So what did you do to your SHO today!?

[SHOthyme]

OK so I know many of you are eager to hear about the installation and performance of my new wiper blades (Not). After half an hour I figured out which of the 5 plastic bits matched the wiper arms, but could not get them to attach. (I think Hellen Keller must have prepared the instruction sheet.) Before I scratched the hood, I went back to the dealer (tail between..). The tech attached one, but struggled with the second, so asked for help. (I'm feeling gooood now) The service manager broke the plastic piece on the second (now I'm feeling redeemed), but got another piece and snapped in on. So far they are performing well.

I'm actually in need of some new wipers, I don't see anything about power, could you please let us know if the butt dyno felt any extra hp's?

(in all seriousness, I do need wipers but have been putting it off because I had a very similar experience the first time I swapped them, I did it myself but took more swear words than I figured wipers should take)

 

[Peetah75]

Hey SHOthyme, these stories remind me of one of my dad's expressions "let a plumber do a plumber's job" The wipers at the dealer are a few more bucks, but if you can get them to put them on without scratching your paint, is worth it. I never had this issue with any previous car.

 

[jtreber]

I'm actually in need of some new wipers, I don't see anything about power, could you please let us know if the butt dyno felt any extra hp's?

(in all seriousness, I do need wipers but have been putting it off because I had a very similar experience the first time I swapped them, I did it myself but took more swear words than I figured wipers should take)

My wipers started chattering. For kicks I tried the alcohol, vinegar, vaseline you tube trick. Now 6 months later they are still quiet and perform like new.

 

[Joe_Cool]

Upgraded my Sync 3 from 3.0 to 3.4 via the Cyan Labs site. So far so good......

How is this working out for you? I kind of want to do it, but I'm worried about bricking the unit.

 

[SHOthyme]

My wipers started chattering. For kicks I tried the alcohol, vinegar, vaseline you tube trick. Now 6 months later they are still quiet and perform like new.

I've never heard of that, but after checking it out, I'm going to give it a try. Thanks!

 

[802SHO]

Took one last oil sample of my motor before the rebuild. I paid 17 a quart for race oil. I wanted the extra protection and I have to say I’m very pleased my engine never blew up. I’m thinking the extra cost of premium oils and fluids, gas, etc are all worth their weight in gold when protecting against untimely failures.

If anyone didn’t catch it when I shared it before, it’s Royal Purple XPR 5w30. I made probably 20+ full quarter mile passes with it, of which about more than 12 were with nitrous. Even though it’s about a 500 mile interval it must have been **** for her....I only wanted EVERYTHING she had and she put up a fuss...but she made it back home every time.

I’m excited to see the results from BlackStone Laboratories.

 

[Wsho]

Did you figure out the PPE DP issue?

Nope not yet

 

[GotGrip?]

I’m excited to see the results from BlackStone Laboratories. View attachment 16956 View attachment 16957 View attachment 16958

THE RESULTS ARE IN: It's oil!

<3

 

[3rdSho]

I haven’t done them yet but I hear my brakes squealing, the po I bought the car from “2010” said something about brembo brakes. I’ve read about an upgrade from the 2010 to the 2013 brakes, I’m wondering if that’s what he did or just put brembo pads on. Can anyone tell me how I can check for this when I get the wheels of? I’m leaning towards he just put pads on but it would be nice if he did the upgrade. This car stops on a dime, if he didn’t do the upgrade I’m not sure I would bother doing it myself as it stops very good. I will also be needing at least one wiper blade so I am interested in that post as well, funny we can do some very mechanical things and something like a wiper blade turns into a pita. Also I usually use pretty good pads from one of the big part stores, what are you guys recommending? Thanks.

 

[Michigan-SHO]

I haven’t done them yet but I hear my brakes squealing, the po I bought the car from “2010” said something about brembo brakes. I’ve read about an upgrade from the 2010 to the 2013 brakes, I’m wondering if that’s what he did or just put brembo pads on. Can anyone tell me how I can check for this when I get the wheels of? I’m leaning towards he just put pads on but it would be nice if he did the upgrade. This car stops on a dime, if he didn’t do the upgrade I’m not sure I would bother doing it myself as it stops very good. I will also be needing at least one wiper blade so I am interested in that post as well, funny we can do some very mechanical things and something like a wiper blade turns into a pita. Also I usually use pretty good pads from one of the big part stores, what are you guys recommending? Thanks.

From what I have seen the best pad for our cars are actually the OEM PP Motorcraft pads. They have held up to repeated abuse from members on here and are relatively well priced.

As for the rotor upgrade, that should be easy to figure out with a tape measure. The 2010-2012 SHO rotors are 12.79” whereas the updated ones from 2013 on are 13.86”.

 

[76FoMoCo]

power stop with PP pads works well

 

[Wsho]

Anybody have the part number for the PP brake pads for the 2010-2012 model..

 

[Michigan-SHO]

Anybody have the part number for the PP brake pads for the 2010-2012 model..

Best to give the dealership a call so you can be sure you are getting the right ones.

 

[Johnbigdog]

Anybody have the part number for the PP brake pads for the 2010-2012 model..

Front or rear, both?

Got a vin number?

 

[Kevin81]

I haven’t done them yet but I hear my brakes squealing, the po I bought the car from “2010” said something about brembo brakes. I’ve read about an upgrade from the 2010 to the 2013 brakes, I’m wondering if that’s what he did or just put brembo pads on. Can anyone tell me how I can check for this when I get the wheels of? I’m leaning towards he just put pads on but it would be nice if he did the upgrade. This car stops on a dime, if he didn’t do the upgrade I’m not sure I would bother doing it myself as it stops very good. I will also be needing at least one wiper blade so I am interested in that post as well, funny we can do some very mechanical things and something like a wiper blade turns into a pita. Also I usually use pretty good pads from one of the big part stores, what are you guys recommending? Thanks.

If he installed brembo calipers...id wager the caliper now says brembo on it.

 

[limited02]

I haven’t done them yet but I hear my brakes squealing, the po I bought the car from “2010” said something about brembo brakes. I’ve read about an upgrade from the 2010 to the 2013 brakes, I’m wondering if that’s what he did or just put brembo pads on. Can anyone tell me how I can check for this when I get the wheels of? I’m leaning towards he just put pads on but it would be nice if he did the upgrade. This car stops on a dime, if he didn’t do the upgrade I’m not sure I would bother doing it myself as it stops very good. I will also be needing at least one wiper blade so I am interested in that post as well, funny we can do some very mechanical things and something like a wiper blade turns into a pita. Also I usually use pretty good pads from one of the big part stores, what are you guys recommending? Thanks.

You're better off taking a picture of the calipers and checking for part numbers as well as measuring the size of the rotors. I'd wager the PO put Brembo rotors on and aggressive pads as it's been mentioned that Brembo calipers won't fit our cars.

 

[shaldaya]

went to do a rear control arm upgrade on my '89 using 1990 lexus control arms, but they were too long. Now I'm waiting for the left and right handed dies to continue the thread before I cut the arms shorter.
Thinking of getting the taps too, then making a longer connecting nut

 

[802SHO]

Bye bye see you when you get back from Max Power Automotive she’s going to b much moe betta

 

[Zpak]

I changed right front hub on the edge today... for the second time. Luckily, since it only had about 15k miles it fell right off. Unlucky, it only lasted 15K miles. But, no more thump thump!

 

[luigisho]

I changed right front hub on the edge today... for the second time. Luckily, since it only had about 15k miles it fell right off. Unlucky, it only lasted 15K miles. But, no more thump thump!

15K? Yikes!