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Posted by hilltim54 (Member # 10655) on :
 
Any info on stiffing the chassis on my 93 vert before I throw a ton of power at it lol... Just give me some different ideas in which direction I can go... [Confused]
 
Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :
 
Reinforce the torq boxes, sub frames, control arms, and w/ a vert a cage is a must
 
Posted by hilltim54 (Member # 10655) on :
 
Ok ok...
 
Posted by hilltim54 (Member # 10655) on :
 
I dnt know if I wanna cage.. Bcuz I wanna drop the top and have bars all over the place.. I dnt really plan on makin no more than 350 -375 horses and if a cage is really necessary than I guess I have no choice... So is there any way to get around a cage?? [Confused]
 
Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :
 
Cage isn't nessicary, just a personal preference [Smile]
 
Posted by hilltim54 (Member # 10655) on :
 
Ok thanks! [Whoo Whooooo!]
 
Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
my upper and lower sub frames. and stitch welded all the torque boxes with a couple extra plates, 1500 total package,. but a cage will really stiffen your frame from twisting, at least a 6 point tho to do any good.
 
Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
but the cage on a vert is a lil funny lookin.
 
Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on :
 
I think cages in verts look badass.. [Cool]
 
Posted by hilltim54 (Member # 10655) on :
 
you guys have any pics of a vert wit a cage??
 
Posted by Nasty Notch (Member # 8863) on :
 
Check my "new coupe" thread in the general talk section and u can see some of what I had done to mine by Duncan
 
Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :
 
I have a 4 pt. Bar on my vert and it looks sick!!! I did rear control arms and full legnth subframes with a strut tower brace and the car feels alot stiffer. Any fox that i purchase these will be the first mods!
 
Posted by hilltim54 (Member # 10655) on :
 
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Originally posted by 87droptop50:
I have a 4 pt. Bar on my vert and it looks sick!!! I did rear control arms and full legnth subframes with a strut tower brace and the car feels alot stiffer. Any fox that i purchase these will be the first mods!
You have any pics of the 4 point bar?? I cant seem to find any pics only...
 
Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :
 
I'll look for some when I get home
 
Posted by 70mach351 (Member # 7528) on :
 
http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/681977-hooker-roll-bar.html
 
Posted by SteveL (Member # 1241) on :
 
Get the subframe connectors installed first and try it before adding more parts.

The subframe connectors made a big improvement on my 2001 convertible. Adding a 4 point roll bar did little to no improvements. I added it because many clubs require a roll bar to run the car on a road course. A cage can make the stronger but it needs to tie the front half of the car to the back half and 4 pts don't do that.

If you want to go hard core, the next step after subframe connectors is to add in-car frame connectors.
 
Posted by MauriSSio (Member # 9943) on :
 
i wouldnt put a cage in a convertible, it kinda negates the point of even having a vert IMO but i WOULD put in a 6 point roll bar, especially if youre planning on at least running 12's. Anything less than 6points isnt even allowed at the track.
 




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