Strut tower brace.
03-22-2007, 11:41 PM
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i think it says something that a lot of times they pop right on to low mileage cars but are a pain in the *** to wrestle onto higher mileage cars. can't hurt... but if you're iffy about spending the money you might try to find a used one off ebay
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03-23-2007, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Kage
Yes they do work, especially if you have T-Tops on your f-body..
So it makes no odds.
As for the STB??? Well I've got one, but seriously unless you corner very HARD, I mean on the edge of adhesion and beyond even more so on semi-slicks or over rought ground I doubt it'll make much odds.
drag racing = zero benefit from it
driving to the shops or cornering normally = zero benfit from it
sideways action and/or road rally driving on uneven tarmac = benefit
circuit racing running slicks or racing tyres = benefit
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Don't get the 3 point STB as the bulk head is NOT designed to take such loads and stresses. The 2 point one is the one to get.
03-23-2007, 07:18 AM
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I used to pull it on and off my WS6 a few times to see if I could tell the difference. There did seem to be a minor difference during high speed highway lane changes and expressway on/off ramps at high(er) speeds.
IMO, it's worth it for $100. My 3-point SFCs had a more noticeable effect though.
These things must do something, considering GM uses them stock on W and H body cars. GM usually won't spend money where they don't need to. But the F-body does seem to have larger strut towers than W or H bodies.
IMO, it's worth it for $100. My 3-point SFCs had a more noticeable effect though.
These things must do something, considering GM uses them stock on W and H body cars. GM usually won't spend money where they don't need to. But the F-body does seem to have larger strut towers than W or H bodies.
03-23-2007, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 300bhp/ton
That makes no sense at all. Having t-tops or not would not affect the twisting affect between the front shock towers. So it makes no odds.
Originally Posted by 300bhp/ton
Don't get the 3 point STB as the bulk head is NOT designed to take such loads and stresses. The 2 point one is the one to get.
Last edited by Kage; 03-23-2007 at 07:58 AM.
03-23-2007, 07:58 AM
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I have repaired F bodys with the front unitized frame rails bent bad enough that I had to replace both of them and the strut towers never moved. Also, anyone that says they could feel a difference simply by bolting one on there car is crazy.
03-23-2007, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeremiah
Also, anyone that says they could feel a difference simply by bolting one on there car is crazy.
