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    Spark Plugs

    What's the best gap for a SP542 plugs in a 2011 SHO (non-PP) daily driver with only a Roush CAI and SCT tune?
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    New owner, turn signal question

    Interesting twist on your changeover, Larry. I have both a 2011 SHO and a 2015 GT Premium. The SHO is my daily driver and the GT chills most of the time (other than two excursions to Summit Point for HPDE), especially during the winter. Johnbigdog -- Sorry to hear the 2011 doesn't have the...
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    Grill on my 11

    I took a simpler approach on my 2011 SHO -- sanded and painted the middle bars with matte black. See the pic.
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    Dealer says don't change tranny fluid on 2011 SHO 90K miles

    And that's why I'm happy to ask a new question in the open, after searching the forums to make sure I'm not repeating something that's already been asked. If it is a new question, even if a twist on something already discussed, we all have the opportunity to learn. Thanks for the support!
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    Dealer says don't change tranny fluid on 2011 SHO 90K miles

    Thanks. Plus, just saw your tag line about experience. In my experience, getting it right everytime doesn't represent knowledge or experience -- perhaps a blend of knowledge and favorable circumstances (known to some as fortune or luck). Not getting it right the first time AND applying the...
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    Dealer says don't change tranny fluid on 2011 SHO 90K miles

    Thanks JBD - very helpful about the array of maintenance services typically offered. Yes, detergents in fuel SHOULD help keep the injectors/plugs clean but we drive in such a range of circumstances with few opportunities to force the system to clean out. (For example, two weeks ago I took my...
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    Dealer says don't change tranny fluid on 2011 SHO 90K miles

    Concur -- it really isn't a "flush-and-fill" as it would be for brake fluid where you want all of the old fluid out of the system.
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    Dealer says don't change tranny fluid on 2011 SHO 90K miles

    Thanks bpd1151 -- That's what I was figuring. I think that particular service writer (at Koons Ford, Falls Church, VA) had a one bad experience and is continuing to project that as what he thinks is (allegedly) best for the dealership but in reality is more likely motivated from protecting...
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    Dealer says don't change tranny fluid on 2011 SHO 90K miles

    I took my 2011 SHO in for 90K service and my Ford dealer recommended I NOT change the transmission fluid. Their argument was that it's not worth the risk (to them?) to do it if it hadn't been done every 30K. I had it flushed and filled at 60K without any issue. There are no current issues with...
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    Passing Indiana emissions tests

    Thanks for the info. I'll check for an updated tune from SCT.
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    Passing Indiana emissions tests

    We have emissions testing in the metro DC area. In Virginia they're done at dealerships and service stations. My 2011 (stock exhaust) with SCT tune won't pass unless I restore the tune to factory. Took me several trips to the testing station before I realized the tune was likely to be at fault...
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    2010 SHO non-PP - Can it HPDE?

    Any major lessons learned from your HPDE experiences with the SHO? I'm considering taking my 2011 SHO out for HPDE at Summit.
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    Buzzing from dash pad area on hot days and at speed

    Thanks for all the input! The trend SM105K mentions is curious because of the span of years. We know from that it's not just due to aging of plastic parts, seals, or tape. We also know from an earlier entry that the passenger visor appears to change the sound -- however, I generally drive with...
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    Buzzing from dash pad area on hot days and at speed

    I can't stand rattles or vibrations either! My wife says "ignore it" and I have yet to get her to understand "I CAN'T!!"
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    Buzzing from dash pad area on hot days and at speed

    My 2011 SHO does it also, starting right at 72 mph no matter what the road surface. I was beginning to think it was something down inside the passenger side defroster vents (after beating on the passenger dash, airbag, and even slamming the glove box). I am on my second replacement windshield...
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    Aeroforce 2010+ Taurus gauge pod install

    Too bad they didn't offer a glare shield to shade the MFD just below. I'm still using a matte black binder cover I cut to the right shape to slide into the gap after I bought my 2011 SHO in 2012. If I was into 3D printing, I would have tried to make a custom sunshield to fit between the two...
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    Am I Stupid?

    Yep, feel the same about my 2011. I went through two BMW 7's and decided I wouldn't trade the SHO for a new 7. Never mind the difference in insurance, it's been a solid performer, I can put regular gas if I need to (and not void the warranty like in the BMWs), and the creature comforts are...
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    Water in passenger floorboard, Sunroof? A/C?

    Key words 2011 Taurus SHO Cabin Air Filter Cowling No codes involved on this one. I think I solved my multi-year problem with water getting to the cabin air filter and waterlogging it to the point of not allowing any air flow. The symptom is easily solved by putting in a new cabin air filter...

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