JZ150 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I am officially in. I ordered our new SHO today. Ingot Silver with Black Leather Pkg 402A 20" Wheels Multi Contour Active Seats. Orders can be submitted but no dates yet. Needless to say I am pretty excited about being a future SHO owner. Here is an early "thanks" to any of you that might be putting my car together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I am officially in. I ordered our new SHO today. Ingot Silver with Black Leather Pkg 402A 20" Wheels Multi Contour Active Seats. Orders can be submitted but no dates yet. Needless to say I am pretty excited about being a future SHO owner. Here is an early "thanks" to any of you that might be putting my car together. its me..........MOOOHOOOOHAHAHAHA. Hmmm, whats with the extra 14 bolts left over.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I am officially in. I ordered our new SHO today. Ingot Silver with Black Leather Pkg 402A 20" Wheels Multi Contour Active Seats. Orders can be submitted but no dates yet. Needless to say I am pretty excited about being a future SHO owner. Here is an early "thanks" to any of you that might be putting my car together. Congrats! You..uh....live in Texas, right? Can I drive it when you get it???? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) Congrats! You..uh....live in Texas, right? Can I drive it when you get it???? :lol: and he means FAST JZ.....does cans of guiness fit in the cupholders? Edited February 19, 2009 by Deanh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme4x4 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Congrats !!! I have to wait until we pay off the SD................... grrrrr.................... Its sucks being a financially responsible enthusiast. However, I will still be able to dream about my Candy Apple Red, loaded SHO........................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyalbutconcerned Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Ordered same today too, Tuxedo Black with everything possible on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I hope you guys enjoy your new SHOs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ150 Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Ordered same today too, Tuxedo Black with everything possible on it. Did your dealer give you any dates? I debated Black but it will be the wife's daily driver and it would drive me crazy not being able to keep it clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Whoever gets theirs first, we want a FIRST DRIVE report as soon as you get home from the dealer! :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I'm jealous! Good luck when you get them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Whoever gets theirs first, we want a FIRST DRIVE report as soon as you get home from the dealer! :happy feet: And you have to take each of us for a ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLPRacing Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Congrats! I'm still torn on whether to get an EcoBoost Flex or a Taurus SHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddysystem Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 And you have to take each of us for a ride! Has anyone heard anything regarding the AWD torque biasing? Just wondering if they have put any RWD bias in the system. I suspect during wheel spin, a certain amount of torque could be applied to the slipping wheel, but I wonder if during a spirited launch a certain amount of torque would be sent to the rear wheels, say 60%? Also, I didn't see any mention of limited slip differentials? Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ150 Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Congrats! I'm still torn on whether to get an EcoBoost Flex or a Taurus SHO. I feel your pain. My wife likes the look of the Flex and she preferred it but this car satisfies both of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ150 Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 And you have to take each of us for a ride! I am glad the car can carry 4 of you guys at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I feel your pain. My wife likes the look of the Flex and she preferred it but this car satisfies both of us. boy that is a coin toss, but the flex I am guessing will demand more coin...but what a FUNCTIONAL vehicle....I heard the flex's HP may be around 400hp.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ150 Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 boy that is a coin toss, but the flex I am guessing will demand more coin...but what a FUNCTIONAL vehicle....I heard the flex's HP may be around 400hp.... Wow- 400 for the Flex might make that decision even more difficult. I am a pretty big fan of the Flex but the SHO is the way to go for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) Has anyone heard anything regarding the AWD torque biasing? Just wondering if they have put any RWD bias in the system. I suspect during wheel spin, a certain amount of torque could be applied to the slipping wheel, but I wonder if during a spirited launch a certain amount of torque would be sent to the rear wheels, say 60%? Also, I didn't see any mention of limited slip differentials? Thx. Taurus system is completely electronic. There is no center diff. Just an electronically controlled clutch pack. When the computer anticipates wheelspin, it proactively engages the AWD mechanism. I believe, on the Fusion, the system will transfer 60% of available torque to the rear wheels under 'heavy' acceleration. I would anticipate similar behavior from the Taurus SHO. The system operates in 100% FWD mode by default, but can shift torque rearward in 10% increments up to 100%, if necessary. Edited February 20, 2009 by RichardJensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 boy that is a coin toss, but the flex I am guessing will demand more coin...but what a FUNCTIONAL vehicle....I heard the flex's HP may be around 400hp.... Say what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 boy that is a coin toss, but the flex I am guessing will demand more coin...but what a FUNCTIONAL vehicle....I heard the flex's HP may be around 400hp.... WOW! I didn't think the tranny could handle that though? I'm really excited to see what the ecoboost will do in an F150 or Mustang. I never thought I'd buy a V6 gas F150, but my next one just may be. I'll have to see how it does on fuel economy and towing ~6000 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I am glad the car can carry 4 of you guys at a time. SHOTGUN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Wow- 400 for the Flex might make that decision even more difficult. I am a pretty big fan of the Flex but the SHO is the way to go for me. Flex EB has 355 hp, while Taurus SHO/EB has 365 hp. WOW! I didn't think the tranny could handle that though? I'm really excited to see what the ecoboost will do in an F150 or Mustang. I never thought I'd buy a V6 gas F150, but my next one just may be. I'll have to see how it does on fuel economy and towing ~6000 lbs. Ford developed/imporoved the current 3.5 tranny to account for the higher hp.....there's a thread around here somewhere about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyalbutconcerned Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Did your dealer give you any dates? I debated Black but it will be the wife's daily driver and it would drive me crazy not being able to keep it clean. Late Summer/early Fall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoman594 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Just wanted to drop in and say congrats on your purchases guys. The new SHO is a fantastic vehicle. Who would have thought we would be posting about buying a new SHO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 IMHO, the last full-size Ford you could buy that was this exciting probably came with a 427 medium-riser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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