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  • #16
    I say in 50/50...

    If it was me..I would shed the $100 on something else instead of a brace

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    • #17
      I believe there was an improvement in mine after I put one on. It's hard to explain, but I'm convinced that it reduced cowl shake. But I also have a convertible, and body stiffness sucks anyway.

      I'm less excited about having it for appearance sake. I think it adds nothing there.

      I've worked with suspension engineers on a number of programs, and the loads on the towers are pretty high. There is always a concern about inboard flex. (on the other hand, if it moved a lot, wouldn't the fender start touching the hood edge?)

      The goods; it certainly can't hurt.

      Bottom line... it's your car and your money.
      Zeevert - 2002 Z28


      Another View of my Z28 ... or a Bonneville GXP

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      • #18
        The only real experince i have had with it making a big differance was on my mustang i think that without it the car would have been totaled. instead it bent the front end in front of it. So i have seen it save a car i guess.

        1995 TA Sold. i sure do miss it though.
        1998 Trans Am aka Winter beater

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        • #19
          its a good hand support when your towering over your car trying to work on it.
          00 ws6 vert a4 ( mods in garage )
          87 fullsize bronco ( 35 inch mud terrains )
          85 iroc ( lt1 and 6 speed )
          honda 450r
          honda 400ex gf's

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          • #20
            Originally posted by JoeliusZ28 View Post
            the car feels more solid hitting speed bumps, doesnt creak as much but thats about it.
            x2, my front end feels alot more solid with it on. helped a few rattles with me as well

            please excuse my spelling... i went to a cathlic school.
            Originally posted by 02hawk796
            3.4 Camaro > < 4.6 Stang

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            • #21
              i had a 98 t/a that had more creaks than a 140 year old woman and the strut tower brace eliminated about 90% of them

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              • #22
                Originally posted by iroc85blu View Post
                its a good hand support when your towering over your car trying to work on it.
                LOL...you are right, it does have a use!!!
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                • #23
                  yeah i totally forgot about that

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                  • #24
                    I noticed a difference on my car with it. It stiffened up the front end. There was a lot less flex. The car felt more planted on off ramps. And when jacking up the front I used to be able to jack each side on the front and the other would stay on the ground. Now it lifts the whole front end when jacking from one side.
                    My Toys: Hugger Orange 1999 Z28 6-Spd Twin Turbo
                    1937 Chevy Extended Cab Pick-up (One of a kind)
                    Future Toy: Orange Ultima GTR or SLC

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                    • #25
                      ive been in the market for a STB, there, imo, a good mod to do for not much money.
                      Mods:
                      Ram Air Intake (CAI)
                      K&N Filter
                      Polished Throttle Body and MAF Sensor
                      De-screened MAF Sensor
                      Tightened Throttle Body Cable
                      Performance Button Setting Changed for Torque
                      160* HypterTech Thermo
                      Water Wetter
                      New Distributor, Plugs, Wires
                      New Water Pump
                      LT4 Knock Sensor
                      Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler
                      TB AirFoil

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                      • #26
                        I belive they are more for looks than anything...

                        **** FEAR THIS ! ***

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                        • #27
                          if it only bolts on it won't stiffen much since bolts loosen, and flex. I think every little bit helps though

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by Thedon619 View Post
                            ive been in the market for a STB, there, imo, a good mod to do for not much money.

                            i have the BMR one but spent 30$ more on the chrome alley one which is a lil beefer but there is a hotchicks one that i hear is good, but cost almost over 200 comapred to the 100 for bmr.

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                            • #29
                              dumb question but could installin gthat screw with my steering or some shake???

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by motownZ View Post
                                dumb question but could installin gthat screw with my steering or some shake???
                                if your an idiot sure, if not it shouldn't

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