Steeda "BILLET" strut tower brace......

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7/13/05, 10:14 AM

incorrigible

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Anyone have one of these? If so, just wondering about the Pro's and Con's... likes and dislikes, etc.

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7/13/05, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by incorrigible@July 13, 2005, 11:17 AM
Anyone have one of these? If so, just wondering about the Pro's and Con's... likes and dislikes, etc.

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(pic couyrtesy of steeda.com)

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Have the Steeda "Cheapie Bar" (Cough/Cough) which did fit around the engine cover. IMO it did tighten the front end up a little since I do alot of winding road driving. Would think the beefier bars available would show a signficant difference

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7/13/05, 06:31 PM

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Please don't flame me but what purpose does that bar serve?

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7/13/05, 07:06 PM

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Reduce body flex in an area esp susceptible to it.

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7/13/05, 08:19 PM

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I don't have the Steeda 'billet' brace but I do have their brace.

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7/13/05, 08:43 PM

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I installed a brace as one of my first mods. If your inclined to push your car into the corners when you meet them, they are a cheap investment.

Paul

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7/14/05, 09:38 AM

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I've got the "more economical" version also ( didn't want to say "cheaper" )

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7/14/05, 03:37 PM

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Well I went with are ford parts guy stangkc05. I definitely feel a little tighter around turns etc. Just a general tighter feel. I highly recommend the ford racing strut tower brace. Good luck

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7/14/05, 05:27 PM

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That looks better than the Steeda IMO.

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7/14/05, 06:16 PM

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I agree! I would rather have it say "Ford Racing" than Steeda.

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7/14/05, 06:43 PM

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I kinda like the regular Steeda one... the black one with 2 bars...

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7/14/05, 09:28 PM

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Nice to see it fits over the new Intake cover

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7/16/05, 08:01 PM

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I have the Steeda one, and had it painted yellow. I think it really finishes off the engine.

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7/16/05, 08:19 PM

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Looks good!

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7/16/05, 08:26 PM

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Quote:

sodaman Posted July 14, 2005, 5:40 PM

Well I went with are ford parts guy stangkc05. I definitely feel a little tighter around turns etc. Just a general tighter feel. I highly recommend the ford racing strut tower brace. Good luck

Same here, got the Ford Racing strut tower brace through our TMS parts guy KC. Highly recommend.

Dvaphex,

Looks sweet!

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7/16/05, 11:57 PM

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Which one of the Steeda versions is better / stronger?

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7/17/05, 01:54 AM

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Hmm... define better??? If money is not an object, I would imagine the most expensive one... I got the black, less epxensive one... we shall see next week how easy it is to put on...

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7/17/05, 10:37 PM

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I wouldn't say money is not an object, but I'm willing to spend a little more to get the better product. (better = the one that stiffens the front end more)

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7/17/05, 11:11 PM

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Well, without a side-by-side comparison....

I went with the black two bar brace... I don't see how it could perform *worse* that the billet one...

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8/19/05, 05:50 AM

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Went with the Steeda billet. IMO it looks alot better. It fits perfectly over my plenum cover, attatches on all 4 point on the strut tower. and is adjustable. I also painted a victory flag pattern on it for a personal touch

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