit of attention to something others might not notice otherwise....

SHOdded

#4
September 14, 2014, 04:49:57 PM
Nice touch, Don!  I like the silver a lot, but black would work quite nicely too if you decided to do that later on :)
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!

BiGMaC

#5
September 14, 2014, 05:28:29 PM
Don... Placement and install looks great. If your exterior includes no more gray then I'd say do them in black. That said, it may be worth looking at them for a few days to be sure you are unhappy with gray all together as opposed to unhappy with the shade of gray. The level of contrast is enough to know that standing out may well actually work better than subtle. I love the text in the stripes and they definitely add definition to your hood lines, which I see as an improvement.

BTW, Count me in the OC camp too!

•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

FracaSHO

#6
September 14, 2014, 08:25:17 PM
The grey looks good, but seems out of place. Black would look better I think. Good job on the install though.
Brad
2010 Tuxedo Black SHO w/ PP

ZSHO

#7
September 14, 2014, 08:52:32 PM Last Edit: September 14, 2014, 09:09:01 PM by ZSHO
It really looks good on there,makes the hood scoop really stand out,and lined up pretty well and enjoy it.


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

pejohnson

#8
September 14, 2014, 09:10:03 PM
I like it!  It all really depends on what your future cosmetic mods are.  As an example if you painted your rims gunmetal gray, I think the gray sticker would flow nicely.  If you painted the rims black, then I would suggest going with a black stripe.  Good luck. 
13 Platinum White, PP, 402A, Moonroof, Multi-contour seats, and Navigation.  MODS - LMS 93 octane 3bar tune, 160 LMS thermostat, Airaid CAI, 15% tint, interior LED upgrade, LED puddle lights, Nurburgring 20" Gloss Black Powercoated Rims, H&R springs, Corsa catback exhaust, LMS catted downpipes

Best time 1/4 mile 12.588 sec @ 109.44 mph

shoman04

#9
September 14, 2014, 09:11:46 PM
The gray looks good but the black would look very good to, but would not SHOw-OFF to much. Here my car with silver SHO hood decal.
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:

FracaSHO

#10
September 14, 2014, 09:45:14 PM
Not to hi-jack the thread, but where did you get the stripes from?
Brad
2010 Tuxedo Black SHO w/ PP

FoMoCoSHO

#11
September 14, 2014, 10:08:34 PM
Ok guys, what color would you recommend for the Tux black?

donky4444

#12
September 14, 2014, 10:27:21 PM
O got them on ebay. He keeps the black and silver that say SHO in stock but can do many colors and also the Twin turbo by request. His user name is 57belairboy. I went through him directly and just paid via paypal. You can contact him at KTJDKREJCI@AOL.COM

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

SwampRat

#13
September 14, 2014, 10:35:18 PM
Quote from: FoMoCoSHO on September 14, 2014, 10:08:34 PM
Ok guys, what color would you recommend for the Tux black?

White .... or RED , if your bold enough !
2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

FracaSHO

#14
September 14, 2014, 10:37:05 PM

Quote from: SwampRat on September 14, 2014, 10:35:18 PM
Quote from: FoMoCoSHO on September 14, 2014, 10:08:34 PM
Ok guys, what color would you recommend for the Tux black?

White .... or RED , if your bold enough !

I was thinking maybe white with black letters. If they're not too much money, maybe I'll order 2 or 3 different ones and see what I like best when I get them.
Brad
2010 Tuxedo Black SHO w/ PP
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