how hard would it be to install a strut tower brace on a 2000 GT coupe? My friend gave me one off his 94 and he sold the car recently and I still have it, even though he asked for it back, so I guess its mine now.

I dont have any holes where it moutns so how hard would it be to drill holes and mount it?

Is there any how to's out there?

thanks a lot

-Pat

 

ok so I found a good how to....

question is will a 94 GT brace fit on a 2000 GT....im assuming it would

thanks again

 

94 gt... being a fox-body... i dont think it would be compatible.. could be wrong.. just my .02


edit- being94 not a fox body.. sorry mis read that.. but still being 6 year difference.. and different body styling.. throw that thing in and see if it fits..

 

ok nevermind i see y it wont work... the mounting location at the firewall is diff....so im thinking this...

cutting off the part going to the firewall and jsut having the bar across?

do you think that would even do anything?

heres a chop to show what i mean, before and after(in my friends car)



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SO does your car not have the firewall ledge? I personaly would't cut that piece if you want to get the full affect of having a STB

 

actually it may, ill have to look at it omorrow in the daylight

but regardless does anyone think the custom idea would be worth it at all?

-Pat

 

I dont think its a good idea to cut that piece out.If you cut that piece out that goes to the firewall.Your gonna take all the structure and supportout ofit.

 

i also foudn this one for a mach 1...which would pretty much be what my custom one would look like

http://www.mach1registry.com/product...TowerBrace.jpg

-Pat

 

here's a pic of mine. off of a Mach1. Its goes across like you want to do. But im just wondering how thick the tubing is on the one you have. I'm just thinking it may have thinner tubing since it was made with the extra support.

 

ya it looks as thick as that....I guess all I can do is wait for when my parents come down next weekend and bring it to me and ill figure out what to do, and def post pictures

thanks for the responses

-Pat