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San2cci · 02-08-2013, 05:45 PM

Can someone direct me to one that will fit my 2010 2SS? I don't want to have to drill any holes, I just want a bolt on. If there is one.

LonDowell · 02-08-2013, 06:01 PM

Your 2010 has no holes, so you would need to drill. I just put the OEM brace for the 1LE on today from GM Parts Direct. I got it for $105...

KaBoom1701 · 02-08-2013, 06:12 PM

What about for the 2013 cars?

BadAssBumbleBee · 02-08-2013, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonDowell

Your 2010 has no holes, so you would need to drill. I just put the OEM brace for the 1LE on today from GM Parts Direct. I got it for $105...

Yes, but you've got a 2013 and the OP has a 2010.

The stock GM brace won't work on the 2010's because the strut towers are a slightly different shape. The OP would need to use the billet adapters that Ray@RDS was making.......not sure what happened to him or his adapters

I've got a stock GM brace and the billet adapters from Ray sitting in my office, never used or mounted. I decided to go with the Hotchkis brace instead.

As LonDowell mentioned, mounting holes will need to be drilled in the strut towers of the 2010's regardless of what brace is used.

mikeyg36 · 02-08-2013, 06:26 PM

Would it fit on a '12?

JDP Sales · 02-08-2013, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by San2cci

Can someone direct me to one that will fit my 2010 2SS? I don't want to have to drill any holes, I just want a bolt on. If there is one.

Unfortunately I do not know of any that do not require drilling on the 2010.

That being said I would recommend checking out the BMR Strut Tower Brace (2 Point) Part # STB013. It is a fairly straight forward install.

I can also provide you with detailed instructions for install. Please feel free to call, PM or email me with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Macfolk · 02-08-2013, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonDowell

Your 2010 has no holes, so you would need to drill. I just put the OEM brace for the 1LE on today from GM Parts Direct. I got it for $105...

How's it look? Do you notice a difference? Pic?

Thanks

OHIOSS · 02-08-2013, 07:42 PM

I bought a BMR strut brace and had it chromed. I bought it just because I liked the way it looked. It's designed to fit a 2010SS but I still had to drill 4 holes. I felt the same way you do and didn't want to drill any holes but it had to be done. Ended up being easy and not a big deal, you will have to decide if drilling the holes is worth how the brace looks in your car.

Russ

rberns · 02-08-2013, 07:42 PM

2010 and early 2011 models don't have holes drilled for one to add a strut tower brace. If you don't have the holes already drilled you will need to do this.

Jalberdi99 · 02-08-2013, 07:53 PM

I have seen this on lots of cars and I could never figure out what it's for. Can somebody educate me on this?

San2cci · 02-08-2013, 08:34 PM

I like that BMR brace; It's large, but it looks good!

Frid · 02-08-2013, 08:37 PM

BMR, Hotchkins sell direct fit braces. But if you do decide to go with the OEM brace, you can get the adapter pieces from tpis.com. Just type in strut in the search box and the part will come up. They are on back order atm, but the wait is worth it.

kejobe · 02-08-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jalberdi99

I have seen this on lots of cars and I could never figure out what it's for. Can somebody educate me on this?

During hard cornering the towers will move around a bit from the forces applied to them. Strut tower braces help to reduce the flex and give more consistant, flatter, and more rigidity the the car during cornering.

I had an Integra several years ago. One certain corner I could take at 35-40 mph. Put a stb on and the same corner I could take about 50 mph. But I had to watch it though because on that car it strenghtened it enough that the back end wanted to come around on me if I pushed too hard.

Jalberdi99 · 02-08-2013, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kejobe

During hard cornering the towers will move around a bit from the forces applied to them. Strut tower braces help to reduce the flex and give more consistant, flatter, and more rigidity the the car during cornering.

I had an Integra several years ago. One certain corner I could take at 35-40 mph. Put a stb on and the same corner I could take about 50 mph. But I had to watch it though because on that car it strenghtened it enough that the back end wanted to come around on me if I pushed too hard.

Thanks

02-08-2013, 05:45 PM	#1
San2cci Drives: 2013 silver ice metallic ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Camden County, NJ Posts: 730 View My Garage	Strut Tower Brace Can someone direct me to one that will fit my 2010 2SS? I don't want to have to drill any holes, I just want a bolt on. If there is one.

02-08-2013, 07:42 PM	#8
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I bought a BMR strut brace and had it chromed. I bought it just because I liked the way it looked. It's designed to fit a 2010SS but I still had to drill 4 holes. I felt the same way you do and didn't want to drill any holes but it had to be done. Ended up being easy and not a big deal, you will have to decide if drilling the holes is worth how the brace looks in your car. Russ Attached Images

02-08-2013, 07:42 PM	#9
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	2010 and early 2011 models don't have holes drilled for one to add a strut tower brace. If you don't have the holes already drilled you will need to do this. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

02-08-2013, 07:53 PM	#10
Jalberdi99 Drives: 2014 Summit White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: @ ur moms house in VA Posts: 1,405	I have seen this on lots of cars and I could never figure out what it's for. Can somebody educate me on this? __________________

02-08-2013, 08:37 PM	#12
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	BMR, Hotchkins sell direct fit braces. But if you do decide to go with the OEM brace, you can get the adapter pieces from tpis.com. Just type in strut in the search box and the part will come up. They are on back order atm, but the wait is worth it. __________________

02-08-2013, 06:01 PM	#2
LonDowell Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California SF Bay Area Posts: 141 View My Garage	Your 2010 has no holes, so you would need to drill. I just put the OEM brace for the 1LE on today from GM Parts Direct. I got it for $105...

02-08-2013, 06:12 PM	#3
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	What about for the 2013 cars?

02-08-2013, 06:26 PM	#5
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	Would it fit on a '12?

02-08-2013, 08:34 PM	#11
San2cci Drives: 2013 silver ice metallic ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Camden County, NJ Posts: 730 View My Garage	I like that BMR brace; It's large, but it looks good!