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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 12:14 AM
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Well, im guessing a export brace gives a little better handling, since it doesn't allow the car to flex as much?
Old Nov 30, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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Somewhere along the line in 1969 I misplaced my export brace. So I had these made up. pics at : www.1969boss429.com go to bottom of page and click on old pics
Old Nov 30, 2005 | 03:36 PM
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We build one here at our shop that incorperates the Monte Carlo and the export brace into one. Take a look at Fastbackguys pics. We did his. Around $225 powdercoated.




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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 04:30 PM
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IMHO to get the best stiffness in the car,not only putting on the one piece export brace, but also sub frame connectors as well. I have heard that the export braces basically keeps the top half of the car stiff, but the bottom still moves under force, so the sub frame connectors give it an all around stiffer feel, and ride
Old Nov 30, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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GTA,

I agree with you. To only stiffen the top side is only half finishing it. As we all know, the mustangs flex. Anything you do to stiffen them is beneficial.
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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I also have available subframe connectors. They are 1x2 weld on. They tuck in very nice and look realy great. $120.00
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