UC Brace purchase

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

Just bought these... me like.

http://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-extreme-g-trac-brace-2015-555-5532/

http://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-m...-555-5754/?selected_section=discussion&page=3

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[umarov]

I have the subframe braces. Couldn't really tell much of a difference. Just less wheel hop on straight line acceleration

 

[k757]

nice stuff there.
be aware that the subframe brace doesn't work together with the BMR wheel cradle.

 

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

nice stuff there.
be aware that the subframe brace doesn't work together with the BMR wheel cradle.

Thanks k757 - Do you think this would compliment it or be rendered unnoticeable with the subframe braces?

http://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-irs-sub-frame-bushing-support-system-2015-555-4437/

David@Steeda and folks, what do you think as well please?


Thanks!

 

[k757]

Thanks k757 - Do you think this would compliment it or be rendered unnoticeable with the subframe braces?

http://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-irs-sub-frame-bushing-support-system-2015-555-4437/

David@Steeda and folks, what do you think as well please?


Thanks!

I didn't go that route, and my car is extremely stiff in the rear still. Everything helps stiffen, but the question really is, is the cost worth what the difference you will feel.

You will immediately feel the difference on the street with.....
Steeda S550 Mustang Adjustable Differential Bushing Insert System - Urethane
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-m...ing-insert-system-urethane-2015-all-555-4439/
**** Note that there is NVH increase with this, but you will feel the trans flex disappear and feel more power quicker.


Are you tracking or auto-xing the car? If so, the list to stiffen increases

 

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

I didn't go that route, and my car is extremely stiff in the rear still.

Are you tracking or auto-xing the car? If so, the list to stiffen increases

What is/are your suspension mods?

Yes, I'd say I'd prioritize the ride 65/35 track/street as the goal for now...

 

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

I was thinking a nice balance might be the Ford Racing Track Handling Pack with a full set of bracing and bushings / mountings.

• Steeda S550 Billet Front and Rear Sway Bar Mount Kit (15-16 All)
• Steeda S550 Mustang Differential Bushing Insert System - Street to Full Race Combo Kit (15-16 GT)
• Steeda S550 Mustang IRS Subframe Alignment Kit (15-16 All)
• Steeda S550 Mustang IRS Subframe Bushing Support System (15-16 All)

• Steeda Extreme G-Trac K-Member Brace
• Steeda S550 Mustang Rear IRS Subframe Support Braces

 

[k757]

What is/are your suspension mods?

Yes, I'd say I'd prioritize the ride 65/35 track/street as the goal for now...

I have to re-grease the bushings/other? in the rear as when they get wet, the squeaking noise is practically offensive.


BMR Cradle Bushing Lockout Kit
http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=1543

BMR Vertical Link, Rear Lower Control Arms, Delrin
http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=1571

BMR End Links Kit
http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=1498

Ford Racing Mustang Performance Pack Rear Toe Link Kit
http://www.steeda.com/ford-racing-mustang-performance-pack-rear-toe-link-kit-2015-all-161-m-5972-m/

Ford Racing Strut Tower Brace EcoBoost/GT 2015-2016
http://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-racing-strut-tower-brace-ecoboost-gt-2015-2016/p/M20201M/

Ford Racing Sway bars (front & rear)
http://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp-fb-swaybar-kit-2015gt.html

Steeda MT-82 Transmission Mount Bushing Insert
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-mt-82-transmission-mount-bushing-insert-2011-2015-555-4037/

Steeda S550 Mustang IRS Subframe Alignment Kit
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-irs-subframe-alignment-kit-2015-all-555-4438/
**** Note that this had to be modified to work with the BMR Cradle kit. Nothing a little cutting couldn't take care of.

Steeda S550 Mustang Adjustable Differential Bushing Insert System - Urethane
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-m...ing-insert-system-urethane-2015-all-555-4439/

Steeda S550 Mustang Extreme G-Trac K-Member Brace
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-extreme-g-trac-brace-2015-555-5532/



I have these, just not installed yet:
Steeda S550 Mustang Shifter Base Bushing Bracket Kit
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-shifter-base-bushing-bracket-kit-2015-all-555-7092/

Ford Racing front tension arms - MCS-190148 and MCS-190149
Ford Racing front lateral links with the pillow ball bushings - MCF-2329 and MCF-2330

 

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

I have to re-grease the bushings/other? in the rear as when they get wet, the squeaking noise is practically offensive.


BMR Cradle Bushing Lockout Kit
BMR Vertical Link, Rear Lower Control Arms, Delrin
BMR End Links Kit
Ford Racing Mustang Performance Pack Rear Toe Link Kit
Ford Racing Strut Tower Brace EcoBoost/GT 2015-2016
Ford Racing Sway bars (front & rear)
Steeda MT-82 Transmission Mount Bushing Insert
Steeda S550 Mustang IRS Subframe Alignment Kit
Steeda S550 Mustang Adjustable Differential Bushing Insert System - Urethane
Steeda S550 Mustang Extreme G-Trac K-Member Brace

I have these, just not installed yet:
Steeda S550 Mustang Shifter Base Bushing Bracket Kit
Ford Racing front tension arms - MCS-190148 and MCS-190149
Ford Racing front lateral links with the pillow ball bushings - MCF-2329 and MCF-2330

Holy cat! Youve got everything I was thinking about and then some!

Please describe as much as you care to about it, I'd sure like to know what I might expect on track and street. Thanks in advance for any info

 

[k757]

Holy cat! Youve got everything I was thinking about and then some!

Please describe as much as you care to about it, I'd sure like to know what I might expect on track and street. Thanks in advance for any info

My goal in buying stuff was simply cause I wanted it. I had no real goal when I started, I just wanted a stiffer car than OEM.

I haven't tracked yet, so I can't comment on that. What I have is pretty stiff and I know I could get it stiffer (if I wanted to). I know there are shocks/springs available, which I may do at a later date.

I have 18x9 Apex wheels and 255/45 tires (each corner is 10lbs less than OEM). I bought these with a price point in mind. The really wide wheels and tires are very pricey. If I was going for more competitive, I'd get wider wheels/tires for additional contact patch and stickier tires.... again, which I may in the future.

On the street, on rough/bumpy/jittery roads, the car doesn't like it overly much. It does ok, but not that surprising since its stiff. You get it on the flat/curves, it's really good, very planted. The car is far better than the driver at this point. I suspect that the car will be very good on the track from what I've experienced so far with highway, auto-x and cloverleaf on/off ramps

 

[GT_Roadcourse_Newb]

She's a looker, dude! nice

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