Build: 2024 Mustang Dark Horse Handling Pack
The Complete Breakdown

Powertrain

Keeping things simple and effective. Focus is on airflow and sound without sacrificing drivability.

• AWE S-Flo Dry Carbon Cold Air Intake System
• AWE SwitchPath 3-inch Cat-Back Exhaust

What this does

• Improves airflow and response
• Keeps the car reliable
• Gives it a much better tone without being over the top

Braking

Brakes are one of the biggest upgrades you can make, especially on track.

• Baer EradiSpeed+ Slotted Rotors (Front / Rear)
• Carbotech XP20 Front / XP12 Rear Track Pads
• Carbotech 1521 Street Pads
• Castrol SRF Brake Fluid

Why this setup

• Strong, consistent stopping power on track
• Predictable pedal feel
• Easy swap to a street pad that is quieter and lower dust

Suspension and Chassis

Right now the car is back on stock suspension.

That is intentional.

I wanted to reset to a baseline so I can properly evaluate future changes and understand what each modification is actually doing.

Wheels and Tires

I run one wheel setup and swap tires depending on how I am using the car.

Street Setup

• Velgen Forged Monobloc VFMBX5
  20x10.5 Front / 20x11.5 Rear with custom offset
• Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02
  305/30ZR20 Front / 315/35ZR20 Rear

Track Setup

• Factory Dark Horse Handling Pack Wheels (19x10.5 F / 19x11 R)
• Hoosier TrackAttack Pro
  305/30 Front / 315/30 Rear

Why this setup

• Maximizes contact patch
• Keeps the car balanced front to rear
• Lets me switch between street and track without changing wheels

Aero and Exterior

Everything here is either functional or ties into the overall look of the car.

• FFP Dark Horse Handling Package Carbon Fiber Front Chin Spoiler
• FFP Dark Horse Carbon Fiber Outer Bumper Trim
• FFP Dark Horse Carbon Fiber Lower Grille Trim
• FFP Carbon Fiber Dark Horse Handling Package Spoiler Gurney Flap
• FFP S650 Dark Horse Style Rear Bumper Diffuser
• AJ Hartman Aero Front Canards
• StangLights S650 Carbon Series Headlights
• FORM Lighting Smoked Euro Taillights
• FORM Lighting Smoked Front and Rear Reflectors
• ZL1 Add-Ons Red Tow Hook
• RTR Hood Vent

Goal here

• Added front end stability at speed
• Better airflow
• Clean, OEM+ but aggressive look

Interior and Electronics

• BlackVue DR970X-2CH Plus Dashcam

Simple but useful. Helps with both track footage and daily driving.