02-21-2011, 05:40 PM | #1 |
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ZL1 Strut tower brace
Ever since I saw the first pics of the brace under the hood, I've bounced back and forth between "eye candy, probably not needed" and "jeez maybe the MRC and big tires are going to pull enough lateral G's to need it".
I seem to remember Pedders saying in the forums on this site that they make a brace for the Mustang but not the 5th Gen Camaro because in their opinion it doesn't need one due to chassis ridgidity. Any thoughts, comments, rumors or guesses?
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02-21-2011, 06:02 PM | #2 |
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When it first appeared on the convertible it made sense. I was surprised to see it on the ZL1. It's more weight, so it must serve a function.
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02-21-2011, 06:08 PM | #3 |
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Funny thing? Went to the Cadillac dealer to buy the wifes new CTS last week. They have strut tower braces on all of their cars? Even the wagons? What's up with that?
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02-22-2011, 10:54 AM | #4 | |
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02-22-2011, 10:57 AM | #5 |
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02-22-2011, 01:28 PM | #6 |
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Well, it would probably help. How much would it help (or is it even needed)? I have no clue.
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02-22-2011, 01:44 PM | #7 |
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Pfadt makes a strut tower brace. So does hotchkins and peddlers either is in the process or has one out. From what I have read it helps with handling by keeping the towers from flexing under heavy load.
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02-22-2011, 02:17 PM | #8 | |
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Anyhoow - I'm sure ZL1's is going to be functional and it certainly isn't going to hurt anything. Hopefully - with some nutzerts, or the like, that bar can trickle to SSs and V6s out there for those who might be interested. I know that sheetmetal is thick and tough in that area, but I'm sure it'd be a nice edition
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02-22-2011, 02:50 PM | #9 |
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stb's have been 50/50 for a long time. Some cars like fwd need them and you can feel a difference in the handling with them on it. I'm not sure about the Camaro's though. I dont have one but I do have every other suspension mod under the sun on my Camaro.
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02-22-2011, 03:07 PM | #10 |
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A couple extra lbs maybe, but I'm sure it's lightweight and besides, anything you lose on weight you gain triple that in WOW factor
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GM isn't going to waste development time and cost on a part like a STB if it wasn't needed. If that was the case they would have just thrown one on the SS. The performance of the ZL1 must warrant it.
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02-22-2011, 05:11 PM | #12 | |
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Excellent point!
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02-23-2011, 05:08 AM | #13 |
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The strut tower brace does help with handling, anything that increases chassis stability like sub frame connectors and even down to the sway bars. I don't see it weighing that much, maybe 10lbs but it is worth its weight...
I would like to see the bottom of the Convertible's improved chassis treatment if anybody has a picture. The vert has several under-body braces that are basically bolt on and could be applied to the coupe. I am willing to bet that some of those bolt-ons will find their way to the ZL1. As in the transmission support reinforcement brace, underbody tunnel brace and especially the front and rear underbody "V" braces.. The "V" braces are my bet but it wouldn't surprise me to see the other two as well... |
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