I *tentatively* have gotten a tubular K-member and lower A-arms. Was just curious if there were any issues involved in running these in a car that sees more highway miles than track time?

On a side note, what kind of weight savings and other gains can i expect to see? I know access to the motor should be GREATLY improved

 

Will be alright for daily driving, might be a bit harsher ride. Will save a bit of weight but the big advantage is the space you'll save for installs, especially headers.

 

who made them? what do they have to say about them?

 

They are made by Pro-fab, dosent really say anything on their site regarding streetability.


Ive heard they tend to tighten up your front end?

 

I think bmr claims up to 100 lbs with their k-member, a-arms and lightweight shocks.

 

~100lbs w/ their k-member, a-arms, QA1 springs/shocks and light weight drag brake setup.

~40lbs with just the k-member and a-arms.

I was talking to a guy last night about the tubular k-member and a-arms he has on his '00 Z28. He said he loves it, there's a huge difference in weight between stock and the tubular. Only complaint he had was something about the oil filter being a little harder to access but even then he said it's not a bad trade off.

I'd love to be able to install a tubular k-member and a-arms while I had engine bay cleaned out for the heads/cam/header install but doubt I'll have enough time to get the cash together for it.

I would think it'd be a nice way to be able to get those front tires off the ground