Which is better? The BMR strut tower brace or the Hotchkis strut tower brace. The looks of the Hotchkis Dual bar, looks like a better made and stonger piece, over the BMR one bar brace. Any suggestions?

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2000 Trans AM, Black on Black Leather, T-tops Hurst shifter on the T56 6 speed, Totally stock.

Kills:
Domestic: 1-0
Imports: 2-0

 

They both do the same thing - get the one that you like that best.

Me, I have a BMR one on my car.

 

Here is a pic of mine..

http://ls1info.com/strutbrace.jpg

http://ls1info.com

 

i second what was said earlier. not gonna tell a difference so get which one you like better.

 

The STB is for tightening the chassis, like SFCs. It's not a pseudo suspension component. It tightens the body and consequently makes the suspension do it's job more efficiently. The STB should be a solid piece of steel. BMRs fit the bill well and you can get one pretty cheap.

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2000 SS Onyx/Ebony M6
SLP lid w/K&N, SLP SFC's, BMR STB, GMMG catback, Baer Eradispeed rotors, Harlan shiftlight, clear corners, tint, Firebat's decals, Mobil1
323RWHP/334RWTQ
Ram clutch coming soon

 

I've got mine on order from Spectacle Solutions

His prices are cheaper than most other places, but you have to wait for him to get enough orders to make a batch.

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2001 TransAm WS6, M6 3.42
HPP, TBB, 160* t-stat, MTI Lid, Holley PowerShot, Flowmaster 80, Port/Polish MAF

2001 Z28
-- R.I.P. - 06/25/02

 

BMR. Both of my V8 F-Bodies have use nothing but BMR suspension and chassis parts, and there's a reason for that

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1998 BG Chameleon Firebird Formula A4 - 2.73s, lid, filter, cutout
314 rwhp, 327 rwtq / 13.24@106.45, full weight and a 2.05 60'

President & Webmaster, Central Ohio F-Body Association: www.cofba.org

 

Another satisfied BMR owner here.I got my STB and sub-frames for a little over $200 shipped.My car now feels totally different when driving.It is much more solid and stable,especially in the turns.Good luck.
Kevin

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1998 Black Z28 A4
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8.584 @ 83.64 MPH
Taylor 10.4mm wires,!EGR,!FRA,SLP Lid,MAF Ends,Manual Fan Switch,and Dynomax Cat-back

BMR STB and Sub-frame Connectors

Pics

 

Are you still waiting for your stuff? Man, you're going to like it! The car really hooks in the corners with the SFC and STB. I got the powdercoated silver with mu Sebring Silver car and the wife doesn't even notice them! Only critique is Brian doesn't include the rear plate that bolts into the rear sub-frame like the Kenne Brown and SLP connectors. The rear mounts only to the forward trailing arm bushing bolt. Don't know if he concluded it wasn't necessary or had to design them differently, but I don't think it will degrade their strength.

Dave


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Dave "Vegatex" English
<'02 Sebring Silver/Ebony Leather Z-28 A4; T-tops, 3.23 gears, ASR.
Mods: Spectacle SFC's/STB, FIPK, de-screened MAF, red calipers, leather shift boot.
96 LT1-powered '76 Vega Wagon, Howell Engine Developments Computer and Harness, Sanderson CC-13HO headers, Be Cool aluminum rad w/dual 11" SPALS, custom cold air induction, 700r4, Modified 7.5" 10 bolt w/Torsen rear diff, 28-spline Moser Custom Alloy axles, 3.42 rear, '98 Camaro rear disks, cross-drilled and slotted S-10 front disks. 2800 pounds of fuel-injected Whoop-***!>
http://h-body.org/people/projects/building_lt1/index.html

 

BMR strut tower brace here...
Rick