Is it me, or am I just not right?

[firebat45]

Whole lotta hurt feelings in this thread...

Yeah, I think the Ecoboost guys stick to themselves mostly (which is very different than avoiding the rest of us). Can't really blame them, the new SHO is in a totally different area than the old one.

I don't own a Gen 3 or Gen 4, so I just don't post often concerning them, as I don't have much to offer. I still lurk most of the threads, doesn't mean I'm avoiding them.

I think it would be a lot easier to "transition" if the SHO didn't miss 10 years and there was always a group of new model year guys. Give it a few years, there will be a bunch of them posting in general threads, or threads about old SHOs.

Oh, and pet peeve, it's not a Gen 4 Taurus, it's a Gen 6 Taurus. Fourth generation of Taurus to offer a SHO, but sixth generation chronologically. I wish we had started calling them Gen 6 SHOs, now what do we call Phoenix and St Louis SHO's Gen 4s?

 

[SeanMc]

Whole lotta hurt feelings in this thread...

Yeah, I think the Ecoboost guys stick to themselves mostly (which is very different than avoiding the rest of us). Can't really blame them, the new SHO is in a totally different area than the old one.

I don't own a Gen 3 or Gen 4, so I just don't post often concerning them, as I don't have much to offer. I still lurk most of the threads, doesn't mean I'm avoiding them.

I think it would be a lot easier to "transition" if the SHO didn't miss 10 years and there was always a group of new model year guys. Give it a few years, there will be a bunch of them posting in general threads, or threads about old SHOs.

Oh, and pet peeve, it's not a Gen 4 Taurus, it's a Gen 6 Taurus. Fourth generation of Taurus to offer a SHO, but sixth generation chronologically. I wish we had started calling them Gen 6 SHOs, now what do we call Phoenix and St Louis SHO's Gen 4s?

Gen 6 Taurus, Gen 4 SHO .

 

[yamahaSHO]

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The first and last letter should not be changed. You're supposed to scramble all the letters in between.

Out of curiosity...Why?

'Cause it doesn't make him a sammich?

 

[rooster]

All right. Now I've got to step in and regulate.
Here's the point of all this...

Gen 4 guys/gals. Are you going to the Convention? Can I buy you a beer when we meet there? And, do you wanna race?

Do you agree James?

 

[frosho]

Sorry, I didn't mean to offend all of you guys who have done some pretty darn impressive stuff with the SHO's...I know there's a lot of great stuff out there and you guys have worked hard to get Ford to bring the SHO back (thanks), but again, I'm finished with this I apologize to those I've offended, but quite honestly, my outlook on this whole forum sure has changed in the past few days. I came here for and exchange of ideas, no more of this thread as far as I'm concerned, and again, for those of you older SHO owners, I'm sorry for the smart comment.

It's winter time. Silly arguments like this pop up on every forum this time of year. A lot of peoples' cars are put away for the season, and it's f***ing cold out (for many of us), so we spend more time on the forums. Toss in some winter blues, and you've got a shit show.

Come spring time, when the weather starts warming up again, this place will be back to its old welcoming self. You'll see!

 

[digeronimo34]

I gget it.......

 

[Showgun]

It's winter time. Silly arguments like this pop up on every forum this time of year. A lot of peoples' cars are put away for the season, and it's f***ing cold out (for many of us), so we spend more time on the forums. Toss in some winter blues, and you've got a shit show.

Come spring time, when the weather starts warming up again, this place will be back to its old welcoming self. You'll see!

+1. After all is said and done we're all brothers and sisters.
Peace.
C.

 

[darreli]

Wow! This thread really got out of hand! I must feel a little different. I went to the convention this past year, it was very local, and I thought it was great. My SHO was somewhat new and I've never owned a SHO or a Taurus prior to this one so I was definately new to the forums and the car for that matter. Everyone there was great! Racer X was cool as ****! Kirk was great!

People get a little to offended by these forums...its text guys...you can feel the emotion or feeling behind.

BigJimSHO is pretty funny most of the time, he kind of reminds me of Tim Skelton from the Lightning forums for some reason. Lots of guys dont really like alot of his posts but the guy puts up a ton of useful info even if he comes across a little harsh sometimes.

We're all car guys here! Have to be, to some degree.

 

[Crazy8]

 

[lowc]

The first and last letter should not be changed. You're supposed to scramble all the letters in between.



'Cause it doesn't make him a sammich?

just wanted to mix it up a little bit tis all :wave:

 

[Jim Third SHO]

Wonder how many Gen 4 owners also owned any of the previous generation SHOs?

Had a '91 and a '99, and now a '10. Have been happy with all three!

 

[Toolman]

And now, although I was considering it, I will not be making any attempt to make any SHO convention, thanks to the attitude put forth in this thread.

That would be a regrettable mistake.

 

[EcoBrick Bob]

As I recall, one of the guys who brought his G8 GXP to the Natl. G8 convention, also took it to your SHO convention. Said he had great fun there.

Are EB Bricks welcome???? After all it is just one UGLY SHO wagon!
But I like little boxes.....

 

[frosho]

Yeah, there was a GXP there last year. It was one of the loudest cars on the track IIRC (that's saying a lot with SHOs on track). I'm having a helluva time trying to remember the guy's name though... Tim something?

And yes! Everyone's welcome!

 

[Vnuk1]

Yup the GXP was bad ass and loud, had wood every time he passed and when he went down the straight away! Was a taller gentlemen with short hair and glasses, we met up with him in Chicago with Tom Ochal and a few others.

 

[luigisho]

As I recall, one of the guys who brought his G8 GXP to the Natl. G8 convention, also took it to your SHO convention. Said he had great fun there.

Are EB Bricks welcome???? After all it is just one UGLY SHO wagon!
But I like little boxes.....

Bring whatever you want. With the maintenance factor of some of the old cars, rentals and other car models are not out of place there. Anyone in the community is always welcome. Despite what some dopey posts might make one think.

 

[Racer X]

Bring whatever you want. With the maintenance factor of some of the old cars, rentals and other car models are not out of place there. Anyone in the community is always welcome. Despite what some dopey posts might make one think.

Tony showed up in a rental Impala.

It was funny watching all the body roll from behind, but the smell of overheated brakes got to be too much... sorry Tony.

 

[EcoBrick Bob]

I may show up on my new mountain bike....

And... any of you who would like to have a great time in the Quad Cities (Davenport, IA) in Aug... come to our Natl. G8 meet. Last year we had 66 G8's! A bunch went out to Cordova and ran against each other. Not sure of which weekend, but NOT the Woodward Cruise one. We have it at the casino, and car show was on the 4th floor of the parking ramp. A couple came up from San Antonio with their 2 G8's.... She beat him every time at the strip!

 

[SHO1]

As I recall, one of the guys who brought his G8 GXP to the Natl. G8 convention, also took it to your SHO convention. Said he had great fun there.Are EB Bricks welcome???? After all it is just one UGLY SHO wagon!
But I like little boxes.....

Yeah, there was a GXP there last year. It was one of the loudest cars on the track IIRC (that's saying a lot with SHOs on track). I'm having a helluva time trying to remember the guy's name though... Tim something?And yes! Everyone's welcome!

Pavlik, and he's been to other SHO conventions as well, some with a SHO.

 

[SHO RPh]

Pavlik, and he's been to other SHO conventions as well, some with a SHO.

Yeah, Tim originally owned am Emerald Green '91 Plus and later on bought Ron Porter's black '89. His SHO heritage goes back a long way.

First time I remember meeting him was during a pretty awesome caravan from the Chicago area to the first Dearborn convention back in 1995. About 20 of us got really close to being busted for 100+ mph speeds - luckily our scheduled lunch break happened at just the right time. Wow, that was awhile ago, but one heck of a cool memory!