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


http://www.lmperformance.com/520/8.html
 
Old Jul 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
 
Old Jul 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.
 
Old Jul 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.
 
Old Jul 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.
 
Old Jul 22, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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bought my BMR brace for $65 I believe from Afterthoughts auto
 
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