Introducing WARHORSE: Dark Horse build

[Junkyard Dog]

I will. I am running Goodyers F1 305s up front and 325s out back. No rubs, all fit well.

Interesting. Are these on the stock Ford wheels?

Are the tires the 3 or the 3R? They have a 12.3" tread width (according to Tire Rack), so I had sort of ruled them out as a tire choice for an 11" wheel, since that is 1.3" wider than the wheel width. Even the 305 is listed at 11.6", still more than an inch wider than the 10.5" front wheel width.

Even the 295 is still 11.2", almost three quarters of an inch wider than the tread, but then the tire is getting short at 26" (and there is no 295 in the 3R) . . . so I gave up looking at this tire for my stock wheel sizes but figured the 305 might be ok for an after market set of 11" wheels, the same size front and rear.

Do they seem so much wider than the wheels now that you have them and mounted them (as opposed to Tire Rack listed specs on the internet)?



Most important question, are you going to track this car and post video (track, not drag strip)? When I saw the brake pads I figured that was the goal.

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[DarkHorsePremium]

@Ninjak,
Please check your car for this. Something you may want to address if present. Patch the small holes at the back of the front fender wells on the front wheels. These openings allow an accumulation of road debris and gravel that over time cause a build up of unwanted material behind the rocker panels. They don't drain or stay clean. Lots of threads about this. Here's a good one below.

https://www.mustang7g.com/patched-my-fender-well-holes-diy-instructions-photos/

 

[Ninjak]

Interesting. Are these on the stock Ford wheels?

Are the tires the 3 or the 3R? They have a 12.3" tread width (according to Tire Rack), so I had sort of ruled them out as a tire choice for an 11" wheel, since that is 1.3" wider than the wheel width. Even the 305 is listed at 11.6", still more than an inch wider than the 10.5" front wheel width.

Even the 295 is still 11.2", almost three quarters of an inch wider than the tread, but then the tire is getting short at 26" (and there is no 295 in the 3R) . . . so I gave up looking at this tire for my stock wheel sizes but figured the 305 might be ok for an after market set of 11" wheels, the same size front and rear.

Do they seem so much wider than the wheels now that you have them and mounted them (as opposed to Tire Rack listed specs on the internet)?



Most important question, are you going to track this car and post video (track, not drag strip)? When I saw the brake pads I figured that was the goal.

Apologies, I did not state it earlier. They are the 3R. The rear is wider, but I see no issues with it on the rim. The front is no worries at all.

I plan to road and drag the vehicle. Here in S. FL everyone is waiting to see what the final fate of Palm Beach International Raceway will be. There have been several stories swirling that the track will reopen. If that does not happen, I will have to brave Homestead (I hate that track) to do my thing.

 

[Junkyard Dog]

If you could ever post a photo of how the tire fits on the wheel, like a somewhat close up of the wheel and tire from a side angle, front and rear, so I could see how the sidewall extends out from the wheel, it would be vary appreciated. (But I understand that is a pain in the ass request, it's just that I will probably never get the opportunity to ask another person to do this! )

 

[Ninjak]

If you could ever post a photo of how the tire fits on the wheel, like a somewhat close up of the wheel and tire from a side angle, front and rear, so I could see how the sidewall extends out from the wheel, it would be vary appreciated. (But I understand that is a pain in the ass request, it's just that I will probably never get the opportunity to ask another person to do this! )

Going to post what I have, some were taken by a friend, some I have, *crappy* I'll post them up.

 

[Junkyard Dog]

Does not look as wide on the wheel as I would have thought from what I can tell on those two photographs. Thank you for posting them.

 

[steedazach]

Sweet build! Thank you for trusting Steeda for your build. If you have any questions, or looking to do more, give us a call and we would be more than happy to help!

 

[Dark Sprite]

What’s left to do?! It looks like he ordered the whole Steeda catalogue

 

[steedazach]

What’s left to do?! It looks like he ordered the whole Steeda catalogue

Just about

 

[Ninjak]

What’s left to do?! It looks like he ordered the whole Steeda catalogue

There are some things still on the shelves at Steeda......

 

[tj@steeda]

Car looks great & thank you for choosing Steeda - we appreciate the support & being part of this build!

If we can help - please shoot me an email to [email protected]

Best,

TJ

 

[RLE55]

I plan to road and drag the vehicle. Here in S. FL everyone is waiting to see what the final fate of Palm Beach International Raceway will be. There have been several stories swirling that the track will reopen. If that does not happen, I will have to brave Homestead (I hate that track) to do my thing.

That car needs lots of "track" time.
https://members.drivenasa.com/event...rack_id=&event_type_ids[]=&event_type_ids[]=1

 

[Ninjak]

That car needs lots of "track" time.
https://members.drivenasa.com/events?utf8=✓&region_id=5&track_id=&event_type_ids[]=&event_type_ids[]=1

oOooO Thanks for this. I will freely admit I am newish to the road course world; this info is greatly appreciated.

 

[Junkyard Dog]

oOooO Thanks for this. I will freely admit I am newish to the road course world; this info is greatly appreciated.

A high speed track is the only place where the increased aero is even going to be noticed or make any difference.

https://trackmustangsonline.com/forums/

 

[rush014]

The stance your Dark Horse has is just killer.........Damn that looks menacing

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