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Started by mistadobalina, March 16, 2015, 09:55:19 AM

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mistadobalina

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.



Cheers!
2011 Taurus SHO nonPP
Torrie Tuned - 93 Octane 3-Bar

PokerMunkee

Welcome!

Look forward to seeing what you do to her. 

Needs some tint! :D
2013 SHO PP - Ignot Silver/Charcoal
Unleashed 91 tune w/ 3BAR, Corsa exhaust, LEDs everywhere
2011 F-250 6.2 CCSB FX4

ZSHO

#2
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.


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|

mistadobalina

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.
2011 Taurus SHO nonPP
Torrie Tuned - 93 Octane 3-Bar

SHOdded

Welcome to the community, glad to have you onboard.  Didn't waste any time getting it to mooooove, I see :thumb:
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!

MDesign Performance

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!
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ElvenSho

We have the same exact car with the same mods haha. Welcome!
2011 Red Taurus SHO- H&R springs, plugs, t-stat, 3bar, LMS dps, tuned by Torrie

BiGMaC


•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

mistadobalina

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:


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.
2011 Taurus SHO nonPP
Torrie Tuned - 93 Octane 3-Bar

SHOdded

Looks good!  Not to mention it protects the chrome underneath should you ever decide to reverse the look :)
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!

mistadobalina

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.
2011 Taurus SHO nonPP
Torrie Tuned - 93 Octane 3-Bar

ZSHO

#12
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.


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|

SHOnUup

Welcome to the forum...great looking SHO you have. Keep up the good work.

Rich

2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

PokerMunkee

I like the black grille.  I gave up on plasti dip, I suck at it.
2013 SHO PP - Ignot Silver/Charcoal
Unleashed 91 tune w/ 3BAR, Corsa exhaust, LEDs everywhere
2011 F-250 6.2 CCSB FX4