Should i buy a strut bar brace? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Knockoutpie · 01-08-2015, 10:53 AM

There's a strut bar up on Craigslist for 100 bucks, brand new. What do you guys think? Should I go get it?

Factory bar.

hector95z · 01-08-2015, 10:56 AM

Most definitely

Bizaro · 01-08-2015, 10:57 AM

I heard struts add around 20hp

SoChrisB · 01-08-2015, 10:58 AM

25hp if you add a "Camaro" sticker to it. Honestly, it's worth the $100 if you ever take turns over the recommended speed limit.

PalmerGA · 01-08-2015, 11:00 AM

If you really want a strut brace... do it!

gajagfan · 01-08-2015, 11:01 AM

There was a thread not long ago on here that showed that the piece did not do anything. There are certain members of this forum that track on a regular basis that have removed theres because of this evidence. I offer no opinion either way, and am not good with the search feature, but I just thought I would bring it up.

Jasper · 01-08-2015, 11:04 AM

I have a 2011 2SS RS and it has one already. Did they stop putting it in from factory. I'm the second owner but I don't think this was added by the previous lady owner.

Knockoutpie · 01-08-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

There was a thread not long ago on here that showed that the piece did not do anything. There are certain members of this forum that track on a regular basis that have removed theres because of this evidence. I offer no opinion either way, and am not good with the search feature, but I just thought I would bring it up.

I mean it's 100$ which isn't a lot, I can get it from eBay for 120 so it's not a huge deal. If it adds 25hp i'll do it! But i'm not sure if it makes a difference, I'll probably throw some exhaust on first.

SoChrisB · 01-08-2015, 11:16 AM

If you're going to do catback exhaust, save your money, too. You won't get any HP lol.

Pluto · 01-08-2015, 11:18 AM

I think its purely cosmetic, but that's just my personal opinion. I've pondered it regardless though.

Knockoutpie · 01-08-2015, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SoChrisB

If you're going to do catback exhaust, save your money, too. You won't get any HP lol.

I'm aware with Cat back I won't gain any HP

gajagfan · 01-08-2015, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

I'm aware with Cat back I won't gain any HP

But with NPP........

Trip · 01-08-2015, 11:25 AM

On my 98 camaro, I could tell a difference. Not in horsepower obviously but with handling for sure.

I'd buy it.

Knockoutpie · 01-08-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

But with NPP........

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/4837143470.html

Should I call the guy up on this one?

01-08-2015, 10:53 AM	#1
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	Should i buy a strut bar brace? There's a strut bar up on Craigslist for 100 bucks, brand new. What do you guys think? Should I go get it? Factory bar. __________________

01-08-2015, 10:56 AM	#2
hector95z Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Phx. Az. Posts: 258	Most definitely __________________ Drives a 13 SS 99 SS, Current Project car RIP 99 Z28

01-08-2015, 11:00 AM	#5
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	If you really want a strut brace... do it! __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

01-08-2015, 11:18 AM	#10
Pluto Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,191 View My Garage	I think its purely cosmetic, but that's just my personal opinion. I've pondered it regardless though. __________________ 2013 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Small, but effective mod list: Roto-Fab Intake, TSP 2" Long tubes, TSP catless mids, MSD spark plug wires, stock catback, Elite Catch Can, APEX washer relocation and scoop, VMAX throttle body, Diablo InTune-Tuned by Matt@FSP, and a JacFab license plate bracket.

01-08-2015, 10:57 AM	#3
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,409	I heard struts add around 20hp

01-08-2015, 10:58 AM	#4
SoChrisB Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 597 View My Garage	25hp if you add a "Camaro" sticker to it. Honestly, it's worth the $100 if you ever take turns over the recommended speed limit.

01-08-2015, 11:01 AM	#6
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	There was a thread not long ago on here that showed that the piece did not do anything. There are certain members of this forum that track on a regular basis that have removed theres because of this evidence. I offer no opinion either way, and am not good with the search feature, but I just thought I would bring it up.

01-08-2015, 11:04 AM	#7
Jasper Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Welland, Ontario Canada Posts: 542	I have a 2011 2SS RS and it has one already. Did they stop putting it in from factory. I'm the second owner but I don't think this was added by the previous lady owner.

01-08-2015, 11:16 AM	#9
SoChrisB Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 597 View My Garage	If you're going to do catback exhaust, save your money, too. You won't get any HP lol.

01-08-2015, 11:25 AM	#13
Trip Drives: 2015 White RS 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 254 View My Garage	On my 98 camaro, I could tell a difference. Not in horsepower obviously but with handling for sure. I'd buy it.