2024 Dark Horse Mustang Driving Reviews Are Here! Articles/Videos Compilation

[Rio Lobo]

What is tram lining? Is that where minor surface changes or road imperfections cause the car to dart in various directions more noticably than your average car?

basically yes. i think of it like where the road has been worn by traffic and the car is pulled into those valleys

funny thing about the steering, I watched 2 that were positive about it. Both reviewers own(ed) S550: Savagegeese talked about improved steering at 31:20 and Raiti talked about it being spot on at 26:33

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[Dub347sbf]

funny thing about the steering, I watched 2 that were positive about it. Both reviewers own(ed) S550: Savagegeese talked about improved steering at 31:20 and Raiti talked about it being spot on at 26:33

RevanEvan said the steering was a bit light but it was very precise, he had very good things to say about steering, magneride, and the A10.

 

[Upacurb]

basically yes. i think of it like where the road has been worn by traffic and the car is pulled into those valleys

funny thing about the steering, I watched 2 that were positive about it. Both reviewers own(ed) S550: Savagegeese talked about improved steering at 31:20 and Raiti talked about it being spot on at 26:33

Yes and I can definitely say without a doubt my 350R 10000% tramlines -

It sounds like turn in is faster on the new car- so there it is improved.....more direct....but with less feel and assuming no tramlining since not mentioned

So I can see how it might feel better to some- worst to others ....Im really interested to drive one to get my own take...I think it will be personal preference......

I can also see where compared to S550 GT- it would be better- I am not 100% clear if they mean better compared to standard S550 GT only or better then GT350/Mach 1 - might be a good question on the Savage Geese thread .....

 

[Katastrophe]

Is there any more clarification on this "soft-limiter" thing that C&D and MT mentioned? Above all else, for me at least, that kind of thing is a massive killer of engine character. Wasn't this engine beefed up to handle more revs? If it can't sweep to it's redline naturally, that's a HUGE bummer.

 

[Skye]

Keepsakes...consider cruising by the newsstands from time-to-time, to pickup any magazines with S650 reveals on the cover. They'd be a nice compliment to the car and any other documentation you might be saving.

 

[OppoLock]

All a matter of perspective. They didn’t make any extensive leaps and bounds here but they certainly didn’t take away the magic.

Motor Trend article was surprisingly insightful.

Think there’s a typo/misinformation-direct on the brake by wire claims. It’s still a physically connected system with the addition of an electrically-controlled brake booster for individual braking and brake bias.

 

[Skye]

Several of us experienced tramlining in the Machs, but we attributed the issue to the Michelin Cup 2s when driving on the street. Replacing the Cup2s with a more suitable street tire resolved the issue. YMMV.

 

[GoldenHand]

All things aside from this not being a true FP developed Mustang, from someone who didn't own an S550 and seeing how awesome the GT350's and Mach 1's were I'm glad I'm currently on order for a DH HP. Everything I've heard about the DH matches what I'm looking for in my next car: emotional, fast, good handling, easy to drive, mainly for street but very much track capable, practical (for a coupe), good tech. Only 2 other cars in my book come close to hitting these marks and that's the M4 Comp and C8 2LT, both of which are more expensive than the Mustang.

This is a car I will be growing into throughout my ownership, last car was a 4 cyl Acura TLX, and I can't wait to push myself and the car on the track (not the street ) in the future.

 

[Dub347sbf]

I keep seeing people mention FP mustangs, the Mach 1 was not a FP mustang either, and the DH is a direct evolution of that. As long as you have realistic expectations of an evolved Mach 1 on pretty much the same base chassis, you should be pleased. I know that is what I am looking for.

 

[BlackFerret69]

Two things of note. This is the first time I have actually seen the Dark Horse puddle lamps in action, they look great:

The other theme that seems prevalent is the "Distraction" of operating the infotainment and HVAC controls. I thought the SYNC systems were voice activated/operated, not one person mentioned it, it seems that wouldn't be much of a distraction.

https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/search/<strong>voice command</

 

[BlackFerret69]

However, someone not currently in a M1 or a 350, will be super happy with their DH.

Me! And I will be extremely happy once Ford decides to build and deliver my DH!!!

 

[AlexF6]

 

[Pyroguy]

Two things of note. This is the first time I have actually seen the Dark Horse puddle lamps in action, they look great:

Thanks for the find. I was wondering what they looked like. Not just the pony. Something different for the DH.

 

[Lynchburgsam]

Somewhat dissappointing in most respect….if you like the interior and the tablet dash seems like a no brainer. From a performance standpoint it doesn’t seem like any noticeable excitement over the Mach I delivery. i want so much to love it but I’m struggling with prices dropping on C8s and the fact that they are here now and on the lot. I just don’t know if it can hold out for another 9-12 months for a Dark horse Based on these reviews. I was hoping for a much stronger emotional reaction.

 

[5.0ALM]

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