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Cuda7050 · 03-09-2014, 01:22 PM

I disagree with those that say the strut tower brace does nothing. I installed the stock GM brace last week and it definitely feels more solid in the front end. Steering is more controlled, its not a major difference, but its noticeable for me.

Rcfiddy1 · 03-09-2014, 11:22 PM

Anyone with a BMR brace running a ECS/novi supercharger? Just wonder which will work....I like the STB016 4- point but don't know if it will clear air filter on novi.

KaBoom1701 · 03-09-2014, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuda7050

I disagree with those that say the strut tower brace does nothing. I installed the stock GM brace last week and it definitely feels more solid in the front end. Steering is more controlled, its not a major difference, but its noticeable for me.

+1

United_727 · 03-11-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 130R

Early 11's… And no, I don't know the cutoff date. You either have holes or you don't...

There is an '11 in the shop now,built 12-14-10 that has the holes. So....

130R · 03-11-2014, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by United_727

There is an '11 in the shop now,built 12-14-10 that has the holes. So....

Do a search. There are 11's without the holes, so...

thkfast · 03-12-2014, 02:46 AM

GMPartsDirect.com Part# 23120485 $111.30 plus $26.71 processing & handling = $138.01

brackywilles · 03-12-2014, 04:59 AM

I think for model, before 2013 all have drill holes. The 2013 ones would be happy cause they get the superior one.

United_727 · 03-12-2014, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 130R

Do a search. There are 11's without the holes, so...

I was showing that an '11 built on this date (at least and forward) has the holes.

wally mayfield · 03-12-2014, 03:31 PM

For 130R:

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/videos/camaro/

Camarosrock · 03-15-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 130R

'10's & early 11's don't have the holes. If you don't see 3 threaded, unused holes on each tower, you need to make them. You'll also need adapters/spacers as you also won't have the reliefs in the towers for the brace.

I had a look - no holes, sadly. Thanks for the help.

Bear · 03-17-2014, 11:21 PM

Why this http://gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm...ber=pkcamarobr
and This http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=23120485

on same website with different pricing? What am I missing?

Ipockalypse · 03-30-2014, 05:29 PM

Is BMR planning to make the four point strut tower brace (STB016) to fit a 2013 Camaro? That's the one I'm most interested in but the current STB016 definitely doesn't fit.

Dexman1349 · 03-30-2014, 05:37 PM

For those with the Pfadt brace, I've started laying mine out for installation and it appears that the rear bolt on the passenger side goes through the hood support bracket. Is this correct or did I lay it out wrong. Pictures of this area would be greatly appreciated.

2010 2SS

Dexman1349 · 04-04-2014, 01:46 PM

I figured out the above problem You drill straight through the welded connection.

Installed this beast last night. Fairly straight forward install. Rivnuts suck if you don't have a tool to install them with (I used a bolt and washer).

It may be purely in my head, but the front end feels a lot more solid. This is true for even going straight.

03-09-2014, 01:22 PM	#85
Cuda7050 Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 818	I disagree with those that say the strut tower brace does nothing. I installed the stock GM brace last week and it definitely feels more solid in the front end. Steering is more controlled, its not a major difference, but its noticeable for me. __________________ Buttonwillow 2:23.736 Sacramento Raceway 12.89 at 112 mph Thunderhill 2:22.242

03-09-2014, 11:22 PM	#86
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	Anyone with a BMR brace running a ECS/novi supercharger? Just wonder which will work....I like the STB016 4- point but don't know if it will clear air filter on novi. __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

03-12-2014, 03:31 PM	#93
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	For 130R: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/videos/camaro/ __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

03-17-2014, 11:21 PM	#95
Bear Drives: 2015 Green Flash 2SS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 352	Why this http://gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm...ber=pkcamarobr and This http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=23120485 on same website with different pricing? What am I missing? __________________ Back in the Game.

03-30-2014, 05:37 PM	#97
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	For those with the Pfadt brace, I've started laying mine out for installation and it appears that the rear bolt on the passenger side goes through the hood support bracket. Is this correct or did I lay it out wrong. Pictures of this area would be greatly appreciated. 2010 2SS __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

03-12-2014, 02:46 AM	#90
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	GMPartsDirect.com Part# 23120485 $111.30 plus $26.71 processing & handling = $138.01

03-12-2014, 04:59 AM	#91
brackywilles Drives: Its beautiful with red color Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: 56 R Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Posts: 11	I think for model, before 2013 all have drill holes. The 2013 ones would be happy cause they get the superior one.

03-30-2014, 05:29 PM	#96
Ipockalypse Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 72	Is BMR planning to make the four point strut tower brace (STB016) to fit a 2013 Camaro? That's the one I'm most interested in but the current STB016 definitely doesn't fit.

04-04-2014, 01:46 PM	#98
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	I figured out the above problem You drill straight through the welded connection. Installed this beast last night. Fairly straight forward install. Rivnuts suck if you don't have a tool to install them with (I used a bolt and washer). It may be purely in my head, but the front end feels a lot more solid. This is true for even going straight. __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build