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ryan's camaro · 09-11-2013, 12:53 AM

Hi Camaro5 community,

I've been driving my 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS for quite some time now, since 2011. In that time, I've noticed my steering wheel become more and more leaned to the right when I'm driving straight. The roads here in So Cal are wrecked, uneven pavement, and sometimes potholes and cracks. I've never ran my car up against anything, so I know I couldn't have damaged my suspension. I was wondering if a strut tower brace could make the car stiffer and, perhaps, correct the steering issue as the strut tower brace, as the name states, braces the two front strut towers, keeping the struts fixed in one position at all times.

I'm not sure if this is what will solve my problem, so I ask for any input. Whether it be experts or people that have noticed any benefits, if at all, from installing a strut tower brace to their non-convertible Camaros.

caverman · 09-11-2013, 08:05 AM

Nope...a strut tower brace won't change anything for you. Sounds like you need an alignment and/or new tires.

BMR Sales · 09-11-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Nope...a strut tower brace won't change anything for you. Sounds like you need an alignment and/or new tires.

I agree, it definitely sounds more like an alignment issue to me. Have you ever had the alignment checked and if so what were the alignment specs?

SPCBA · 09-11-2013, 10:38 AM

Even the company that sells strut braces said check alignment

ryan's camaro · 09-11-2013, 10:31 PM

Alright thanks. I'll go ahead and get that checked out

04GOAT-11SS · 09-11-2013, 10:36 PM

Sounds like the wheel is just off center but if you have a lot of road crown where you normally drive, be sure to mention it to the technician aligning it. This can cause what it sounds like you're describing. Adjustments can be made to the camber or caster settings to correct for this.

BMR Sales · 09-12-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan's camaro

Alright thanks. I'll go ahead and get that checked out

Get it checked out and let us know what you find out.

JDP Sales · 09-12-2013, 12:10 PM

Definitely an alignment issue IMO

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Sikoriko · 09-12-2013, 01:49 PM

Are you sure you have the same air pressure in both tires. a front tire can pull not much ifthe air is down. even heard of radial pull.

09-11-2013, 12:53 AM	#1
ryan's camaro Taeng Drives: Fast Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 326 View My Garage	Problem Solved? Hi Camaro5 community, I've been driving my 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS for quite some time now, since 2011. In that time, I've noticed my steering wheel become more and more leaned to the right when I'm driving straight. The roads here in So Cal are wrecked, uneven pavement, and sometimes potholes and cracks. I've never ran my car up against anything, so I know I couldn't have damaged my suspension. I was wondering if a strut tower brace could make the car stiffer and, perhaps, correct the steering issue as the strut tower brace, as the name states, braces the two front strut towers, keeping the struts fixed in one position at all times. I'm not sure if this is what will solve my problem, so I ask for any input. Whether it be experts or people that have noticed any benefits, if at all, from installing a strut tower brace to their non-convertible Camaros. __________________

09-11-2013, 08:05 AM	#2
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Nope...a strut tower brace won't change anything for you. Sounds like you need an alignment and/or new tires. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

09-11-2013, 10:38 AM	#4
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	Even the company that sells strut braces said check alignment __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com

09-11-2013, 10:31 PM	#5
ryan's camaro Taeng Drives: Fast Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 326 View My Garage	Alright thanks. I'll go ahead and get that checked out __________________

09-11-2013, 10:36 PM	#6
04GOAT-11SS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS 2004 GTO Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 42	Sounds like the wheel is just off center but if you have a lot of road crown where you normally drive, be sure to mention it to the technician aligning it. This can cause what it sounds like you're describing. Adjustments can be made to the camber or caster settings to correct for this. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS - Kooks Headers, HFCs, Corsa exhaust, Magnacharged, Cold Air Inductions CAI, tuned by JRE

09-12-2013, 12:10 PM	#8
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Definitely an alignment issue IMO Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

09-12-2013, 01:49 PM	#9
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Are you sure you have the same air pressure in both tires. a front tire can pull not much ifthe air is down. even heard of radial pull.