BMR does it again...
BMR does it again... This is my second k-member that doesnt have holes in the right spot. First one had a motor mount that was off by half a hole (shifted ~ .25"). I sent it back and got a new one. This time the steering rack isnt bolting up right. I put the bolt in one hole and try and hook up the the bolt (there are two places in the front of the k-member that the steering rack bolts too), and no dice. That hole is off ~.125". I used a screw driver and tried to bend, pry, anything to get the holes to line up so i can get the second bolt in. NOPE, not happening. i need to get a big drill bit and open the hole up on my new k-member so I can get the damn bolt in. Crap like this pisses me off. I can only imagine what a disaster putting the k-member back in the car is gonna be. Lets hope they only screwed up one mounting area.
BIG THUMBS DOWN BMR, CHECK YOUR JIGS!
BIG THUMBS DOWN BMR, CHECK YOUR JIGS!
Originally Posted by cyphur_traq
One reason I only run Spohn/UMI.
RealQuick - Sorry to hear about the hassle. I just ordered a BMR K-member from Speed Inc so hopefully it will install okay.
Originally Posted by DrkPhx
Neither one makes a K-member so we have a limited selection. Spohn was supposed to come out with one earlier this year, bu never did (don't even think they built a prototype yet).
RealQuick - Sorry to hear about the hassle. I just ordered a BMR K-member from Speed Inc so hopefully it will install okay.
RealQuick - Sorry to hear about the hassle. I just ordered a BMR K-member from Speed Inc so hopefully it will install okay.
Originally Posted by DrkPhx
Neither one makes a K-member so we have a limited selection. Spohn was supposed to come out with one earlier this year, bu never did (don't even think they built a prototype yet).
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RealQuick - Sorry to hear about the hassle. I just ordered a BMR K-member from Speed Inc so hopefully it will install okay.
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Originally Posted by RealQuick
This is my second k-member that doesnt have holes in the right spot. First one had a motor mount that was off by half a hole (shifted ~ .25"). I sent it back and got a new one. This time the steering rack isnt bolting up right. I put the bolt in one hole and try and hook up the the bolt (there are two places in the front of the k-member that the steering rack bolts too), and no dice. That hole is off ~.125". I used a screw driver and tried to bend, pry, anything to get the holes to line up so i can get the second bolt in. NOPE, not happening. i need to get a big drill bit and open the hole up on my new k-member so I can get the damn bolt in. Crap like this pisses me off. I can only imagine what a disaster putting the k-member back in the car is gonna be. Lets hope they only screwed up one mounting area.
BIG THUMBS DOWN BMR, CHECK YOUR JIGS!
BIG THUMBS DOWN BMR, CHECK YOUR JIGS!
Originally Posted by sikws6
I am sure you have contaacted BMR about the problem right? I have had BMR products for several years(includind their k-member) and have had very few isues with fit or finish sure your putting it on right?
Common dude, steering rack bolts up in two places, you cant really put it in wrong. 
Originally Posted by RealQuick
This is my second k-member that doesnt have holes in the right spot. First one had a motor mount that was off by half a hole (shifted ~ .25"). I sent it back and got a new one. This time the steering rack isnt bolting up right. I put the bolt in one hole and try and hook up the the bolt (there are two places in the front of the k-member that the steering rack bolts too), and no dice. That hole is off ~.125". I used a screw driver and tried to bend, pry, anything to get the holes to line up so i can get the second bolt in. NOPE, not happening. i need to get a big drill bit and open the hole up on my new k-member so I can get the damn bolt in. Crap like this pisses me off. I can only imagine what a disaster putting the k-member back in the car is gonna be. Lets hope they only screwed up one mounting area.
BIG THUMBS DOWN BMR, CHECK YOUR JIGS!
BIG THUMBS DOWN BMR, CHECK YOUR JIGS!
try a PA from finish line performance
i have a PA k-member and A-arms
install was perfect.
i also will NEVER EVER buy aanother piece from BMR after breaking a trak pak torque arm on a mid 12 second car. the tube stretched and brake... which trashed the yoke (160 gone), the drive shaft (350 gone), and what i thought was a good torque arm (415 to replace with the Spohn unit.... which looks a TON stronger and has held up to a ton of abuse).
some day ppl will learn not to buy from them
install was perfect.
i also will NEVER EVER buy aanother piece from BMR after breaking a trak pak torque arm on a mid 12 second car. the tube stretched and brake... which trashed the yoke (160 gone), the drive shaft (350 gone), and what i thought was a good torque arm (415 to replace with the Spohn unit.... which looks a TON stronger and has held up to a ton of abuse).
some day ppl will learn not to buy from them
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Originally Posted by RealQuick
I'll be looking at the Spohn stuff from now on.