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Jmir018
Member # 1414
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So. I'm been looking into improving the handling of my car while reducing a bit of weight up front. Is replacing the k member the way to go? has anyone here done this before? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-MUSTANG-TUBULAR-K-MEMBER-SUSPENSION-KIT-499-99_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42609QQitemZ7994184669QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/D-D-Motorsports-FORD-MUSTANG-TUBULAR-K-MEMBER-Kit-79-93_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42609QQitemZ7993145051QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UPR-PRO-SERIES-K-MEMBER-KIT-79-04-MUSTANG_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33586QQitemZ7994159428QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Those are some of the kits I've found online. What do u guys think? any ideas, suggestions?
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CLEEN 50
Member # 5867
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I've heard all those k-members pretty much suck. Go w/ Griggs or Maximum Motorsports. good Luck
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Hungry Hippo
Member # 537
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from what i've gathered, if you want to take turns and want the k-member to survive the bumpy roads, the only ones sturdy enough are from MM and griggs. but they are not much lighter than stock, they mainly change the geometry of the struts and a arms
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SEMPERFI510
Member # 627
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I have the griggs and it is considerably lighter than stock. the MM one looks stronger and is heavier but is a good piece.
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JohnB
Member # 969
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Yup, they are junk.
What are you going for? Straight-line or carvin' corners?
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Yung Than
Member # 728
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If you want a K-member that will survive stick with the stock one and just get tubular A-arms and coilovers to lighten up the weight up front.
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Jmir018
Member # 1414
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i was more intersted in taking corners and overall nicer more comfortable ride while getting rid of some weight up front.
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Apexmotorsports
Member # 5307
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quote: Originally posted by Jmir018: i was more intersted in taking corners and overall nicer more comfortable ride while getting rid of some weight up front.
I would recommend either the Griggs or the Maximum units... they both offer improved geometry and will help your car handle alot better. The Griggs unit when used with their tubaler front arms will remove 50lbs from the front of your vehicle AND if you move the battery to your trunk you will end up removing about 80lbs from the front of your vehicle. If you do this (new K-member, arms, relocate battery) your weight distribution will be improved by quit a bit.
Mike Mak Apex Motorsports ApexMotorsports.com 2555 Lafayette Blvd. Suite #122 Santa Clara, CA 95054 Phone: 408/588-0075 Fax: 408/588-0089
Griggs Racing, Maximum Motorsports, Evolution Motosports, SCT, Racelogic, H&R, Ford racing, Kenne Bell, MAC, Bassani, Vortech, Powerdyne, AMSoil, Koni, Hawk, AFR, Tokico, Baer Racing, Magnaflow, Flowmaster [ August 21, 2005, 12:24 AM: Message edited by: Apexmotorsports ]
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BlacksheepMod50
Member # 2378
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I have a D&D setup and have no complaints. Granted I do not have any other K member setups to compare against, but I deffinatly did notice improved cornering abilities. But if everyone is saying MM or Griggs then perhaps I was just a lucky one?
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Apexmotorsports
Member # 5307
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I am not 100% sure BUT based on the prices of D&D product I think the product is made in China. A K-member or arms is not something you want to mess with because if one of those items fail you can be involved in a pretty serious accident. I have heard many stories of broken arms causing cars to spin out of control and into walls.
We have no experience with D&D products so cannot comment to their quality but we have had ZERO problems with Griggs or Maximum K-members when installed properly.
Mike Mak Apex Motorsports ApexMotorsports.com 2555 Lafayette Blvd. Suite #122 Santa Clara, CA 95054 Phone: 408/588-0075 Fax: 408/588-0089
Griggs Racing, Maximum Motorsports, Evolution Motosports, SCT, Racelogic, H&R, Ford racing, Kenne Bell, MAC, Bassani, Vortech, Powerdyne, AMSoil, Koni, Hawk, AFR, Tokico, Baer Racing, Magnaflow, Flowmaster [ August 22, 2005, 09:27 PM: Message edited by: Apexmotorsports ]
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