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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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k-member

does anyone have this in their car! because after i rebuild my motor. i wanna lighting up my car just lil.

Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:27 AM
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What type of driving do you do with your car? Mostly street? Mostly 1/4 mile? Street/strip? Daily driver??

If your car is more of a weekend cruiser / strip car, then that K-member is probably fine. If you're going to put daily use & abuse on the car, I'd suggest going with the stronger UMI K-member. It's still ~20 - 25 lbs lighter than stock, but it's definitely built stronger than any of the competition's. Check it out first before you make your decision.

FWIW, I have their Road Race version in my car (it's beefed up even more than their standard version) and it's clearly a solid, solid piece of equipment!!
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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I have a UMI k-member in my car. It will definetly cut a couple pounds off the front of your car. Is saving wieght your only goal?
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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I have AJE racing K-member in mine, it weights 19 lbs. I think it's one of the nicest pieces out there.
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Capn Pete
What type of driving do you do with your car? Mostly street? Mostly 1/4 mile? Street/strip? Daily driver??

If your car is more of a weekend cruiser / strip car, then that K-member is probably fine. If you're going to put daily use & abuse on the car, I'd suggest going with the stronger UMI K-member. It's still ~20 - 25 lbs lighter than stock, but it's definitely built stronger than any of the competition's. Check it out first before you make your decision.

FWIW, I have their Road Race version in my car (it's beefed up even more than their standard version) and it's clearly a solid, solid piece of equipment!!
daily driver and weekend strip!!

i check it out!!!
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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i check it out and i going with your! i like how the set up of the k-member from umi!!!
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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I have AJE racing K-member in mine, it weights 19 lbs. I think it's one of the nicest pieces out there.
Whoa! I looked on their website ..... that is a DRAG RACE ONLY part, if you ask me!! Heck, their front suspension setup is a STRUT, that completely eliminates the upper A-arm. I'm sure that's great for extreme light weight in the front of the car (aside from the fact that their K-member is shaving nearly ~40 lbs off the front of the car!) ..... but I would NOT trust that to withstand the beating of daily driving, let alone the load of road racing!!

I'm sure it's high quality stuff, but that has drag strip written ALL over it!!

The UMI K-member is certainly A LOT heavier built than that (UMI admits that their K-member "only" saves ~22 - 25 lbs off the weight of the stock K-member).
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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i check it out and i going with your! i like how the set up of the k-member from umi!!!
Thanks for the interest and I think you will be very pleased with our item. It is designed to handle the abuse of both street and track.

If you have any questions please ask and I am glad to help. If you are interested in purchasing a item please let me know and I will put you in contact with a camaroz28 sponsor that carries our product.

Thank you!
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by UMI Performance
Thanks for the interest and I think you will be very pleased with our item. It is designed to handle the abuse of both street and track.

If you have any questions please ask and I am glad to help. If you are interested in purchasing a item please let me know and I will put you in contact with a camaroz28 sponsor that carries our product.

Thank you!
Ryan
i talk to you lil later around nov or next year. still gotta plan out the set of the car!!!
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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but it does take factory a arms right?
Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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but it does take factory a arms right?
Yes, I'm running factory A-arms with my UMI K-member. They fit no problem, and the longer adjustment slots allow for some pretty serious camber! (since I use my car on the race track, I've got about ~-2.5° of camber, and ~+4.5° of caster).
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