Bump Steer Kit

Garhfer · November 2nd, 2007, 08:01 PM

Anyone used a bump steer kit? Does it improve your car's handling at all, is it really noticeable compared to stock on a lowered car about 1.5"? Just wondering if it's really anything to bother with...

gsjohnson · November 2nd, 2007, 11:14 PM

I installed the MM Bumpsteer kit on my GT and have installed them on other cars I have had as well. Definitely worth the dough. The improvement is most noticeable during hard cornering when hittng a bump or dip in the road. The deflection in the steering wheel is drastically reduced increasing cornering speeds as well as safety. I installed a set of Eibach Sportlines springs and could have taken the poor man's route by installing the offset rack bushings, which would get the bump steer a little closer. But there is no adjustment and it is what it is. I'm not sure whether it is a drag racing thing, but bump steer kits have been very popular with road racers for over 30 years. Shimming the tie rod ends is a little trial & error when fine tuning them, but still well worth it. Hope this helps.

weems · November 3rd, 2007, 01:14 AM

i have a brand new steeda bumpsteer kit that i thought about putting on but i dont know how hard the install would be

Novanutcase · November 3rd, 2007, 01:34 AM

I installed the bumpsteer kit along with the rest of the MM front end components that come in it's Max Grip box and all I can say is WOW!

The difference is leaps and bounds! Granted I replaced the K-Member, lower arms, struts along with the Bumpsteer kit but the car turns in so nice and smooth. Hardly any tire scrub at all! It feels like I'm turning a go-kart!

John

Garhfer · November 3rd, 2007, 02:28 AM

Originally Posted by Novanutcase

I installed the bumpsteer kit along with the rest of the MM front end components that come in it's Max Grip box and all I can say is WOW!

The difference is leaps and bounds! Granted I replaced the K-Member, lower arms, struts along with the Bumpsteer kit but the car turns in so nice and smooth. Hardly any tire scrub at all! It feels like I'm turning a go-kart!

John

How much did those brakes cost? lol... I need brakes too... well I guess I'll be getting the bump steer kit in the future then since everybody who tried it has liked the results...

Garhfer · November 3rd, 2007, 02:28 AM

Originally Posted by weems

i have a brand new steeda bumpsteer kit that i thought about putting on but i dont know how hard the install would be

http://www.steeda.com/news/tech_arti..._bumpsteer.php here's instructions of the install

Novanutcase · November 3rd, 2007, 04:15 AM

Originally Posted by Garhfer

How much did those brakes cost? lol... I need brakes too... well I guess I'll be getting the bump steer kit in the future then since everybody who tried it has liked the results...

I'm sponsored by Wilwood so I get them for a pretty good deal!

John

mjkids · November 3rd, 2007, 08:51 AM

i like the bump steer kit on my car. i feel the difference, but i think you can't just change one parts in the front end you need to do it in a comb. like bump steer kit and ball joints.

November 2nd, 2007, 08:01 PM	#1
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,793 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bump Steer Kit Anyone used a bump steer kit? Does it improve your car's handling at all, is it really noticeable compared to stock on a lowered car about 1.5"? Just wondering if it's really anything to bother with... __________________ 2004 GT Boosted by Vortech

November 2nd, 2007, 11:14 PM	#2
gsjohnson Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Woodland Hills, CA Posts: 682 iTrader: 0 reviews	I installed the MM Bumpsteer kit on my GT and have installed them on other cars I have had as well. Definitely worth the dough. The improvement is most noticeable during hard cornering when hittng a bump or dip in the road. The deflection in the steering wheel is drastically reduced increasing cornering speeds as well as safety. I installed a set of Eibach Sportlines springs and could have taken the poor man's route by installing the offset rack bushings, which would get the bump steer a little closer. But there is no adjustment and it is what it is. I'm not sure whether it is a drag racing thing, but bump steer kits have been very popular with road racers for over 30 years. Shimming the tie rod ends is a little trial & error when fine tuning them, but still well worth it. Hope this helps. __________________ 2004 Mustang GT The difference between a girlfriend and wife is about 50 pounds.

November 3rd, 2007, 08:51 AM	#8
mjkids Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ct Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	i like the bump steer kit on my car. i feel the difference, but i think you can't just change one parts in the front end you need to do it in a comb. like bump steer kit and ball joints. __________________ 2000 ford mustang gt convertible 2004 ford lightning truck,,,,,sold 2001 ford mustang/cobra,,,,sold 2008 ford f-350 4x4 truck 1989 ford notch back 5.0 2006 custom build bobber

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November 3rd, 2007, 01:14 AM	#3
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,176 iTrader: 3 reviews	i have a brand new steeda bumpsteer kit that i thought about putting on but i dont know how hard the install would be

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Novanutcase Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,099 iTrader: 0 reviews	I installed the bumpsteer kit along with the rest of the MM front end components that come in it's Max Grip box and all I can say is WOW! The difference is leaps and bounds! Granted I replaced the K-Member, lower arms, struts along with the Bumpsteer kit but the car turns in so nice and smooth. Hardly any tire scrub at all! It feels like I'm turning a go-kart! John

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