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LT1Zob · 04-10-2023, 05:01 PM

Hi guys. I figured I’d try here as most of you hang out here vs the smaller sub forums.

I cut out my suitcases and installed Flowmaster axle back this past weekend. I noticed something when I cut off the suitcases. The brace underneath the resonator, is it supposed to have some sort of rubber bushings? Mine doesn’t seem to, just metal to metal. No one has touched this car, whatever it is, it is from the factory. I bought it with 7,400 miles, literally bone stock

Just struck me odd the there wouldn’t be some sort of sound dampening/rubber grommets, etc.
Here’s a pic for reference, not my car, but from the internet. Thanks in advance for answers.

KillboyPowerhead · 04-10-2023, 06:26 PM

No rubber, just metal on metal.

LT1Zob · 04-10-2023, 09:45 PM

Thank you

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-11-2023, 10:33 AM

Yep, no rubber. And that is your "stock" trans tunnel brace. I upgraded mine to the BMR unit as it dropped down some in the middle to clear my 3" exhaust tubing and 3.5 inch Aluminum 1 pc driveshaft..

https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...aro-dtb004.htm

Arogg · 04-11-2023, 11:05 AM

no rubber on my 2010. I spaced mine down with a few washers when I did my exhaust but just purchased the BMR brace 1JEWLDSSRS just posted above. I dont need it but im bored at work and its cheap enough lol

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-11-2023, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arogg

no rubber on my 2010. I spaced mine down with a few washers when I did my exhaust but just purchased the BMR brace 1JEWLDSSRS just posted above. I dont need it but im bored at work and its cheap enough lol

Lol. Yea I did the "washer" thing as well before. Didn't like the look of it, so I did the BMR one because it looked a lot better from under the car. You know me, it's gotta look good or no go!!

LT1Zob · 04-11-2023, 11:15 AM

Thank you gentlemen. It looked to me like it was missing something, but I guess it’s normal

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-11-2023, 11:28 AM

Yes sir. Welcome..

LT1Zob · 04-13-2023, 03:35 PM

So I pulled my brace due to a faint noise I was hearing when going over certain types of bumps after the car had warmed up. Sure enough, the resonator was rubbing on the brace as pictured above. Eventually that factory crap will go into the trash, but for now, it’s washers

04-10-2023, 05:01 PM	#1
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,023 View My Garage	2010 SS Exhaust Brace Hi guys. I figured I’d try here as most of you hang out here vs the smaller sub forums. I cut out my suitcases and installed Flowmaster axle back this past weekend. I noticed something when I cut off the suitcases. The brace underneath the resonator, is it supposed to have some sort of rubber bushings? Mine doesn’t seem to, just metal to metal. No one has touched this car, whatever it is, it is from the factory. I bought it with 7,400 miles, literally bone stock Just struck me odd the there wouldn’t be some sort of sound dampening/rubber grommets, etc. Here’s a pic for reference, not my car, but from the internet. Thanks in advance for answers. Attached Images __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

04-10-2023, 06:26 PM	#2
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 989	No rubber, just metal on metal. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

04-10-2023, 09:45 PM	#3
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,023 View My Garage	Thank you __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

04-11-2023, 10:33 AM	#4
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 14,290	Yep, no rubber. And that is your "stock" trans tunnel brace. I upgraded mine to the BMR unit as it dropped down some in the middle to clear my 3" exhaust tubing and 3.5 inch Aluminum 1 pc driveshaft.. https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...aro-dtb004.htm __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

04-11-2023, 11:05 AM	#5
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 942	no rubber on my 2010. I spaced mine down with a few washers when I did my exhaust but just purchased the BMR brace 1JEWLDSSRS just posted above. I dont need it but im bored at work and its cheap enough lol __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Koni Yellows / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads 2006 Dodge Magnum RT "The daily"

04-11-2023, 11:15 AM	#7
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,023 View My Garage	Thank you gentlemen. It looked to me like it was missing something, but I guess it’s normal __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

04-11-2023, 11:28 AM	#8
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 14,290	Yes sir. Welcome.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

04-13-2023, 03:35 PM	#9
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,023 View My Garage	So I pulled my brace due to a faint noise I was hearing when going over certain types of bumps after the car had warmed up. Sure enough, the resonator was rubbing on the brace as pictured above. Eventually that factory crap will go into the trash, but for now, it’s washers Attached Images __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"