From and GXP owner to a SHO

[Brandon Arwine]

I have owned a 97 grand prix GTP, 2 grand prix GXPs and now a 2013 taurus SHO. I will say I loved the GXP's and really wanted to jump to a g8 gt or GXP. Really hard to find one with low mileage and decent price though. I found my SHO with 44k miles on it for a little over 15k. When I got into it I knew right away it had to be mine. My wife and I both loved it given all the options and size. Firstly I'm 6'8" tall so most cars are a no go. Second I have 2 kids so with my seat all the way back both kids have plenty of room. This car was babied by the previous owner and I havent found a single flaw. Well the only issue I found is the radio will randomly scan channels multiple times a trip out of nowhere but that's minor. This car feels like a totally different league than the GXP and its plenty fast stock. I will be doing performance mods and being an audiophile at heart I will strip all the speakers out for quality component speakers and likely a sub or two. I'm tempted to custom mount 2 8 inch Memphis mojo subs in the rear deck since there is only 1 speaker in the center. Any recommendations are welcome and look forward to reading more posts from everyone here.

 

[zoomlater]

Welcome!

 

[SM105K]

Nice find. I am really fond of the Supercharged 3800 series.....

Welcome to the SHO! I would change the PTU fluid and coolant ASAP.

 

[luigisho]

I loved my GTP back in the day. The thing finally quit running 2 weeks ago when the kid of the person I sold it to ran into a concrete highway divider in the rain. The 3.8 is one of the all time best running motors in American autos. I looked at GXPs a few years ago but they looked ragged out for the price they were asking.

 

[4sfed]

Welcome!

At one time, I was looking for a GXP too. They're getting harder to find....at least nice ones are.

Good luck with your mods! If you've done any searches, you'll see a general consensus on vendors and mods. If you DON'T see an answer, make sure you ask! It'll help avoid making a potential mistake (and yes, it IS possible).

And to be honest, I'm especially looking forward to your audio modifications...so please make sure you post your progress?

 

[802SHO]

Welcome to the insanity

 

[Toolman]

Welcome!! How many members here interested in the SHO Convention this fall?

 

[SHOthyme]

Welcome, I loved my 2004 GTP CompG, it was a super fun car!

Although, I think my '18 SHO is more fun, AWD is so great.

 

[Stephen Welch]

Welcome!! How many members here interested in the SHO Convention this fall?

Were at

 

[RonPorter]

Were at

At PittRace, outside of Pittsburgh, from September 3-6, over Labor Day weekend.

I have blasted posts everywhere, but, if you think that you are even at a 1% chance of going, sign up TODAY, Friday 7/31 (the deadline) for a free Carfest account at:
https://carfestusa.com/

You can sign up for Carfest events online during August if you do. See our notice under Clubs here in the Forum.

Becoming a SHO Club of America Member gives you a $25 Discount Code for the Convention, and another $25 Discount Code to sign up for Carfest events.

https://shoclubofamerica.com/

https://shoconvention.com/

There is information in a few threads here, plus on Facebook at the SHO Club of America

https://shoforum.com/index.php?forums/club-events-and-announcements.14/

 

[skyshadow07]

Did the previous owner put those wheels on? I didn't know you could get a SHO with 18s. Those are 18s right?

Also, tall people... Always looking down at the rest of us. Am I right guys?

 

[Michigan-SHO]

Did the previous owner put those wheels on? I didn't know you could get a SHO with 18s. Those are 18s right?

Also, tall people... Always looking down at the rest of us. Am I right guys?

Looks like they are 19” and were available from Ford on the SHO model in ‘13. According to the brochure...



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[DJSHO91]

Welcome to the SHOsanity!

 

[Brandon Arwine]

They are 19" indeed. I will either get the 20" SHO rims from that year or do something with black on these ones. I mean literally speaking yes we look down on everyone unless I walk around on my knees and you would come up to my shoulders but as far as talking shit, never have. It was always the short guys with little dog syndrome that would pick fights for no reason at the bar. I am the gentlegiant, laid back and easy to get along with.