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Will a strut tower brace stop cowl shake on a 'vert?

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Just like the title asks will a strut tower brace help with cowl shake on a convertible?

TIA
 
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Yes. But first I have to ask whether you have full length subframe connectors (MMs for example) welded under your car? They make much more difference than the STB.
 

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+1 for full length, weld in, sub frame connectors...if after that you still have some cowl shake issues think about adding the STB
 

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No connectors added.....dont the 99+ 'verts have some sort of factory connectors installed? At least thats what they look like....
 
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Factory subs are a joke. If you want to stiffen your car (and you should) then buy yourself some MM full length subframe connectors. Have the car lifted with the weight on the wheels and have them welded in.
 

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6T9_CHARGER_RT said:
Just like the title asks will a strut tower brace help with cowl shake on a convertible?

TIA
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Didn't the convertibles come with a strut tower brace from the factory? When I bought mine, it has one. Car is all stock expect for what I have done to it?
 
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