Steeda 3 point Frame Rail and Torque Box Brace
12/16/12, 02:53 PM
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Steeda 3 point Frame Rail and Torque Box Brace
I have had to put of buying a suspension till February. Emergency expenses and the Christmas monster eating my wallet. I have decided on Steeda Sport Springs and Koni Sport shocks. I will also be getting the Steeda Hd Mounts and pan hard bar.
The Steeda 3 point Frame Rail and Torque Box Brace was recently recommended to me as an addition to my list. I may do Steeda front and rear sways at the same time or shortly after.
My goals are to build a car that handles well and is enjoyable in the twisties. I may track the car once or twice a year. I do search out entertaining roads to drive on to relieve stress. I want my car to feel more sure footed.
I searched and found an older thread that had a few responses. I hoped by starting a new thread I would find some people with first hand experience with this product. I read the reviews on Steeda's site. I would like a little more input from those around here.
If someone is going to read this and post how this is not a sports car and I should buy a different car, please refrain from posting.
The Steeda 3 point Frame Rail and Torque Box Brace was recently recommended to me as an addition to my list. I may do Steeda front and rear sways at the same time or shortly after.
My goals are to build a car that handles well and is enjoyable in the twisties. I may track the car once or twice a year. I do search out entertaining roads to drive on to relieve stress. I want my car to feel more sure footed.
I searched and found an older thread that had a few responses. I hoped by starting a new thread I would find some people with first hand experience with this product. I read the reviews on Steeda's site. I would like a little more input from those around here.
If someone is going to read this and post how this is not a sports car and I should buy a different car, please refrain from posting.
12/17/12, 08:18 PM
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First I think it should be stated that the Mustang is a sports car, so no worries there. Secondly I wouldn't suggest Steeda if you can afford something better. It is a little old school but I would suggest Kenny Brown stuff over Steeda. I am not sure if Steeda has many World Challenge series wins they can brag about but I know Kenny Brown/his son Paul Brown can.
12/17/12, 08:30 PM
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12/18/12, 03:10 PM
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We have many championships under our belt ...
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/12/st...-championship/
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/11/20...-steeda-parts/
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/10/st...-series-again/
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/10/st...-championship/
Among others won by Dario Orlando, owner & CEO of Steeda Autosport
http://www.themustangnews.com/people...08dario110.htm
Let me know if i can help provide forum pricing for the parts you are seeking. Please email me at tim @ steeda.com
Best Regards,
TJ
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/12/st...-championship/
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/11/20...-steeda-parts/
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/10/st...-series-again/
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/10/st...-championship/
Among others won by Dario Orlando, owner & CEO of Steeda Autosport
http://www.themustangnews.com/people...08dario110.htm
Let me know if i can help provide forum pricing for the parts you are seeking. Please email me at tim @ steeda.com
Best Regards,
TJ
12/18/12, 04:20 PM
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We have many championships under our belt ...
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/12/st...-championship/
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/11/20...-steeda-parts/
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/10/st...-series-again/
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/10/st...-championship/
Among others won by Dario Orlando, owner & CEO of Steeda Autosport
http://www.themustangnews.com/people...08dario110.htm
Let me know if i can help provide forum pricing for the parts you are seeking. Please email me at tim @ steeda.com
Best Regards,
TJ
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/12/st...-championship/
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/11/20...-steeda-parts/
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/10/st...-series-again/
http://www.steedablog.com/2012/10/st...-championship/
Among others won by Dario Orlando, owner & CEO of Steeda Autosport
http://www.themustangnews.com/people...08dario110.htm
Let me know if i can help provide forum pricing for the parts you are seeking. Please email me at tim @ steeda.com
Best Regards,
TJ
12/18/12, 05:15 PM
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12/19/12, 08:52 AM
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I installed these a couple weeks ago. These tie the rear lower control arm mounting bracket to the frame and chassis and are not full length subframe connectors. I noticed a slight improvement in ride quality but more importantly, I no longer feel the rear axle shifting over bumps or potholes.
I also feel like I can put down power better now (I'm at ~500whp on a base TVS); before the brace, the rear end would kick out slightly under hard acceleration. Since I'm lowered, I attributed some of that to LCA geometry and thought about doing relocation brackets but didn't want to deal with the reduced ground clearance. But now I feel like I don't need to do relocation brackets after the brace; there's less of that rear squat/front lift effect under acceleration.
I also feel like I can put down power better now (I'm at ~500whp on a base TVS); before the brace, the rear end would kick out slightly under hard acceleration. Since I'm lowered, I attributed some of that to LCA geometry and thought about doing relocation brackets but didn't want to deal with the reduced ground clearance. But now I feel like I don't need to do relocation brackets after the brace; there's less of that rear squat/front lift effect under acceleration.
12/19/12, 09:20 AM
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I installed these a couple weeks ago. These tie the rear lower control arm mounting bracket to the frame and chassis and are not full length subframe connectors. I noticed a slight improvement in ride quality but more importantly, I no longer feel the rear axle shifting over bumps or potholes.
I also feel like I can put down power better now (I'm at ~500whp on a base TVS); before the brace, the rear end would kick out slightly under hard acceleration. Since I'm lowered, I attributed some of that to LCA geometry and thought about doing relocation brackets but didn't want to deal with the reduced ground clearance. But now I feel like I don't need to do relocation brackets after the brace; there's less of that rear squat/front lift effect under acceleration.
I also feel like I can put down power better now (I'm at ~500whp on a base TVS); before the brace, the rear end would kick out slightly under hard acceleration. Since I'm lowered, I attributed some of that to LCA geometry and thought about doing relocation brackets but didn't want to deal with the reduced ground clearance. But now I feel like I don't need to do relocation brackets after the brace; there's less of that rear squat/front lift effect under acceleration.
What year/model is your car?
12/19/12, 01:52 PM
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Awesome ... thanks for the review ... we don't have any in house pictures other than what we have on the description.
Hopefully Corruptor can post a picture or 2.
Best Regards,
TJ
Hopefully Corruptor can post a picture or 2.
Best Regards,
TJ
12/19/12, 02:46 PM
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I posted my thoughts on other forums too. Seems like people ask about these and/or other chassis bars quite often. I'll see if I can get a pic once it's not raining - maybe you guys can post it onto your site.
12/19/12, 03:09 PM
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I like what I've read too. I'm just surprised that it seems no one has bought these. I hoped for more replies.
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12/19/12, 06:23 PM
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TJ - other than the parts desription, can you explain the benefits of installing these on my 2011 GT. Mine is a DD, with 3-4 track days a year (road-race-course, not drag-strip). My mods for the track are: Eibach Pro-System-Plus-Kit (springs, dampers, sway bars), Ford Racing GT500 forged wheels, Ford Racing SVT Brembo brakes, Goodridge steel lines. It's not extreme, because I want the car to drive well on the street, which it does. It sticks great on the track as-is. But, like all Mustang fans, I'm always looking to improve. So, what will these parts do for me?
12/20/12, 07:06 AM
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I installed these a couple weeks ago. These tie the rear lower control arm mounting bracket to the frame and chassis and are not full length subframe connectors. I noticed a slight improvement in ride quality but more importantly, I no longer feel the rear axle shifting over bumps or potholes.
I also feel like I can put down power better now (I'm at ~500whp on a base TVS); before the brace, the rear end would kick out slightly under hard acceleration. Since I'm lowered, I attributed some of that to LCA geometry and thought about doing relocation brackets but didn't want to deal with the reduced ground clearance. But now I feel like I don't need to do relocation brackets after the brace; there's less of that rear squat/front lift effect under acceleration.
I also feel like I can put down power better now (I'm at ~500whp on a base TVS); before the brace, the rear end would kick out slightly under hard acceleration. Since I'm lowered, I attributed some of that to LCA geometry and thought about doing relocation brackets but didn't want to deal with the reduced ground clearance. But now I feel like I don't need to do relocation brackets after the brace; there's less of that rear squat/front lift effect under acceleration.
I have only bolted them on so far. I plan on getting them, the CHE drop brackets, and the Axle tubes all welded at once.
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I installed these a couple weeks ago. These tie the rear lower control arm mounting bracket to the frame and chassis and are not full length subframe connectors. I noticed a slight improvement in ride quality but more importantly, I no longer feel the rear axle shifting over bumps or potholes.
I also feel like I can put down power better now (I'm at ~500whp on a base TVS); before the brace, the rear end would kick out slightly under hard acceleration. Since I'm lowered, I attributed some of that to LCA geometry and thought about doing relocation brackets but didn't want to deal with the reduced ground clearance. But now I feel like I don't need to do relocation brackets after the brace; there's less of that rear squat/front lift effect under acceleration.
I also feel like I can put down power better now (I'm at ~500whp on a base TVS); before the brace, the rear end would kick out slightly under hard acceleration. Since I'm lowered, I attributed some of that to LCA geometry and thought about doing relocation brackets but didn't want to deal with the reduced ground clearance. But now I feel like I don't need to do relocation brackets after the brace; there's less of that rear squat/front lift effect under acceleration.