Did GTAs come with Wonderbars?
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Car: 1989 Camaro-1LE
Engine: TPI(s)
Transmission: 5 speed (MM5, MK6)
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.73
Pontiac and Chev choose to engineer handling differently. Pontiac used THICK sway bars, Chev used smaller sway bars, but added the chassis stiffener. Also, a Camaro and Trans AM had different weights front/rear.
It is surprizing that they did not put the bar on the T/A as well. But perhaps the 36mm front sway bar made up the difference.
Mark.
It is surprizing that they did not put the bar on the T/A as well. But perhaps the 36mm front sway bar made up the difference.
Mark.
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Car: 1989 Camaro-1LE
Engine: TPI(s)
Transmission: 5 speed (MM5, MK6)
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.73
Based on the comments people say about how much sub frame connectors change the car, I Would guess than any amount of chassis stiffening would be a good idea.
For it would come down to cost. It is was $25 ... why not. IF it was $250 ... it might not be worth it.
Mark.
For it would come down to cost. It is was $25 ... why not. IF it was $250 ... it might not be worth it.
Mark.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I got mine from TDS and I am really impressed with it, I have not put it on but for $50 it made a nice Birthday gift to myself 
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
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The wonderbar helps protect the steering box area, which apparently is prone to cracking with 16 in wheels. By the way, Global West's version is actually called a steering box brace, I believe.
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From: Lexington, SC
Car: 88 TBI Formula, 98 LS1 TA, 77 400 T
I noticed a HUGE difference in my 88 Formula. Went from understeering to more neutral. Silenced a couple of creaks and groans too. All in all the front end feels more solid. If you have already installed strut tower brace you might not notice anything.
And for 50$ Thats a helluvadeal. 
trade you the woderbar for your GTA I heard it helps the area around the steering box so I think I will keep it. But if you want to trade its yours. Also I think it helps to prevent the cracking.
I heard it helps the area around the steering box so I think I will keep it. But if you want to trade its yours. Also I think it helps to prevent the cracking. 
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