Random thoughts for the day

[SHOdded]

Gool luck at the dealer's, Z.  Any possibility of the muffler/exhaust making contact with the pavement?

 

[SHOnUup]

For those of you that use Facebook. I started an ecoboost related page.

I invite everyone to join. No bashing or disrespect towards others will be tolerated.

Ecoboost Enthusiasts

Rich

 

[panther427]

http://www.shelbyamerican.com/Baja700.asp

 

[PokerMunkee]

Got to drive home from the Denver airport last night, 80 miles in a snow storm on my half bald Goodyear SuperCar tires!  T/C light was on going up a pass half of the time, fun times!  Couldn't feel my fingers after I got home from gripping the wheel so tight lol.

Going to drive the wife's Durango this weekend, don't want to put my winter tires on again.  Probably going to buy some Conti DWS tires soon.

Got over 15" of snow and still coming down.

How she looks this morning:

 

[wasinger3000]

Glad to hear you made it home without any trouble. Must have been some serious white knuckle driving.

 

[panther427]

And to think how nice it been in Colorado last week. We didn't get much snow on the northern plains. But its been raining non Stop. Glad you made it home safe

 

[SHOdded]

Wow, it's April, right?  Glad you made it safe, PM, you gotz good skillz :thumb:

 

[ZSHO]

I know the front brake pads the options are kind of limited,especially a high performance pad,had very good experiences with the Akeebono on my other cars.Z    ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad w/ Premium Stainless Hardware


Akebono Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium brake pads are the aftermarket's only OE-validated, application-specific friction formulations. Pro-Act Ultra Premium brake pads apply the same materials, engineering, quality standards and advanced technologies used to create OE ceramic brake pads. This guarantees that Pro-ACT Ultra-Premium brake pads provide the ultimate braking experience.

ProAct Ceramic Disc Brake Pads are engineered to eliminate noise, vibration and harshness. In addition to dramatically quieter braking, ProACT Ceramic Pads provide best-in-class braking performance, including enhanced initial effectiveness (no break-in required), high resistance to fade, consistent brake pedal feel and ultra-low dusting for cleaner wheels and tires. Ceramic technology also causes minimal wear on brake rotors.
• Harmonically damped design for maximum control of NVH
• Vehicle-optimized ceramic formulas for superior performance that is unmatched by “one size fits all” brands
• Post cured and heat scorched to ensure the highest initial effectiveness requiring no “break-in procedures” (exclusive to front formulations)
• “Rotor-friendly” pad formulations prevent uneven rotor wearing and pulsation complaints
• Precision-fit steel backing plates lead the industry in reducing vibration induced noise
• 100% chamfered and slotted to further enhance NVH control
• High resistance to fade with fast recovery
• Precision-fit shims aid in noise abatement and prevent shim migration
• Black powder coat finish provides OE-level corrosion resistance
• 100% asbestos-free formulations
•High-temperature resistant moly lube included in all boxes

http://www.rockauto.com/info/Akebono/proActChart.jpg

 

[SHOdded]

Which rotors do they pair well, with, Z?

 

[ZSHO]

Which rotors do they pair well, with, Z?

I would personally stick with the oem Rotors considering both are vented,would test them out in the front to see if there is any noticeable difference in stoppping power due to the ceramics vs the semi-metallic oem pads and if so then change the rears out.Z

 

[Wilson]

What are a set of flower wheels going for nowadays? Thinking of selling mine since I can't see a scenario where I'd put them back on.

 

[ZSHO]

I apologize if this topic was brought up before,just was curious how many miles are you getting with your original pads,rotors,cause changed my front rotors and pads under warranty at 22k,now over the weekend noticed the car is harder to stop,checked rear rotors and felt some uneven groves which leads me to believe its the rears now going,getting a little fustrated,cause car has 23k on her and over 4k was on long unlimited trips,thanks.Z

 

[panther427]

http://blog.caranddriver.com/ford-ecoboost-engines-reach-the-5-million-mark/

 

[SHOdded]

It's raining snails!

 

[panther427]

Why is choosing an oil such a hard thing.

But i do love my local napa store. They carry Amsoil, Redline, Liqui Moly, and Enos syns.

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

I apologize if this topic was brought up before,just was curious how many miles are you getting with your original pads,rotors,cause changed my front rotors and pads under warranty at 22k,now over the weekend noticed the car is harder to stop,checked rear rotors and felt some uneven groves which leads me to believe its the rears now going,getting a little fustrated,cause car has 23k on her and over 4k was on long unlimited trips,thanks.Z

I was at 33k+ when I traded and the brakes were still good.

 

[wasinger3000]

Why is choosing an oil such a hard thing.

But i do love my local napa store. They carry Amsoil, Redline, Liqui Moly, and Enos syns.

Lucky, I have to order all my oil. Shipping kills if it's not on amazon.

 

[panther427]

Why is choosing an oil such a hard thing.

But i do love my local napa store. They carry Amsoil, Redline, Liqui Moly, and Enos syns.

Lucky, I have to order all my oil. Shipping kills if it's not on amazon.

Though im seriously thinking of running Shell T6 0w-40 in the car...

 

[wasinger3000]

Why is choosing an oil such a hard thing.

But i do love my local napa store. They carry Amsoil, Redline, Liqui Moly, and Enos syns.

Lucky, I have to order all my oil. Shipping kills if it's not on amazon.

Though im seriously thinking of running Shell T6 0w-40 in the car...

What makes you want to go with T6? It's a good oil but I'd think redline would be just as formidable.

 

[ajpturbo]

Why is choosing an oil such a hard thing.

But i do love my local napa store. They carry Amsoil, Redline, Liqui Moly, and Enos syns.

Lucky, I have to order all my oil. Shipping kills if it's not on amazon.

Though im seriously thinking of running Shell T6 0w-40 in the car...

I wouldn't run a 40 weight. You will never get that oil hot enough. You will have increased oil pressure which the turbos are already having a hard time with. Thicker oil will give you increased oil pressure