Why are the interior window side moldings so much thicker on '03 and '04s?

[Reimann]

I noticed the moldings on the sides of the windows are a lot bulkier on my '04 Mach 1 then they were on my '02 GT. I was just wondering if there is a reason for it.

I am probably not calling these parts by their popper name. See the below picture if you are not sure what I am asking about.

 

[timeless2]

To use up old parts inventory from older sn95 production years?

 

[Marks5.0!]

there was a change in the design around 03 i think.

 

[Redfire03GT]

I think the cage was made thicker for increased safety reason's for 2003-2004 models if I remember correctly. Which makes the A-pillar larger.

 

[timeless2]

If that is true, I wonder if the pillars on the coupes and verts are the same size in 03/04?

 

[2013 Geee T]

Now I feel much safer driving my car.

 

[csledd]

lol, lets see some pics of the older pillars!

 

[Mustang5L5]

I always wondered why those A-pillars were so damn big and shaped the way they were

 

[Reimann]

I think the cage was made thicker for increased safety reason's for 2003-2004 models if I remember correctly. Which makes the A-pillar larger.

That makes sense. Thanks!

 

[WhiteStang]

I think the cage was made thicker for increased safety reason's for 2003-2004 models if I remember correctly. Which makes the A-pillar larger.

Correct!.....Somewhat......It was Mid-03......."First appeared in mid-2003. A more pronounced, triangular pillar shape found in roughly half of the 2003 models and all 2004 mustang coupes"......

 

[Mustang5L5]

Ok, so who has pics of the previous style.

My 2003 was made in Nov '02 so i would like to know which design it has. From the pics, it looks like the later design.

 

[5.0_GT_kid]

I always wondered about that myself. Glad I am not the only one that noticed.

 

[Red35th]

My GF has an 03 V6 made in Dec 02 and it has the new ones.

I think the old ones look better, but it's not that noticable.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Pics???

 

[1low03gt]

I have an early '03 gt,with the newer pillars.

 

[AlcHemiE]

Wonder if has any effect on the rain... Every time it is raining or has rained, and i open my door to get in, like 1/2 gallon water pours in and gets on my seat... Does this happen to anyone else? That too and the window is designed just perfect so that when i crack it all the rain comes in and goes right onto my power window/mirror controls... grrr

 

[Mustang5L5]

Wonder if has any effect on the rain... Every time it is raining or has rained, and i open my door to get in, like 1/2 gallon water pours in and gets on my seat... Does this happen to anyone else? That too and the window is designed just perfect so that when i crack it all the rain comes in and goes right onto my power window/mirror controls... grrr

Same thing with me. When it rains i need to make sure i drive around for a few minutes to get all the water off the roof because it all liked to fall in right on top of the power windows buttons.

 

[2013 Geee T]

I just run my hand along the inside lip of the roof at the top of the window to get the water off before opening the door.

 

[AlcHemiE]

I just run my hand along the inside lip of the roof at the top of the window to get the water off before opening the door.

hmm.. I never seem to think of the simple things...

 

[MGSTANG]

I believe they are wider to keep the sun from hitting the Mach tweeters