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Old 07-05-2009, 08:06 AM   #11
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that's the one, even though it's listed as the V6 brace it's the same one they use on the Bullitt except they attach a serial plate on top to cover the Ford Racing logo, when I bought mine the Bullitt brace was cheaper then the FRPP brace.
Exactly what I got....
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Great info, guys! This forum rocks.

Is there a significant benefit to strut tower braces for these cars?
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Old 07-06-2009, 03:33 PM   #13
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Is there a significant benefit to strut tower braces for these cars?
Good question...I've been wondering the same thing. Also, the extra weight of the brace could be a detriment.

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Old 07-06-2009, 09:35 PM   #14
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The general concensus is that the stock S197 coupe is so stiff that a strut tower brace offers little or no value other than bling.

I figure it can't hurt in my case with an SC, stiff springs, sway bars, 9.5 rims and sticky 285 tires driven at cornering forces up to 1 G lateral on the race track even though it adds weight where you don't want it. Besides it does look good.
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