Steeda 2 point brace install - review

[kartguy898]

It's the Shelby American scoop I was referring to.

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[CVCashmere]

Installed the brace today and it's a very welcome change. Like it's grounded to the grou.. err no. Better.

This is a great mod for my vert and on my list for the future...after2 other projects that I already have the parts for.

 

[tj@steeda]

This is a great mod for my vert and on my list for the future...after2 other projects that I already have the parts for.

3s a charm

Thank you for your support!

TJ

 

[Genxer]

I ordered the two point brace for the front and the rear subframe braces as well. I'll get them on this weekend, and try to get back here to post impressions. I can see how tying the chassis together is beneficial, because a lot of flex goes on under modern passenger cars. That's why "real" trucks have body on frame construction.

I chose the 2 point vs the 4 point for a couple of reasons. I'm not tracking the car, and the 4 point hangs down a little, which lessens clearance if I ever decide to lower my car. And of course the cost.

 

[wildcatgoal]

I track with the 2 point. I think many of Steeda's development cars use the 2 point and get great lap times with of course all the other bits in play. Good choices. You'll like the IRS brace benefits. One of my favorite mods actually. I left it off recently after doing some work because I was lazy to put it back on and the car felt numb comparatively. It was eye opening.

 

[Genxer]

Installed the front 2 point and the rear subframe braces today. I have to say that the car feels more buttoned down, as if someone went back and torqued down every bolt on the car. In the rear is where I noticed the most improvement. On a rolling start, I gave the go pedal a nice bump and there was no drama, just a spin and it was off. I didn't feel the car squat as much and there was more of a sensation of being shoved back in the seat. I suppose that is from having less deflection in the chassis. Seems like I hear less noise coming from the drivetrain, but I need more seat time to tell. The front feels planted as well but to be honest I was digging what was happening out back too much to pay keen attention. I was driving with steering in "normal" mode and the front did not feel quite as... sloshy? (if that's even a word) Didn't seem like night and day but better.

 

[Genxer]

The front does feel more settled. In the past, when turning a corner I would slow down more because the car would wallow a bit. It feels flatter with less movement. Now I think some of the shortcomings people blame on the factory springs actually stem from the chassis. The only reason I would change springs now is for ride height. It drives great.

 

[stanglife]

Mechanically, this is not likely. The more likely scenario is that people are more aggressive in their "testing" and experience what seems to be more stability.

 

[HISSMAN]

Good Lord I need one of these. First time at an autocross since installing the new meats, and the weak spots in the chassis really exposed themselves.

 

[Genxer]

I had a chance to take some curves over the weekend and wow, with both the front and rear braces it made more of a difference than I first thought. The car seems so much more planted. I have nothing empirical to show that I can take curves faster but what I do know is it definitely increased my confidence. I did not try the braces separately so I can't speak to their individual merits but together it's sweet music.

 

[tj@steeda]

Good enough for me

TJ

 

[SVTinAR]

Interesting - my 2600 mile 2017 I recently bought appears to have this chassis brace installed. There's a rectangular section, black bar spanning the frame rails, about 6 inches behind the oil pan plug and secured on each side by a large, single bolt. I noticed it while changing the oil.

Is that what it is??

I haven't noticed any other mods or accessories added to the car.

 

[Zombo]

Interesting - my 2600 mile 2017 I recently bought appears to have this chassis brace installed. There's a rectangular section, black bar spanning the frame rails, about 6 inches behind the oil pan plug and secured on each side by a large, single bolt. I noticed it while changing the oil.

Is that what it is??

I haven't noticed any other mods or accessories added to the car.

Yes, that's it. Hopefully, it was installed correctly. There is supposed to be a crush sleeve installed within the frame rail at each bolt location - some have had trouble with this - I'd take a close look to make sure they are there. If they are, I'd double check to torque - don't remember the value but it can be found at the Steeda site.

 

[SVTinAR]

Thanks - I'll check it out. I thought it was a factory brace.

 

[Zombo]

Considering this was installed, I wouldn't be surprised if jacking rails were also added. Rectangular bars bolted inside the pinch welds at the underside of the sills.

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