1TUF14SHELBY Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Boost gauge is an option in the center screen. Use the keypad on left side of wheel to go to the right and you should be able to scroll down to boost. When boost is highlighted you can hit the square select button on that left side pad and it'll show you a boost gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted April 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 Man. Thanks a lot. Who knew. I didn't feel or hear the sc today. Tried s hard acceleration and didn't eave any rubber. Went out in 1st into 2nd hard throttle. Nothing. I'll look at the boisterous gauge tonorrow and see what's happening. What psi should see. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1TUF14SHELBY Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'm no expert on these and mechanically inept but you should get about 15 lbs of boost. If you aren't prob one of two things: either it hasn't kicked on due to that 50 start or however many consecutive miles, or there's a plug near the SC that didn't get plugged in (as I recall a few people have had this issue). There's not a lot of SC whine but I do hear it a bit when the top is down. Also when it's working it's tough to keep the tires from spinning in 1st and 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Ok, heres the pics of the new car.I now have boost--hit 50mph on highway,and floored it slowly and boost hit 13psi.I have driven 2 other new cars and they would spin tires easily in 1st and 2nd easily.This car wont--its almost like my 2010 shelby.maybe Imbeing too cautious,but from all Ive read,it should be getting squirelly more often.Cant imagine if the boost is there why its not more responsive.I do drive with TC on,and launch control off---could TC off prevent tire spin in 1st and 2nd.Maybe its Gods way of keeping me from killing myself---any thoughts--i do love the new exhaust,wheels and suspension.I was going to buy Pilots but with my current non spin performance, i may not need them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Mine was squirrelly almost all the time on factory GY rubber, which would easily break free in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Keep in mind, however, the car has pretty effective electronic nannies to protect us from ourselves and the GYs. When you're comfortable doing so, try putting it into Sport Mode or disabling the nannies altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Thanks. So with .tc on tires would spin in 1st. Thru 3rd. Mine isn't doing that at all. I hate to bring it to service this soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Thanks. So with .tc on tires would spin in 1st. Thru 3rd. Mine isn't doing that at all. I hate to bring it to service this soon You're welcome. Breaking the GYs loose was a pretty simple matter, though TC would intervene to prevent "excessive" wheel spin. Really spinning the tires requires TC to be in Sport Mode or Off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 tried it again--GYs not breaking at all HMMM!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1TUF14SHELBY Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Torched10- Sorry you are going thru this :-(. Something just isn't right as you should have no issue smokin the GY's even with 13 lbs of boost (which is low). Keep us in the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I'm just wondering the dealer rushed thru the Ford inspection and could they have knocked a hose or connection loose. If so any guesses as to which ones. I'm not getting any codes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I'm just wondering the dealer rushed thru the Ford inspection and could they have knocked a hose or connection loose. If so any guesses as to which ones. I'm not getting any codes That's possible, but the more likely scenario is that the car isn't out of the initial "crippled" mode in which they ship. IIRC, it takes FIVE CONSECUTIVE MILES OF DRIVING or 50 COLD STARTS to unlock. I know you said you're seeing boost, but are you SURE it's unlocked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Yes. I went 10 miles non stop each way on highway varying speeds. Had to do that with my 10 as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Weird! I agree with 1TUF14SHELBY, that 13lbs of boost is low, but it should still have no trouble breaking GYs loose. I think a visit to your local dealer is probably in order... BTW, your "you have to grow old,but you can stay immature forever" tag line is great! My wife would say I'm living proof of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasL Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Yeah i'd swing by the dealer in this case. Can't hurt to look it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk12svt Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 When I picked mine up, I was told that something on the blower had to be adjusted or calibrated prior to the cars delivery to the customer. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavisky Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 That doesn't sound quite right. I mean in know the 80 degree weather is going to help with traction down here, but even my 09 with 150hp less is capable of getting a little wiggle out of it's rear 285's and I'm riding on Nitto NT555's which are much stickier than the Goodyears supposedly are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 This car came from Houston. And atl is 1000ft higher. Thinking maybe computer is,still adjusting. I'll give it mire time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 This car came from Houston. And atl is 1000ft higher. Thinking maybe computer is,still adjusting. I'll give it mire time Not trying to be a naysayer, but I drove mine from Elma, WA (elevation ~50 feet) to Monument, CO (elevation ~7000 feet). I did so in a span of only 3 days, crossing the Continental Divide along the way. The ECU adjusted to the changing conditions in real-time and I never experienced what you're describing. Something doesn't sound right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thanks. I'll cross that off my list. Spoke to an excellent tuner here svt trained guy. He said give 200.miles. if still some issues bring it to Ford. If still an issue hell look at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaeggi Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Git.the car today. I'll post pics. Too lazy to read manuals. But fit life of me don't see a boosts gauge on the 2014 like my 10. Is there one it's a digital boost gauge, you can chose to have it visible in the center digital screen where the pony/cobra logo pops up at start up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Yeah mike. Git that going. Git boisterous up to 13/14. In 5th.on 400.so think I've got plenty of boost. To me it jus t doesn't have throttle response it should. Bit its still a great car to drive and maybe its stopping Mr from killing myself maybe my wife I'd behind it. There's s bop car show at Marriott windy hill its for buicks olds and pontiacs. But I know all the guys so if its nice o may just drive ive it there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Brought it in to Ford. It was a vacuum hose. Runs great. Thanks for all the ideas. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Brought it in to Ford. It was a vacuum hose. Runs great. Thanks for all the ideas. Bob That's great news! I trust you're sufficiently impressed with its acceleration and ability to break the GYs loose, now that it's performing "normally"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Yup. It's great. Had it to 110 in 3rd yesterday. Love the sound and the roll back brake feature so can get going on z hill.without burning v the cutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavisky Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Brought it in to Ford. It was a vacuum hose. Runs great. Thanks for all the ideas. Bob Glad to hear it was a nice and easy fix. I had the hill start assist on my Honda and it was nice, but it also caused me to stall the car a time or two when it would engage and I wasn't expecting it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYStockboy Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Well pulled the trigger today on a deep blue white stripe car. Shipping from.Houston to atl. Anyone know production numbers for this one. Didn't want recaros and it was the only one in us with lumbar seats. Traded my 10 Did you buy your '14 without seeing it in person? If so, did you do a round trip ship, your trade shipped to Houston and the '14 to Atlanta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 i bought it sight unseen--but had caveat about driving it first, no smoker smells,no dings etc,or paint damage, top not damamged etc--if anything unacceptible, i could reject the car.It only had 11miles on it,The way these cars are set up,the SC doenst engage and engine doosnet go past 4000rpm until the car is driven 40 times or exceeds continuous driving,ie no stops for 5miles, I paid transport$1000. need them to use a a rollback,not a car carrier.Im 69 and have a back issue,otherwisei wold have loved to just fly in and drive it home.But with a trade involved,the logistics of trading locally and buying from Houston made picking it up harder. I boiught mine thru a large Shelby dealer Sandy Springs Ford, so he could just add it to his fleet of cars if I rejected it--a smaller dealer may not do that.These cars are great.BTW Im a Bronx guy,Pelham Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaeggi Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 It's may 17 in downtown norcross. They close the streets. Usually maybe 150 cars. Judged show top 25. There'll be maybe25 new cars. 5 or so shelbys. My buddy bring his 68. Well organized not many kids/strollers. Google the show. I'll bring ny new car. PMmeaswe get close and ill save you a spot Bob I went over on Sat, got there right at 10:00am and it was already full and couldn't get anywhere near the show. I actually saw you headed in the other direction so you must have had same exp. Glad I didn't stay, rained right as I got home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Sorry to heR that. I held a spot in the fenced in area I had to leave eArly. I git there at 9. Next time well meet up and drive in at same time. I'll give you head up on next big shop. Bob. BTW what size michelins should I get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavisky Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Sorry to heR that. I held a spot in the fenced in area I had to leave eArly. I git there at 9. Next time well meet up and drive in at same time. I'll give you head up on next big shop. Bob. BTW what size michelins should I get That sounds like a great idea. Seeing three convertible Shelby's at a show like that has to be a bit of an odd sight. There are a couple other vert owners in ATL as well. With enough notice we may be able to gather up quit the ragtop crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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