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Originally Posted by Whitespeed
I hope I'm not mis-remembering, but I recall reading somewhere that GM engineers were asked about the strut brace and they admitted it had little benefit if any due to the overall very stiff structure of the Alpha platform. So, it really is just for looks. That's the only reason I have one, and that's because I was able to get it used for less than $100 :-)
Nigel
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Except for convertibles. All SS convertibles get a strut brace. Not sure about V6 or 2.0T so maybe someone can chime in there. I’m having some cosmetic work getting done under hood. I took off my strut brace and engine covers to have them painted. The car definitely needs the strut brace. I can feel the cowl twist turning under power. I don’t intend to drive it much until I get the brace back on it. Makes me wonder why the ZL1 Vert doesn’t have it. I imagine the twist must be more intense on that car. Unless there’s additional body integrated bracing in place of the strut brace.
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2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE
A8
| MRC
| NPP
| Nav
| HUD
| GM Performance CAI
| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB
| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers
| FlexFuel Tune
| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam
| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight
| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties
| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray
| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays
| Novistretch bra and mirror covers
| Tow hitch for bicycle rack
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