1800 Miles in Dark Horse SC; ProjectS Updates; and Oopsies

Matt Farah is back from an 1800 mile road trip in the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC. He shares everything about 41 hours in the seat including 2 track days and countless turns on the East coast. Also, many of our cars are broken; a fresh wheel isn't so much anymore; Zack Klapman drove some Maseratis; and Patreon questions include:
• Strange ways car companies saved money
• Driving skills: Nature or Nurture?
• Our WORST story about mechanical sympathy
• Can Maserati survive?
• Will faceted crystals make a come back on watches?
• Watch options at the $5k price.
• A car that is good because it's bad?
• Help my mom buy a convertible
• Why hasn't the aftermarket fixed this?
• No lock-out for 2nd gear, why?
• Best/worst volume controls
• Life after Miata: what to buy?

Recorded November 2, 2026

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