Strut tower brace

**GottaHaveLS1** · 12-20-2005, 11:21 AM

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, 11:32 AM

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, 01:26 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, 03:55 PM

Is a 3 point more difficult to install?

**TransAmMan** · 12-28-2005, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by GottaHaveLS1

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.

Originally Posted by mpdcnva

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, 04:55 AM

I've got the BMR STB & it's a sweet product.

**Zboner** · 12-29-2005, 05:27 AM

i need one also.

**BIG D's SS** · 12-29-2005, 05:46 AM

I bought a 2 point from Aadco and I love it.

**bad99ta** · 12-29-2005, 05:56 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, 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by bad99ta

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, 09:27 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, 05:38 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, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by TransAmMan

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, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by mrr23

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, 06:31 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.