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    Chassis Stiffening, Rear Braces?

    Installing a strut tower brace stiffened up the front of the chassis nicely, but what can I do about the rear? Is there a brace for the rear of the car that will yield a similar effect as the strut tower brace did in the front? I am tired of feeling the car flex every time I drive down a bumpy road. I plan on installing a 4 point rollbar in the upcoming spring, and I bet that will help, but what else is available?

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    Welded full length sub-frame connecters help, and yes there is a rear strut tower brace available. Just not sure where.
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    Steeda carries a rear strut tower brace

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    I have a kenny brown unit that works nicely.

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    Thanks guys. FYI my car is a convertible, so that means two things:
    1: it has alot less rigidity than the hardtop
    2: it came stock with subframe connectors.

    That leads me to another question - is it worth it to remove the stock subframe connectors and get the weld-in type?
    And what does "welded in torque box" mean.

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    I have my convertible and I just bought the Maximum Motorsports connectors and will have them welded in. I can let you know if it made a differenct but it will be a few weeks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BD5034 View Post
    That leads me to another question - is it worth it to remove the stock subframe connectors and get the weld-in type?
    YES totally worth it.
    2012 Race Red GT w/ a 5 Liter and a 6 speed
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    '03 DBS Cobra .... Traded in, THANK GOD
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    I have a vert and can tell you that mmflsfc's are one of the best mods you can do imo.

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