Is that bad?
So what did you do to your SHO today!?
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Forgot to mention that when replacing the control arm, I found that the first (from the bottom) ring of one of my H&R springs is broken.
I can't find a site that sells only the rear ones... not looking to buy a full set for just one. Thoughts?
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Is it riding any different? If it was me, I would pull the other spring and cut it to match.
Substantia Nigra
New Member
Did your dealer give you trouble for a tuned vehicle or did you return it to stock?
luigisho
SHO Member
Can you contact the mfg directly? Otherwise I would get a used set or return to stock springs. Most people wouldn't sell a single spring unless they were going to scrap the car or already had a broken one.
Wayne Starnes
New Member
I put 2013 up sho emblems on my 2011 sho.. They just snap right on..
No visible difference in height.
1. Was tuned.
2. The type of work performed had nothing to do with the engine, so they wouldn't even notice.
3. My car is way out of warranty so I don't give a crap if they notice or not.
If mine was still under powertrain warranty, yes, I'd return it to stock every time it went to the dealer. Last thing I would want is them blaming the tune/added hp and wrongfully denying a warranty claim.
Started getting a "Cross Traffic Alert System Fault" right after I picked up the vehicle from the dealer. Damn !
Called them and they said they might need to do sensor reset or adjustment after the alignment, which I don't think is the case.
Went online and found that there a is a little $20 speaker on the back tray that triggers this fault. Its just weird that it started after "the experts" had my car in their hands.
SnuffyTheSeal
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Didn't do it today but got my EPP intake in last week. Been recovering from Hurricane Ian (Cape Coral, Ft Myers area) and also preparing to move back the **** to Michigan. (Been here since Charley and this one finally did me in.) Debating rather or not I'm gonna put the box in because I seriously love the intake as it is in there. Also had a Post-Hurricane detail done. Had a couple light scratches from debris but they buffed out.
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Ta2dResqr
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I highly recommend the box. It is designed to block heat/hot air from the filter. It does not take away from the filter appearance as it is below and around the sides of the filter. Also, I recommend the Hot Pipes. They are the ones more likely to be damaged by boost.
RickyRecon
SHO Member
After figuring out over the summer that the dealership didn’t change my trans fluid like they said they did when it took it in after purchase to have all the fluids changed (I wanted records for the warranty), I did my rear diff today.
The fluid didn’t seem bad. It stunk, but not as bad as I’ve smelt from other cars who's fluid was in pretty bad shape. There wasn’t much on the plug (what was on there didn’t look bad either…minimal glitter) but I think it was a bit under filled. I know sometimes things don’t get filled properly from the factory, but still… They either changed it and underfilled, or didn’t touch it, and the fluid just held up ok. Pumped about 20oz out, and it took 30oz before it started seeping out of the fill hole. Not sure if it’s a placebo, but it feels like it’s driving much smoother now.
Also, whichever mechanic(s) slept with the ford engineer(s) wife/wives needs to apologize. There was a hole in the rear cross member that was about 1/8” offset from allowing an extension to go into the fill plug when put through the hole lol. Still came in handy for using the extension to keep pressure on the flex head. Pretty easy job though, I was expecting a much bigger PITA, but took about 15 minutes.
The fluid didn’t seem bad. It stunk, but not as bad as I’ve smelt from other cars who's fluid was in pretty bad shape. There wasn’t much on the plug (what was on there didn’t look bad either…minimal glitter) but I think it was a bit under filled. I know sometimes things don’t get filled properly from the factory, but still… They either changed it and underfilled, or didn’t touch it, and the fluid just held up ok. Pumped about 20oz out, and it took 30oz before it started seeping out of the fill hole. Not sure if it’s a placebo, but it feels like it’s driving much smoother now.
Also, whichever mechanic(s) slept with the ford engineer(s) wife/wives needs to apologize. There was a hole in the rear cross member that was about 1/8” offset from allowing an extension to go into the fill plug when put through the hole lol. Still came in handy for using the extension to keep pressure on the flex head. Pretty easy job though, I was expecting a much bigger PITA, but took about 15 minutes.
SnuffyTheSeal
Member
Noticed smoother shifts when I had my transmission fluid flushed/changed as well after my dealer supposedly did it. (Much the same story, actually.) From what I've read from those more experienced with the platform these transmissions seem to be a little fluid picky, like it clean.
RickyRecon
SHO Member
I’m inclined to agree. I just did another drain and fill a few weeks ago…I think it’s the 7th since I figured out they didn’t change it, and it’s gotten better with each one. Little “quirks” the trans had have been disappearing along the way too. I’ll probably keep doing one every 2nd or 3rd oil change just to keep new fluid in.
Installed my turbobay performance turbo's this past weekend along with new coolant and oil lines. Ugh...what a nightmare. Both oil drain lines were corroded in place. Took a lot of time, effort and persuasion to work them free without breaking them in the engine block. Then the front coolant lines run under several sets of wiring harnesses and vacuum lines to the rear which were nearly impossible to replace. Several of the exhaust bolts broke and had to be drilled out. This I did expect to be fair. Definitely want to get steel bits designed for hardened steel and some cutting oil to save time.
No leaks ! Woo hoo! Now to get the tune dialed in.
One good thing I found was the rear turbo may be removed without pulling the passenger side driveshaft. It's kind of like solving a puzzle, twisting, rotating, spinning to get it in. Takes some time to figure it out.
No leaks ! Woo hoo! Now to get the tune dialed in.
One good thing I found was the rear turbo may be removed without pulling the passenger side driveshaft. It's kind of like solving a puzzle, twisting, rotating, spinning to get it in. Takes some time to figure it out.
I was surprised at how much larger the turbine and compressor wheels looked in person. The old turbos were actually pretty healthy with 110k miles on them. No real play on the shaft and spun freely. Crazy how small the stock turbine wheels are!! All the exhaust has to flow through that !? Well of course until the waste gate opens.
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