[Shotimes] Re: RE: Gen I vs. Gen
Adam Jackson
AJackson@sbtinfo.com
Mon, 21 Oct 2002 12:23:12 -0500
Yes, they did. Saw a white one AND (surprise) a green one yesterday.
Adam Jackson
95 MTX
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> From: David P[SMTP:jpotter8@bellsouth.net]
> Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 12:21 PM
> To: Michael S Wojton
> Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Re: RE: Gen I vs. Gen
>
> Did the SE spoiler have the LED's?
>
>
>
> David P
>
> 95MTX
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>
> ~
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael S Wojton" <Mike.Wojton@owens-ill.com>
> Cc: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 08:07
> Subject: [Shotimes] Re: RE: Gen I vs. Gen
>
>
> > The only problem with the spoiler is that the SE (I think) model in
> > '94 and '95 also had one. I've mistaken many an SE for an SHO from
> > a distance.
> >
> >
> > Mike Wojton
> > '95 MTX
> > Toledo, Ohio
> > shomike@tri-statesho-svt.org
> >
> > K&N sans silencer cone
> > SHO Shop Y-pipe
> >
> > "Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan
> >
> > ------------------( Forwarded letter 1 follows )---------------------
> > Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 02:44:28 -0400
> > To: Jim.Ryan[av8r567]@optonline.net, shotimes@autox.team.net
> > From: Steve.Tatro[stevetatro_shotimes]@att.net
> > Sender: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> > Reply-To: Steve.Tatro[stevetatro]@att.net
> > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] RE: Gen I vs. Gen II
> >
> > I'm not sure I can buy into your argument. People not in the know would
> > have to look just as hard (if not harder) to distinguish a Gen1 SHO from
> a
> > Gen1 SLO, especially pre-91.
> >
> > Let's look at some obvious physical differences between SHO's and SLO's:
> >
> > Gen1: 15" basketweaves instead of 14" wheel covers (although the
> > basketweaves were available on the SLO). Obviously '91 had the
> > non-directional slicers available (did they even have "SHO" on the
> > centercaps?)
> > Gen2: 16" directional slicers with "SHO" on every centercap,
> distinguishing
> > it from a SLO very easily.
> > Advantage: Gen2, since there was no sharing of wheels between SHO and
> SLO
> > and it provided more visible "SHO" markings.
> >
> > Gen1: Aggressive front clip with fog lights.
> > Gen2: Aggressive front clip with fog lights.
> > Advantage: None.
> >
> > Gen1: Plastic door cladding with "Taurus SHO" on each side.
> > Gen2: Plastic door cladding with "SHO" on each side.
> > Advantage: Gen2, as the Gen1 clearly has "Taurus" visible 2 more times
> from
> > the outside of the car (which is not a good thing)
> >
> > Gen1: Aggressive rear bumper cover with "SHO" clearly visible.
> > Gen2: Aggressive rear bumper cover with "SHO" clearly visible.
> > Advantage: None.
> >
> > Gen1: Turn-down exhaust tips that can't be seen due to the aggressive
> rear
> > bumper cover.
> > Gen2: Straight exhaust tips that can clearly be seen due to the
> redesigned
> > bumper cover.
> > Advantage: Gen2, purely from a visibility standpoint.
> >
> > Gen1: No spoiler, rear decklid exactly same as SLO (exception being
> '91+)
> > Gen2 Spoiler standard (except '92), clearly differentiating it from the
> > SLO.
> > Advantage: Gen2.
> >
> > Gen1: Third brake light mounted on the rear dash, exactly the same as
> the
> > SLO.
> > Gen2: Third brake light mounted on the spoiler; none needed on the rear
> > dash (except '92).
> > Advantage: Gen2.
> >
> > Clearly any Gen2 SHO differs more from the same year SLO than did the
> > Gen1's. Although I've owned both, I can more easily spot a Gen2 SHO a
> mile
> > away. Gen1's always make me take another look, at which point I ponder
> "was
> > mine that ugly?" ;^)
> >
> > Later,
> >
> > Steve
> > Red/Black '93 with 162k miles
> > Cincinnati, Ohio
> > www.picturetrail.com/stevetatro
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim Ryan" <av8r567@optonline.net>
> > To: "Dave Kegel" <d.kegel@attbi.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>;
> > <techsho@topica.com>
> > Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 8:41 PM
> > Subject: RE: [Shotimes] RE: Gen I vs. Gen II
> >
> >
> > > Dave,
> > >
> > > I agree with you - Fox body Mustangs are squared-off and a little
> ugly,
> > but
> > > I'd still rather have my Gen1 confused as a "4-door Mustang" instead
> of
> a
> > > Gen2 confused as "mom and dad's car with fancy wheels."
> > >
> > >
> > > James F. Ryan III
> > > '91 Plus - white/mocha
> > > formerly of Wayne, NJ
> > > living in Long Beach, CA for the next month
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> > > [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Dave Kegel
> > > Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 7:14 AM
> > > To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] RE: Gen I vs. Gen II
> > >
> > >
> > > Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner. That is the exact problem with the
> > Gen1s
> > > (and remember, I have one). They look a lot like the '87 -93 Mustang
> GTs
> > > which A) are a dime a dozen, and B) are pretty ugly. Very squared off
> and
> > > boxy. The Gen2 Taurus is a much more modern and aerodynamic design,
> > > although I do think the wheelbase is a little short for the length of
> the
> > > car.
> > >
> > > On the Gen1s and Mustang GT, that lower rear valance is somewhat of a
> > design
> > > flaw. It acts like a sail on both the SHO and GT, which is why the LX
> > > Mustangs had a few more MPH top speed than the GT.
> > >
> > > This is just my opinion, I really love them all.
> > >
> > > Dave Kegel
> > > red '90
> > > white '93
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "James F. Ryan III" <av8r567@optonline.net>
> > > To: <TechSHO@topica.com>
> > > Sent: October 14, 2002 1:14 AM
> > > Subject: RE: [Shotimes] RE: Gen I vs. Gen II:::::was:Wizard of
> Codes::Fwd:
> > > flashing air b
> > >
> > >
> > > > FWIW, when people see my car they think it's a Mustang GT not a
> Taurus.
> > > > When people see your Gen2's they immediately know they're Tauri.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > James F. Ryan III
> > > '91 Plus - white/mocha
> > > formerly of Wayne, NJ
> > > living in Long Beach, CA for the next month
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