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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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I recall one brand K Member may be better than the others, but I can't find the info in the search. Any comments on durability or design for the various manufactures would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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UMI, BMR, Spohn

Those are all high quality suspension brand...

Now just choose which one you like
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 01:26 AM
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Haven't there been some that are prone to cracking at the welds?
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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i have a pa racing chromoly one sittin waitin to go in and it is LIGHT real nice lookin piece too
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 07:08 AM
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UMI dumdumdum
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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Hello,

We offer a very nice LT1 K-member. It is designed for both street use and racing applications... from a daily driver to a drag race car and even autocross our k-member set-up will with stand it. I posted a picture of our LT1 K-member and also a link... if you have any questions please ask and I will be glad to assist you.

www.umiperformance.com/2325

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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by crzytown69
UMI dumdumdum
x2 UMI
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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UMI for the win! Quality product!
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Elliott's94Z
UMI for the win! Quality product!
Agreed... I like mine.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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I have a BMR on one car and it's nice. UMI looks really good too, probably go with that one when I do the next car.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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I have UMI street. LOVE IT!
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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Thanks guys! UMI looks like the one.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Ive seen mltiple post about the BMR k-member cracking at the welds. BMR did take care of those customers though.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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I've got a UMI K member. It's not the lightest from what I've heard but it looks very strong and of course, gorgeous. I just bolted mine up to the motor. Looking to get it in the car next weekend barring bad weather. UMI makes good quality products. It seems like alot of people are running their stuff over the other two popular choices.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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who makes the lightest one?
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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i think PA racings chromoly may be the lightest. mine under 20lbs i think its around 16-18lbs
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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I've got a BMR, fits very nice, but the cars been on jackstands since the install... Hopefully I get it on the ground this weekend.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Thanks everyone for the kind words and recommendations

Happy Easter!
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