Gm strut tower brace - Page 4

Springer · 09-22-2016, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jaymsu

Thank you for the quick reply. That seems bit cramped but definitely doable.

Yes, it takes a little patience to make sure you get the can thread started when screwing it back on. I snug it up just as the o ring starts to seat so it can be removed with one hand later.
Just had another thought, it only takes a minute to remove the brace entirely, that would make it very easy to access.

Richkidd87 · 09-22-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue's SS

Mmmhmmmmm....!

Where did you order it from?

jaymsu · 09-22-2016, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Richkidd87

Where did you order it from?

That GM parts guy has it

Richkidd87 · 09-22-2016, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jaymsu

That GM parts guy has it

I ordered mine from there bout an hour ago.

Blue's SS · 09-23-2016, 07:16 AM

Yeah I thought it was pretty obvious where I got mine from...

Blue's SS · 09-23-2016, 03:40 PM

Installed.

KyBoy · 09-26-2016, 02:24 PM

Woot woot

bybcous · 09-26-2016, 02:29 PM

Where is that inner bolt bolting up too? I don't have my car too look, but it looks as if it's off the strut tower

KyBoy · 09-26-2016, 02:40 PM

I haven't looked at the installation instructions yet, so I'm not sure.

Heath

Blue's SS · 09-26-2016, 02:50 PM

Congrats!!

Are my photos not showing up in the thread???

KyBoy · 09-26-2016, 06:46 PM

I see them my friend.

https://youtu.be/cUZcjWJJTqQ

JaxChris · 09-27-2016, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bybcous

Where is that inner bolt bolting up too? I don't have my car too look, but it looks as if it's off the strut tower

It is overlapping the tower-to-firewall brace on the side of the strut tower. It makes for a clean look, but functionally I don't think it provides squat except a checkbox marked for NHTSA when it comes to convertibles. Better to center the load around the top of the strut tower.

I actually think the best option someone could come up with is a stiffer, sleeker 3-point that mounts around the top of the towers, replaces the tower-to-firewall braces and has the crossbar more rearward where there is a little more room to elevate for better clearance of some blowers and intakes.

jaymsu · 09-27-2016, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JaxChris

It is overlapping the tower-to-firewall brace on the side of the strut tower. It makes for a clean look, but functionally I don't think it provides squat except a checkbox marked for NHTSA when it comes to convertibles. Better to center the load around the top of the strut tower.

I actually think the best option someone could come up with is a stiffer, sleeker 3-point that mounts around the top of the towers, replaces the tower-to-firewall braces and has the crossbar more rearward where there is a little more room to elevate for better clearance of some blowers and intakes.

You mean something like this? (shown in pic is the BMR strut tower brace. pic taken from their thread)

2000wu6 · 09-27-2016, 09:08 AM

I've only test-driven a 6th gen for - like - 15 minutes, and not anywhere curvy, so I can't really tell, but is it really noticeable when adding a STB? I mean, I know how much the STB helped on my 4th Gen, but with the impression I have of the 6th gen's ride quality, how much does it really do?

09-23-2016, 07:16 AM	#47
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09-23-2016, 03:40 PM	#48
Blue's SS Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS, for go, not show. Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pearland, Texas, United States Posts: 426	Installed. Attached Images __________________ Camaro/Firebird fan since 1977! Previous rides: 1965 Pontiac GTO, 1977 Trans Am Special Ed. "Bandit", 1996 Camaro 3.8, 2002 Camaro Z28, 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Spring Special Edition Current ride: "SOUTHERNCROSS" - 2017 Camaro 1SS Silver Ice Metallic/Jet Black w/BO4 56V RZ9 NPP SFE SH1 VW9 W2D "And no BS! It's (the 1SS) everything you need and nothing you don't." -Craig Cole on the 1SS vs 2SS "Reach above your dreams of pleasure, giving life to those who died. Look beyond your own horizons, sail the ship of signs." -RJD 'The Sign of the Southern Cross'

09-26-2016, 02:24 PM	#49
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09-26-2016, 02:29 PM	#50
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09-26-2016, 02:40 PM	#51
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09-26-2016, 02:50 PM	#52
Blue's SS Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS, for go, not show. Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pearland, Texas, United States Posts: 426	Congrats!! Are my photos not showing up in the thread??? __________________ Camaro/Firebird fan since 1977! Previous rides: 1965 Pontiac GTO, 1977 Trans Am Special Ed. "Bandit", 1996 Camaro 3.8, 2002 Camaro Z28, 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Spring Special Edition Current ride: "SOUTHERNCROSS" - 2017 Camaro 1SS Silver Ice Metallic/Jet Black w/BO4 56V RZ9 NPP SFE SH1 VW9 W2D "And no BS! It's (the 1SS) everything you need and nothing you don't." -Craig Cole on the 1SS vs 2SS "Reach above your dreams of pleasure, giving life to those who died. Look beyond your own horizons, sail the ship of signs." -RJD 'The Sign of the Southern Cross'

09-26-2016, 06:46 PM	#53
KyBoy Drives: '17 2SS H50 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Louisa, Ky Posts: 3,952	I see them my friend. https://youtu.be/cUZcjWJJTqQ __________________ 2017 H50-2SS-MN6-F55-NPP-RIK-WL4-IO6 1100 - 5/26 0000 - Cancelled - 7/5 Contacted Becky - 7/1 2000 - 7/5 3000 - 7/6 3000 - 7/11 TPW 8/1 3100 - 7/18 TPW 8/1 3300 - 7/20 3400 - 7/21 Built - 8/2 - PS 1,182/1 of 699US 4300 - 8/3 5000 - 8/5 6000 - 8/13

09-27-2016, 09:08 AM	#56
2000wu6 Drives: 1999 Firehawk Cvt, 50th SS ordered Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Fulda, Germany Posts: 16	I've only test-driven a 6th gen for - like - 15 minutes, and not anywhere curvy, so I can't really tell, but is it really noticeable when adding a STB? I mean, I know how much the STB helped on my 4th Gen, but with the impression I have of the 6th gen's ride quality, how much does it really do?

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