Hotchkis Strut Tower Brace Installed. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

menendez1293 · 03-30-2013, 04:49 PM

Hey guys got my Hotchkis brace installed a few weeks ago so decided to make a thread about it. Gotta say the instal was much more work than I had anticipated but overall I do like the brace and I feel a difference at higher speeds in the curves but during normal driving I don't feel any difference. Let me know what you guys think

rsflyer · 03-30-2013, 05:06 PM

...looks like it "was always there"...

Nice installation

menendez1293 · 03-30-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rsflyer

...looks like it "was always there"...

Nice installation

Thanks. I did remove the Hotchkis sticker and I do prefer the look without the sticker. What do you guys think? This is the way it was before

Ventmaster · 03-30-2013, 07:02 PM

I think it looks great (without sticker)!

But if you gonna continue running without the engine cover (which I also thinks looks good), it's time time to lose the black felt- IMHO of course.

Monchy36 · 03-30-2013, 07:04 PM

I need one of those! they come in orange or white? That's a

from me!

menendez1293 · 03-30-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

I think it looks great (without sticker)!

But if you gonna continue running without the engine cover (which I also thinks looks good), it's time time to lose the black felt- IMHO of course.

I have been thinking of getting rid of the felt but when I go to shows I like to have my cover with signatures from Scott, Al and the rest of the team and the cover without the felt looks strange in my opinion

menendez1293 · 03-30-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Monchy36

I need one of those! they come in orange or white? That's a

from me!

As to my knowledge they only come in black and it might be a little difficult to paint on your own since it is a powder coat semi gloss black

Botoasy · 03-30-2013, 11:41 PM

Looking at this, it def won't fit with the mace intake spacer

menendez1293 · 03-31-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Botoasy

Looking at this, it def won't fit with the mace intake spacer

No it won't unfortunately. I highly doubt it would even have enough space to clear the 3/8 black ice spacer. But since I'm not planning on making any high horse power build or getting every little bit of power possible it doesn't really bother me that I am not able to put either of them on.

Botoasy · 03-31-2013, 09:09 PM

im still trying to find one that will fit, my search continues

menendez1293 · 04-01-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Botoasy

im still trying to find one that will fit, my search continues

Yea I think the only one that will clear is the GM one. I ce you have a 10 the adapters would be needed but it possible

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 04-01-2013, 01:56 PM

Tightens that front end WAY up doesn't it!

Congrats on the new found front push!

Ivan

Slvr-camaro15 · 07-06-2020, 08:25 AM

Hey all camaro greats !!

So I ordered the hotchkis strut tower brace with the hopes that it will improve handling even if it’s by 1% . Doesn’t hurt . My question is if anyone that has a PROCHARGER HAS THIS installed and if there were any issues with clearance in the engine bay . Any and all positive input is appreciated . I have read enough threads about why it’s a useless mod , but oh well !! I already have it and I want to move forward with hearing some insight On anyone that has a procharger and has this installed . !!

Thanks again kindly

03-30-2013, 04:49 PM	#1
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Hotchkis Strut Tower Brace Installed. Hey guys got my Hotchkis brace installed a few weeks ago so decided to make a thread about it. Gotta say the instal was much more work than I had anticipated but overall I do like the brace and I feel a difference at higher speeds in the curves but during normal driving I don't feel any difference. Let me know what you guys think

03-30-2013, 05:06 PM	#2
rsflyer Drives: 2010 VR 2LT/RS A6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 163	It... ...looks like it "was always there"... Nice installation __________________ Its not how fast you go, but how you go.

03-30-2013, 07:04 PM	#5
Monchy36 ZLT!!! COTW (8/5/13) Drives: 2011 IOM 1LT RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 4,773	I need one of those! they come in orange or white? That's a from me! __________________ My Journal:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213787

03-30-2013, 11:41 PM	#8
Botoasy Drives: 2015 RRM 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blackwood, New Jersey Posts: 446 View My Garage	Looking at this, it def won't fit with the mace intake spacer __________________ 2015 Camaro 1LE: CAI, LT Headerrs, Cam 2010 Camaro LS: BBK Longtube Headers with Hi Flow Cats, BBK CAI, SLP Loudmouth 1 exhaust, Magnaflow X-pipe and Resonators, Ported TB, Mace Ported IM and Spacer,Trifecta Tune, Elite Catch Can, Hotchkis front and rear sway bars. SOLD!!! My Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27276 5

03-31-2013, 09:09 PM	#10
Botoasy Drives: 2015 RRM 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blackwood, New Jersey Posts: 446 View My Garage	im still trying to find one that will fit, my search continues __________________ 2015 Camaro 1LE: CAI, LT Headerrs, Cam 2010 Camaro LS: BBK Longtube Headers with Hi Flow Cats, BBK CAI, SLP Loudmouth 1 exhaust, Magnaflow X-pipe and Resonators, Ported TB, Mace Ported IM and Spacer,Trifecta Tune, Elite Catch Can, Hotchkis front and rear sway bars. SOLD!!! My Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27276 5

03-30-2013, 07:02 PM	#4
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	I think it looks great (without sticker)! But if you gonna continue running without the engine cover (which I also thinks looks good), it's time time to lose the black felt- IMHO of course.

04-01-2013, 01:56 PM	#12
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Tightens that front end WAY up doesn't it! Congrats on the new found front push! Ivan

07-06-2020, 08:25 AM	#13
Slvr-camaro15 Drives: 2017 zl1 ,2010 SS /RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Long Island ,Ny Posts: 380	Reviving a old thread Hey all camaro greats !! So I ordered the hotchkis strut tower brace with the hopes that it will improve handling even if it’s by 1% . Doesn’t hurt . My question is if anyone that has a PROCHARGER HAS THIS installed and if there were any issues with clearance in the engine bay . Any and all positive input is appreciated . I have read enough threads about why it’s a useless mod , but oh well !! I already have it and I want to move forward with hearing some insight On anyone that has a procharger and has this installed . !! Thanks again kindly __________________ 2017 zl1 - rotofab CAI , PDR , Nav . 2010 camaro SS - Procharger D1 sc (Stage 2 with upgraded intercooler)+ whole lot of other goodies ( too many to list )