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BLACK10 · 08-03-2010, 08:01 PM

barton x-brace!

Slowhawk · 08-03-2010, 08:08 PM

I just toss the brace into the trash. It doesn't do much if anything. I think GM put them on these(just like the earlier F-bodys) to hold the exhaust up incase the bolts fall out. LOL

BLACK10 · 08-03-2010, 08:12 PM

i think its there for a bigger reason than that imo, its a body/tunnel brace too

jtzako · 08-03-2010, 08:20 PM

That x-brace wont work for the L99. I've already moved my brace farther down than that and it still hits.

Xmicro_SS · 08-03-2010, 08:25 PM

Have you called Jeff or Steve from Solo? I am sure they can come up with something to help you.

I would take it to a good muffler shop and see if they can maybe weld a hanger in somewhere. Any good shop will solve the problem in seconds. I am sure there is a million places in TX, there are so many cars nuts down there!

Good Luck!

GOINGSOLO2 · 08-03-2010, 08:30 PM

Hello....we can give you a few suggestions on what can be done to fix it...give Jeff a call at 905-703-1557 and we can try to talk you through a solution.

jakebrake · 10-03-2010, 07:53 PM

Ok try this just what I did at muffler shop! Put 3 washers under brace then bolt then loosen the front exhaust clamps use pry bar under pipes pry up and tighten front clamps while prying up then should hold there!although mine is a ls3 with no resonators I still had clearance issue on that with the 2.5in borla atak catbacks!the reason I didn't use 3in! And try that!may have to do few more clamps like that untill u get rite and still get tips to line up rite at same time! Good luck on that! My issue is I can get to all 4rear trans. Bolts except 1 due 2 the driver side front pipe y pipe is to close to the bolt to get socket on but working on that now!to loosen up a lil 4 extra clearence 2 install my new hurst shifter which I may not need but like to get resollved for future purposes!

Ovenmitt · 10-04-2010, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slowhawk

I just toss the brace into the trash. It doesn't do much if anything. I think GM put them on these(just like the earlier F-bodys) to hold the exhaust up incase the bolts fall out. LOL

Thats what I did. I would literally need another 3/4" of clearance just so it didnt contact sitting still, and 1" or more with the engine vibrating. There is no discernable difference, and I see no reason for the brace... certainly not worth the headache of making it fit.

klatterblast · 10-04-2010, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK10

i think its there for a bigger reason than that imo, its a body/tunnel brace too

i agree ! its a tunnel brace , important to keep, do it right instead of having to rig it half ass over a couple dollars. i have a borla x pipe for sale, it fits w/no rubbing the brace.

08-03-2010, 08:01 PM	#15
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	barton x-brace! Attached Images

08-03-2010, 08:20 PM	#18
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	That x-brace wont work for the L99. I've already moved my brace farther down than that and it still hits. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

08-03-2010, 08:25 PM	#19
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	Have you called Jeff or Steve from Solo? I am sure they can come up with something to help you. I would take it to a good muffler shop and see if they can maybe weld a hanger in somewhere. Any good shop will solve the problem in seconds. I am sure there is a million places in TX, there are so many cars nuts down there! Good Luck! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

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jakebrake Drives: 2010 2ss RS M6 Transformers edition Join Date: May 2010 Location: foothills,NC Posts: 46	Ok try this just what I did at muffler shop! Put 3 washers under brace then bolt then loosen the front exhaust clamps use pry bar under pipes pry up and tighten front clamps while prying up then should hold there!although mine is a ls3 with no resonators I still had clearance issue on that with the 2.5in borla atak catbacks!the reason I didn't use 3in! And try that!may have to do few more clamps like that untill u get rite and still get tips to line up rite at same time! Good luck on that! My issue is I can get to all 4rear trans. Bolts except 1 due 2 the driver side front pipe y pipe is to close to the bolt to get socket on but working on that now!to loosen up a lil 4 extra clearence 2 install my new hurst shifter which I may not need but like to get resollved for future purposes!