K-member trade off's?
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K-member trade off's?
I am seriously considering an UMI Race K-member as it seems to be the strongest one I can research. I don't mind paying the price tag for a better constructed unit, my question: is there any trade-offs with using any aftermarket K compared to stock?
I've heard of wheel rubbing issues, increased vibrations, and "others".
Has anyone had any complications with this K-member or even any other manufacturers in general?
I've heard of wheel rubbing issues, increased vibrations, and "others".
Has anyone had any complications with this K-member or even any other manufacturers in general?
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Our K-member retains the A-arms in the factory location so rubbing will not be a issue. But I have heard of others moving the wheels back or forth, I have not personally seen this though.
As for vibrations, the K-member really has no effect on this. My guess is there were multiple items installed with the K-member so a assumption of the K-member causing vibrations could be possible. It won't drive any different then a car with a factory K-member.
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Our K-member retains the A-arms in the factory location so rubbing will not be a issue. But I have heard of others moving the wheels back or forth, I have not personally seen this though.
As for vibrations, the K-member really has no effect on this. My guess is there were multiple items installed with the K-member so a assumption of the K-member causing vibrations could be possible. It won't drive any different then a car with a factory K-member.
If I can help anymore please ask and I am glad to. Thank you!
Ryan
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I have changed to poly bushings all around already and you can "feel" more of the car. Which is what I wanted. Just wanted to make sure everything lines up perfectly with the install so I don't have to worry.
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He's talking about vibrations.... But I have poly engine mounts in my car, and it's no issue. A poly tranny mount has increased driveline vibration though. None the less, none of that has anything to do with the K-member.
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Thanks for the replies. I'm trying to decide if $500 is really worth it for the 22lbs in weight savings.
Is there a major structural difference between the stocker and the UMI race/street version?
Is there a major structural difference between the stocker and the UMI race/street version?
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you should also keep in mind that you are not only shedding weight off the front, but you are gaining strength and extra adjustability with the new k-member, as well as gaining much-needed clearance for things like long-tube headers. for $490 for the standard version, or $570 for the even stronger road race version, that seems like a bargain.
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you should also keep in mind that you are not only shedding weight off the front, but you are gaining strength and extra adjustability with the new k-member, as well as gaining much-needed clearance for things like long-tube headers. for $490 for the standard version, or $570 for the even stronger road race version, that seems like a bargain.
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I think I will do the standard version, it seems like a good deal. I'm sick of my headers hitting the stocker. Not to mention getting to the spark plugs should finally be easier now.