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Old 6/18/10, 09:01 AM
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Strut brace on the 5.0 - what package includes it?
I see some 5.0's with the strut brace and some without. What package includes it?
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You must get 19" wheels to get the brace. 18" no brace.
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Originally Posted by RedCandy5.0
You must get 19" wheels to get the brace. 18" no brace.
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You can buy it from any Ford dealer for around $130.
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OK! Thanks for the tip
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What does it do? Yeah, I'm a car noob.
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What does it do? Yeah, I'm a car noob.

Braces the struts.
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Stiffens the car for better handling.
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Looks cool....
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All GT convertibles get the brace.
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Originally Posted by dragstart
Braces the struts.
So what does the automatic tranny do... sounds like an operation.
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So what does the automatic tranny do... sounds like an operation.
The auto tranny robs about 20 horsepower and 80% fun.

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The auto tranny robs about 20 horsepower and 80% fun.



Winner Winner chicken dinner
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