That does sound great! I'll be honest with you, driving around earlier downtown. I was wishing I hadn't lowered mine with the H&R's. With all the freaking pot holes from the freak winter we had, it was killing me. Would you happen to know if Megan Racing have released a 2013 version? I will probably shoot them an email and see what they have available. Thanks Crashcrash712us said:
What have you done to your Ecoboosted vehicle today?
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ShoBoat said:
Megan Racing should be getting the prototype coil-overs in this week for test fitting on ShoManMikes SHO .
They will get pics then and either I or ShoManMike will post updated info then .
Availability for sale will be sometime this summer as they are going to be made in Japan .
Installed Rx Oil Catch Can (with a write-up http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=2536.0;topicseen) vented eBOVs to atmosphere (used @4DRHTRD 's Home Depot rubber chair feet idea for now (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=343.0)) and removed the HD relay from my HIDs...good news...they still work! We'll see if I get any new issues without installing the canbus harness.
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Taking advantage of the almost 60 degree day here in Chi-Town (finally).....
I took some time out to clean out the garage, wash the floor of all the salt and filth from old man Winter, and then I also took the time to test out my new mod show display banner for the upcoming, 2014 car show season (and beyond)......
This is a custom 4'x8' vinyl banner with pockets sewn in both up top, and down below, mounted upon a Ravelli adjustable 12'x15' backdrop display stand.
Banner was pretty pricey, costing in excess of $250, and the stand contraption was nearly $100.
I think it will look pretty sharp though, as my mod list has expanded extensively since a couple of years ago, and the small, 2'x3' display stand I had previously used, was just no longer cutting it, for lack of better terms.
I also chose to incorporate a few of my favorite photos captured in/on various photo shoots with my super uber close friend Jeff (of www.HKMediaChicago.com fame)......
I plan on erecting this behind the rear of my heavily modified 2010 SHO, and using this for any and all car show related events.
Whatcha y'all think?
Additionally, given we had record both record setting snowfall (in excess of 80") combined with record setting, consistent cold temperatures deep into the -20 degree range(s)......
I noticed that my custom mesh screens from Mobsteel had begun to display signs of rust (once again).
This, even though I had them re-powder coated just last Spring, and the powder coater added a zinc based primer to them, to help prevent this issue from re-occurring.
But again, we had an awful Winter, and it was record setting in many aspects, so I guess I can't complain.
Anyhow, luckily I paid up front for warranty work, so besides cleaning out the garage, I also took the time to entirely remove my front bumper clip, and then entirely remove the mesh screens from the upper and lower grille frame assemblies, with the intention of dropping them off at the powder coater tomorrow morning, so that these can be re-done under warranty.
Fun, fun, fun.
Oh yea, I also stopped by my mechanic's shop yesterday, not only to shoot the proverbial sh!t with him, but I also inquired about the arrival of my previously ordered Police Package Upgraded Sway Bars.....
Much to my dismay, they did not arrive. :cry1:
Hopefully sometime this upcoming week. I ordered these, with the anticipation of doing my Megan Racing Coil Overs come this August, when I receive my longevity check, and clothing allowance check.
Although I'll install the sways ahead of time, I am hoping by Fall of this year, I have a decent suspension set up to compliment all of the other performance related work, I have accomplished thus far.
So those are a couple of things I've accomplished today, not only on my SHO, but also around the house.
I took some time out to clean out the garage, wash the floor of all the salt and filth from old man Winter, and then I also took the time to test out my new mod show display banner for the upcoming, 2014 car show season (and beyond)......
This is a custom 4'x8' vinyl banner with pockets sewn in both up top, and down below, mounted upon a Ravelli adjustable 12'x15' backdrop display stand.
Banner was pretty pricey, costing in excess of $250, and the stand contraption was nearly $100.
I think it will look pretty sharp though, as my mod list has expanded extensively since a couple of years ago, and the small, 2'x3' display stand I had previously used, was just no longer cutting it, for lack of better terms.
I also chose to incorporate a few of my favorite photos captured in/on various photo shoots with my super uber close friend Jeff (of www.HKMediaChicago.com fame)......
I plan on erecting this behind the rear of my heavily modified 2010 SHO, and using this for any and all car show related events.
Whatcha y'all think?
Additionally, given we had record both record setting snowfall (in excess of 80") combined with record setting, consistent cold temperatures deep into the -20 degree range(s)......
I noticed that my custom mesh screens from Mobsteel had begun to display signs of rust (once again).
This, even though I had them re-powder coated just last Spring, and the powder coater added a zinc based primer to them, to help prevent this issue from re-occurring.
But again, we had an awful Winter, and it was record setting in many aspects, so I guess I can't complain.
Anyhow, luckily I paid up front for warranty work, so besides cleaning out the garage, I also took the time to entirely remove my front bumper clip, and then entirely remove the mesh screens from the upper and lower grille frame assemblies, with the intention of dropping them off at the powder coater tomorrow morning, so that these can be re-done under warranty.
Fun, fun, fun.
Oh yea, I also stopped by my mechanic's shop yesterday, not only to shoot the proverbial sh!t with him, but I also inquired about the arrival of my previously ordered Police Package Upgraded Sway Bars.....
Much to my dismay, they did not arrive. :cry1:
Hopefully sometime this upcoming week. I ordered these, with the anticipation of doing my Megan Racing Coil Overs come this August, when I receive my longevity check, and clothing allowance check.
Although I'll install the sways ahead of time, I am hoping by Fall of this year, I have a decent suspension set up to compliment all of the other performance related work, I have accomplished thus far.
So those are a couple of things I've accomplished today, not only on my SHO, but also around the house.
bpd1151
Active member
From what I saw in the parts list, there were 4 different options for the sway bars.
Sways for all trim levels below the SHO.
Sways for the Non-PP SHO
Sways for the PP Pkg SHO
and then finally.....
Sways for the Police Pkg Taurus'
So umm yea.... as I get them, I'll snap off a few pics, & post any/all corresponding info.
The "other" Mike
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Sways for all trim levels below the SHO.
Sways for the Non-PP SHO
Sways for the PP Pkg SHO
and then finally.....
Sways for the Police Pkg Taurus'
So umm yea.... as I get them, I'll snap off a few pics, & post any/all corresponding info.
The "other" Mike
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bpd1151 said:From what I saw in the parts list, there were 4 different options for the sway bars.
Sways for all trim levels below the SHO.
Sways for the Non-PP SHO
Sways for the PP Pkg SHO
and then finally.....
Sways for the Police Pkg Taurus'
So umm yea.... as I get them, I'll snap off a few pics, & post any/all corresponding info.
The "other" Mike
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So my13 non pp should benifit from the PI sway bar part's then .....
Gotta keep an eye on this too .
As always bpd1151 ..... keep strokin it to the max !
mike:
your guy @HK does first class work. I go to lots of shows & now participate in some, but have seen none with a banner of this class & this includes mecum auctions that i regularly attend. hats off to you again for something first class & ahead of the curve & just glad as i can be you live in chi-town, stay away from the shows in the Lou!!!
mikev
your guy @HK does first class work. I go to lots of shows & now participate in some, but have seen none with a banner of this class & this includes mecum auctions that i regularly attend. hats off to you again for something first class & ahead of the curve & just glad as i can be you live in chi-town, stay away from the shows in the Lou!!!
mikev
bpd1151
Active member
mval said:
Thanks a bunch my fellow Mike
k:The idea for the banner came from a fellow friend in the LEO field, who has an insane '06 (orange) GTO that him and I participate in shows together.
I then ran my banner idea past my friend Jeff (owner of HKMediaChicago) and inquired if incorporating his photos into a layout similar to what's found on Jeff's site, would be acceptable.
He thought it was a great idea, & wallah! There 'ya gave it!
From idea, to concept, to actuality!
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used 3M gloss black vinyl to mask my chrome door handles on the XSport...only problem was when I was putting the pass. rear back on, I bumped the latch spring assembly and knocked it out of its track...F&%$...
Still trying to figure out how to fix this one...
Thoughts???
(I'll get pics up once it's done of course
)
Still trying to figure out how to fix this one...
Thoughts???
(I'll get pics up once it's done of course
)
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DJE624
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Nice job!