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Old 10-25-2006, 10:40 AM
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anyways we are off topic. Mike are you gonna paint the whole car? same color? Do you think this will happen no matter what tubular k member you get since I heard they aren't made for alot of driving?
Old 10-25-2006, 10:40 AM
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i think its just old and seen alot of abuse, plus the power of the car. Im buying the same exact one so we will see. Im painting the front end/engine bay, i may spray it all. Not sure yet.
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Originally Posted by XJOSHX
what brand K member is that?
that's a bmr k-member right mike?
Old 10-25-2006, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by PurEvl
i think its just old and seen alot of abuse, plus the power of the car. Im buying the same exact one so we will see. Im painting the front end/engine bay, i may spray it all. Not sure yet.
Gotcha well best of luck to you on the next one then! don't forget to add some green
Old 10-25-2006, 11:16 AM
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Pic's like that are the only thing that worries me about putting a k-member in my car.

Not sure but from the looks, some of the breakage is at the motor moutn attachments yes?

I dunno if it would be possible in your car or not.. and I don't know if you want the work/added vibration... but your car might be a good candidate for a motor plate. You like to take it apart alot, and it would add some strenth to the front of the car, or at least it should.

Might be something to think about.
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
Pic's like that are the only thing that worries me about putting a k-member in my car.

Not sure but from the looks, some of the breakage is at the motor moutn attachments yes?

I dunno if it would be possible in your car or not.. and I don't know if you want the work/added vibration... but your car might be a good candidate for a motor plate. You like to take it apart alot, and it would add some strenth to the front of the car, or at least it should.

Might be something to think about.
thought about the motorplate long ago...its got no business on a street car and its totally uneeded. The k member broke at the weld joint and no its not really at the at the motor mount. Heres a pic of the current bmr k member, mine looks a little different though...as you can see
Attached Thumbnails Snapped the k member-km005-small-.jpg  
Old 10-25-2006, 11:26 AM
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o.k., now I see where it broke.

I know your point about the motor plate and it's a valid one they do make for a more shaky car and whatnot..... just be easier for you to take apart, you like to change it up alot.. be a time saver in the long run. Plus, might take some stress off the k member too.
Old 10-25-2006, 11:54 AM
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Bravo! Good Job...
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that is just silly. I think you need some more power in that thing.
Old 10-25-2006, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 8ALTNG
that is just silly. I think you need some more power in that thing.
I guess the job ain't done until you snap the car car in half!!
Old 10-25-2006, 01:24 PM
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Get a new K-member, get back to the track and make a wish
Old 10-25-2006, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by DannoWS6
Get a new K-member, get back to the track and make a wish
wont be going back...dont need headaches...car was flawless all year and i loved it...i took it there just once and it broke. **** that track its ******* gay
Old 10-25-2006, 02:42 PM
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track didn't do that.. everything else probably did.... be good to see ya bring it back once with a big *** tire on it, so ya can see what she can really do.
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
track didn't do that.. everything else probably did.... be good to see ya bring it back once with a big *** tire on it, so ya can see what she can really do.
big tires + 2 step = **** in da undies!
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Originally Posted by PurEvl
Originally Posted by Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO
oh man!

what is going to replace it, the same thing?
yes but black
How did you respond to his post if his post came after yours? Not only can he snap k-members but he can predict what people say before they say it
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Originally Posted by PurEvl
wont be going back...dont need headaches...car was flawless all year and i loved it...i took it there just once and it broke. **** that track its ******* gay
LOL

I know I know. You can have a 1000hp motor sitting in the garage, just can't use it cause it'll break ****.
Wish I had that problem.

Just get it fixed up, I want to see that thing in the 9's! Atleast once.
Old 10-25-2006, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JL ws-6
track didn't do that.. everything else probably did.... be good to see ya bring it back once with a big *** tire on it, so ya can see what she can really do.
it got aligned 4 days before, it went back after track...huge crack..same mechanic. Trust me it happend at the track. Its bandaided for now and got a knew 3.50 gear
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Originally Posted by z28bryan
How did you respond to his post if his post came after yours? Not only can he snap k-members but he can predict what people say before they say it
dont worry about, just know im good
Old 10-25-2006, 03:52 PM
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what did you have in it for gears, 3.73? Don't tell me 4.10's....



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