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BMR K Member
31
25.62%
UMI K Member
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BMR K Member VS UMI K Member
06-16-2010, 01:26 PM
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Hope that helps,
Ryan
06-17-2010, 09:02 PM
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I think the BMR weights 1.5 lbs less but it doesn't have the double support brace that UMI has.
Dual Tube Center Section Adds Increased Strength over any Competitors Design
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=175
Dual Tube Center Section Adds Increased Strength over any Competitors Design
http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=175
The single cross tube(1 5/8" in diameter) is not a strength issue... if the tube had problems flexing the steering rack that bolt to both ends of the tube would also become damaged.
I have not heard of a cracked steering rack yet without an impact of a foreign being the culprit.
06-28-2010, 07:03 AM
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Great to hear! And thanks again for choosing UMI Performance. Feel free to get in touch with me when you are ready for those A Arms. If you have any questions about them feel free to ask.
Thanks
Brad
Great to hear! And thanks again for choosing UMI Performance. Feel free to get in touch with me when you are ready for those A Arms. If you have any questions about them feel free to ask.
Thanks
Brad
06-28-2010, 10:35 PM
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i chose the BMR k member.
and i did that for one simple reason, umi does not make a high clearance turbo version of their k member and bmr does, i just hope my downpipes do not melt the motor mounts
and i did that for one simple reason, umi does not make a high clearance turbo version of their k member and bmr does, i just hope my downpipes do not melt the motor mounts
11-16-2010, 07:37 PM
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Does Umi offer a complete K-member, upper and lower arm Kit? and how much is this complete kit. Also I want to run a pinto rack. Is this K-member offered with UMI? I'm about to order a complete kit and I'm on the fence dont know which way to go.
11-16-2010, 10:16 PM
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Get the BMR. I have been dealing with them for years. I have always been pleased with their products. Like he said, That k member issue was along time ago. I haven't heard of anyone in a couple of years having any welds break.
11-17-2010, 08:39 AM
#32
Thank you and this is great to hear. We appreciate the feedback.
Thanks for the interest in UMI and I will be glad to help. We do offer a few different kits with different upper A-Arms and with or with out shocks. I will paste the link below for you to take a look. Right now the K-members are supplied with factory rack mounts which would expect manual racks that feature kits to adapt them to the factory mounts. We are also working on just manual rack mounts. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions.
UMI Performance Front Suspension Kits
Thank you and I look forward to working with you,
Ryan
UMI Performance Front Suspension Kits
Thank you and I look forward to working with you,
Ryan
11-17-2010, 08:40 PM
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I hate how these things happen, just found broken PA Performance K member.
Was pissed, there are still races that i wanted to go to this year. So came inside and found this discussion.
Thinking about going with UMI K member I like the integrated mtr mounts.
Ryan
Do you still make K members for LT1's and do you have any in stock? Need one soon to get ready for next year or still this year.
Kevin
Was pissed, there are still races that i wanted to go to this year. So came inside and found this discussion.
Thinking about going with UMI K member I like the integrated mtr mounts.
Ryan
Do you still make K members for LT1's and do you have any in stock? Need one soon to get ready for next year or still this year.
Kevin
11-18-2010, 12:49 AM
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I have no comparisons of k members. However, as customer service is important with any transaction, I will give my story. Goes something like this: Company A and Company B (UMI) receive the same question at the same time, late in the evening when everyone is gone home for the day. Question was: will x part fit with y part. Bright and early the next day I have a response from Company B (UMI) "Yes it will fit, we sell it for $x.xx, and I can send you a paypal invoice for it and ship it today." Now, about 2 days passes and i finally hear back from Company A, "It should fit"
Well ****.....guess you made my mind up for me. I won't directly say who Company A was but I bet you could figure it out. True story.
Well ****.....guess you made my mind up for me. I won't directly say who Company A was but I bet you could figure it out. True story.
11-18-2010, 05:02 AM
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thats lame, you buy stuff like that.
A few weeks ago, I saw BMR at the LSX shoout at there huge display with the 2010 camaro on the side, that everyone took pics of. I think they were racing that car too. So I went over to asked about my bmr TA relocation, Xmember. If I had it in the right hole for what the car was doing, and what moving it dose. And they told me about some new stuff there working on for 4th gens. The later I went over to the SAM car running 8's and it had off the shelf BMR stuff, won their class again. The ohio boys had some stuff come up from them racing the cars all year all over the place. They have the top fastest cars in there class running 7's for a years now. Theres more then just copying other stuff out there and selling it for $10 less. I buy performance parts for racing and how they perform. true story
A few weeks ago, I saw BMR at the LSX shoout at there huge display with the 2010 camaro on the side, that everyone took pics of. I think they were racing that car too. So I went over to asked about my bmr TA relocation, Xmember. If I had it in the right hole for what the car was doing, and what moving it dose. And they told me about some new stuff there working on for 4th gens. The later I went over to the SAM car running 8's and it had off the shelf BMR stuff, won their class again. The ohio boys had some stuff come up from them racing the cars all year all over the place. They have the top fastest cars in there class running 7's for a years now. Theres more then just copying other stuff out there and selling it for $10 less. I buy performance parts for racing and how they perform. true story
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11-25-2010, 10:35 AM
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I was in the market for a k-member and was considering the PA Racing one since its one of the lightest one's out there. After hearing about 4 different stories about welds cracking I just ended up buying a UMI k member from Byunspeed since the car sees a lot of street miles. 15% off and free shipping, can't beat that deal.
11-25-2010, 12:11 PM
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CrMo is a pretty good sign that somebody designed it right
up to the edge of failure. To some assumed use and risk
tolerance. Swell, if it's a trailered toy. On the street, go for
something that will bend instead of break.
My advice to you is go for stout over the last 2-5 pounds.
Any of them will save you weight. Stout will save you
a long walk or worse.
up to the edge of failure. To some assumed use and risk
tolerance. Swell, if it's a trailered toy. On the street, go for
something that will bend instead of break.
My advice to you is go for stout over the last 2-5 pounds.
Any of them will save you weight. Stout will save you
a long walk or worse.