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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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Do only the GT Prem's come with this standard?

I can't seem to find out searching
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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you need to get the 19 inch wheel package.
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Xcelsius
you need to get the 19 inch wheel package.
^^^ What he said ^^^
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 08:53 AM
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Mystery Solved!

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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 08:55 AM
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It is available after-market though thru your local Ford dealer. Not sure the cost as it came with my 19" wheel package
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Hmm I suppose so, but I guess an alignment will be needed after install. I know it worked wonders on my 99 Cougar.
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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Strut Tower Braces don't make much difference on our cars and are added mainly for show. The 05-10s already have extremely rigid bodies that don't flex much. They are in act more rigid than previous generation BMW M3s. Strut Braces are intended to limit front end flex between the shock towers. Since there is not much there to begin with, you won't notice much installing the brace. If you're going to go full out race with your suspension and get very stiff coilovers and spherical bearing camber plates, then maybe.
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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I just got and eibach sportline lowering spring and sway bar kit with adjustable pan-hard bar. I'm adding this strut tower brace to complete the package:

http://www.steeda.com/products/steed...ower_brace.php

I figure it cant hurt, the sport line kit provides the lowest drop of any kit i looked at 1.6 in the front 2.0 inches in the rear... Ive used sportlines before on my old 2000 eclipse gt they are an awesome set of springs!
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Blair
Strut Tower Braces don't make much difference on our cars and are added mainly for show. The 05-10s already have extremely rigid bodies that don't flex much. They are in act more rigid than previous generation BMW M3s. Strut Braces are intended to limit front end flex between the shock towers. Since there is not much there to begin with, you won't notice much installing the brace. If you're going to go full out race with your suspension and get very stiff coilovers and spherical bearing camber plates, then maybe.
Perhaps, but for those of us driving a 'vert, I suspect you can use all the bracing you can get.
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