This is topic Tubular K Member kits in forum Tech Talk at Northern California Ford Owners  .


To visit this topic, use this URL:
https://californiafords.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=6;t=008577
Posted by Blownhatch (Member # 167) on :
 
Anyone have any experience with this? bolt in or welding required, saving weight? 1/4mph tenth gain?

or where can i get Tub K member kit that have all parts needed to install?
 
Posted by mustanggt5091 (Member # 444) on :
 
Maximum Motorsports, Griggs, D&D, etc.......bolt in [patriot]
 
Posted by Blownhatch (Member # 167) on :
 
well i guess all find out.. i just ordered a QA1, 90/10 struts. [patriot]
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
One of the Mustang mags did a write up about installing a tubular k-member not too long ago. Didn't look too difficult as long as you RTFM. There's a lot of measurements you have to take when re-installing the k-member.
 
Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 
I would have gotten something other than the QA-1 kit but thats just my opinion. Just make sure to square the new k-member into the car with plumb bobs.
 
Posted by Blownhatch (Member # 167) on :
 
what is your opinion on them? I building for drag so i figure take some weight off the front.
 
Posted by BlackNGold (Member # 655) on :
 
Lighter isn't always better...Just remember that aslong as you're going straight you shouldn't have a problem with the QA1...
 
Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 
Well if it's just for straight line than the QA-1 should work but I just don't think it has near the quality of a Griggs or Maximum Motorsports k-member.

[ August 02, 2004, 11:15 PM: Message edited by: mtbaughs ]
 
Posted by racercosmo (Member # 1864) on :
 
From what I've reaf on the internet, QA-1 seems to be the most ok of the drag race K members.
 
Posted by cobraracer46 (Member # 1142) on :
 
I would think twice about putting on a light weightdrag race tubular k-member if you spend a lot of time on the street because some of these light weight units have faild uder light duty use. There is no way in hell I will put one on my heavy convert, espesilly some POS drag unit.
 
Posted by SEMPERFI510 (Member # 627) on :
 
The griggs tubular that I have is very nice. I would recommend either griggs or maximum motorsports as others have said.
johnny
 
Posted by poisonpony96 (Member # 3942) on :
 
how are d&d k members
 
Posted by cobraracer46 (Member # 1142) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by poisonpony96:
how are d&d k members
they look weak.
 
Posted by 89nevermind (Member # 4574) on :
 
i installed a groundpounder k member and it wasnt as complicated as it seemed. i also installed a coil over kit and new motor mounts. its so much easier if u get new motormounts so u dont have to mess with the old rubber ones. i would go with the griggs gr40 k-member if u have the money, its the best one on the market, weight and strength. otherwise i would go with the maximum motorsports k-member, it drops right in and is very strong. the groundpounder is nice, but nowhere as nice as those two. if u have any questions about installing it , just pm me, i can help u out.
 
Posted by KRZY88LX (Member # 4261) on :
 
but they are strong [burnout]
 
Posted by 89nevermind (Member # 4574) on :
 
its the strongest on the market right now, but also the most expensive. they have two different models...the gr40 and the gr350. if its for the track i would go for the 350, its lighter but is braced in the right places. it also has delrin bushings for a solid feel. its totally worth it
 
Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
I'm looking at D&D, Qa-1, and UPR kits.

Anyone have feedback on them?
 
Posted by cobraracer46 (Member # 1142) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 88DroptopGT:
I'm looking at D&D, Qa-1, and UPR kits.

Anyone have feedback on them?
I would stay away from those very weak light weight drag race units on any street car. Some of the above mentiond kmembers have actually faild and caused major front end damage.
 
Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by cobraracer46:
quote:
Originally posted by 88DroptopGT:
I'm looking at D&D, Qa-1, and UPR kits.

Anyone have feedback on them?
I would stay away from those very weak light weight drag race units on any street car. Some of the above mentiond kmembers have actually faild and caused major front end damage.
I understand that the stresses upon the K-member are much greater during autocrossing/road-racing, but I won't be doing much of that since I have setup my car for the 1/4.

I have seen the Qa-1 k's up close they seem to be pretty-good quality. Not everyone can afford a Griggs or MM K-member.

Do you have any links on the K-member failures?
 
Posted by cobraracer46 (Member # 1142) on :
 
Do you have any links on the K-member failures?


Auh, no, but if you do a search here or here , you might turn somthing up.

[ August 09, 2004, 10:17 PM: Message edited by: cobraracer46 ]
 
Posted by phildog (Member # 1214) on :
 
Ever hear of the old saying: You get what you pay for? A few hundred bucks is nothing compared to a destroyed car that the insurance company wont touch because you installed a cheap K-member.
 




Fueled by Ford Mustang Owners
on CaliforniaFords.com