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acuraelin · 01-27-2011, 03:30 PM

Thinking of getting this for my SS but wondering if anybody has it and how do u like it? I don't hear too much about it and just wondering what u guys thought of it

Hotchkis · 01-27-2011, 04:51 PM

Acuraelin,

Are you refering to the Chassis Max Strut Brace?

Or the Chassis Max Brace? Since there's not much talk about this, we assume this is the one you're referring to:

Here's a thread about this brace:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=chassis+max

Where member JTC/C5 wrote, "You can bet thats on the bottom of my C5! Got the entire Hotchkis system a matter of fact!! It's awesome!"

We spent a ton of time with R&D to make it easy to install without being an invasive job...while being extremely effective at controlling the rear suspension cradle and making the body more rigid (much like installing subframe connectors on an older Camaro) without impeding all the factory engineered cradle movement and advesely effecting ride quality.

Here you can see how the brace greatly reduced the cradle movement.

We've sold a lot of these Chassis Max Braces, so we know they are out there. Maybe some Hotchkis customers will chime in with their experiences.

acuraelin · 01-27-2011, 06:09 PM

Thx for the reply I was referring to the undercar brace. I was amazed by the ease of installation and how it will reduce the squirrly feel during acceleration. IMO every camaro need one. However I'm just trying to find out if anybody have it on their car.

hypurone · 01-27-2011, 06:18 PM

Yup.

Hoverman · 01-27-2011, 08:44 PM

I do. I think it is great.

acuraelin · 01-28-2011, 02:11 AM

Was it like a day/night difference? what's the down side of having it on?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoverman

I do. I think it is great.

hypurone · 01-28-2011, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acuraelin

Was it like a day/night difference? what's the down side of having it on?

Yup. Downside? Haven't found one yet....

comm54 · 01-28-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acuraelin

Thinking of getting this for my SS but wondering if anybody has it and how do u like it? I don't hear too much about it and just wondering what u guys thought of it

The Max Chassis brace is Awesome!!! This really tie's the car together and makes the rear end feel very stable!

This was one of the best upgrades that we did and is a Great value for what you get!

acuraelin · 01-28-2011, 04:14 PM

Thx for the inputs. With limited budget i was in between intake or the brace and have decide to go with the brace because all the good things. I doubt I'll feel much of diff with intake

Quote:

Originally Posted by comm54

The Max Chassis brace is Awesome!!! This really tie's the car together and makes the rear end feel very stable!

This was one of the best upgrades that we did and is a Great value for what you get!

01-27-2011, 03:30 PM	#1
acuraelin Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: my garage Posts: 97	Hotchkis chassis max brace? Thinking of getting this for my SS but wondering if anybody has it and how do u like it? I don't hear too much about it and just wondering what u guys thought of it

01-27-2011, 04:51 PM	#2
Hotchkis Drives: 1st through 5th gen Camaros Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sante Fe Springs, CA Posts: 458	Acuraelin, Are you refering to the Chassis Max Strut Brace? Or the Chassis Max Brace? Since there's not much talk about this, we assume this is the one you're referring to: Here's a thread about this brace: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=chassis+max Where member JTC/C5 wrote, "You can bet thats on the bottom of my C5! Got the entire Hotchkis system a matter of fact!! It's awesome!" We spent a ton of time with R&D to make it easy to install without being an invasive job...while being extremely effective at controlling the rear suspension cradle and making the body more rigid (much like installing subframe connectors on an older Camaro) without impeding all the factory engineered cradle movement and advesely effecting ride quality. Here you can see how the brace greatly reduced the cradle movement. We've sold a lot of these Chassis Max Braces, so we know they are out there. Maybe some Hotchkis customers will chime in with their experiences. __________________ Toll Free: 877-466-7655 www.hotchkis.net Follow Hotchkis on Facebook or YouTube Join us June 21-22 for the Hotchkis Autocross at the NMCA West event in Fontana, CA Last edited by Hotchkis; 01-27-2011 at 05:41 PM.

01-27-2011, 06:18 PM	#4
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01-27-2011, 08:44 PM	#5
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01-27-2011, 06:09 PM	#3
acuraelin Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: my garage Posts: 97	Thx for the reply I was referring to the undercar brace. I was amazed by the ease of installation and how it will reduce the squirrly feel during acceleration. IMO every camaro need one. However I'm just trying to find out if anybody have it on their car.