I installed the performance pack sway bars front and rear off a coupe. The car is more neutral and does not lean as much.
Don't go overboard with too strong a sway bar without upgrading the rest of your suspension.
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Hi All:
On the S550 verts, the rear sway bar was smaller than on the hardtop due to the extra approx. 180 lbs the vert carries in the back.
The same pattern was true for the handling package. If you want your vert to handle a little more neutral yet appear stock, see if someone can provide...
Hi Vert Owners:
Older S550's came with the 2 tonneau covers to cover the top mechanism. They seemed to have start phasing them out in recent years.
Did any of your S650's come with them. If not, are you ordering them from Ford?
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If you cannot get your hands on Raggtop Convertible roof cleaner, try the black bottle of liquid Woolite fabric detergent. Use a sponge and soak it for a few minutes, gently rubbing as required.
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Hello Ivonovi
Your top is basically the same as the S550 series tops.
Here is a troubleshooting guide that may/may not help as it addresses the electronics and motors that move your top up.
It may help explain why your top goes up crooked.
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CVCashmere
FYI
I am a convertible owner.
The convertible is about 180 lbs heavier than the fastback, and has a slightly more neutral front/rear weight ratio as most of the additional weight is over the rear axle. They will flex more than a fastback even with the rear subframe added.
The vert will...
I am not qualified to answer that question. If you drop the engine too low, it could affect the drive train as the angle from the engine to the main drive shaft would be less than optimal.
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Hello Gene3
If your vert has the performance package, you have all the reinforcements from the factory! Cool!
You can still add the Steeda 2-point lower bar for even more stiffness. If you race your vert, you may want to consider their 4 point (more weight but even more stiffness).
Since you...
Since the vert weights approx 180 bs more than the hardtop, Ford attached a rear subframe to help stiffen the body.
For optimum results, the braces off of the performance version will help. That includes, the strut brace, upper K brace, firewall reinforcement piece, and lower K brace. All are...
Try 303 fabric protector/water repellent. Or go to West Marine and buy their canvas waterproofer.
I have used both. They work well, but I lean towards the 303 product..
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LOTO1953
Give it some time. There will be a spoiler that fits a Vert from some other aftermarket company.
Same thing happened with the previous generation.
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