View Poll Results: What k-member should I buy?
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What k-member should I buy? UMI's or Spohn's?
02-05-2008, 11:19 PM
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I voted Spohn because I have had one in my car for 5 years now. No problem of any kind, seems plenty strong, holding up to daily driving and the weekend track runs. I to have used the K-member for a jack point without any issues. UMI wasn't out when I put the Spohn in, however I will say they make quality products..as I am using their front brake conversion brackets on my car.
02-11-2008, 05:09 PM
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wow I didn't vote b/c I can't do to having neither but I think the poll speaks well enough.
I have one questiuon though in regards to a turbo setup when running a larger downpipe. Since UMI seems to be the best choice, how does it line up in regards to this issue? As far as I knew the BMR was the best for this but not sure, anyone
I have one questiuon though in regards to a turbo setup when running a larger downpipe. Since UMI seems to be the best choice, how does it line up in regards to this issue? As far as I knew the BMR was the best for this but not sure, anyone
02-14-2008, 12:28 PM
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I don't get it--really. If you don't drive your car all the time, is it ok to use weaker parts? Funny, how so many junk the 10-bolts for 9" or 12-bolts having never broken one. But when it comes to a K-member and a lot fewer bucks for something beefier, then it becomes a second guessing game.
You can do whatever you like, certainly. But I think you all need to take a long hard look at the stock part, then compare it to the single tube designs. Then look at the UMI part.
You can do whatever you like, certainly. But I think you all need to take a long hard look at the stock part, then compare it to the single tube designs. Then look at the UMI part.
now spohn and bmr both use a single bar. if you call and ask bmr how many of there single bar k-mambers break on the street. the number is like 5. so 5 to thousands of them sold. well it is luck of the draw.
go with a spohn. Steve(spohn) says the k-member will take any street you throw it at. i have a sphon k-member and i live in pot hole heaven. it still looks great. so if you happen to be one of those 5 that got the opps part. sorry. but hold them to there warrenty. and if you aint one of those 5 then you got less weight and still a great part.
02-16-2008, 06:10 PM
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Well I just went with the latest version of the BMR K-member, got their upper and lower arms as well. I might have done things differently had I read this before my purchase but I'm also a week away from installing my new APS twin turbo system. This system was designed around the BMR installed on a Camaro as I'm sure most of you already know. I didn't want to chance turbo fittment and I didn't know any better. This one does look pretty damn good and it handles like a roller coaster on rails. The days of pushing into corners are over, she steers where you tell her! I will keep my eyes open and be vigilante in checking for signs of cracking in the powder coating, etc.
02-18-2008, 05:13 AM
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+1...
"BMR K-members are built exclusively using larger diameter 1-5/8" x .120" and 1-1/4" x .095" tubing yet still remain up to 7.5 lbs. lighter than the competitions due to integrated mount design. Using tubular K-member and upper/lower a-arm set, expect a minimum weight reduction of 42 lbs. Combine this with a coil-over style spring/shock combo and a lightweight front brake setup and lose over 100 lbs. off the front end"
BMR can also make the K-member for power steering rack, manual rack, turbo, big block, or small block application
"BMR K-members are built exclusively using larger diameter 1-5/8" x .120" and 1-1/4" x .095" tubing yet still remain up to 7.5 lbs. lighter than the competitions due to integrated mount design. Using tubular K-member and upper/lower a-arm set, expect a minimum weight reduction of 42 lbs. Combine this with a coil-over style spring/shock combo and a lightweight front brake setup and lose over 100 lbs. off the front end"
BMR can also make the K-member for power steering rack, manual rack, turbo, big block, or small block application
02-27-2008, 11:22 PM
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Well I just went with the latest version of the BMR K-member, got their upper and lower arms as well. I might have done things differently had I read this before my purchase but I'm also a week away from installing my new APS twin turbo system. This system was designed around the BMR installed on a Camaro as I'm sure most of you already know. I didn't want to chance turbo fittment and I didn't know any better. This one does look pretty damn good and it handles like a roller coaster on rails. The days of pushing into corners are over, she steers where you tell her! I will keep my eyes open and be vigilante in checking for signs of cracking in the powder coating, etc.
02-28-2008, 11:10 AM
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There will always be someone that thinks X is better over Y. It comes down to why they think that. Do they have good reasons, or are they just following a crowd and thinking "works for them... I guess".
You all can do what you wish, but for the love of god PLEASE include some information supporting your statement beyond what amounts to "Joe-Bob uses brand X, it must be the best".
You all can do what you wish, but for the love of god PLEASE include some information supporting your statement beyond what amounts to "Joe-Bob uses brand X, it must be the best".
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02-28-2008, 11:48 AM
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There will always be someone that thinks X is better over Y. It comes down to why they think that. Do they have good reasons, or are they just following a crowd and thinking "works for them... I guess".
You all can do what you wish, but for the love of god PLEASE include some information supporting your statement beyond what amounts to "Joe-Bob uses brand X, it must be the best".
You all can do what you wish, but for the love of god PLEASE include some information supporting your statement beyond what amounts to "Joe-Bob uses brand X, it must be the best".
Regarding K-members, remember that there are more F-Bodies on the road with BMR K-members than any other company. BMR has been making this product for a long time and our k-members have survived more potholes and more street miles than any other brand.
I think that it is fair to say that there are more satisfied customers with BMR K-members than all other suspension companies combined!!
02-28-2008, 11:57 AM
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I voted umi (they make some nice stuff), but I am actually running a bmr. I havn't been too thrilled with spohn stuff...especially my t56 swap trans crossmember. Whoever designed that should be kicked in the nuts.
I havn't had a chance to really drive my car since installing the bmr kmember, but from the looks of it, I'm sure it will perform as good as it looks.
I havn't had a chance to really drive my car since installing the bmr kmember, but from the looks of it, I'm sure it will perform as good as it looks.
02-28-2008, 08:34 PM
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There will always be someone that thinks X is better over Y. It comes down to why they think that. Do they have good reasons, or are they just following a crowd and thinking "works for them... I guess".
You all can do what you wish, but for the love of god PLEASE include some information supporting your statement beyond what amounts to "Joe-Bob uses brand X, it must be the best".
You all can do what you wish, but for the love of god PLEASE include some information supporting your statement beyond what amounts to "Joe-Bob uses brand X, it must be the best".
03-11-2008, 07:38 AM
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Well i had ordered everything from front to rear on my Z from spohn. All chromoly I spent over 3600.00 from them and i will tell you that I will never buy or recomend anyone to them. I waited over 6mths for my K-member and upper and lower control arms. There C/S is the poorest I have ever seen from a highly recomended company. The people are the rudest and most smartass people that i have ever had to deal with. The product I have no problem with everything went together really easly and installed perfect, but if had to do it all over again I will go the another company just because of the customer service. Very important to me.
03-17-2008, 06:43 PM
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I went with the UMI K-member mainly due to the twin tube design. When it was installed, everything lined up perfectly and it had a very good design. Alot of gussets and the welds were top notch. If all of the UMI stuff is built as well as the K-member, I will be going with UMI on everything else regarding suspension.
03-19-2008, 11:35 AM
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Spohn on mine, i mainly drag race and drive on the street. i have not front sway and the car isnt set up to road race at all. i live in pittsburgh, where construction on highways and potholes are the norm. i have had no problems with it at all so far esp driving it this winter too and now that its turning nice and pot holes are everywhere now. everything fit in fine and had no troubles with a single thing at all.
04-28-2008, 10:23 PM
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just got my umi installed this past week. the arh 1 7/8 headers and the k member compliment each other perfectly. the hardest part of the install was finding ways to put everything back on so i didnt scratch the paint!!!