Bullitt mods

[Bulldog9]

Would like to hear some comparisons between the Steeda and BMR rear subframe braces.

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[Elp_jc]

Me too . Debating if I add any of that. Don't want the ride to be any firmer. Nor any added NVH, since my car is borderline stiff and noisy for my wife. And if she doesn't want to ride in my car, it'll just sit in the garage, like the Porsche, which I ended up selling. Oh, and I also don't want any of those components poking down lower than any other part.

 

[zack.whitford]

Up to you, but I'm not going to do that. I like not having to worry about every freaking entrance if I'm going to leave the front splitter there or not. I don't like that the front wheel gap is larger than the rear, but it's not glaring, so will leave it alone. In addition, it's never good to lower the car and not change the shocks, which is not possible with MagneRide, so no way I'd risk ruining them sooner with a drop. Plus sacrificing ground clearance.

At any rate, I was thinking of just buying Steeda's G-brace (not the 4-point one, with those 2 front points that dangerously stick down like 2"), and maybe something for the rear (but what?), to balance the handling. But as I mentioned above, I don't want any ground clearance reduction at all. In case of the G-brace, only the bolt heads would be sticking down, but I can live with that. Problem is I run over all kinds of crap in this border city, and if I hit something, don't want it to ruin the car. At least not because of something I did, like lowering it, or installing something that is 90-deg to an incoming object.

I'm also quite happy with the way the car handles overall. Not perfect, obviously, but the perfect balance between performance and good street manners. That's why I'm only thinking of maybe adding the G-brace, and a similar thing on the back to balance it out, which wouldn't change street manners at all, including ground clearance.

I really appreciate your input, thank you.

I went with the ford racing magnaride kit. Springs....sway bars...and a flash for the magnaride shocks. About 20 mm drop. Not much. The best part is the flash that tunes your shocks to the new suspension. It works. I usually drive in sport mode
Plenty comfortable ....even on the bad river roads. Actually smoother on the freeway...less little giggle. The car is ballanced..handles great.

This actually sounds perfect, thanks so much for the recommendation.

At this point my plan is the Ford Racing Magneride kit, Steeda jacking rails, Steeda's IRS sub-frame supports (and the rest of the pieces of the Stop the Hop kit). I'm thinking about Steeda's 2 point G-Trac brace as well but not entirely sure. Down the road I'd love to get some different wheels in order to run wider tires.

 

[Elp_jc]

If I can get the Steedas in black, will probably go with both the front 2-point G brace and rear sub-frame braces; that's it. I can do that myself, no ground clearance reduction, no realignment needed, and most importantly, no added NVH and no harsher ride. Hope the car feels better during cornering with those 2 modifications, since I'll never launch the car aggressively (the main purpose to add the rear braces). What I want to eliminate is the side-to-side bucking on turns with uneven pavement. Will that be the case???

 

[zack.whitford]

Parts are on the way! I've already spoken to Galpin Auto Sports here in SoCal and they'll be doing the work for me.

Ford Performance Magneride Springs and Swaybars (and tune)
Steeda IRS rear sub-frame supports
Steeda sub-frame alignment and support kit
Steeda 2 point G-Tac brace
Steeda H Pipe
Alignment

 

[Bulutt]

Just a wild guess....YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!!!

 

[Bulldog9]

Just ordered up:

1" Steeda Spacers (for front)
Steeda 2 Point Front Brace
Steeda Jacking Rails
Steeda IRS Brace

Looking forward to the results.

Don't think I will do more than this. Already put on the Ford Performance Hood Struts, Coolant Reservoir Cover, Coco Mats & Trunk Liner.

 

[Elp_jc]

I plan to do the same for the suspension: 2-point front G-brace, and rear sub-frame braces. That should be enough to button down the handling, without affecting the ride or NVH. I want both black, so might take a few weeks to get the rear braces in black, so you'll probably get them first. Please post your impressions . I already have the full-length jacking rails, so we'll have the same stuff under the car .

 

[Voo Doo]

I installed the IRS braces, bushings and shim Kit. ....it literally plants your rear end and feels more like you’re on rails. Have the 2piece cross brace to install!! Tomorrow will install Steeda adjustable sway bar end links... after the Steeda Magnaride lProgressive lowering springs... steeda says to lengthen the fronts by 1/2” to return sway bar to the Facrory neutral position. The rears are a simple swap!

NOTE...after the spring install the front end was stiffer and overall more bumpy! Hoping to get rid of that issue!

you’ll notice the IRS Braces immediately!!!

 

[Bulldog9]

I plan to do the same for the suspension: 2-point front G-brace, and rear sub-frame braces. That should be enough to button down the handling, without affecting the ride or NVH. I want both black, so might take a few weeks to get the rear braces in black, so you'll probably get them first. Please post your impressions . I already have the full-length jacking rails, so we'll have the same stuff under the car .

I would have preferred in black, but much of the rear suspension is silver/aluminum, so not too worried about it. I am looking forward to getting the bits on the car.

 

[Rev'n Step]

I wanted to add my n-gauge in one of the vents left over from my GT to the Bullitt even that its not tuned just for some looks and extra parameters to monitor. I was always concerned about condensation especially living in Florida I use the A/C almost all the time and didnt want any water gathering behind the n-gauge. After searching for a while I found this mount in the video and it has holes for the cold air to escape. Pretty happy about it and it also looks cool. In addition I dont need to buy the cable that can plug in the front of the n-gauge because part of the mount is magnetic and I can just pull it out.

 

[Voo Doo]

Steeda Progressive lowering springs (Magnaride) and adjustable Sway Bar end links !! As per Steeda Tech!! The install video mentioned the “factory neutral position” !! Steeda advised me to increase the front end links 1/2 “ after the install of their springs with the Magnaride! Immediate change in ride quality for sure! Front end was bumpy and noisy...now it’s back to the way it was!! Bangs, bumpy etc on a 2 mile stretch of road before install.. did the same ride in both directions after install... 100% improved!!!
@SteedaTech ..... need help with your flash!!!

steeda also has a flash to tune the Magnaride after the lowering... seeing if I can get that flash???

 

[Voo Doo]

Christmas at my house!!! Time for a new look!!!

 

[Louk]

Christmas at my house!!! Time for a new look!!!

im really glad you got those clear lights, been really contemplating them, can’t wait to see them installed.

 

[DSNOD]

im really glad you got those clear lights, been really contemplating them, can’t wait to see them installed.

Agreed- show those pics.

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