[Shotimes] Re: Re: RE: Gen I vs.
Ian Fisher
ianf@eden.rutgers.edu
Mon, 21 Oct 2002 13:36:55 -0400
Yes, they have the LED's
Ian
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From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael S Wojton
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 1:12 PM
Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] Re: Re: RE: Gen I vs.
You know, I don't know the answer to that. I'll have to pay attention
next time I see one.
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
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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 13:21:51 -0400
To: Mike.Wojton
Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
From: David.P[jpotter8]@bellsouth.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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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
>
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> 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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