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Aequitas & Veritas · 01-21-2014, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dmginc

they disconnected 1 side so the brace was still half attached. most people including myself that have gotten one can feel a difference in the way the car handles. i had one on my 4th gen trans am also and it made a big difference.

I get that part, just seems to me that wouldn't 100% mean flex, since you could attach anything on one side and have one side unsecured and that said side would move regardless. Maybe I'm thinking to much into it lol

But yes strut braces do look pretty good, just don't have one on mine since I don't like drilling holes lol

dmginc · 01-21-2014, 04:54 PM

if you watch again you will see that when they go strait the brace mount comes back to center, if it was just moving around it would not do that. it is known that the towers move on all cars but its even worse in verts since they have no roof to stop the chassis from flexing which is why they come from factory with one. you would have to buy one and see for yourself, there is quite a difference in how the car feels in turns.

Aequitas & Veritas · 01-21-2014, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dmginc

if you watch again you will see that when they go strait the brace mount comes back to center, if it was just moving around it would not do that. it is known that the towers move on all cars but its even worse in verts since they have no roof to stop the chassis from flexing which is why they come from factory with one. you would have to buy one and see for yourself, there is quite a difference in how the car feels in turns.

Yeah I might pick one up since it does look nice when you pop the hood, not sure if it'll fit over my big idea though but it's not to expensives

mrlarrys · 01-22-2014, 03:39 PM

when I put the strut brace on - the handling went from soft cushy ride to a go cart feel. It does look cool but be prepared for a harder ride and ridged feel when cornering. I think it was under $200.00 inc shipping and I feel it was a bang for the buck mod. Some stock strut bars come without bolts so be careful. Besides it was only a 6 bolt mod and on my 2013 the holes were already there !

djcfuzz · 01-22-2014, 09:26 PM

I am happy with my strut tower brace. It looks good, although I would like to polish it up and make it look even better. I like the handling difference it provides.

Cruz'n 45th · 02-02-2014, 11:34 AM

Had my strut brace and engine cover painted by River City Creations & Lighting.

Oby1 · 07-07-2014, 05:38 PM

I got my BMR from JDP. Great price and looks great.

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BigRed585Lbs · 07-07-2014, 06:01 PM

They even look great clean.

Need4speed_motorsports · 07-07-2014, 07:07 PM

I love mine, even if it may or may not increase the torsional rigidity, I feel like I can take corners a lot more steadily when I drive my car as opposed to my friends non equipped brace.

KILLA BEE · 07-08-2014, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by delta6

GM, BMR, Hotchkis, PFADT, etc have strut tower braces that can fit both v6 and v8 camaros...2012 and up have pre drilled holes already...I don't know about 2011 and below. I know some guys have problems with their earlier model camaros. Any "suspension gurus" will tell you that if you're keen on making your turns smooth then get a strut tower brace as this will stabilize your front end suspension. As far as performance, this will help the body from flexing thus helping you with your track times... if you're not going to race, you will still feel a slight difference. Bottomline, it will still help you either way. If you're into racing, I would suggest getting a chassis max brace for more stabilization...among other things.

so this pretty much has the same effect as getting your car suspension dropped like an inch which is also for looks and does a hell of lot for your performance turn wise would you recommend both orrrrrrr ??????

DSX_Camaro · 07-08-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLA BEE

so this pretty much has the same effect as getting your car suspension dropped like an inch which is also for looks and does a hell of lot for your performance turn wise would you recommend both orrrrrrr ??????

Bee, what are you even trying to ask... lol

dmginc · 07-08-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro

Bee, what are you even trying to ask... lol

strut tower brace stiffens the front end, you notice it most when cornering. has nothing to do with springs nor does it do the same thing as them.

DSX_Camaro · 07-08-2014, 01:57 PM

Yeah, the strut brace is designed to keep the strut towers aligned permanently. It lessens the body roll and gives a more solid feeling when cornering. It is a good compliment to other suspension mods.

rgrmoreira13 · 07-08-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRed585Lbs

They even look great clean.

could it be a placebo effect ?
I have seen dozen of conflicting articles and posts that it is kinda cosmetic or it works on your handling and cornering. But it does look amazing once you pop open that hood.
Cosmetic wise I can just save up for it. Where was this bought from.

01-21-2014, 04:54 PM	#30
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	if you watch again you will see that when they go strait the brace mount comes back to center, if it was just moving around it would not do that. it is known that the towers move on all cars but its even worse in verts since they have no roof to stop the chassis from flexing which is why they come from factory with one. you would have to buy one and see for yourself, there is quite a difference in how the car feels in turns. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

01-22-2014, 09:26 PM	#33
djcfuzz Do somethin fun every day Drives: 2012 45th V6 RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	I am happy with my strut tower brace. It looks good, although I would like to polish it up and make it look even better. I like the handling difference it provides. __________________ My garage: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/camaro...=view&id=16627

02-02-2014, 11:34 AM	#34
Cruz'n 45th Drives: 2020 Convertible 2SS Red Hot Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 158 View My Garage	Here's mine with paint and lettering by River City Had my strut brace and engine cover painted by River City Creations & Lighting. Attached Images

07-08-2014, 01:57 PM	#41
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	Yeah, the strut brace is designed to keep the strut towers aligned permanently. It lessens the body roll and gives a more solid feeling when cornering. It is a good compliment to other suspension mods. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

01-22-2014, 03:39 PM	#32
mrlarrys Drives: 2013 ruby red tincoat HURST 1LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island , NY Posts: 57 View My Garage	when I put the strut brace on - the handling went from soft cushy ride to a go cart feel. It does look cool but be prepared for a harder ride and ridged feel when cornering. I think it was under $200.00 inc shipping and I feel it was a bang for the buck mod. Some stock strut bars come without bolts so be careful. Besides it was only a 6 bolt mod and on my 2013 the holes were already there !

07-07-2014, 05:38 PM	#35
Oby1 The Force Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 63	I got my BMR from JDP. Great price and looks great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-07-2014, 06:01 PM	#36
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	They even look great clean.

07-07-2014, 07:07 PM	#37
Need4speed_motorsports Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 4,656 View My Garage	I love mine, even if it may or may not increase the torsional rigidity, I feel like I can take corners a lot more steadily when I drive my car as opposed to my friends non equipped brace.