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Camaro2ss2010 · 10-13-2019, 11:24 AM

For those of you that have the BMR strut tower brace can you remove the engine cover with it in place. Also can someone explain what the difference is from 2010 to 2011 where this mounts. The selection for the 2010 is very slim where the 2011 have plenty to choose from.

Thanks in advance.

Bluebagger06 · 10-13-2019, 07:33 PM

yes i can

InFiD3ViL · 10-13-2019, 08:05 PM

It's not that the choices are that slim, it's just that the other versions for our cars require a lot more work installing them. Not the 15 minute install the 2011 1/2 + guys get.

I was originally going to get the GM version and just get the kit, but I read in a few places that the bracing integrity gets compromised by the spacers. So have held off for now as the cost of the brace and the kit is nearly as much as a sway bar set.

Camaro2ss2010 · 10-13-2019, 08:08 PM

So I should be able to install the STB017 as long as I’m willing to drill the holes?

InFiD3ViL · 10-13-2019, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

So I should be able to install the STB017 as long as I’m willing to drill the holes?

Just do some research as a few of the kits requires the struts be dropped to drill or access bolts from the bottom. A few also don't. Not sure which though.

lemontwist · 10-13-2019, 11:01 PM

early 2011 don't have the factory mounts late 2011 duz. my 2011 is a early build i need a 2010 style. 2010 and early 2011 bars cost the most and a factory gm bar won't just bolt on.

Camaro2ss2010 · 10-14-2019, 07:05 PM

I like the style of that particular one. I will probably end up going with the STB016.

lemontwist · 10-14-2019, 08:03 PM

i got SFC015 and the fit is awesome
i like STB014

2nd SS · 10-15-2019, 05:50 AM

Another option that's out there for the 2010 is the Halo Supercar strut tower brace. It does however require you to lower the struts to drill a couple of holes.

Spec · 10-15-2019, 09:22 AM

Engine cover can be removed and reinstalled... a bit of a struggle, but its do-able.

I installed it on my 10... had to drill.

10-13-2019, 11:24 AM	#1
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	Strut Tower Brace For those of you that have the BMR strut tower brace can you remove the engine cover with it in place. Also can someone explain what the difference is from 2010 to 2011 where this mounts. The selection for the 2010 is very slim where the 2011 have plenty to choose from. Thanks in advance. Last edited by Camaro2ss2010; 10-13-2019 at 06:47 PM.

10-13-2019, 07:33 PM	#2
Bluebagger06 Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 441	yes i can __________________ GPI Powered

10-13-2019, 08:05 PM	#3
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,573	It's not that the choices are that slim, it's just that the other versions for our cars require a lot more work installing them. Not the 15 minute install the 2011 1/2 + guys get. I was originally going to get the GM version and just get the kit, but I read in a few places that the bracing integrity gets compromised by the spacers. So have held off for now as the cost of the brace and the kit is nearly as much as a sway bar set. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

10-15-2019, 05:50 AM	#9
2nd SS Drives: 2010 SS/RS ABM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SC Posts: 436	Another option that's out there for the 2010 is the Halo Supercar strut tower brace. It does however require you to lower the struts to drill a couple of holes. Attached Images __________________

10-15-2019, 09:22 AM	#10
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Engine cover can be removed and reinstalled... a bit of a struggle, but its do-able. I installed it on my 10... had to drill. Attached Images

10-13-2019, 08:08 PM	#4
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	So I should be able to install the STB017 as long as I’m willing to drill the holes?

10-13-2019, 11:01 PM	#6
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	early 2011 don't have the factory mounts late 2011 duz. my 2011 is a early build i need a 2010 style. 2010 and early 2011 bars cost the most and a factory gm bar won't just bolt on.

10-14-2019, 07:05 PM	#7
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	I like the style of that particular one. I will probably end up going with the STB016.

10-14-2019, 08:03 PM	#8
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	i got SFC015 and the fit is awesome i like STB014