19cobra99 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I purchased my SHO a few months ago and I think I'll be trading it in. I figured I'd post up a few pics and get some feedback. I had 2 wheels scrapped by the alignment shop a month or so after getting it, after all said and done I ended up getting new wheels. The latest, a few days before Xmas I was leaving DD from my routine morning coffee and bagel and a woman ran a stop sign as I approached. I see at the last second she isn't stopping so I come to a complete stop. I'm a bit in her line but in my right of way none the less. She never saw me and she clipped the front bumper and scrapped it up a bit. So after taking the car to the body shop I picked it up on Saturday. I was having the body shop paint the grille and fog light housing body color. Well I got it and it was painted flat black, it looks like they used plastic-dip and they installed the lower grille opening from the SE so I'm a bit frustrated to say the least. Got a rental lined up for tomorrow so they car get this sorted out. Here's my 1SLOSHO [ATTACH]1530[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]1529[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19cobra99 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 [ATTACH]1531[/ATTACH] looks better from 10 feet or at night lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Sssssssooooooo you're thinking about trading it in why? The two issues you've stated you've experienced were due entirely to other people's negligence. I LOVE that second image you posted as the wheels look pretty sick :thumb: Have your alignment shop replace the wheels they damaged, and the body shop you chose to take your car to for repairs, complete said repairs to your satisfaction. It's unacceptable to have an entirely wrong piece (lower grille insert in this case) to be installed, and the paint work being sub-par is also incredibly unacceptable. Especially in today's quality standards. Sounds like you need a new body shop IMHO :noidea: Inconvenient? Absolutely. But nothing that isn't easily remedied. Unless of course you're just one of those skeptics that embraces the mantra of bad things occurring in three's..... then you've got two under your belt as it stands. I hear the 2013's are an incredible improvement over prior model year's, and if you're inclined, there have been lil birdie's whispering in my ear about all the dramatic changes coming forth for the entirely re-designed 2015 models! So either which way you choose, you're still in good standing from my perspective. Best of luck :yo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOdded Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 It's hard to accept ANY faults with the new car, the frustration just multiplies since you don't expect these things to happen. An older car, meh. My complete sympathies, but I do hope you will stick it out just a little bit longer. Those wheels ROCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve142857 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Car looks nice with those wheels. Hope you get it arranged to your standards and that you will remain an ecoboost owner. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19cobra99 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks. Your comment mean a lot. I'm looking at a 13 Boss in white. I'm actually on my way to the body shop right now, so we'll see the body shop's attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19cobra99 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Just an update. Got the car back from the body shop, I think it should have came like this from the factory. Lets face it out grille a front bumper is the same for the limited also. No real distinction for our unique cars. Also got the tune in it stage 4 baby! Pulls good. Can't wait to race my buddy's 2013 GT. he drove it today and says it hauls ass lol. Thanks Rick. [ATTACH]1560[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19cobra99 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Going to spray the chrome trim ring on the lower grille opening next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolk1 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I was about to say, if you dont like that grill, ill trade you for a stock one. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19cobra99 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Lol. Liking my grille!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 [ATTACH]1560[/ATTACH] Going to spray the chrome trim ring on the lower grille opening next weekend. Actually, call me odd...... But I think that very small amount of chrome all along the outer edge(s) of the lower grille opening looks sharp. It really plays off the small lines of chrome / polished aluminum on your wheels, and with the chrome exhaust tips, and not sure if you retained the small chrome surround(s) along the windows..... But I think it ties it all in, as one complete pkg, rather effectively. From front to rear, top to bottom. Looks sharp. If it was me, I'd leave it be. Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGFOOT Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 how much did those wheels run you? nice car, dont trade it in...there is nothing really that can replace what the SHO does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGFOOT Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Actually, call me odd...... But I think that very small amount of chrome all along the outer edge(s) of the lower grille opening looks sharp. It really plays off the small lines of chrome / polished aluminum on your wheels, and with the chrome exhaust tips, and not sure if you retained the small chrome surround(s) along the windows..... But I think it ties it all in, as one complete pkg, rather effectively. From front to rear, top to bottom. Looks sharp. If it was me, I'd leave it be. Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2 i agree. looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19cobra99 Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Another shot [ATTACH]1574[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griggs95 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Car looks awesome bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve142857 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Very very nice, love the look of those wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19cobra99 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 @Bigfoot wheels were less than 1k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockgt302 Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 @Bigfoot wheels were less than 1k. Where did you get the wheels for that price? Car looks great. I know the feeling of disappointment, my engine blew at 700 miles on my 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19cobra99 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Bought from a local S Florida vendor. Check out their website. And sorry to hear about you engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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