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Anyone know if the straight strut tower brace that goes between just the two strut towers ( you know, the one with GT on it ) fits over the EB engine?
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Can anyone with a GT convertible post of pic of what braces come standard for comparison?
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The back black brace is the one that does the work the shock tower brace that goes from tower to tower is pretty useless on its own. The rear one is what makes the front silver one do anything. Triangulation without the back brace there is NO triangulation for the silver brace. The silver brace alone is for looks not performance.
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Just think how nice it will look!Dude I hate you
Just ordered the back brace, waiting until I get the strut brace too
Wasn't planning for that at all ;)
No problem!
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I figured that was the case. And even though I did it mostly for looks, I figured going with the black brace as well was the right way to go.
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Anybody know of any strut tower covers available yet?
I know Classic Design Concepts made a nice set back in 2005/06...
I know Classic Design Concepts made a nice set back in 2005/06...
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Does anyone know what the torque specs are for the nuts? I ordered the silver brace, but didn't realize the need for the black brace also. I really appreciate your help.
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I was planning on this for a late Christmas Present to myself. I would be happy to look it up but I don't have it yet.
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41 ft-lbs.
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Just to confirm...
The above pictured brace does come with the 20" wheels?
If so, anyone know why?
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The full black brace comes with the 20" wheel option, not the silver Strut Tower Brace.
We have made guesses, but nobody really knows the reason why.
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I would hazard to guess that it has to do with increased deflection of the tire/wheel combo translated into the body. The 20" tires have far less sidewall which means a stiffer ride, which means increased deflection. All things being equal, IE no additional suspension mods to account for the 20" combo, this translates into increased shock transferred to the body/frame.The full black brace comes with the 20" wheel option, not the silver Strut Tower Brace.
We have made guesses, but nobody really knows the reason why.
I ordered the 20" tires but was unaware of the additional bracing. Makes sense though.
Trackaholic
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Slight correction: increased stiffness means reduced deflection for a given load, or higher loads for a given deflection (which is what you were saying).
I agree that it could be included on the 20" wheel package to help improve NVH and reduce the impact of the higher loads.
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I can't wait to order all this !!! It's on my list for sure !!
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