What is this rear subframe beace

[sms2022]

it’s in the ford performance x pipe install instructions. Looks like a great design.

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[Ziplock]

I believe that's the factory braces for convertibles

 

[sms2022]

Anyone installed it on a coupe? Seems like it would be better than the smaller steeda brace

 

[WD Pro]

Anyone installed it on a coupe? Seems like it would be better than the smaller steeda brace

I believe that braces the frame / body, and not the subframe i.e. the subframe is still free to move ?

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[MAGS1]

Unless it does keep the subframe from moving, there would be no benefit to adding it to a fastback/coupe. It’s there for structural reasons, the roof and rear pillars on the coupe/fastback provide the structure that that particular brace is used for. Plus I’m guessing it’s quite heavy, a lot heavier than the Steeda braces.

 

[MrMike]

Anyone installed it on a coupe? Seems like it would be better than the smaller steeda brace

I doubt it. Little benefit since it braces to the frame instead of the subframe. It also doesn't fit with many aftermarket exhausts, and exhaust is a pretty popular mod.

 

[mavisky]

Anyone installed it on a coupe? Seems like it would be better than the smaller steeda brace

Absolutely different use cases. This braces the body to the body so the IRS cradle is still free to do whatever the hell it wants. If the material is anything like the old braced on my S197 GT500 convertible you can also damn near bend them by hand.

 

[sms2022]

Got it. Looks good, doesn’t work.

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