Steeda lower radiator support

[TurboX]

I ordered a Steeda lower radiator support and installed it today but have a question. While the Steeda is much lighter, I have to wonder if it is as strong. It is not only supporting the radiator but the sway bar mounts to it, how much force do you guys see this thing actually taking ?



Thanks
Buzz



BTW- Special thanks to Sam Strano, I ordered this thing at 4PM on Wed and it was delivered to Texas on Saturday morning. Excellent customer service.

 

[SoundGuyDave]

I called Steeda and asked the exact same question, and got shunted over to their engineering department. Their response, paraphrased, was that unless your name is Boris Said, and you're running steamroller tires and downforce, don't worry about it at all. As you may have noticed, the tabs that the swaybar bushings mount to are nicely gusseted and very well triangulated. I've got over a year tracking on mine, and according to the laser, it's still straight as an arrow.

 

[Sharp07GT]

Mines still perfect

 

[foolio2k4]

but my name is boris said......hahaha just kidding.

So SoundGuyDave, is that something you would recommend?

 

[Philostang]

Does anyone have an exact figure on the weight loss going to this unit?

-j

 

[SoundGuyDave]

I'd recommend it without hesitation. I won't say that swapping out the OE piece will shave your lap time by 4-5 seconds, or anything Granatelli-ish like that, nor will I say that it's necessarily going to be a noticeable improvement by itself, but as part of an overall weight-reduction effort, it's certainly a valid piece to be on the list.

John, stock is 16.6lbs, the Steeda piece is 8.2, so it's almost 8-1/2lbs, all from the very front of the car. ANOTHER FORUM REVIEW

 

[JeremyH]

Does anyone have an exact figure on the weight loss going to this unit?

-j

Drops 8lbs over the stock unit.

 

[JeremyH]

I thought the piece was very well engineered and def strong. It really doesnt take that much abuse either as far as the weight from the rad and the sway bar goes.

 

[foolio2k4]

Awesome this will be the next item on my list. We all know we can shed some weight off the front hahaha

 

[06Torch]

WOW!

Makes me want one! I never really thought much of it until I saw this. Looks like quality to me...

What a great pic, I'm sold!

Gerardo

 

[STEVE_POE]

how do you mount the brake line running across that beam on the steeda? zip ties ?

 

[marksti]

Yes...zip ties

 

[Rangersfan]

Don't worry it will take whatever abuse you throw at it. We've had one on our race car for a while now, and if Dario can't break it, then it's safe.

 

[Sam Strano]

I ordered a Steeda lower radiator support and installed it today but have a question. While the Steeda is much lighter, I have to wonder if it is as strong. It is not only supporting the radiator but the sway bar mounts to it, how much force do you guys see this thing actually taking ?



Thanks
Buzz



BTW- Special thanks to Sam Strano, I ordered this thing at 4PM on Wed and it was delivered to Texas on Saturday morning. Excellent customer service.

Hey, no problem. Thank you for your business and taking the time to post. And I'm glad it got there by the weekend--so do you have it on yet????????????

 

[Kaldar142]

Speaking of radiator support - Sam I'm PMing you now.

 

[TurboX]

Sam I installed in Sunday afternoon and it was very easy.

Thanks for the responses