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Old 07-19-2011, 12:35 AM
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How much of a difference dies this make to handling? It's cheap too!


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Old 07-19-2011, 12:38 AM
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If you have a v6 that is the wrong part. I guess you missed this thread: https://camaroforums.com/forum/v6-te...er-hood-63396/

Just read through it and you should be able to find the link I posted and peoples opinions
 
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Old 07-21-2011, 06:57 PM
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I noticed better handling, mine is a V6 and it has to be higher than the V8 brace to clear the alternator.
 
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Old 07-22-2011, 03:49 AM
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bigger difference with the t tops. the most difference i noticed was on cornering but then i dont have t tops. the koni shocks have made the most improvement on handling, i would say the addition of the panhard bar, shock tower brace, rear control arms and the subframe connectors have all added to the handling a little with each addition. once i get the rear sway bar on rear ill know more on them, just having the front on has stopped any sway that was left in the front.
 
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Old 07-22-2011, 09:22 AM
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My strut tower brace was one of the best things I bought for my car. I definitely recommend buying one if you like to play around in your car. I liked taking sharp turns fast, but before the brace, she would really lean and throw me into the door. After just installing the brace, there was a significant difference. I wouldn't get thrown into the door anymore. The brace in combination of a huge front sway bar has made literally a 100% difference in handling, and I'm not even close to finishing my suspension upgrades. She stays nice and flat and I stay in my seat now. My bar was only around $100, I think I got it from Summit.

So to make a comparison to before and after: before the brace, taking almost 90 degree turns at 35 mph was starting to push my comfort zone for leaning. After the brace and more so with the sway bar, I can take almost 90 degree turns going a comfy 45 mph. That's not even pushing her at all. Granted, I have a traction and handling advantage being a V6.
 
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Old 07-22-2011, 04:16 PM
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bought my BMR brace for $65 I believe from Afterthoughts auto
 
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