Convertibles get the lower stripes for obvious reasons. My 68 KR had the lower stripe as did the other Shelby coupes. Seems Ford could offer the same option for the 2013 coupes. I'd hate to have to take off the top stripe ... don't know how much that costs or how it affects the paint. I'm new to SVT Performance & don't know if this question has already been asked. Anyone considering doing this?