Strut Tower Brace

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Jul 5, 2009 | 07:06 AM

#11

TPony

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From: USA

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Originally Posted by partsbill

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....

Jul 6, 2009 | 12:32 PM

#12

MRGTX

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From: CT

Great info, guys! This forum rocks.

Is there a significant benefit to strut tower braces for these cars?

Jul 6, 2009 | 02:33 PM

#13

millpond

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From: Oregon

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRGTX

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.

Last edited by millpond; Jul 6, 2009 at 09:47 PM.

Jul 6, 2009 | 08:35 PM

#14

Sleeper_08

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Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 1,692

From: Ontario, Canada

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.