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GottaHaveLS1
12-20-2005, 01:21 PM
Is a 3 point stb much better than one that isnt? I want to spend around 100$ what would be a good brand to choose. I dont know too much about suspension/chassis stuff...
BIG D's SS
12-20-2005, 01:32 PM
3 point are much better. But BMR or UTI I think is another company. 3 points are about 250 or better.
mpdcnva
12-20-2005, 03:26 PM
i saw a three point one but it said it wouldn't work if the vehicle had traction control, any idea why???
GottaHaveLS1
12-20-2005, 05:55 PM
Is a 3 point more difficult to install?
TransAmMan
12-28-2005, 10:32 PM
Is a 3 point more difficult to install?

I'm sure it wouldn't be any more difficult then installing a regular single point STB.

i saw a three point one but it said it wouldn't work if the vehicle had traction control, any idea why???

I don't see why it would? a STB has nothing to do with your electrical system.
bad99ta
12-29-2005, 06:55 AM
I've got the BMR STB & it's a sweet product.
Zboner
12-29-2005, 07:27 AM
i need one also.
BIG D's SS
12-29-2005, 07:46 AM
I bought a 2 point from Aadco and I love it.
bad99ta
12-29-2005, 07:56 AM
Forgot to add that my BMR STB is a 2 point. Someone (can't remember who) once told me that the 3 point STB's for our cars are unnecessary because the 3rd point of connection goes under the cowl which offers no support.
BIG D's SS
12-29-2005, 08:02 AM
Forgot to add that my BMR STB is a 2 point. Someone (can't remember who) once told me that the 3 point STB's for our cars are unnecessary because the 3rd point of connection goes under the cowl which offers no support.

And a pain in the Ass to install and remove.
GottaHaveLS1
12-29-2005, 11:27 AM
I also heard from a friend that i should get a rear stb too. I dont know much at all about chassis and suspension but does anyone know anything about this? Also what is the best "bang for buck" stb?
mrr23
12-29-2005, 07:38 PM
don't know of a manufacturer that makes one for the rear. besides, the rear shocks bolt just behind the rear seat. not really a stress area. usually cars that you can buy a rear STB for is an import. i've seen plenty of those available.
mrr23
12-29-2005, 07:40 PM
I don't see why it would? a STB has nothing to do with your electrical system.

it has nothing to do with the electrical itself. it's a matter of clearing the components under the hood.
TransAmMan
12-29-2005, 10:06 PM
it has nothing to do with the electrical itself. it's a matter of clearing the components under the hood.

ooooo ok. That makes sense.
In_style
12-31-2005, 08:31 AM
They say there is no reason to use a 3 point on a ls1 f-body, since they mount to the thin peice of metal above the engine (kinda the base to the windshield), and it is not strong enoung to really do anything. I would go with a two point.