Any downside to removing convertible braces?

[doodguy]

If i remove the vert braces, install bmr cb005, bmr jacking rails and bmr sway bars, would there be any downside such as quarter panels buckling under high hp/torque?

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[invaliduser]

From this thread in the wrong forum: http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59449

I would say no. That is based upon the mounting point of the two items, they are very different. The Ford Convertible brace ties the frame forward of the subframe to the frame behind the subframe. The subframe braces from both Steeda and BMR only serve to keep the subframe in one position relative to the middle of the car frame. If you remove the brace you open yourself up to chassis flexing because there is no steel roof helping to tie the ends together. I'm not saying you will see this right away but why take the chance?

In my opinion you would be trying to improve performance at the cost of chassis integrity.

I don't know why it hasn't happened yet but looking at the image from the op... if Steeda or BMR were to come up with a replacement brace that bolted to the midframe and subframe like the Steeda brace does and then continues to the rear crossmember that would be the Winner for the vert owners who want to cure wheel hop...

It could be as simple as the jacking rails they currently make.

I'm curious myself on alternatives to the convertible bracing.

 

[wildcatgoal]

Do not remove the bracing. Guy in my mustang club added the BMR piece by welding. Basically your only solid bet and requires knowledge most folks don't have, so...

 

[qtrracer]

On every Ford Vert I've owned, the engineers feel it's necessary to add some additional bracing. If you supplement that bracing, fine. But don't remove it. Most supplementals explain how to retain the original while upgrading to the new components.

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