speeddeacon Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Hello all, I'm a first time and proud owner of a 2011 GT500 Convertible. Just picked her up a week ago. I had read where Ford had improved the cowl shake on the convertible models, which may be true, but it is still looser than I like. From what I can tell, any strut brace that fits a 2010 GT500 will work on a 2011 but would like confirmation about that. Also, what strut brace do you recommend? I'm looking at the FRPP M20201MSVTC and the Steeda STB83 but would consider others. Tell me what your experiences are please. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Hello all, I'm a first time and proud owner of a 2011 GT500 Convertible. Just picked her up a week ago. I had read where Ford had improved the cowl shake on the convertible models, which may be true, but it is still looser than I like. From what I can tell, any strut brace that fits a 2010 GT500 will work on a 2011 but would like confirmation about that. Also, what strut brace do you recommend? I'm looking at the FRPP M20201MSVTC and the Steeda STB83 but would consider others. Tell me what your experiences are please. Thanks. Contact Joe at Chicane It does not show up on his product list, but this is an excellent product. This is probably the lighest STB you can find and it looks and works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 i have a vert as well, and used the JLT strut brace and CAI as well.You can get it painted to your color,and add stripes as well.Im a major vert guy,and the cowl shake is gone--bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeddeacon Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Contact Joe at Chicane It does not show up on his product list, but this is an excellent product. This is probably the lighest STB you can find and it looks and works great! Wow, that is one gorgeous brace! Is it steel overlayed with carbon fiber or pure carbon fiber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutdrivinrebel Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 That thing looks awesome. I need some of those Hood springs too, I hate the prop rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 That thing looks awesome. I need some of those Hood springs too, I hate the prop rod. You can get the struts HERE And anything you want for a Mustang or Shelby can be foubd HERE Joe does custom work and he is a master at his craft. Rocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GO-SVT Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Contact Joe at Chicane It does not show up on his product list, but this is an excellent product. This is probably the lighest STB you can find and it looks and works great! I just have a view questions, if you don't mind? First, that is a BEAUTIFUL piece and looks much better than the brace that came with the Ford Racing suspension kit I have on my '10. But.... looking at the photos, it appears it's just set on the top of the strut studs? Perhaps you were just taking a picture before the install? And if it is just sitting there, it appears clearance over by the intake tube is REALLY tight? Do you have any close-ups of it installed? I have the TVS intake tube (the resonator eliminator) and it's VERY close over there but there is no rubbing. Yous looks so nice, I'd sell my brace and go with that one, I just want to see how close it is. As for the OP's original questions- There's no difference between a '10 and an '11 with regard to fitment or dimensions. Here's mine, but... yours would look fantastic on my car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 GO-SVT, That picture was taken with the brace just lying in place. I was testing the fit for Chicane. joe is currently making new ends for me as it did have a fit issue over thr intake. It does fit an 08 for sure. Check with CobraCV he has one on his Kona SS. I think he has pics in his gallery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8snkbite Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 GO-SVT, That picture was taken with the brace just lying in place. I was testing the fit for Chicane. joe is currently making new ends for me as it did have a fit issue over thr intake. It does fit an 08 for sure. Check with CobraCV he has one on his Kona SS. I think he has pics in his gallery. It's a nice strut bar for sure. Will he adj the kit accordingly after he modifies the fittings, I'm assuming so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 It's a nice strut bar for sure. Will he adj the kit accordingly after he modifies the fittings, I'm assuming so. Yes he will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeddeacon Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Contact Joe at Chicane It does not show up on his product list, but this is an excellent product. This is probably the lighest STB you can find and it looks and works great! Seek, What was the price on that beautiful piece carbon? I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Seek, What was the price on that beautiful piece carbon? I About $450.00 shipped from CA-TX. It's not inexpensive but it is worth it and it only weighs a touch over 3 LBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezareth Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 About $450.00 shipped from CA-TX. It's not inexpensive but it is worth it and it only weighs a touch over 3 LBS. Impressive! I'm going to add that set to my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTVENOMGT500 Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Wow only 3 pounds? Do all the braces come with "CHICANE" printed on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8snkbite Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Wow only 3 pounds? Do all the braces come with "CHICANE" printed on them? might be a sticker..easy enough to take off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Wow only 3 pounds? Do all the braces come with "CHICANE" printed on them? No, Joe gives you the option of sticker on or off. There is a diiference in price of about $15-20. However, I wanted the Chicane Emblem. Shoot him an e-mail, great guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8snkbite Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Anyone know if Chicane is still up and running, since the devastating news late last year. Still interested in the brace. I've sent a few emails with no response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whutever202 Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I emailed him actually a week before what happened about the strut bar. He told me that they were in the process of designing brackets for the ends of the 10-11 brace. Who knows if his great work will continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITSALLGOOD Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I emailed him actually a week before what happened about the strut bar. He told me that they were in the process of designing brackets for the ends of the 10-11 brace. Who knows if his great work will continue. Nice brace , how can I contact the company ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushinator Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 I emailed him actually a week before what happened about the strut bar. He told me that they were in the process of designing brackets for the ends of the 10-11 brace. Who knows if his great work will continue. That is a beautiful piece! Jeez, I hate to ask, but what happened and will these still be available? I've never really considered adding a tower brace because I don't do any type of racing that would require improved handling. But I especially don't want to add any weight to the front end. This, being only 3 lbs is a definite option. Besides, do strut tower braces really improve the handling that much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedm Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Nice brace , how can I contact the company ? The guy that made them died. I dont think this brace is an option any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickD Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 My FRPP STB that is made to fit the 2010+ is rubbing on the hood liner. Ive only had it on the car for 2 weeks and already its dulled the finish on the STB in the 2 spots where its rubs. Anyone else have this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpodner Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 My FRPP STB that is made to fit the 2010+ is rubbing on the hood liner. Ive only had it on the car for 2 weeks and already its dulled the finish on the STB in the 2 spots where its rubs. Anyone else have this problem? Yeah, mine rubs a bit but hard to notice unless you look for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldgus Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Anybody know if there is ANY STOCK, ANYWHERE on that gorgeous carbon fiber strut tower brace that Joe was developing/selling... before his untimely death... I didn't know Joe personally, but knew he was a great person and HUGE asset to our Mustang community. I would like nothing more than to have a small piece of his legacy attached to my car... Thx GUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8snkbite Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Anybody know if there is ANY STOCK, ANYWHERE on that gorgeous carbon fiber strut tower brace that Joe was developing/selling... before his untimely death... I didn't know Joe personally, but knew he was a great person and HUGE asset to our Mustang community. I would like nothing more than to have a small piece of his legacy attached to my car... Thx GUS +1000 a thing of beauty.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmach Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 +1000 a thing of beauty.... Ask and thou shall receive. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270764257828#ht_500wt_948 I just bought one. ****UPDATE - Tom emailed me vack after I purchased. This WILL NOT work on 2011 he told me. He said the blower is raised/higher on the 2011+ Really unfortunate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8snkbite Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Ask and thou shall receive. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270764257828#ht_500wt_948 I just bought one. ****UPDATE - Tom emailed me vack after I purchased. This WILL NOT work on 2011 he told me. He said the blower is raised/higher on the 2011+ Really unfortunate Wow.....what a shame....but I know he was working on fitment for the 11's before his passing. Maybe just needs the mounts raised to clear the SC. Maybe JLT's spacers would give the clearance needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8snkbite Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Ask and thou shall receive. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270764257828#ht_500wt_948 I just bought one. ****UPDATE - Tom emailed me vack after I purchased. This WILL NOT work on 2011 he told me. He said the blower is raised/higher on the 2011+ Really unfortunate That update does make me wonder tho.....what made the SC sit higher...diff motor mounts maybe? Certainly isn't anything between the SC and intake, and the SC design didn't change.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmach Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 That update does make me wonder tho.....what made the SC sit higher...diff motor mounts maybe? Certainly isn't anything between the SC and intake, and the SC design didn't change.... I know. I'm thinking the same thing; what changed? Aluminum block, so maybe they raised mounts. Tom is the guy who had this eBay listing. He is currently on vacation, and I sent him a link to this thread and he might chime in soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8snkbite Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I know. I'm thinking the same thing; what changed? Aluminum block, so maybe they raised mounts. Tom is the guy who had this eBay listing. He is currently on vacation, and I sent him a link to this thread and he might chime in soon! higher mounts is the only plausible explanation...tho i cant see that either...i had an 07 and comparatively speaking, i dont see a diff in eng height...guess we'll see what Tom says.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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