To strut brace or not to strut brace - Page 2

Chrome383Z · 04-07-2022, 07:14 PM

Spend your money somewhere else. I don’t know what they cost but that would prob pay for a BMR cradle lockout. That’s definitely worth it.

02blackss · 04-07-2022, 07:25 PM

I added one just for looks..I bought the standard GM one then painted it gloss black, I am happy with it but have not noticed any improvement at all. Purely engine eye candy....

Jason

SS_Don · 04-07-2022, 07:33 PM

Thanks for all the responses. Guess I'll cross that off my list.

GroundhogSS · 04-07-2022, 07:49 PM

It comes on the convertible, at least my 2SS had it. I guess it helps for stability when you don't have a roof.

It is a nice place to get autographs.

2SS Capt · 04-08-2022, 01:10 AM

Don't know if it does any good, but DAMN it looks good!!!

SSlow6 · 04-08-2022, 09:10 AM

I thought there was an old thread somewhere with an interview with one of Engineers from early on in the gen 6 life cycle that said that the Alpha chassis is so good it doesn’t really need a strut brace. But you can add it and Chevy will be happy to sell you one.

SS_Don · 04-08-2022, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSlow6

I thought there was an old thread somewhere with an interview with one of Engineers from early on in the gen 6 life cycle that said that the Alpha chassis is so good it doesn’t really need a strut brace. But you can add it and Chevy will be happy to sell you one.

Your are correct. I did some digging and found it.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=517935

Msquared · 04-08-2022, 11:31 AM

Just to put this in perspective, for the cost of buying and installing a STB for a Camaro coupe, you could probably pay for a track day somewhere close to you. So your choices are:

Pointless piece of hardware that does nothing for the function of the car and actually gets in the way of some things, or
A day of actually using the car the way it was intended and gaining lots of seat time behind the wheel at a track.

Hmmm, it's a toughie...

PS - My car came with an STB from the factory (it's actually on my window sticker), and I still think it's silly.

smokeybrown · 04-09-2022, 08:28 PM

Good Xmas gift.

Rayvan · 04-11-2022, 12:48 PM

My buddy has one on a convertible '17 SS. You gotta remove it to add coolant. That kinda sucks, but it's actually *needed* on the convertibles.

Ryfly05 · 04-11-2022, 01:47 PM

I just think the engine bay looks naked without it, especially on a performance car.

IMCWORTH · 03-23-2024, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02blackss

I added one just for looks..I bought the standard GM one then painted it gloss black, I am happy with it but have not noticed any improvement at all. Purely engine eye candy....

Jason

This is the second person that said the standard strut tower fits the Gen 6 ZL1

Is this true? or Not

7speed · 03-24-2024, 12:21 AM

I bought as $60 appearance mod sinceI found 1 that almost matched wild cherry. If not would never have bought.

Pickles · 03-24-2024, 02:36 AM

Not a good idea IMHO. There's a good chance that if you're in an accident involving one side of the front of your car, a strut brace could assist in transferring the impact to the other side as well, which otherwise would not happen.

04-07-2022, 07:14 PM	#15
Chrome383Z Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: McCordsville, Indiana Posts: 622	Spend your money somewhere else. I don’t know what they cost but that would prob pay for a BMR cradle lockout. That’s definitely worth it. __________________ 2019 Shock 2SS A10. 2650@10psi/LPE HPFP/XDI+30/LT4 LPFP+JMS/Soler 95mm/Rotofab, E65, CSP 2” Headers/GESI GenII Cats. MM Wild/GM SG3 suspension/1LE Brakes, Velgen VF5 Wheels/GY SC3. JRE Tuned.

04-07-2022, 07:25 PM	#16
02blackss Drives: 2023 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GTA Posts: 181	I added one just for looks..I bought the standard GM one then painted it gloss black, I am happy with it but have not noticed any improvement at all. Purely engine eye candy.... Jason __________________ 2022 Equinox RS 2023 Trailblazer RS 2023 ZL1 Convertible

04-07-2022, 07:33 PM	#17
SS_Don Drives: '22 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	Thanks for all the responses. Guess I'll cross that off my list. __________________ '22 2SS \| Wild Cherry Tintcoat \| Design Package 3 \| NPP \| MRC \| A10 \| NAV \| Ceramic Coating \| Full Frontal PPF \| New Hood and Side Stripes \| Michelin PS AS 4 \| Range AFM Disabler Mishimoto Catch Can \| Diode Dynamics side markers \| Cold Air Inductions CAI \| LLoyd Velourtex front/trunk mats with Camaro SS logo \| Footwell Lighting \| Umbra Sequential LED Taillights ZL1addons Deluxe Rock Guards, Stealth Lift Pads, and Tow Hook \| Escort MAXcam360c \| Banks Data Pro and Pro gauges in ZZPerformance pillar pod \| Paddle shifter extensions

04-07-2022, 07:49 PM	#18
GroundhogSS Drives: '17 2SS convertible'20 Yukon Denali Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 3,048	It comes on the convertible, at least my 2SS had it. I guess it helps for stability when you don't have a roof. It is a nice place to get autographs. __________________ Richard 2017 2SS SIM convertible, A8, NPP, MRC, 56R wheels, GM CAI, Diode Dynamics Side Markers, Mamo Throttle Body Delivered: 08/15/2016 #TeamBeckyD

04-08-2022, 01:10 AM	#19
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,816	Don't know if it does any good, but DAMN it looks good!!! __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *After delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF-Full Front & Rockers, 35% Tint, CeramicPro coated, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Plug Wires, Mamo V3 Ported TB *Left: My "fun" ride (475 HP). Right: My "work" ride (52,000 HP): a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph. BOTH AWESOME to operate...*

04-08-2022, 09:10 AM	#20
SSlow6 Drives: '11 BMW 328i, '22 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NW Chicago Burbs Posts: 83	I thought there was an old thread somewhere with an interview with one of Engineers from early on in the gen 6 life cycle that said that the Alpha chassis is so good it doesn’t really need a strut brace. But you can add it and Chevy will be happy to sell you one. __________________ 2022 2SS 1LE M6 Wild Cherry 01/22/2022 - 1100 04/16/2022 - 6000

04-08-2022, 11:31 AM	#22
Msquared Drives: Chevrolet SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 1,716	Just to put this in perspective, for the cost of buying and installing a STB for a Camaro coupe, you could probably pay for a track day somewhere close to you. So your choices are: Pointless piece of hardware that does nothing for the function of the car and actually gets in the way of some things, or A day of actually using the car the way it was intended and gaining lots of seat time behind the wheel at a track. Hmmm, it's a toughie... PS - My car came with an STB from the factory (it's actually on my window sticker), and I still think it's silly. __________________ Matt Miller 2020 SS 1LE

04-09-2022, 08:28 PM	#23
smokeybrown Lowe's Pro Drives: 2022 LT1 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wentzville, Mo Posts: 33	Good Xmas gift.

04-11-2022, 12:48 PM	#24
Rayvan Rayvan Drives: 2018 1SS1LE, Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 276	My buddy has one on a convertible '17 SS. You gotta remove it to add coolant. That kinda sucks, but it's actually needed on the convertibles.

04-11-2022, 01:47 PM	#25
Ryfly05 Drives: 22 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: WA Posts: 51	I just think the engine bay looks naked without it, especially on a performance car.

03-24-2024, 12:21 AM	#27
7speed Drives: 21 SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 367	I bought as $60 appearance mod sinceI found 1 that almost matched wild cherry. If not would never have bought. Attached Images __________________ FBO, E85 11.1@123

03-24-2024, 02:36 AM	#28
Pickles Drives: Audi RS3 Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 82	Not a good idea IMHO. There's a good chance that if you're in an accident involving one side of the front of your car, a strut brace could assist in transferring the impact to the other side as well, which otherwise would not happen.

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