djdcz1 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I ordered this for my 2011 sport. Did any one order/install this, if so did it improve your handling/ride(as advertised)? THANKS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue 11 Fusion Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I will be interested to know this too... I have been looking into getting one for my SE. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdcz1 Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 I ordered this for my 2011 sport. Did any one order/install this, if so did it improve your handling/ride(as advertised)? THANKS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b17drvr Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I ordered this for my 2011 sport. Did any one order/install this, if so did it improve your handling/ride(as advertised)? THANKS I put one on my sport a few months ago. There less body flex in the turns and a more assured feeling in the turns. I like it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdcz1 Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 I put one on my sport a few months ago. There less body flex in the turns and a more assured feeling in the turns. I like it. Just installed today and it does improve the handling. Good product! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011 redmerc Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Nice to know and the price seems reasonable. Should be easy to install too. I think I'll order one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcat Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 best used if the car is lowered. If you're at stock height and without sport suspension you probably won't notice much of a difference. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy16 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Just installed it in my 2010 SEL without the sport suspension and I see an improvement in turning stability. In hard cornering, especially over bumps, it really helps the car stick to the ground better. For lack of a better phrase. I think it was worth the money and looks very nice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFHdriver Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Just installed it in my 2010 SEL without the sport suspension and I see an improvement in turning stability. In hard cornering, especially over bumps, it really helps the car stick to the ground better. For lack of a better phrase. I think it was worth the money and looks very nice. Too bad it won't fit mine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusionpursuit Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Did anyone who installed it notice the hood needed to be dropped from higher to latch? it seems mine wont let the hood close due to the clearance with the insulation from the original level where I often drop the hood, now I have to drop a bit higher to get it to lock. hood looks locked and intact from outside and no dents. I got a bit worried if my tower brace was molded too high, but I guess its the hood insulation that needs to get used to pressing against it? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperCobra Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Did anyone who installed it notice the hood needed to be dropped from higher to latch? it seems mine wont let the hood close due to the clearance with the insulation from the original level where I often drop the hood, now I have to drop a bit higher to get it to lock. hood looks locked and intact from outside and no dents. I got a bit worried if my tower brace was molded too high, but I guess its the hood insulation that needs to get used to pressing against it? I haven't noticed a problem with the hood latching properly on mine. I drop my hood about 18" off the closed position I ordered this for my 2011 sport. Did any one order/install this, if so did it improve your handling/ride(as advertised)? THANKS The strut tower brace was the first mod I did on my Fusion. Didn't notice too much, but now it probably plays a greater role since the car is dropped. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusionpursuit Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Its getting easier to close my hood now, I think its that the insulation had some slack and sometimes I have to correct the windshield wiper hose to make sure they not get squeezed, they got squeezed at one time and would not work, or one time work weakly, so had to reposition it so the strut bar not press against it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ@Steeda Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Glad to see you guys are enjoying the tower brace ... It is definitely a nice upgrade to help aid in Better handling with more stable cornering. We have received a lot of positive feedback on this product and it remains one of our hot sellers. Installed this brace in 5 minutes. It is solid and seemingly well manufactured. On my first drive I could immediately feel the difference in the handling. This is an easy must do addition to any vehicle that has one available for install. Shoot me an email at tim@steeda.com if I can help with anything?Best Regards, TJ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSRT500 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I noticed a small diff. when I was at stock hight but now the I have the steeda springs it seems to be even more stable. Next I think I'll get F+R swaybars. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SooperSonic Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I put it on my 2008 SE with 2.3L. A small but noticeable benefit. Install took 10 minutes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff711981 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) I just got around to installing mine on my '13 SE with 18" Ford wheels. I didn't expect magic, but I'm actually quite impressed. There's enough of a difference that anybody, even someone who doesn't know cars, could feel it. I took a drive before installing it and jumped on a couple on-ramps to highways... the clover-leaf kind that turn you 270 degrees to get on the highway. The signs say 30 mph... without the strut bar I couldn't do much over 45 without feeling like the car was starting to float a bit, starting hearing the inside front tire as weight had shifted off from it and I lost confidence. I did a couple of these before returning home to install the bar, then went back out and drove the same roads. I found I was able to do 50-55 on those same ramps with no noise from that inside tire, but I was hearing the outside front tire groaning a bit. I probably could have done 60 but I chickened out because the minor bumps in the Michigan concrete were sounding and feeling quite a bit more severe at that speed and I didn't want to damage tires or anything. $120 well spent, in my opinion. Edited October 11, 2014 by jeff711981 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ@Steeda Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Glad to hear it, Jeff! Best Regards, TJ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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