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Old 06-18-2008, 09:48 PM
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http://www.lmperformance.com/2865/1.html

This brace has another point (I think). Has anyone tried this vs the two point ones? I had one on my last SS and I did notice a difference and would like to put one on my new car. Just not sure if its worth it to get this one over a 2 point.

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A friend and fellow competitor has one. to be honest we never drilled and connected the rear part of the bar. Also it was a pain in the butt to take out and put back when we changed shocks on his car. I'm not knocking it it is well made and looks to be decent I just don't think the improvement will be worth the hassle of the installation. In my previous and current car I have had a 2 point installed. I also like the ease installation and un-installation you have to do anything like spark plugs, valve train related upgrade or inspections, shock upgrades, etc.
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Originally Posted by Boo Yeah
http://www.lmperformance.com/2865/1.html

This brace has another point (I think). Has anyone tried this vs the two point ones? I had one on my last SS and I did notice a difference and would like to put one on my new car. Just not sure if its worth it to get this one over a 2 point.

Thanks for any insite.
This is usually a pretty controversial issue. I personally believe the STB does nothing. I also believe most of the people who say it does something are experiencing a placebo effect.

One thing is guaranteed, a bigger front swaybar will probably accomplish whatever people expect the front STB to do and it ACTUALLY has an effect that you can feel on handling.
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I got my STB for looks! Can't say it really made a difference since I had all the other suspension parts in my sig and I did the STB last. I did have an Edelbrock 3 point STB on my 90 Camaro and it made a big difference, but different car, different front suspension.
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Originally Posted by vjo90rs8
I got my STB for looks! Can't say it really made a difference since I had all the other suspension parts in my sig and I did the STB last. I did have an Edelbrock 3 point STB on my 90 Camaro and it made a big difference, but different car, different front suspension.
I've heard a STB makes a huge difference on the 3rd gen
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The edelbrock one was a PITA to remove/install. I have also heard that they can break the windshield. I sold mine and plan on getting a 2pt late on, might as well if i'm stiffening the rest of the car. Can hurt right?
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Well if they can break the windshield then they have to be doing something.

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Originally Posted by Manic Mechanic
Well if they can break the windshield then they have to be doing something.

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GOOD POINT!!


I have a 3 point STB, got it from LG Motorsports a LONG time ago. I haven't broken a windshield yet, even here in western New York, "home of the pothole". It is, however a PITA to take out or put in, when you need to remove the intake for it's "every 3 year oil leak re-seal".
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Everyone I know with a 3 point stb doesn't connect the third point.
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What does the original poster want the STB for. If your hoping for some sort of better handling, throw that whole idea aside and go for at big front swaybar.
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try to skip the STB. tried many of them, even fabricated my own. in the end, they were all dead weight on an already heavy nosed car.
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I had one on my last F-body and loved it. I will have another.



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