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93Ranger · 01-09-2002, 09:37 PM

Holy CRAP!!

the other day, way home from school. i stopped at a light, and what pulls up to my left?

a HELLA pimped out Ford Tarus SHO!!!! Autometer gauge's, 3 in a pod on the A-pillar.

i was like "oh shit! thats so tight, he would tear me a new one in a race"

i didnt even attempt to race him.

when i was Jeep shopping, i found a 94 SHO for 9,880, but i really was looking for a Jeep. if i wanted a regular car, i would more than likely get a SHO. if nothing else, i would get some room, and it would kick some ass when i could beat most other cars on the road.

now that i think of it, maybe, just maybe, if i get some money, and a good deal, i'll buy an SHO to drive around in places. but gaurenteed the insurance would be very high. and people would yell at me for having 3 cars.

*X24* · 01-09-2002, 09:40 PM

There is a really nice SHO around my area and the license plate reads: IEATRICE

*jimbo74* · 01-09-2002, 09:41 PM

the local pd agencies used sho tuaruses for undercover cars.... they are fast but i would rater have a ford p71

*Ross-N-Chicago* · 01-09-2002, 10:04 PM

never heard of a p71, can you elaborate...?

*jimbo74* · 01-09-2002, 10:09 PM

Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor P71 [Police Edition Vehicle]

*bigtigexplorer* · 01-10-2002, 09:29 AM

*sigh* I really miss my '93 SHO. I was eaten rice everyday in that car. If Ford hadn't killed the SHO, I'd be driving a 2000 SHO right now.

RTStork · 01-10-2002, 09:34 AM

What is the 1/4 mile times of a SHO? Is it faster than a Crown Victoria? If not, I'd rather have the Crown Vic with more room.

espnfreak · 01-10-2002, 09:44 AM

Ya stork, i am with ya, id rather have a vic, i think the new vics look pretty coo and they got the 4.6 V8, and the gas mileage is pretty good for that size engine

Jefe · 01-10-2002, 10:49 AM

My mom used to have a SHO. It was sweet. You could chirp and spin the tires, and its an automatic. It beat a Mustang 5.0 once. . and yes we were both racing.

Robert · 01-10-2002, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RTStork
What is the 1/4 mile times of a SHO? Is it faster than a Crown Victoria? If not, I'd rather have the Crown Vic with more room.

The early '90s SHOs typically ran 15.4-15.6 in the 1/4. The later years with the small V8 ran 15.7-15.9 in the 1/4.

*X24* · 01-10-2002, 03:32 PM

What engines were in/available for SHO's and during what years. Could someone do a little timeline for me? My friend thinks that the older ones had a V8 but i think they had a 6.

Kontrol-Trak · 01-10-2002, 03:38 PM

Taurus SHO?...I wish I could get excited over something like that

*bigtigexplorer* · 01-10-2002, 03:43 PM

Here is a time line from http://www.shotimes.com. The V8 wasn't out until 1996, before then it was 3.0L or 3.2L V6.

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1989 Introduction

1990 ABS added; new interior and dashboard; drivers side airbag. One SHOtimes subscriber reports he has a '90 with a fiberglass hood and an associated "evaluation" sticker. Revised 15" wheels with center cap and matte finish. Optional painted black finish on wheels. Currant Red replaced by Electric Red Metallic. Titanium interior color not available.

1991 16 inch wheels (non-directional, no SHO logo on center caps, had a divit to pry off
center cover), 1-piece brake rotors from Feb '91; larger diameter clutch; Fiberglass hood on late '91's (15 lbs. lighter); Rod shifter on cars built after 5/18/91 (maybe earlier); Trunk lid spoilers on a few cars; Amber rear turn signals

1992 Major body, interior redesign; passenger side airbag. Wheels add a SHO logo on center caps.

1993 Automatic transmission available; auto has stroked 3.2 liter engine, more mellow suspension, Eagle GA tires (sometimes GT+4); Easily visible chrome exhaust tips replace steel turndown tips. Rear decklid spoiler. Slicer wheels become unidirectional (left side and right side versions).

1994 Larger front brake rotors; retuned suspension; CFC-free air conditioning; liquid-filled motor mounts; body-color door handles; divot in wheels' center cap removed. Blackout window moulding added, from the 92/93's chrome ones.

1995 Some autos have Eagle GT+4 tires. New windshield glass designed to reduce heat build-up in the interior. Minor suspension retuning; unique back shocks for 5-speed. Different cigarette lighters. Automatic transmission may have been upgraded.

1996 Major Taurus redesign; 235 hp 3.4 litre V8, 4-speed automatic transmission only. Ovalkill. Significant character change: more of a high-speed cruiser than a road warrior. Performance is comparable to V-6 automatic SHOs. 16 x 6.5 in. wheels. Better brakes, though. Valve adjustment and spark plug maintenance interval increased to 100k miles. Timing chain replaces belt; no more maintenance. Coil-on-plug ignition. Improved push buttons on climate control. ZF rack & pinion steering system. 150 mph speedometer.

1997 Map pockets added. Mid-year "decontenting" documented in TSB 96-26-1: interior light no longer activated by outside door handle; 4-way headrest replaced by 2-way only; lighted pull-down mirror in visor replaced by flip-up mirror; power lumbar support in passenger seat not available; secondary visor on SHO not available; heated mirror no longer standard; PRNDL in instrument cluster deleted; lamp out and low washer fluid indicators not available; rear lower control arms no longer painted black; front door courtesy lamps replaced with reflectors; SHO leather steering wheel common with LX; plastic cap covering screw in pull cup in interior door panels deleted; snap ring on lower ball joints deleted; JBL system replaced with MACH 460 system; MACH 460 system made CD compatible; high level EATC panels have controls for compact disc changer. Available colors are red, green, silver, black, & white.

1998 Similar to 1997. The only changes are that the sunroof, Mach 460 sound system, leather seats, keyless entry (with perimeter theft <g>), and chrome wheels which were formerly part of a PEP are now standard. The only option is 6 way power passenger seat. Same colors are available as last year.

1999 Final year for the SHO.

*Xplodor* · 01-10-2002, 03:45 PM

Hey RTStork,

Look like you and I have the same hobbie. Collecting Cars!!! Nice ones at that! I need to take a picture of the three of mine together.

leenjen · 01-10-2002, 03:51 PM

wasnt the V-6 a yamaha engine? i remember hearing that somewhere.

Kontrol-Trak · 01-10-2002, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by leenjen
wasnt the V-6 a yamaha engine? i remember hearing that somewhere.

Haha, yeah..it was Yamaha. Funny some owners think it's an "all-american" rice eater.

ChuckyD · 01-10-2002, 04:00 PM

http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadt...4/article.html

third paragraph down

RTStork · 01-10-2002, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Xplodor
Hey RTStork,

Look like you and I have the same hobbie. Collecting Cars!!! Nice ones at that! I need to take a picture of the three of mine together.

I'd love to see pics of your cars. Your stang sounds sweet. Mine just has the usual boltons, gears, pulleys, H-pipe, etc. but a 347 stroker is being considered.

01-09-2002, 09:37 PM	#1
93Ranger Wannabe Elite Explorer Gaithersburg, MD Ford Ranger, 1993 XLT Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 278 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	SCHWEET Holy CRAP!! the other day, way home from school. i stopped at a light, and what pulls up to my left? a HELLA pimped out Ford Tarus SHO!!!! Autometer gauge's, 3 in a pod on the A-pillar. i was like "oh shit! thats so tight, he would tear me a new one in a race" i didnt even attempt to race him. when i was Jeep shopping, i found a 94 SHO for 9,880, but i really was looking for a Jeep. if i wanted a regular car, i would more than likely get a SHO. if nothing else, i would get some room, and it would kick some ass when i could beat most other cars on the road. now that i think of it, maybe, just maybe, if i get some money, and a good deal, i'll buy an SHO to drive around in places. but gaurenteed the insurance would be very high. and people would yell at me for having 3 cars. __________________ Let the good times roll

01-09-2002, 09:40 PM	#2
X24 RAMajama Pleasant Valley, NY 05 RAM 2500 TURBO DIESEL Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 4,995 Vehicle Specs	There is a really nice SHO around my area and the license plate reads: IEATRICE __________________ X24's Page 1998 XLT - PICS -- MORE PICS -- My Email 2004 MXZ REV 600HO

01-09-2002, 09:41 PM	#3
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	the local pd agencies used sho tuaruses for undercover cars.... they are fast but i would rater have a ford p71 __________________ My Truck

01-09-2002, 10:04 PM	#4
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01-09-2002, 10:09 PM	#5
jimbo74 Elite Ranger NorCal 98 XLT Supercab 4x2 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 17,902 Vehicle Specs*	Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor P71 [Police Edition Vehicle] __________________ My Truck

01-10-2002, 09:29 AM	#6
bigtigexplorer Elite Explorer Sierra Vista, AZ '99 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 730 Vehicle Specs	sigh I really miss my '93 SHO. I was eaten rice everyday in that car. If Ford hadn't killed the SHO, I'd be driving a 2000 SHO right now. __________________ David '99 XLT 4x4, Acid etched glass, Clarion VRX755VD with 20gb IPOD Photo, 2 DEI 3065 6.5" Componet sets, Infinity Kappa Perfect 12.1 sub powered by MTX Thunder 152 amp in custom fiberglass enclosure, 3" BL, 2" TT and shackles, 33x12.50x15 BFG ATs mounted on 15x8 Ultra 154 rims, Manik one-piece brushguard, KC Daylighters, reverse fog lamp system, interior Blue/Green neon accents, Optima Red Top Battery "Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once"

01-10-2002, 09:34 AM	#7
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espnfreak Wannabe Elite Explorer Elgin, IL '99 Maxima SE-L 5spd Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 3,820 Vehicle Specs*	Ya stork, i am with ya, id rather have a vic, i think the new vics look pretty coo and they got the 4.6 V8, and the gas mileage is pretty good for that size engine __________________ Mechanical Engineering @ Purdue University 1996 Ford Explorer - TOTALLED Life's A Garden - Dig It '99 Maxima SE-Limited 5 spd - 42,000 mi, fully loaded, silver

01-10-2002, 10:49 AM	#9
Jefe Wannabe Elite Explorer Clarksville, TN '00 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle Specs	My mom used to have a SHO. It was sweet. You could chirp and spin the tires, and its an automatic. It beat a Mustang 5.0 once. . and yes we were both racing. __________________ '00 Explorer XLT - Sold '01 Focus SE

01-10-2002, 03:32 PM	#11
X24 RAMajama Pleasant Valley, NY 05 RAM 2500 TURBO DIESEL Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 4,995 Vehicle Specs	What engines were in/available for SHO's and during what years. Could someone do a little timeline for me? My friend thinks that the older ones had a V8 but i think they had a 6. __________________ X24's Page 1998 XLT - PICS -- MORE PICS -- My Email 2004 MXZ REV 600HO

01-10-2002, 03:38 PM	#12
Kontrol-Trak Wannabe Elite Explorer Los Angeles, CA 95' EB 4X4 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 653 Vehicle Specs	Taurus SHO?...I wish I could get excited over something like that

01-10-2002, 03:45 PM	#14
Xplodor Elite Explorer Riverside, Ca '01 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 824 Vehicle Specs	Hey RTStork, Look like you and I have the same hobbie. Collecting Cars!!! Nice ones at that! I need to take a picture of the three of mine together. __________________ Ron Shah (Xplodor01@aol.com) 4Play Offroad - Riverside, CA 01' XLT 4x4: Cust Exhaust, 4" SuperLift, 1.5" TT/Warrior, 3" Body Lift, 33" Xterrains, 4.56s, Detroit Locker, On-Board Air 96' Mustang (NOS Stage II)

01-10-2002, 03:51 PM	#15
leenjen Wannabe Elite Explorer in the poconos, PA 2001 sport Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 5,532 Vehicle Specs	wasnt the V-6 a yamaha engine? i remember hearing that somewhere.

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