@R8CEHORSE (formerly Northbay_Bullitt) Track Build

[2morrow]

Welcome to my build thread! I'm constantly updating it with either mods or adventures/events. Hit me up on IG and YT @R8CEHORSE (link on my sig) for more content.

A little backstory...

I bought the car 'cuz I'm a sucker for good design but wanted a track toy as well. After a trip to SEMA in '15 I decided to trade in my 5 month old Acura TLX(my third UA chassis Acura at the time, 4 total) for a brand new Guard ’16 GT PP with a 6 speed and Recaro seats.

The concept was clear moving forward that I would create a modern day OEM+ style Track Car.

Then:

Now:

ENGINE/POWER:
GT 350 CAI.
GT 350 TB.
Ported GT-350 Intake Manifold by Paramount Speed.
Heat Shield Products IM Shield.
E85 and 91 tunes by Palm Beach Dyno.
47 lb injectors.
nGAUGE Tuner.
K&N Filter Cover.
Magnaflow & MBRP Custom True Dual Exhaust.
JLT 3.0 Oil-Air Separator.
Billet Crank Sprocket.
Billet Oil Pump Gears.
RED LINE OIL 5w-50.

TRANSMISSION/DRIVETRAIN:
Steeda Transmission Mount.
Steeda Clutch Spring.
RED LINE OIL MTL & 75w-85 Diff Fluid.
Barton V.2 Shifter.
Exedy Mach 500 Clutch.
Exedy Lightweight Flywheel.
Mcleod S/S Clutch Line.
ARP Clutch Bolts.
FP Flywheel bolts.

EXTERIOR/STYLING:
Tinted Windows.
Carbon Fiber Grill Frames w/Racemesh Grilles.
Carbon Fiber Fog Light Bezels.
Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers.
Carbon Fiber Front Splitter.
Carbon Fiber Rocker Panels.
Carbon Fiber Coil Covers.
Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover.
Carbon Fiber License Plate Frame.
ZL1 Add-Ons Tow Hook.
Rear lighting by @chrisgonzales & diode dynamics
MP Concepts Rear Decklid.
MBRP Carbon Fiber Tips.

INTERIOR:
SPARCO QRT-Carbon Race Seats.
SPARCO 6 point Harnesses.
ASR Harness Reels.
Watson Racing Gen II (42 lb.) 4pt Roll Cage.
Custom Lap Belt Brackets.
Carbon Fiber GT-350R Steering Wheel.
Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Surround.
Carbon Fiber Ford Perf. Shift Knob.
Carbon Fiber Dash & Interior Trim.
Carbon Fiber Coin Tray.
Carbon Fiber Seat Inserts.
Upgraded 8" Navi Unit w/SYNC 3.
STEEDA Race Pedals.
Clutch Pedal Extender.
Embroidered Floor Mats F/R.

WHEELS/TIRES:
MRR DESIGN FS-06 19x11 +52 (F/R).
Michelin Sport Cup 2 305/30/19 (F/R).
Monster Open-Ended Lug Nuts.
Ford Performance Hubs w/Extended Lugs.
25mm Spacers (F).

SUSPENSION:
STEEDA Competition Springs.
STEEDA Pro Action Shocks/struts.
STEEDA Rear Shock Mounts.
STEEDA Rear Shock Dust Covers.
STEEDA Camber Plates.
Shifteck Adjustable Sway Bars (F&R) & Endlinks.

CHASSIS:
STEEDA Jacking Rails.
STEEDA IRS Braces.
STEEDA Extreme G K-Member.
STEEDA IRS Alignment Kit.
STEEDA IRS Subframe Bushing Support System.
STEEDA Black Differential Pucks.
Lethal Extreme Through Bolt Kit.

BRAKES:
STEEDA 2 Piece Slotted Rotors.
STEEDA S/S Brake Lines.
RED LINE OIL RL-600 DOT 4 Brake Fluid.
Hawk DCT-60 Front Brake Pads.
Hawk Street Race Rear Brake Pads.

AERO:
Verus Engineering Functional Diffuser.
APR Carbon Fiber Splitter.
APR Carbon Fiber GTC-200 S550 Spec Wing.
Trackspec Hood Vents.

Drop a comment and see you at the track!
-Todd

 

[2morrow]

Here was the first series of mods that I installed right after buying it:

Shift Knob:

STEEDA Race Pedals:

I also got some better floor mats and got her tinted.

 

[2morrow]

01/09/16: MBRP Cat-Back Street Exhaust.

 

[2morrow]

03/15/16: Installed BMR SP 080 Springs at Cortex(great place for mustangs).

Love this car. Check out the exhaust note.

 

[2morrow]

04/09/16: Put on a new set of Stance SC-1's. 20x10 +35 all the way around. 275/35/20 Front and 305/35/20 rear tires mounted up.

After a wash:

 

[2morrow]

05/12/16: Time to test some of these new parts out at the track! Sonoma Raceway HDPE stage 1 by Sim Raceway.

Started the day's instruction with some Auto-X.

Then off to the big boy track.

Some other toys...

 

[2morrow]

05/23/16: Carbon Fiber/Racemesh Grill Install. A signature piece of my build.

 

[2morrow]

06/04/16: Installed some STEEDA IRS Braces and my first GT-350 Steering Wheel.

 

[2morrow]

06/05/16: Another Track Day! This time at Thunder Hill on the 5 mile configuration.

My Instructors Car:

@db252

 

[db252]

Nice documentary there Todd. Honored you put my car in there. We need to get back to the track.

 

[2morrow]

Nice documentary there Todd. Honored you put my car in there. We need to get back to the track.

Absolutely brother. As soon as it warms up!

 

[Ghost.5.0]

Looking good man. How are your track days doing with your upgrades?

 

[2morrow]

Looking good man. How are your track days doing with your upgrades?

Thanks man, I would say that every day out is better than the last.

To be honest with you, I didn't have confidence in the car to push it hard in stock form. It was a little too "floaty" even on the street.

 

[SoCalTim]

Mmmm I see carbon everywhere!

 

[2morrow]

06/11/16: Extreme "G" K-member installed.