How come nobody rocks the stock 18 inch wheels on 2014 mustang gt? I

[blacksheep-1]

Still no reply from @Apex Wheels

Am I really going to need custom made wheels? What universe is this?

Screw it, Forgeline still answers the phone

 

[blacksheep-1]

Not the final word, but my
best advice for a Dark horse brake upgrade would be the kit from AP Racing/Essex Brakes. They are very capable and should fit 18's and can retain the stock rears. Now that doesn't say the DHR brakes aren't fabulous, but here is my take. 1) Cost. the cost of the calipers is super high. $3320, each. That does not include the brake lines which are $800, the rotor hat at $825 each with hardware, Rotor rings @$725 each and a set of pads at $890 and the mounting brackets and stud kit that is another $390 per side. Also the setup is being managed by Bosch ABS and I do not know how it would behave with OEM ABS system. All in with miscellaneous brackets and fab work parts alone would be, $11,300 plus or minus. 2) Consumable cost and life. We have found under race condition pad life with the 35mm Brembo pads is about the same as the 25mm Pagid pads we run/ran on the S550 cars. Rotors are usually good for two sets of pads where the AP rings usually last 3+. Now that may be entirely due to pad compound, again have not tested the Brembo compound with the AP setup.
One of the big reasons I did not go forward with the purchase of a wrecked car from Mc Cumbee McAleer Racing was the extensive brake system damage. I have run the AP system on my S550 for a few years now and at $7000 for the 390 mm DH kit I believe it is a bargain. One caveat, I have not mounted an Apex over this combo, but the Apex 18s clear the OEM 390 setup (barely) and the AP Rad I Cal stuff is definitely tighter. If considering this option I would contact the folks at Essex and discuss what wheel/spacer combo you are planning and ask if they have a clearance template available.
Steve

Hey @steveespo what are the Darkhorse cars running for brakes this year, I know there was a bunch of static over cooling, brakes and 19 inch wheels in their first year.

 

[Fat Boss]

Screw it, Forgeline still answers the phone

I've been in touch with Apex. Getting a set of forged 18x10 with 40mm offset.