~ Chassis Stiffening Project
#1
~ Chassis Stiffening Project
I have started my "Chassis Stiffening" project and thought I would post some pics:
Part 1:
Shelby Parts Rear Strut Tower Brace....weight 4lbs 15oz
GREAT looking piece! I was able to mount my Halguard onto it just like I had planned without any issues!
(For those who don't know, when getting a car extinguisher don't skimp on the cheap ones.....get the clean agent type!!)
Part 2: (not yet installed)
Hotchkis X-Brace will be going on tomorrow.... It only weights 7lb 15oz.
I already have the stock Front STB.
More pics on my website here:
http://dougkoal.wix.com/stanglife#!home/mainPage
Part 1:
Shelby Parts Rear Strut Tower Brace....weight 4lbs 15oz
GREAT looking piece! I was able to mount my Halguard onto it just like I had planned without any issues!
(For those who don't know, when getting a car extinguisher don't skimp on the cheap ones.....get the clean agent type!!)
Part 2: (not yet installed)
Hotchkis X-Brace will be going on tomorrow.... It only weights 7lb 15oz.
I already have the stock Front STB.
More pics on my website here:
http://dougkoal.wix.com/stanglife#!home/mainPage
#2
That rear strut tower brace is a farce a scam. It does absolutely nothing to stiffen your car except lightening your wallet. There is virtually no stress between those points so bracing it does nothing. If you want to strengthen the strut tower area close the pass through or at least X brace it but closing it is better.
#3
That rear strut tower brace is a farce a scam. It does absolutely nothing to stiffen your car except lightening your wallet. There is virtually no stress between those points so bracing it does nothing. If you want to strengthen the strut tower area close the pass through or at least X brace it but closing it is better.
Currently fabbing an aluminum A-arm brace on my 06
#5
Same thing in my car to mount my amplifiers on. If it helps chassis stiffness any, I can't tell. The S197 is a fairly stiff car from what Ford says. Yeah, you can put seat back in as long as you bolt towards the trunk area.
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#9
I can think of a dozen other area to improve stiffness on these cars before that spot there, even on a race car, lol.
#10
Contrary to the haters.......my initial driving impressions are that these mods have mad the car "smoother" feeling. (Really the only way to describe it). Less vibrations/shifting...car feels more planted. I like 'em.