My BMR strut brace does not fit!!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

camaro-2 · 02-22-2011, 08:49 PM

I ordered a BMR struttower brace and it wont fit!!!

Anyone else have this issue?

bossbunny · 02-22-2011, 08:56 PM

I know they dont fit V6s...

jagan323 · 02-22-2011, 11:29 PM

lol, he's an SS though.

OP, can you elaborate how it doesnt fit? Can't close the hood? Doesn't reach both struts? Are you 100% sure if you haven't drilled and mounted it?

SUX2BU · 02-22-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro-2

I ordered a BMR struttower brace and it wont fit!!!

Anyone else have this issue?

Here's a thought, did you try calling BMR?

HzMajesty · 02-22-2011, 11:48 PM

i had the same issue... its not a perfect fit... there's around a 3mm difference between the car and the brace. I aligned them in the middle and drilled it in... works fine.

CamaroDreams07 · 02-23-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HzMajesty

i had the same issue... its not a perfect fit... there's around a 3mm difference between the car and the brace. I aligned them in the middle and drilled it in... works fine.

Well, that's not a very good design. Good thing our cars don't need strut braces.

BMR Sales · 02-23-2011, 10:38 AM

Give us a call at the shop and we can get you all squared away. Also some details would definitely help with diagnosing your issue you are having.

Kyle

SUX2BU · 02-23-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Well, that's not a very good design. Good thing our cars don't need strut braces.

Tell that to GM, they accidentally put one on the convertible and the ZL1.

BMR Sales · 02-23-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Tell that to GM, they accidentally put one on the convertible and the ZL1.

It is funny how all that works out! There are a few out there they say they aren't needed but GM obviously felt like the new cars needed one. I would let people make their own judgements.

CamaroDreams07 · 02-23-2011, 11:01 AM

They do make the car look faster.

IROCanSS · 02-23-2011, 11:10 AM

I will say the car DOES NOT NEED ONE. If you jack up the car from one side, BOTH sides lift up. The structural rigidity on these cars is AMAZING but under EXTREME cornering, maybe they would help a hair.

With that said... I want one! No, i dont extreme race but damn they look cool!!!

Second... the convertible has one because ITS MISSING THE ROOF SUPPORT.

The ZL1 likely doesn't "NEED" one but damn it looks cool!

Lets not get caught up in need -vs- want. I bet the car doesnt "need" a spoiler either but it looks better with...

jagan323 · 02-23-2011, 12:07 PM

PFADT did a video on it i think... they actually showed that the Strut brace does something. Sold me on it... they were just in the skidpad, i wouldn't consider that EXTREME cornering either.

JusticePete · 02-23-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Tell that to GM, they accidentally put one on the convertible and the ZL1.

It was no accident. Chevrolet removed the roof on the vert intentionally

Without the roof the 5th Gen needs extra structure under the skin and under the hood.

JusticePete · 02-23-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

I will say the car DOES NOT NEED ONE. If you jack up the car from one side, BOTH sides lift up. The structural rigidity on these cars is AMAZING but under EXTREME cornering, maybe they would help a hair.

With that said... I want one! No, i dont extreme race but damn they look cool!!!

Second... the convertible has one because ITS MISSING THE ROOF SUPPORT.

The ZL1 likely doesn't "NEED" one but damn it looks cool!

Lets not get caught up in need -vs- want. I bet the car doesnt "need" a spoiler either but it looks better with...

02-22-2011, 08:49 PM	#1
camaro-2 Drives: 2011 Black 2ss Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 24	My BMR strut brace does not fit!!! I ordered a BMR struttower brace and it wont fit!!! Anyone else have this issue?

02-22-2011, 11:29 PM	#3
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	lol, he's an SS though. OP, can you elaborate how it doesnt fit? Can't close the hood? Doesn't reach both struts? Are you 100% sure if you haven't drilled and mounted it? __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

02-22-2011, 11:48 PM	#5
HzMajesty Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Blk/Blk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BAH Posts: 339 View My Garage	i had the same issue... its not a perfect fit... there's around a 3mm difference between the car and the brace. I aligned them in the middle and drilled it in... works fine. __________________ SHOCKWAVE - 2SS/RS/M6 - Blk/Blk JRE Tuned - ARH LT 1-7/8 w/Cats - JRE Rear 4.11 - Borla "S" Cat-Back - CAI by CAI - H&R drop - HURST Shifter - BMR Tunnel Brace; 4 Point Brace; Adjustable Toe Rod; Rear Trailing Arms - Sphon Control Arms - MTI Racing w/Fire Sleeves - Stealth Ambers - GTS Tails - Phantom Grille - Concept LED Sidemarkers - Blacked out logos - Hotchkis Bars & End links - BMR Front Driveshaft Loop (install soon) - BMR Subframe connectors (install soon) http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3813191#

02-23-2011, 11:01 AM	#10
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	They do make the car look faster. __________________ [B]

02-23-2011, 12:07 PM	#12
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	PFADT did a video on it i think... they actually showed that the Strut brace does something. Sold me on it... they were just in the skidpad, i wouldn't consider that EXTREME cornering either. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

02-22-2011, 08:56 PM	#2
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	I know they dont fit V6s...

02-23-2011, 10:38 AM	#7
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Give us a call at the shop and we can get you all squared away. Also some details would definitely help with diagnosing your issue you are having. Kyle

02-23-2011, 11:10 AM	#11
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	I will say the car DOES NOT NEED ONE. If you jack up the car from one side, BOTH sides lift up. The structural rigidity on these cars is AMAZING but under EXTREME cornering, maybe they would help a hair. With that said... I want one! No, i dont extreme race but damn they look cool!!! Second... the convertible has one because ITS MISSING THE ROOF SUPPORT. The ZL1 likely doesn't "NEED" one but damn it looks cool! Lets not get caught up in need -vs- want. I bet the car doesnt "need" a spoiler either but it looks better with...

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