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12/23/07, 11:33 AM
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Jason, when I installed the Steeda Bump Steer kit happen coincide with my last spring and damper change I set the Bump Steer by eye well enough to get it to the Alignment shop to dial everything in They tested the Bump Steer as Steeda suggests, said it was on the money. I ran lowering springs without the kit and there is a difference! The adjustable tie rod ends are far more responsive than the Factory ones. I've seen these kits for a 100.00 bucks basically the price of two tanks of gas.This mod is well worth the price........
Did you have Steeda's ball joint kit or front control arm relocation kit? I've got the FCA kit, but again I haven't installed it. Both work to correct roll center back to OEM specs.
Also, you bring up a point that should be mentioned. A good alignment is key! I've got mine setup to -1.3 camber and .03 toe-in. Caster is non-adjustable. This is what Steeda recommends for a performance street aligment. I did have to use one camber bolt on the left side to get it to my desired settings.
12/23/07, 01:23 PM
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I have a set (steeda) sitting in my garage. I just never got around to installing them.
Did you have Steeda's ball joint kit or front control arm relocation kit? I've got the FCA kit, but again I haven't installed it. Both work to correct roll center back to OEM specs.
Also, you bring up a point that should be mentioned. A good alignment is key! I've got mine setup to -1.3 camber and .03 toe-in. Caster is non-adjustable. This is what Steeda recommends for a performance street aligment. I did have to use one camber bolt on the left side to get it to my desired settings.
Did you have Steeda's ball joint kit or front control arm relocation kit? I've got the FCA kit, but again I haven't installed it. Both work to correct roll center back to OEM specs.
Also, you bring up a point that should be mentioned. A good alignment is key! I've got mine setup to -1.3 camber and .03 toe-in. Caster is non-adjustable. This is what Steeda recommends for a performance street aligment. I did have to use one camber bolt on the left side to get it to my desired settings.
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- Powder coated for great looks and long lasting protection.
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12/23/07, 03:21 PM
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Did you lower the car BEFORE installing the X5's? I am wondering if there was a noticeable difference before and after correcting roll center.
Right now I've got Steeda's Bumpsteer kit, BMR Relocation Brackets, FCA relocation kit, and G-trac bar sitting in my garage. I never installed those parts last spring when I modded my suspension. My suspension geometry right now isn't ideal, but the car still handle quite well!
Right now I've got Steeda's Bumpsteer kit, BMR Relocation Brackets, FCA relocation kit, and G-trac bar sitting in my garage. I never installed those parts last spring when I modded my suspension. My suspension geometry right now isn't ideal, but the car still handle quite well!
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Did you lower the car BEFORE installing the X5's? I am wondering if there was a noticeable difference before and after correcting roll center.
Right now I've got Steeda's Bumpsteer kit, BMR Relocation Brackets, FCA relocation kit, and G-trac bar sitting in my garage. I never installed those parts last spring when I modded my suspension. My suspension geometry right now isn't ideal, but the car still handle quite well!
Right now I've got Steeda's Bumpsteer kit, BMR Relocation Brackets, FCA relocation kit, and G-trac bar sitting in my garage. I never installed those parts last spring when I modded my suspension. My suspension geometry right now isn't ideal, but the car still handle quite well!
12/23/07, 09:59 PM
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12/23/07, 10:18 PM
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I agree that the front sway bar might not be necessary for a guy looking for a performance upgrade over stock. To someone that want's to tune their car to be neutral, a front sway bar is necessary. FRPP's sway bar has three settings to tune understeer/oversteer.
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