My New Dark Horse!

[ChitownStang]

Well guys, today I went in to look at a new 24 Dark Horse Tremec. Fell in love and traded in my 21 10-speed Mach 1 that I've had for 4 years.
The Mach 1 was perfect and I had a lot of money into it but just could not live with the 10-speed anymore, no matter what I did to make it better.
The Touch screens are amazing! The Tremec is a dream! And I got a sick deal , like $9k under exact 25 build, $4k under sticker.
Can't wait to throw a h-pipe on and maybe Steeda intake.
Really was a hater of the interior and exterior before but once I actually saw the car and experienced it I realized I was wrong, big time!

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[young at heart]

I’d recommend driving it a while before thinking about mods, tunes, etc. I can’t tell you how or why but I can tell you that the engine has a way different feel from my ‘23 Machs. Something about the power delivery of this engine into the Tremec and 3.73s, well, you’ll see. It’s possible you may have all you need. It’s fast AF. And again, I don’t know how or why but it’s decidedly louder than the Mach 1.

And BTW I have caliper envy!

 

[TonyP66]

I sat in this very car when I ordered my 25 from that location! It is definitely a beautiful car and a really great dealership. Enjoy it!!

 

[RLE55]

Did you drive it home in the snow?

 

[ChitownStang]

Did you drive it home in the snow?

No snow, 30 degrees out.
I took it easy, roads still have a lot of salt on them.

 

[ChitownStang]

I sat in this very car when I ordered my 25 from that location! It is definitely a beautiful car and a really great dealership. Enjoy it!!

Thank you, and that’s crazy you sat in my ride! Lol! What color and specs did you order?
And yes, Bull Valley staff were first class to work with.
i honestly was just going to look, never seen one in real life and i didn’t want a white car but man when i saw this thing i fell in love!

 

[ChitownStang]

I’d recommend driving it a while before thinking about mods, tunes, etc. I can’t tell you how or why but I can tell you that the engine has a way different feel from my ‘23 Machs. Something about the power delivery of this engine into the Tremec and 3.73s, well, you’ll see. It’s possible you may have all you need. It’s fast AF. And again, I don’t know how or why but it’s decidedly louder than the Mach 1.

And BTW I have caliper envy!

I like hearing that!
My Mach was tuned so I assume power level will be similar but maybe the manual delivers more to the wheels. The engine bay looks bad ass,
Way better than the S550 or Mach.
The sales guy said the ride is way different than the Mach, noticeably more refined and i concur during my hour ride home. Car felt more like a BMW M2 ride than Mustang.

 

[Jonyxz]

Congrats. The tremec really makes a big difference in the driving experience.
I come from an a10 as well. When I went shopping for mine I first test drove a 10speed DH they had for a heavily discounted price. Felt the same as my old car so decided to pay full price for a tremec and no regrets!
Car handles really well, very comparable to the G80 M3 I owned.

 

[Cobrakit]

I went with white as well. I seriously looked at Blue Ember, but wanted more color shifting. Below is mine and I have added some blackish acents to break up the white. Wrap on roof to match hood, side scoops and black carbon fiber wrap between rear lights. I also have a second set of scoops for sale if your interested.

 

[ChitownStang]

I went with white as well. I seriously looked at Blue Ember, but wanted more color shifting. Below is mine and I have added some blackish acents to break up the white. Wrap on roof to match hood, side scoops and black carbon fiber wrap between rear lights. I also have a second set of scoops for sale if your interested.

Your car looks great!
I may have to wrap the roof like that. I think the appearance package does this. And the rear carbon is pretty cool too!
Not as much into side scoops but don’t get me wrong , they look great in your car.

 

[ChitownStang]

Question for you guys, Are there any sleves in the intake tubes that I need to remove or anything like that put in by Ford for EPA?

 

[Cobrakit]

I paid $300 for roof wrap and it matches the hood, metallic gray with black stripes on sides. Ford was gloss black and way more expensive. Rear was $50 for black carbon fiber. Decals did not work on white car. My side scoops are matt black and match well with mirrors and side skirts. I also replaced black pony in grille with factory bronze one to have it stand out. Everything personal taste.

 

[ChitownStang]

I paid $300 for roof wrap and it matches the hood, metallic gray with black stripes on sides. Ford was gloss black and way more expensive. Rear was $50 for black carbon fiber. Decals did not work on white car. My side scoops are matt black and match well with mirrors and side skirts. I also replaced black pony in grille with factory bronze one to have it stand out. Everything personal taste.

Looks bad ass man! I like it.
Thank you for the ideas

 

[Cobrakit]

Looks bad ass man! I like it.
Thank you for the ideas

Thanks, it actually looks better in person. I'm keeping wheels, so i put rear tires on front and installed 305/35 Pirelli's on rear for now. Now just waiting for Ford to offer a tune !

 

[ChitownStang]

I honestly don't think Ford will offer a tune ever, they didn't for the Mach 1 . The DH and Mach 1 is Ford Performance tuned imo.
Wengerd is close to having tune and he is the best.

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