Steeda 5 link

97snakedriver · 06-12-2000, 07:17 PM

Have you guys seen this thing?

Looks pretty good. I haven't heard any pricing yet. What do you guys think?

97snakedriver · 06-13-2000, 12:18 AM

Anyone?

turbolx · 06-13-2000, 09:38 AM

Yes, I've seen it. Yes, it's cool. No, I don't know the price yet.

I know the guy that engineered it and runs the proto on his car (before it was even a Steeda part). Results should be nothing short of fantastic for road race, ground clearance, and comfort. I'm considering replacing my torque arm setup with this new one once we get our Steeda line in the shop.

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Greg Banish
President, Detroit Speedworks
'93 LX
Incons, Baers, Torque Arm, Stereo
'00 Bad-Ass F150

drudis · 06-13-2000, 10:28 AM

Ditto! Rob and I race together, and I am VERY impressed with his design. He sold the design/rights to Steed who will manufacture/market it.
Pricing should be comperable to other products out there. But the design incorporated many mounting references already on the car, so the install need not be done by a professional. VERY nice piece in deed.

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Darius Rudis
Roadracer: Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-)
My Mustang Page

97snakedriver · 06-13-2000, 12:24 PM

Thanks!

I know it replaces the upper control arms, but does it work with the adjustable sway bar?

I ask because I have their current setup, and depending on how much it costs to upgrade, I think I will.

MiracleMax · 09-18-2000, 10:47 PM

5.0 Mustang (formerly Super Ford) did a piece on the 5-link and said it would come in at about 995-1000 dollars. My question is there enough space to install rear coilovers?

turbolx · 09-19-2000, 08:33 AM

The Steeda package *should* leave plenty of room for rear coil-overs. I know it is designed to use the stock rear spring locations, unlike the IPS setup that requires coil-over, but I don't see why you couldn't run coil-overs if you wanted to.

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Greg Banish
President, Detroit Speedworks
'93 LX
Incons, Baers, Torque Arm, Stereo
'00 Bad-Ass F150

Skankin · 09-22-2000, 03:45 PM

Actually, the IPS sport shaw-link doesn't require coil-overs, but you don't get the same reactive-kinematics... more like a regular watts link. I think it is upgradable to the coil-overs though.

06-12-2000, 07:17 PM	#1
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Steeda 5 link Have you guys seen this thing? Looks pretty good. I haven't heard any pricing yet. What do you guys think?

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06-13-2000, 12:18 AM	#2
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Anyone?

06-13-2000, 09:38 AM	#3
turbolx Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 252	Yes, I've seen it. Yes, it's cool. No, I don't know the price yet. I know the guy that engineered it and runs the proto on his car (before it was even a Steeda part). Results should be nothing short of fantastic for road race, ground clearance, and comfort. I'm considering replacing my torque arm setup with this new one once we get our Steeda line in the shop. ------------------ Greg Banish President, Detroit Speedworks '93 LX Incons, Baers, Torque Arm, Stereo '00 Bad-Ass F150

06-13-2000, 10:28 AM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Ditto! Rob and I race together, and I am VERY impressed with his design. He sold the design/rights to Steed who will manufacture/market it. Pricing should be comperable to other products out there. But the design incorporated many mounting references already on the car, so the install need not be done by a professional. VERY nice piece in deed. ------------------ Darius Rudis Roadracer: Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-) My Mustang Page

06-13-2000, 12:24 PM	#5
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Thanks! I know it replaces the upper control arms, but does it work with the adjustable sway bar? I ask because I have their current setup, and depending on how much it costs to upgrade, I think I will.

09-18-2000, 10:47 PM	#6
MiracleMax Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Hayes, Va, USA Posts: 798	5.0 Mustang (formerly Super Ford) did a piece on the 5-link and said it would come in at about 995-1000 dollars. My question is there enough space to install rear coilovers?

09-19-2000, 08:33 AM	#7
turbolx Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 252	The Steeda package should leave plenty of room for rear coil-overs. I know it is designed to use the stock rear spring locations, unlike the IPS setup that requires coil-over, but I don't see why you couldn't run coil-overs if you wanted to. ------------------ Greg Banish President, Detroit Speedworks '93 LX Incons, Baers, Torque Arm, Stereo '00 Bad-Ass F150

09-22-2000, 03:45 PM	#8
Skankin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,349	Actually, the IPS sport shaw-link doesn't require coil-overs, but you don't get the same reactive-kinematics... more like a regular watts link. I think it is upgradable to the coil-overs though.