FYI: Driver side Strut was found to be loose after Steeda work performed and by the way I was charged $ 80.00 to fix an issue caused by your mechanic - so thats why am pissed.

- So no work was done for FREE (when it should have been).

Also I had the TSB performed before the work was done at Steeda and all was fine with my front end suspension.

- I had no loose strut or popping sound from the passenger side spring.
- I just wanted a less aggressive drop so that is why I changed my
H&R Springs to the Steeda Sport Springs.

NOTE: Strut Mount was purchased by me at the Ford Dealership and installed by Steeda and
I am still having the same issue. I had Steeda: Relocate my Control Arms (upper),
Install the G-Trac brace, Bumpsteer kit and Sport Springs. I've spent a good deal
of money and was willing to go to Steeda exclusively for all my suspension and
perfomance mods (and still am) - I just want this issue resolved !!

For all members on this board - FYI: I still believe Steeda makes very good products and
am willing to go back to them - granted, if the current issues can be resolved. I am sure
it just needs to be nailed down by their mechanics. If its not resolved I guess I pick various
other suspension experts for my mods. Could we say: Maximum Motorsports, Ground Control, Eibach, Hotchkis or BMR Fabrication.

 

i honestly think a full system like eibach has is just as good or better (when considering its 1/4 the price) as the roush and saleen kits. with sportline springs, sways, and even keeping stock shocks, the eibach stuff made worlds of difference and everything has held up well for 15k miles. i outcorner my friends m3, dinan m5, and full-coilovered gti and audi a4 all the time and they hate that im doing it in a mustang

 

What do you mean full system? Eibach sells springs, dampers, and sways? For $200 (1/4 of Saleen's price)? Please, tell me where!

While I agree, you can get close in performance from just a set of springs (since the stock dampers are pretty agressive), the advantage to going to a full system, engineered to work together is still valid -- primarially in proper damper settings and length (dampers work in their inteded range better, last longer, etc).

However, it would take a pro to really bring out the differences in performance, but the differences in ride for daily driving may be much more obvious. (too high a spring rate to the damper = rough or bouncy ride, etc.).

What you should do is compare a Saleen/Roush/etc. suspended car to a springs-only car.

 

as a technician we use a process to diagnose problems and find issues. GTRacerX's car was re-lowered by us at steeda with stock struts....he did not complain about any issues for at least 2 weeks.....then when he showed up complaining about popping noises from both sides I brought to his attention that there was now some AFTERMARKET struts installed on the vehicle, he acknowledged and agreed STEEDA did not install these. by using a sensible process: NO NOISE AFTER STEEDA SPRING AND OTHER SUSPENSION INSTALL!- - -NOW...HAVE OTHER SHOP INSTALL AFTERMARKET STRUTS AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN NOISES!!! = OTHER SHOP STRUT INSTALL MAYBE 99% TO BLAME.
We are willing to help you out and get through this, BUT bashing STEEDA on the internet is not the way to go about this!!!!!!
I'll tell you what....You can come down here and I will personally re-install FACTORY struts in your car. !!!!!! FOR FREE !!!!!! if that doesnt solve your problem we will continue till we find it!!!
All I will ask for is an appology here on the forum, because I know we will fix your problem and you have the BEST customer service when you come here and a combined over 50 years of experience between the 3 techs that work here

 

Newbie here.....want to add my 2 cents. If a company makes the offer to do whatever it takes to fix a complaint you have to give them the opportunity. With that said what will I gain if I install just the Steeda Sport springs and no other suspension mods?

 

Even though I cannot directly comment on GTRacerX's car since I'm not in Florida my own experience is quite similar. I have mentioned it before on this board and in person with someone at Steeda.

First of all I am a technician with nearly 20 years experience in HVAC and Analytical Instrumentation. I also helped wrench a 1990 CRX-Si in the Canadian Firestone Firehawk series in the early 90's. A methodical approach to troubleshooting is necessary to locate any such problems. All of my mods were performed one at a time to be able to properly evaluate them. I waited till my spring popping issue was resolved by Ford before installing my Steeda Sport Springs on factory struts. I drove for 2 weeks with the new Ford top plates before installing the Steeda Springs without 1 pop or clunk. I installed the Steeda Springs as per Steedas instructions and used the torque specs from the Ford factory manual. I took the car around the block and I immediately heard a clunk (not a pop) when going over a sharp bump.

I took the car back into the garage and re-torqued every single bolt. I took it out for another test drive and the same thing occurred. The next day I had a friend who is a Ford technician with 15 years experience specializing in NHV take the car for a road test. His opinion was that it sounded like an endlink. I replaced the endlinks with the Steeda Competition endlink kit since I wanted them anyway. There was no improvement. Someone at Steeda suggested the noise I was hearing was caused by the Competition Endlinks since they can cause an increase in NHV. I re-installed the factory front springs once again to prove or disprove his theory. I took the car for a roadtest and the clunking noise was gone. I left the springs in for 2 weeks without a single clunk. I re-installed the Steeda front springs and the clunk came back.

I have some other issues as well with Steeda which I haven't yet posted. I'm trying to resolve these problems through emails and phonecalls. I am giving Steeda a reasonable amount of time to resolve these issues. If these issues are not resolved in a timely manner I will post the whole story on this board.

Sorry GTRacerX if I have hijacked your thread but I share your frustration and I hope your problems will be resolved soon.

 

Mmmmmm... such drama...

 

SAMC50 brings up a very good point. 2 weeks of no issues until another company installed different struts. So how is this Steeda's fault?


hmmmm...conflicting stories. Don, move over, this is gonna get good

 

I just received a call from Gus at Steeda and my other issues have been resolved to my satisfaction.

Thanks Gus

 

Why would the Steeda springs alone cause a clunk up front?

I'm about to get a set of these from my local shop, but now I'm rethinking it. Sheesh, maybe I *will* just cut my stockers to hold me over until MaximumMotorsports releases one of their packages. :bang:

 

hey everybody i'm new here and i must say i like the site. what i dont like is this post. it's making me a bit nervous. i just dropped 3 grand on steeda suspension components and i am wondering if i should return and go another route or what??? planned on having them installed next week, thought steeda was the best, i've driven other cars setup with steeda and they are definitely on rails...so what gives with these issues.

please provide more feedback, i mean thats what these forums are for

thanks!!!!

 

Pass the popcorn!

 

I also have questions on wether or not to install my Steeda springs. I have ALLWAYS had great luck with Steeda components. The reason I purchace the Steeda parts was that I have read that Steeda had the whole spring problem figured out (Clocking). It seems like there may some kind of binding problem with the spring or A arm with the diffrent suspension angles.

If you have had this problem in the past and have corrected the poping problem please chime in and give us some Positive feedback on how this problem can be avoided.


Thanks in advance



LET"S NOT THROW STEEDA UNDER THE BUS!

 

Come on guys. You really want to can the entire idea of installing the springs just because of a few people that have problems (which have yet to be proven due to Steeda). If that is the case nobody would have modified their cars. How do we know the problem is due to Steeda anyway? When I first installed my Eibach springs I had a "clunk" from the passenger side. Did I bash Eibach? Nope. What I did do was find out what the problem was and all it was is I installed the sping upside down

All I am saying is don't jump the gun and decide not to buy something because a few guys have problems. A lot more people on this site have installed the springs with no issues than the few that have had issues.

In the case of this topic, I really think you guys need to re-read the comments from the tech that installed the springs where he said the car was brought back after someone else had installed different struts.

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?sh...ndpost&p=603537



I guess you also need to be reminded that you are "lowering" a vehicle and if you are only replacing the springs...well....anything can happen.

Oh, is there any popcorn left

 

Well I for one have had great dealings with steeda. I bought their springs a month before I even had the car in oct. of 04'. Anyway that was there first batch. The suppleier according to Steeda built some springs to the wrong specs. Well basicaly the springs compressed to much and I got a huge POP like the coil was binding and binding and than released. Well steeda sent a revised set and I dropped the old ones in the box and sent them back. Never had a problem with the new springs. Maybe you got an old set.
I would let Steeda give you advise on what to do. They really in my opion having dealt with a problem with them are here to help you not screw you over.

 

I dont think any of us were throwing in the bag, if you read my post you would see that I have driven cars with steeda suspensions and thought they were amazing.

I think those of us with questions were just looking for some additional info to find out if in fact these are isolated incidents with people just bit%$n, or perhaps a legitimate issue...they do exist sometimes. And being new to this forum, I have not had the chance to search all the posts to find the positives. I wouldnt have spent over $3k if I thought I was buying crap, just trying to dig a little deeper and then make up my own mind.

Thanks

 

FYI: For everyone here on this thread - Tokico Struts & Shocks plus H&R Super Sport Springs installed before I went to Steeda. No issues with this combo other than it was too aggressive
of a drop for me. I went to Steeda that day to install bumpsteer kit & relocate my control arms - While I was there decided on going with their Sport Springs 1" drop all around vs H&R 1.3 Front and 1.7 rear. I had NO ISSUES before the work was done at Steeda. I Ford Dealer take care of TSB 05-9-11 BEFORE I went to Steeda !

I had no popping noise on passenger side BEFORE I took the car to Steeda because Ford already installed the parts to correct this issue (With Tokico Struts & Shocks and H&R springs in place)
I had no Knocking sound on driver side BEFORE I took the car to Steeda !!

I had Steeda replace the Strut Mount on driver side (paid for the part myself and paid $ 80.00 to Steeda to install it). Steeda claimed this was the knocking sound on driver side - I still have the same problem !!!

Popping sound on passenger side caused by incorrect installation by Steeda mechanic of spring isolator. The Steeda mechanic did not even want to install them - I had to point it out to him and explain why Ford had performed this TSB 05-9-11.

Am I clear here now guys & gals !!!

So who was the last mechanic that worked on the suspension when these issues started - STEEDA !!

JUST THE FACTS FOLKS - Nothing personal here - like I said I still believe they make very good products - They just need to correct the issue and not play the blame game !!

 

I never said not to buy Steeda components. I'm just pointing out that I've had a few issues with them. Most of my components were early production pieces. I had some issues with Lower Control Arm Bushings, and Adjustable Third Link Bushings. New bushings were sent out to me. Steeda has revised the design and in some cases the durometer of some bushings. I don't know why there were revisions but you can call and ask Steeda for yourself if you like.

The front swaybar has also been revised. Two more holes have been added to offer some adjustability.

I'm still having problems with my front springs but since my car won't be leaving my garage till the end of March I'll get back to that issue once the car is on the road.

If you look at most of my posts I highly recommend Steeda components.

Here is a list of Steeda components already installed on my car.

555-8215 Steeda Sport Springs
555-8096 Steeda Billet Camber Adjusters
555-1050 Steeda Front Sway Bar
555-8113 Billet Swaybar Mount
555-1051 Steeda Swaybar Competition Endlinks
555-1052 Steeda Rear Sway Bar C/W HD Swaybar Chassis Link Kit and optional Billet Swaybar Caps
555-5725 Steeda Billet Strut Tower Brace
555-5530 Steeda G-Trac Brace
555-4105 Steeda Adjustable Upper 3-Link Kit
555-4405 Steeda Billet Lower Control Arms
555-2551 Steeda Street Panhard Bar
555-2555 Steeda HD Race Panhard Bar Brace
555-5750 Steeda Rear Shock Tower Brace
555-3305 Steeda Underdrive Pulley System
555-7305 Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter
477-0000 Steeda 2005 Black Sidewinder Stripes

Here is a list of parts not yet received and/or ordered is as follows.
307-0010 Steeda Street Wing
307-0011 Steeda Functional Race Hood
555-4006 Steeda Front Control Arm Bushing Kit
555-8106 Steeda Bumpsteer Kit
555-8116 Steeda Control Arm Relocation Kit
555-4005 Steeda HD Engine Mounts

I'm not some fanboy who will blindly praise something just because it has the name of some company on it.

If I'm not happy with something I let people know about it.

If I'm pleased with something I will also let people know.

 

Am the same way - straight shooter. I call it as I see it !!
Am NOT bashing Steeda products - just want to get these issues resolved.
If it was an issue with the installation - so be it - correct it.
If its an issue with a faulty component - replace it !
If its a design flaw - admit it.
If its a ford part thats causing it - point it out.

The key point is to make the customer happy - Be honest, straight forward and fair
and you win over the customer for life - and future business !!

I keep going back to Steeda so that should be noted here !!
Am giving them the opportunity to correct the issue.
I've already made arrangements with them to take a look at the car - so I'll keep
everyone posted.

FYI: I've worked in the automotive business for 10 years: 5 years with Performance Sales and
another 5 years with a Miami based company called U-Auto-Do-It (owned Miami Parts & Springs)
I've also owned several sports cars and have modified them myself (extensively) - so am no newbie at this !

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 390 ci engine
1978 Pontiac Trams Am 400 ci engine
1985 Pontiac Trams Am 305 ci engine
1989 Pontiac Formula 350 ci engine

 

eibach "sport system plus" or "pro system plus" is a full system of sways, springs, and dampers, much like the roush full system. the two names refer to either sportline or pro kit springs.

the springs were 230, and the sways were 295 (front and rear with bushings) out the door. i dont know what the other kits go for, but less than 1000$ for springs, dampers, and sways is a heck of a deal in my book (and it handles like a DREAM)