3 point STB vs. 2 point?
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Where does the third point go on a stru tower brace? I know two of the points attatch to each side of the car but where does the third one atatch to?
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It ties to the firewall. It adds some extra stiffness....there has been a debate as to if it is really necessary (but that's another story). I originally bought a 3 point but couldn't get the wiper arms off to install it (they were stuck!!!) so I bought a 2 point and "gave up". My 2 point works very well....
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It ties to the firewall. It adds some extra stiffness....there has been a debate as to if it is really necessary (but that's another story). I originally bought a 3 point but couldn't get the wiper arms off to install it (they were stuck!!!) so I bought a 2 point and "gave up". My 2 point works very well....
There are reports of windshields cracking with the use of 3 point STB's
The firewall is sheet metal not much support.
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The 3 pt helps to triangulage stress, which does help some. The windshield cracking is one of those myths. I believe that Sam Strano commented on the 3pt vs 2pt debate, I'll see if I can dig up the post.
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What about tying into the radiator support instead of the firewall.
Of course you start screwing with the crumple zone of the car.
Something I would rather stay away from.
Of course you start screwing with the crumple zone of the car.
Something I would rather stay away from.
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A while ago (maybe a year) I remember a guy posting that he broke his windshield trying to get his wiper arms off for a 3-point install (or could have been a coil pack relocation. But I do remember the windshield breaking when trying to get off the wiper arms. Long story short just get a 2 point.
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Originally Posted by 92 z28
i have subframe connectors, should i bother with a strut tower brace as well or will it not do any help due to my subframes?>
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I was on the fence about the strut tower braces but have recently decided that I will get one. My mind was changed when I read an article in Motor Trend about the new GTO and Cadilac CTS-V. They made no mention of strut tower braces in the article but in the pictures both cars have strut tower braces. Gm did not do this for looks.
F- bodys probably never got them based on cost concerns.
F- bodys probably never got them based on cost concerns.
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Originally Posted by 92 z28
so you would recommend i get the tower brace? if so, which should i look at and what are the costs? are they easy to install?
Does anyone else have a recommendation? I've only had the BMR piece.