@R8CEHORSE (formerly Northbay_Bullitt) Track Build

Welcome to my build thread! I'm constantly updating it with either mods or adventures/events. Hit me up on IG @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 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.

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 Roush Hood Vents.
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
Carbon Fiber Tips

INTERIOR:
Sparco QRT-Carbon Race Seat.
Sparco 6 point Harness.
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). - TRACK SET
Michelin Sport Cup 2 305/30/19 (F/R).
MRR Design M600 20x10 +35 (F), 20x11 +50 (R). - STREET SET
MPSS 275/35/20 (F) 295/35/20 K1's (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.

CHASSIS:
STEEDA Jacking Rails.
STEEDA IRS Braces.
STEEDA Extreme G K-Member.
STEEDA IRS Alignment Kit.
STEEDA IRS Subframe Bushing Support System.

BRAKES:
STEEDA 2 Piece Slotted Rotors.
STEEDA S/S Brake Lines.
Red Line Oil RL-600 DOT 4 Brake Fluid.

AERO:
Verus Engineering Functional Diffuser.
Carbon Fiber APR Splitter. - Install Coming Soon!
Carbon Fiber APR GTC-200 S550 Spec Wing.

Drop a comment and see you at the track!

-Todd

 

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.

 

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

 

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







Love this car. Check out the exhaust note.

 

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:

 

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...

 

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

 

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

 

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





My Instructors Car:


@db252

 

Absolutely brother. As soon as it warms up!

 

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.

 

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