Strut tower question - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

68rs.ss396 · 08-01-2016, 12:39 PM

Can I make a 2011 strut tower support work on my 2010 ss with just a little drilling and bolting or will it not be worth the trouble.

Snoman · 08-01-2016, 01:12 PM

Let me Google that

LimaCharlie · 08-01-2016, 02:42 PM

2010 and early 2011 Camaros do not have holes for a strut tower brace. You have to drill holes. You can use the GM strut tower brace but you have to buy an adapter kit so the brace can connect to the towers (the late 2011-2015 Camaros had a different tower design compared to 2010's). A cleaner alternative are strut tower braces from BMR:

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...222&superpro=0

68rs.ss396 · 08-01-2016, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

2010 and early 2011 Camaros do not have holes for a strut tower brace. You have to drill holes. You can use the GM strut tower brace but you have to buy an adapter kit so the brace can connect to the towers (the late 2011-2015 Camaros had a different tower design compared to 2010's). A cleaner alternative are strut tower braces from BMR:

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...222&superpro=0

Thanks for the help Lima Charlie

Mr. Stacy · 08-01-2016, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Snoman

Let me Google that

Try this.

http://bfy.tw/719R

PeteD · 08-01-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Snoman

Let me Google that

Really? That's the best you could contribute?

Google and any search engine for that matter sometimes pulls up the correct thing you are looking for. But also pulls up a ton of things that pertains to nothing. It is our job to help those that ask for help. I know I am still learning and who best to ask then the ones that have done it before me. Without wasting hours on a computer going through useless links.

Nothing to contribute? Go to the next thread.

68rssscamaro · 08-01-2016, 08:08 PM

This thread should help you if you are going with a GM brace

There is also a pic of the BMR brace installed, and some other comments
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192389

Snoman · 08-02-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

Try this.

http://bfy.tw/719R

Major fail, thanks for clearing that up!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteD

Really? That's the best you could contribute?

Google and any search engine for that matter sometimes pulls up the correct thing you are looking for. But also pulls up a ton of things that pertains to nothing. It is our job to help those that ask for help. I know I am still learning and who best to ask then the ones that have done it before me. Without wasting hours on a computer going through useless links.

Nothing to contribute? Go to the next thread.

I am a firm believer in helping those who help themselves and not repeating the same posts as been discussed 1000x before me.

hrpiii · 08-02-2016, 02:24 PM

remember the strut tower brace is for cosmetic purposes only. You will not see any advantage in performance/handling on the coupe.

Snoman · 08-02-2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

remember the strut tower brace is for cosmetic purposes only. You will not see any advantage in performance/handling on the coupe.

"that's not entirely true"

The strut tower reduces vibration while increasing stability and handling in all models with 21" wheels, especially at speeds over 90 mph. We have not noticed any differences with the standard 20" models.

PeteD · 08-02-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Snoman

Major fail, thanks for clearing that up!!!

I am a firm believer in helping those who help themselves and not repeating the same posts as been discussed 1000x before me.

So you never asked a question on here that has been asked before? Give me a break. Every question that you could ever think of has been asked at one time or another. So it is a good thing those smileys are beating that high horse you were riding on. You did absolutely nothing to "help" as you say in your post. It was just simply being a smart @$$

PeteD · 08-02-2016, 03:05 PM

I have 20s on my SS and did notice a difference in stiffness. Especially while cornering. Even more while cornering under acceleration

DonM · 08-03-2016, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteD

I have 20s on my SS and did notice a difference in stiffness. Especially while cornering. Even more while cornering under acceleration

So how much would a front strut tower brace help a base V6 model? I figure that I could do the front sway bar and front STB at least, that way if I can't out run them, I can at least out handle them

PeteD · 08-03-2016, 06:53 PM

Honestly, depends on the driving habits. You will notice for certain more bumps in the road. When you go into a corner or turn the car wants to roll on it's edge if you will. The brace will stiffen it so that the patch wants to be more flat on the pavement. It is well worth the minimal investment.

Not certain about the out cornering them. As they also probably have the same thing in theirs.......

08-01-2016, 12:39 PM	#1
68rs.ss396 Drives: 2010 2ss 1956 Chevy 210 post Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Essex md Posts: 14 View My Garage	Strut tower question Can I make a 2011 strut tower support work on my 2010 ss with just a little drilling and bolting or will it not be worth the trouble.

08-01-2016, 02:42 PM	#3
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	2010 and early 2011 Camaros do not have holes for a strut tower brace. You have to drill holes. You can use the GM strut tower brace but you have to buy an adapter kit so the brace can connect to the towers (the late 2011-2015 Camaros had a different tower design compared to 2010's). A cleaner alternative are strut tower braces from BMR: http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...222&superpro=0 __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

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68rssscamaro Camaro: A Legend Reborn!! Drives: SOLD: 12 2SS/RS LS3 45th Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NY Posts: 744 View My Garage	This thread should help you if you are going with a GM brace There is also a pic of the BMR brace installed, and some other comments http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192389 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

08-02-2016, 03:05 PM	#12
PeteD Drives: 2012 2SS Victory Red with white st Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NC Posts: 1,612	I have 20s on my SS and did notice a difference in stiffness. Especially while cornering. Even more while cornering under acceleration __________________ My YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCid...AUbfN2HOE71B9w

08-03-2016, 06:53 PM	#14
PeteD Drives: 2012 2SS Victory Red with white st Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NC Posts: 1,612	Honestly, depends on the driving habits. You will notice for certain more bumps in the road. When you go into a corner or turn the car wants to roll on it's edge if you will. The brace will stiffen it so that the patch wants to be more flat on the pavement. It is well worth the minimal investment. Not certain about the out cornering them. As they also probably have the same thing in theirs....... __________________ My YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCid...AUbfN2HOE71B9w

08-01-2016, 01:12 PM	#2
Snoman H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/M6/Sun/NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	Let me Google that

08-02-2016, 02:24 PM	#9
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,527	remember the strut tower brace is for cosmetic purposes only. You will not see any advantage in performance/handling on the coupe.