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Mustang GTD Drive; Czinger Factory of WTF; Q&A

Mustang GTD Drive; Czinger Factory of WTF; Q&A

The Smoking Tire Sep 18, 2025 125 min
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About this episode

A thrilling dive into the latest automotive experiences, featuring a day at the racetrack with the new Mustang GTD, GT3, and Dark Horse models. Matt Farah shares his firsthand impressions of these high-performance vehicles, highlighting their capabilities and nuances. The episode also takes listeners inside the Czinger factory, showcasing cutting-edge 3D printing technology used in car manufacturing and military applications. With a mix of technical insights and personal anecdotes, this episode captures the excitement of driving and the innovation behind modern automotive engineering.

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Ford Mustang GTD
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Ford Mustang GTD

"Yeah. What's up folks? Welcome to the Smokentire Podcast, Matt Farrah here on today's episode of the show. We went down to the Zinger factory and saw some of the craziest stuff you've ever seen in your life. We're going to tell you all about that. Plus, I got an entire day by myself at a racetrack to absolutely rip on the new Mustang GT-D. GT-3, dark horse R and dark horse. And I'm going to give you my track reviews of those cars right now. It's the Smokentire Podcast. Let's go. Hey folks, I thought the show was supposed to be at three today. How is everybody doing? Zach and I had a fun morning down at the Zinger factory. Zinger slash divergent 3D factory. We got to see both there next to each other."

The Ford Mustang GTD is a super-fast version of the regular Mustang, built to be even more powerful and exciting to drive. It's important because it shows how far Mustang has come in terms of performance and style.

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BMW R nineT
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BMW R nineT

"...I inaccurately referred, I said about the engine that it was the 1200 last generation that still carries on. It's actually not accurate...the R12-9T has an air cooled 1200 CC BMW engine, whereas the new GS is going back 200..."

The BMW R nineT is a motorcycle that combines classic looks with modern technology. It has a 1200cc engine that doesn't use water for cooling, unlike some newer bikes that do.

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air-cooled engine

"...the R12-9T has an air cooled 1200 CC BMW engine, whereas the new GS is going back 200..."

An air-cooled engine is a type of engine that uses air to keep it cool instead of water. This makes it lighter and simpler, but it might not cool as effectively as water-cooled engines.

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fluid manifold

"I hadn't heard the term fluid manifold today, but they mentioned that a lot. It's essentially a 3D printed structure that has multiple hoses for lack of a better word in it."

A fluid manifold is like a special part that connects different tubes or hoses in a car. Instead of having many separate hoses, it combines them into one piece, making it simpler and more efficient.

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Part

control arms

"There was the Bugatti Torbillon. They were making control arms and probably other things. We saw control arms."

Control arms are parts in a car's suspension system that help connect the wheels to the body of the car. They allow the wheels to move up and down while keeping the car stable and balanced.

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Aston Martin Valhalla
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Aston Martin Valhalla

"... unidentified Aston Martin. I'm guessing it's the Valhalla, right. Basically, it was pretty much like contro..."
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Ferrari F80
Sam N (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Ferrari F80

"...d probably other things. We saw control arms. The Ferrari F80, they were making some bits for an unidentified A..."

The Ferrari F8 Tributo is a really fast and fancy sports car made by Ferrari. It's special because it combines amazing speed with a beautiful design, making it a dream car for many people.

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BMW F80
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Car

BMW F80

"...ly other things. We saw control arms. The Ferrari F80, they were making some bits for an unidentified A..."
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Part

cool air to air heat exchanger

"...it was like an air cooler cool air to air heat exchanger basically just but with no moving parts or no, it was really cool."

This part helps cool the air that goes into the engine, which can make the engine run better. It works by moving warm air through one side and cool air through the other without mixing them.

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powertrain

"The engine as well, we saw a power train on a stand. The engine itself, like the block was really small, I shockingly compact."

The powertrain is the part of a car that makes it move. It includes the engine and the parts that help send the power from the engine to the wheels.

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charge coolers

"...it had really big heat exchange or sort of air, not air boxes, but like charge coolers sitting on top of it. The charge coolers were probably twice the size of the heads."

Charge coolers are parts that cool down the air that goes into the engine, making it work better. They are important for cars with turbochargers or superchargers.

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battery packs

"And then we saw the battery packs, which were shut. The battery packs was so small, I thought they were oil coolers."

Battery packs are groups of batteries that store energy to power electric cars. They help the car run and use electricity for things like lights and air conditioning.

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Porsche 911S
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Porsche 911S

"It's been eight years. Now it's like 200, 300 dollars a kilogram. And if it gets to 100, then you could start using it for like 9.11s and stuff. And if it gets down to 80, 70, then it's the kind of thing that could be done in really regular cars."

The Porsche 911 is a famous sports car that a lot of people love because it's fast and looks great. It's been around for a long time and is known for being really well-made and fun to drive.

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suspension

"...you know, there's pivot points where the shocks go because it's, what's it called? Can't do it. Can't leave a suspension."

The suspension is what keeps your car's ride smooth by absorbing bumps and keeping the tires on the road. It's made up of parts like springs and shock absorbers.

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Ford Mustang Dark Horse
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Ford Mustang Dark Horse

"...the dark horse, the dark horse are, the GTD, and the GT3,..."

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse is a special version of the Mustang sports car that is built for better performance on the racetrack.

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horsepower

"...it has a lot of hours on it and it's supposedly very good and it also doesn't have the GT3 restrictors...640 horsepower but I mean hilariously going from these two days later to this has half power..."

Horsepower measures how powerful an engine is. More horsepower usually means a car can go faster and accelerate quicker.

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downforce

"ways well and all I mean look it's also on slicks and fucking with downforce and all this but so um so if you're a patron..."

Downforce helps keep a car on the ground when it's going fast. It makes the car stick to the road better, especially when turning.

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Car

Dodge Dark Horse

"so I got a dark horse to drive out there just to get reused to and oh my god you want to talk about a car..."

The Dodge Dark Horse is a fast car made by Dodge. It's built for performance and can be driven on the street or the racetrack.

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brakes

"the engine's great the gearbox is great the brakes are really good..."

Brakes help a car slow down or stop. Good brakes are important for safety and performance, especially when driving fast.

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CarPlay

"it's got that it's got the quick button for car play it does the Porsche doesn't have a quick button for car play..."

CarPlay lets you use your iPhone in your car. You can see your apps and use them on the car's screen, which makes it easier to navigate and listen to music.

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rev matching

"it is a it's a dark horse power train straight up it which even has the rev match..."

Rev matching is when you adjust the engine speed to match the speed of the wheels when changing gears, making the shift smoother.

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slicks

"it's got a shitload of grip on slicks the brakes are ace the balance is really good you"

Slicks are special tires used in racing that don't have any grooves. They help the car stick to the track better, especially when it's dry.

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Ac Ace
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Ac Ace

"...s got a shitload of grip on slicks the brakes are ace the balance is really good you don't need you kno..."

The AC Ace is a classic sports car that's light and fun to drive. It's known for its good handling and is appreciated by collectors and car enthusiasts.

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stability control

"don't need you know you don't need trash controls stability control at all you"

Stability control helps keep your car from sliding around when you turn quickly or drive on slippery roads. It can automatically slow down wheels to help you stay in control.

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rotors

"they found a crack in one of the rotors so I couldn't continue lapping this at speed"

Rotors are parts of the brakes that help stop the car. If they are cracked, it can make it hard to brake properly, which is dangerous.

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OEM block

"does that mean they take the stock block yeah okay yeah they modify an OEM block"

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. An OEM block is the engine block that originally came with the car, and modifying it means making changes to improve its performance.

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sequential gearbox

"obviously sequential gearbox it's extract the those have gotten really good no more third pedal"

A sequential gearbox is a type of transmission that lets you shift gears in a straight line, like moving through a list, which can be faster and easier than regular gear shifting.

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air conditioning

"...air conditioning and as long as you are moving at speed the air conditioning is really effective that is air conditioning in race cars is a is a is been a great thing..."

Air conditioning is a system that cools the air inside the car. In race cars, it's important because it helps keep the driver comfortable while driving fast.

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ABS

"...it has ABS it has traction control and it has stability control I drove it with the ABS on two out of 12 wow so that that's minimal"

ABS helps your car stop without skidding. It lets you steer while braking hard, which is important for safety.

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traction control

"...it has ABS it has traction control and it has stability control I drove it with the ABS on two out of 12 wow so that that's minimal"

Traction control stops your wheels from spinning too much when you accelerate, helping your car stay on the road, especially in bad weather.

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steering ratio

"...I mean it does exactly we tell you the steering ratio the..."

Steering ratio is how much you have to turn the steering wheel to make the car's wheels turn. A smaller number means the car turns more with less effort.

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telemetry

"...but I can't tell you if this time means anything because this car's never been here before right so we can look up if you want to look up Chuck wall at times my my best time was a 140.0..."

Telemetry is like a way to gather information about how a car is performing while it's being driven. It helps understand things like speed and how well the car is handling.

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Concept

Chuckwalla Valley Raceway

"...they had never been to Chuck wall before so they were like these are your times and you look great..."

Chuckwalla is a racetrack in California where people drive cars fast to see how well they perform. It's a place for racing and testing cars.

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS

"...st this laps you're faster than Randy Pope's in a GT3 RS by 15 seconds well that's a street car I'm gonna ..."

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a super-fast version of the regular 911 sports car, made for people who love racing. It's built to be really light and aerodynamic, which helps it go even faster.

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wheel to wheel

"...I don't know if I'd be comfortable after one day of training going wheel to wheel in this car..."

'Wheel to wheel' means racing very closely with other cars, almost touching wheels. It takes a lot of skill to do this safely and effectively.

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KTM X-Bow GTX
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KTM X-Bow GTX

"this person this driver was in a KTM X-Bow GTX 2022 on slicks and they ran"

The KTM X-Bow GTX is a fast sports car made by KTM, known for being very light and designed for racing on tracks.

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Cup car

"...that's the record in a cup car that's the fastest cup car well I mean it's the fast thing I have found in quick search..."

Cup cars are special race cars made from regular cars but upgraded to be faster and safer for racing. They compete in specific racing events.

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Plymouth GTX
Noah Wulf (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Plymouth GTX

"...and Romano is they're driving Cup car and an expo GTX what is a crossbow GTX that's the is that that's ..."

The Plymouth GTX is a classic muscle car from the past that's known for being really fast and looking cool. It's a favorite among collectors and car lovers.

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Mazda Miata
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Mazda Miata

"...suddenly jump from getting your SCCA license in a Miata to I'm getting for a challenge now because I can ..."

The Mazda Miata is a small, two-seat car that's really fun to drive. People like it because it's light and sporty, making it a great choice for someone who wants to enjoy driving without spending too much.

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Porsche GT3
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Porsche GT3

"you're better than you know the hedge fund guy who you know it was like my first race cars and GT3 he's like you at least have like that idea of..."

The Porsche GT3 is a special version of the Porsche 911 that is built for racing and has features that make it faster and more responsive on the track.

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BMW E92
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BMW E92

"...at's a street tire race I'm running we're running E92 M3 on street tires so I'm not worried about my ne..."

The BMW 3 Series is a stylish and comfortable car that's good for both driving and everyday use. It's known for being fun to drive while also having a nice interior and lots of features.

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Shelby GT500
MrWalkr (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Shelby GT500

"...remic transaxle the eight speed um similar to the GT500 upgraded a bit it has a rear-mounted oil and tran..."

The Shelby GT500 is a super-fast version of the Mustang, built for speed and performance. It's popular among car fans because of its powerful engine and sporty look.

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Porsche GT3 RS
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Porsche GT3 RS

"...unlike the GT3 RS you can fold the seats forward so you can actually throw shit back there..."

The Porsche GT3 RS is a special version of the Porsche 911 that is built for racing and has features that make it faster and more agile on the track.

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BMW F12
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BMW F12

"...for some people it's you know especially like the F12 like before they started doing the rear steer stu..."

The BMW 6 Series is a fancy car that's great for long drives. It's known for being comfortable and stylish, making it a nice choice for people who want a luxury experience.

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Ford F150
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Ford F150

"he's like what does it matter on the track and i was like people are going to park these at fucking trader joe's dude like there it's the size of like an f-150 like it's huge um but that's it so i got my capsule experience on a on a racetrack that i had all to myself"

The Ford F-150 is a popular pickup truck that many people use for work and everyday tasks. It's strong and can carry a lot of stuff, which makes it a favorite among truck lovers.

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Lamborghini Gt 350
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Lamborghini Gt 350

"...n sure i mean by a by a margin you know the three gt 350 r was incredibly special um you know uh 10 years ..."

The Lamborghini 350 GT is the first car made by Lamborghini, and it's known for being very fancy and fast. It helped start the brand's reputation for making high-end sports cars.

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Alpine A 110
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Alpine A 110

"...uff right yeah um um pretty i mean apparently the alpine a 110 does not sell very well even though everyone who ..."

The Alpine A110 is a small, lightweight sports car that's really fun to drive. It's known for being quick and has a unique look that makes it stand out.

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Jeep Wrangler
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Jeep Wrangler

"...le nine times at a tent it's a two-door base jeep wrangler is there something specific about a jeep that mak..."

The Jeep Wrangler is a tough car that people love to take off-road. It's built to handle rough terrain and is popular among those who enjoy outdoor adventures.

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Chevrolet Corvette
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
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Chevrolet Corvette

"... clean but the ash tray if the s sc to atara is a corvette to pagani what is a court wait is a corvette paga..."

The Chevrolet Corvette is a fast and stylish sports car that many people admire. It's known for being powerful and is often seen as a great deal for the performance it offers.

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BMW E34
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

BMW E34

"...d dorm bed how well how well screwed together are e34 bmw's are they more like e 39's or more like e 36..."

The BMW 5 Series is a nice sedan that's comfortable and has lots of features. It's known for being a good car for both driving and everyday use.

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Lamborghini Kuntosh
MrWalkr (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Lamborghini Kuntosh

"... that sounds great um holy what okay mats missing kuntosh part we're gonna find out what that part is and h..."

The Lamborghini Countach is a famous supercar with a very unique and flashy design. It's known for being extremely fast and is a dream car for many people.

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Shelby Cobra
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Shelby Cobra

"...n i was a kid had very was was a clone i cloned a cobra so mine looked a little different i didn't go thi..."

The Shelby Cobra is a famous sports car that's really fast and has a cool design. It's known for winning races and is loved by car enthusiasts.

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Porsche 911 Turbo S
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Porsche 911 Turbo S

"... 20s that you get to use launch control in like a turbo s i have to yeah you would have and no one's like h..."

The Porsche 911 Turbo S is a super-fast version of the regular 911 sports car, with a powerful turbo engine. It's known for being really fun to drive and has lots of cool features.

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Fiat 500
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Fiat 500

"...u.s entirely like i have you there's the new fiat 500 like on sale here that's a good question like wha..."

The Fiat 500 is a small car that's perfect for driving in the city. It's cute and easy to park, making it a favorite for people who want a fun and practical vehicle.

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Chevrolet Venture
Bull-Doser (Public domain)
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Chevrolet Venture

"...tivated collector uh and it's Venturi Venturi not venture into URI it's a weird french car uh Venturi 400 a..."

The Chevrolet Venture is a minivan that's great for families because it has lots of space and comfortable seats. It's designed to be practical for everyday driving.

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Panoz Esperante
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Car

Panoz Esperante

"...h painos very curious about these cars i drove an esperante once it drives a lot like it has a you know it ha..."

The Panoz Esperante is a special sports car that's made by hand, which makes it unique. It's known for being fast and having a cool design, appealing to car collectors.

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Porsche Boxster
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Porsche Boxster

"...o get a just get a demand motor in a came in or a boxster if you want a really fast boxster and without hav..."

The Porsche Boxster is a two-seat convertible sports car that's fun to drive and looks great. It's a good choice for people who want a sporty car that they can also use every day.

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