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Old 09-28-2009, 01:34 AM
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Hey guys, Im thinking about throwing a struct brace on my LT-1, which brand would u recommend?
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Hey guys, Im thinking about throwing a struct brace on my LT-1, which brand would u recommend?
UMI. very cheap price, easy to install. had it for 2 years. people will say it makes no difference. i bought it purely for looks and later that day when i left my house i felt a noticeable difference.
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Thanks!

Like mentioned we have one for $64.99 and available, Red, Black, Yellow or silver.

Here is the link- www.umiperformance.com/2005

If you have any questions please ask. Thank you!
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I personally like the Hotchkis as you only have 2 pivot bolts and it's alot easier to swing out of the way or remove if you need to get at the motor.

Here's a pic of mine installed:

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I'm going to recommend any of them that are two point like above. I have the Edelbrock and its a pain in the *** unbolting it from the cowl when the need arises to remove the strut tower bar.
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I have the SLP one..





That Hotchkiss one looks nice with the ability to swing up..
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Personally, I like mine too. Hotchkis is nice. Still need to paint the ends of mine and re-polish.
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Originally Posted by Ruoxinster
Hey guys, Im thinking about throwing a struct brace on my LT-1, which brand would u recommend?
Do you have subframe connectors already? If not I would recommend those first. People will argue whether a strut tower brace makes a difference on or 4th gens, but everyone agrees subrame connectors is money well spent.
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When you are Braking hard the STB makes a difference.. I've felt that.
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I also have a SLP brace, but i do have all UMI lower suspension and love it so i dont think you could go wrong with there stuff
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I took mine off and really havent felt the need to put it back on. Then again, I also did the same thing with my front sway bar.
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UMI here as well...don't expect a noticeable change w/ this suspension mod
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When you are Braking hard the STB makes a difference.. I've felt that.
I never did, but then again I'm slow and have no need for hard braking. Took my 3 point off and sold it.
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I have a umi brace. In hard corners you dont feel the body roll like you do without one.
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another nod to UMI. I have thier STB, LCA's, SFC's (Bolt on), Relocation Brackets, and the on car adj Panhard (Nice Piece!) I would def do atleast the SFC's with the STB
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Originally Posted by Z-RATED94
Do you have subframe connectors already? If not I would recommend those first. People will argue whether a strut tower brace makes a difference on or 4th gens, but everyone agrees subrame connectors is money well spent.
good looking out, thanx!
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Originally Posted by Z-RATED94
Do you have subframe connectors already? If not I would recommend those first. People will argue whether a strut tower brace makes a difference on or 4th gens, but everyone agrees subrame connectors is money well spent.
good looking out, thanx!
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