Convertible strut tower brace on a coupe? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

gm2376 · 01-09-2011, 12:53 PM

Does anyone know if the verts strut tower brace would be a bolt on to the coupe. Looking for a brace where i don't have to drill holes into the strut tower.
Thanks

spyderbuddy · 01-09-2011, 12:55 PM

very good question?

Apex Motorsports · 01-09-2011, 02:27 PM

It will not work on 2010 or 2011 coupes. The convertible and current coupe strut towers are different, the convertible strut towers have raised portions with threaded inserts that do not exist on the coupe. All strut tower braces currently available require drilling. While these cars do benefit from a strut tower brace there are plenty of suspension mods on these cars that offer a lot more bang for the buck.

JusticePete · 01-12-2011, 11:36 PM

This is a first. I agree with Apex. The Vert needs a strut tower bar and other structural reinforcement. Your 5th Gen Camaro hardtop is built like a tank and good to go -- naked.

Photos originally posted 11.11.2008 by aston70

You can read more about the special alloy materials used by Chevrolet and view crash test videos that demonstrate the strength of the 5th Gen chassis at this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...is+crash+video

01-09-2011, 12:53 PM	#1
gm2376 Drives: 2010 Black 2ss Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 1,063	Convertible strut tower brace on a coupe? Does anyone know if the verts strut tower brace would be a bolt on to the coupe. Looking for a brace where i don't have to drill holes into the strut tower. Thanks

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01-09-2011, 12:55 PM	#2
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,474 View My Garage	very good question?

01-09-2011, 02:27 PM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	It will not work on 2010 or 2011 coupes. The convertible and current coupe strut towers are different, the convertible strut towers have raised portions with threaded inserts that do not exist on the coupe. All strut tower braces currently available require drilling. While these cars do benefit from a strut tower brace there are plenty of suspension mods on these cars that offer a lot more bang for the buck.

01-12-2011, 11:36 PM	#4
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	This is a first. I agree with Apex. The Vert needs a strut tower bar and other structural reinforcement. Your 5th Gen Camaro hardtop is built like a tank and good to go -- naked. Photos originally posted 11.11.2008 by aston70 You can read more about the special alloy materials used by Chevrolet and view crash test videos that demonstrate the strength of the 5th Gen chassis at this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...is+crash+video