From Lexus to Ford - LOL

[Christian]

Greetings all.

New member here (obviously). Recently sold my highly-modded Lexus LS460 and just got into my current SHO. 2017 with all options exc perf pkg. White Titanium.

I am a big time modder, though mostly non-engine or suspension stuff. Wheels, trim, electronics etc.

I swore I'd never go back to a domestic product, but I'm intrigued by the SHO, plus I can flat tow it behind my 40' motor home. I ALMOST bought the 18 Fusion Sport instead of the S.H.O. (I refuse to call it a "SHOw"). But the deal I got was ridiculous, so I couldn't walk away.

As for mods....just ordered SHO red caliper covers and have a few call in to tire shops for a set of 20" staggered wheels. I like the stance of a staggered setup like my LS had, but haven't ruled out a balanced set either.

I was a heavy contributor in the Club Lexus forum for 4 years, posting DIY's, advice etc. It was a very active forum. Before that I had a 7 series BMW (a freakin' nightmare), and was active in the Bimmerfest forum. AAAAND before that Acurazine and Dieselstop (F350 Superduty).

So I hope this forum is active. It's a fun time waster to be in forums such as these. I hope I can be a valuable contributor as well as gleaning knowledge and advice from y'all. If you folks know of other good forums, I'm all ears.....

Cheers
Chris

 

[bpd1151]

Welcome to the SHO / EcoBoost madness.

Lot of great people here, all whom contribute in their own ways.

This community caters to all Generations and model years of the SHO platform.

For exclusive EcoBoost stuff (for the GEN4 2010-2012 & GEN5 2013-Current SHO model years) consider joining up at the following community as well:

www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com

Being a member of BOTH will certainly lend itself to itching that modding scratch of yours.

Good luck and enjoy your newly rediscovered Domestic product, as well as enjoying both communities.

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

 

[Christian]

Thanks! Yes, I did join the ecoboost forum as well.

 

[luigisho]

What did you think about Lexus ownership? I am looking at IS-F's and others, but don't know if there are any major powertrain design issues

 

[SHOdded]

Welcome, and congrats on the new ride!

 

[zoomlater]

Welcome!

 

[SM105K]

Sounds like you are on your way. The caliper covers are trash....just letting you know.

 

[Christian]

What did you think about Lexus ownership? I am looking at IS-F's and others, but don't know if there are any major powertrain design issues

The good thing about Lexus' is that ownership is drama-free. Lets be honest, it's basically a toyota...in other words, bullet proof, unlike my 7 series BMW was. As I used to like to say about the Beemer, ownong one was, "like being married to a sex-starved, super-model....... with a 500 dollar per day coke habit".

 

[Christian]

Sounds like you are on your way. The caliper covers are trash....just letting you know.

cheers....we'll see. I paid over 200 for 'em, so I hope not. Worst case scenario, I'll paint them like I did my Lexus.

 

[Raging Bull]

SH ell O !

 

[SM105K]

cheers....we'll see. I paid over 200 for 'em, so I hope not. Worst case scenario, I'll paint them like I did my Lexus.

I bought them for my car. I thought they were actually covers that went snug over the whole caliper. They were not. They are just a front cover made with shotty tabs and even worse mounting hardware. They didn't even cover the whole caliper. I was actually scared the mounting hardware would fail and the damn cover would get stuck in the rim at freeway speedway. Good luck.