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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Do they make them for our car yet???
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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No, but you can use a pair from a Buick with brackets from ZZPerformance and Donrome @ ClubGP and they work fine:

http://www.naioa.com/v2/modules.php?...ht=strut+tower







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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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What do the strut tower braces do exactly?
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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They tighten the car up for less lean in the curves
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Mels SS
They tighten the car up for less lean in the curves
thanks mel.

Buffalo how much of a difference did you notice?
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Enough. For the $100-110 or so, it was well worth it IMO. The car feels more confident exiting highways at high speeds and turning/maneuvering in general.

However, while the car leans less, your a$$ still slides all over these damn seats in the Impala due to the lack of lateral support.
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Enough. For the $100-110 or so, it was well worth it IMO. The car feels more confident exiting highways at high speeds and turning/maneuvering in general.

However, while the car leans less, your a$$ still slides all over these damn seats in the Impala due to the lack of lateral support.
Even more than usual after the mod, huh? If I add the strut braces I'll hate my seats even more...
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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I will be getting them. I have RSMracing STB on the GP there great
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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are these the STB's made for the '00-'04 monte's? the ones u can buy from gmpartsdirect for $20? part# 12456148 or 12498648
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Does your alternator tap on them buff?
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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Little bit, but not enough to be a problem.
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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I have no marks on the bar from the alternator...being painted i would see it for sure.

As far as those part numbers, someday, they might be...but there is a "kit" number available that gets you both for $20 + shipping. Check that thread i posted above.
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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sell ya mine lol
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:01 AM
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Is it the same one.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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I have 'em and I think they are a great mod for FWD car stability. Do the Monte guys have the same seats as the Imp's?
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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I know its not the same headrest so probably not
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Originally Posted by Mels SS
I know its not the same headrest so probably not
Just looked at your sig pic link....is your car SilverStone Metallic?
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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White I think. But it not the same white like my friends WS6.
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The info in this thread is very outdated and confusing since I am no longer at Club GP and ZZPerformance doesn't sell the mounting brackets anymore. I now sell a complete front and rear STB kit for the Grand Prix GXP/Monte Carlo SS/Impala SS with the V8 motor. The front STB bar is modified to clear the alternator and the bar doesn't contact the hood when it's closed. You can purchase the kit at my website www.drcustomparts.com for $185 shipped.
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Originally Posted by RedHotG8
The info in this thread is very outdated and confusing since I am no longer at Club GP and ZZPerformance doesn't sell the mounting brackets anymore. I now sell a complete front and rear STB kit for the Grand Prix GXP/Monte Carlo SS/Impala SS with the V8 motor. The front STB bar is modified to clear the alternator and the bar doesn't contact the hood when it's closed. You can purchase the kit at my website www.drcustomparts.com for $185 shipped.
I will be ordering the kit in the upcoming weeks
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