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Bottom Line Up Front: I should have installed the IRS braces sooner...they are an incredible value for the given performance benefits and improvement in ride quality.
Background: When I purchased the S550 Mustang chassis, I never felt that the independent rear suspension really needed much of an improvement as it was predictable enough, stable, and I don't drag race or incur wheel-hop when driving.
Why I Chose to Install the IRS Braces: Steeda had a big sale a few weeks ago so I said why not; I'll see for myself if the hype is true.
Installation: the install took approximately 20 minutes (lift used). I put the forward-most bolt in first and kept it VERY loose, then I installed the rear most bolt (very loose), and then loosely fit the rest. Once all in place, I tightened them down from the outside in. No drilling required.
Driving Feedback: The ride-quality and improved refinement I obtained with these pieces is noticeable and very pleasing; now I see why many folks insist on IRS modifications early on. I drove the car for hours following the install and was totally impressed with the braces' ability to reduce oscillations (vertical & horizontal) in the rear of the car. Roads that normally would give the rear a slight left-to-right jiggle at low speed (25mph or lower) no longer had an ill effect. At speed the car feels more balanced in the turns, as if my Mustang now had a 50/50 weight ratio. I was very surprised at this, as I felt I had reached the pinnacle of turn-in and cornering balance.
Conclusion: the Steeda IRS braces are without-a-doubt worth getting. The bang-for-the-buck factor puts these along side of the clutch-assist spring in the "must do" modifications for the S550 Mustang.
That's it for now. As with my other reviews I'll keep updating this post as I put more miles on. I'll be driving about 2500 kilometers on the Alps' best roads next week, so I'll be able to really put these braces to the test and report back. Have a good one.
- Mike
Background: When I purchased the S550 Mustang chassis, I never felt that the independent rear suspension really needed much of an improvement as it was predictable enough, stable, and I don't drag race or incur wheel-hop when driving.
Why I Chose to Install the IRS Braces: Steeda had a big sale a few weeks ago so I said why not; I'll see for myself if the hype is true.
Installation: the install took approximately 20 minutes (lift used). I put the forward-most bolt in first and kept it VERY loose, then I installed the rear most bolt (very loose), and then loosely fit the rest. Once all in place, I tightened them down from the outside in. No drilling required.
Driving Feedback: The ride-quality and improved refinement I obtained with these pieces is noticeable and very pleasing; now I see why many folks insist on IRS modifications early on. I drove the car for hours following the install and was totally impressed with the braces' ability to reduce oscillations (vertical & horizontal) in the rear of the car. Roads that normally would give the rear a slight left-to-right jiggle at low speed (25mph or lower) no longer had an ill effect. At speed the car feels more balanced in the turns, as if my Mustang now had a 50/50 weight ratio. I was very surprised at this, as I felt I had reached the pinnacle of turn-in and cornering balance.
Conclusion: the Steeda IRS braces are without-a-doubt worth getting. The bang-for-the-buck factor puts these along side of the clutch-assist spring in the "must do" modifications for the S550 Mustang.
That's it for now. As with my other reviews I'll keep updating this post as I put more miles on. I'll be driving about 2500 kilometers on the Alps' best roads next week, so I'll be able to really put these braces to the test and report back. Have a good one.
- Mike
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