blwnbyu Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Hey guys.. I'm looking to do a tubular K for more clearance, less weight, and better handling. My car is not a drag car in any way, therefore I don't feel like a UPR or something similar would be a good choice. My focus is mainly street, but, I do like to carve the amazing canyons in my area. I know MM is probably the best setup, but I don't really want to spend MM money.What K members are you guys running and how do you like them? Also, what Coil-overs are you using? Most coilover setups I see seem to be drag oriented..I have been looking at Team Z, AJE, and PA Racing setups so far.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 if you're looking for a good street/corner carving k-member / coilover combination. Maximum Motorsports is the best way to go. Most companies, like Griggs Racing, AJE, etc. state their k-members are not built to handle the abuse from the street, MM overbuilds there stuff and you would have no issues with it. If my class allowed a k-member swap I'd already be on an MM k-member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnbyu Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Cost and clearance are my major concerns with the MM... I know it is the best setup hands down, but it really is ridiculously expensive, even for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I don't know what the road are like up there in Montana but people around here rock the teamz tubular k on the street all the time. They have different levels of material plus you can get it Powdercoated how you wantSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnbyu Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I've been looking and looking.. I think I'm gonna get the MM kit... But... I'm having a hard time spending 1750 for the K and then another 500 just for the fucking struts... If I can find struts cheaper.. I'm all over it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Team z aouto x road race k member here. MM coilovers ...don't think I would run any other coilover kit . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I've been in touch with Team Z, was hoping to get one around Xmas. But gotta wait and see how it plays out money wise. I still need a hood to clear the cobra intake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted November 25, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'm looking into the QA1 K member, but only because I want to retain my stock A arms for the time being since they aren't even installed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I have an MM k-member which I got a rediculous deal on locally, It was brand new. Also have MM coilovers. I've had them for a few years now on South Eastern Pennsylvania roads (which are atrocious btw) and have had no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musturd Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 The team z k member rich has is great for the street . For my next street car it's what I'll be going with . I currently have a upr k member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'll be going TeamZ once I start my motor build.... which maybe much sooner than originally planned......: look:Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'm still rocking the boat anchor stock K member but when I do take the plunge and kick it to the curb it will be in favor of the Team Z "Street Beast" Autocross K member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musturd Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Yea team z FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'll be going TeamZ once I start my motor build.... which maybe much sooner than originally planned......: look:Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalkbecause you're gonna blow this one up, or because, fuck it? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 because you're gonna blow this one up, or because, fuck it? lolBecause of a possible steal of a deal I may have stumbled on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schiffy Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Because of a possible steal of a deal I may have stumbled onThat's how I ended up with a 4V. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Daddy Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Ok, well you have a few options, personally look at the CC plate, K member, coilover kits that your looking to buy and make sure they all work together (strange and mm caster camber plates are not interchangeable) I personally run a first generation QA1 K, Arms, with a Strange Coilover kit and Team z cc plates. If i didnt get my K on a crazy deal, I would be running a full team z kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex302 Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I have a MM k member with BC coilovers and I DD and autox as much as I can. http://www.circuitmotorsports.net/bc_racing_coilovers/bc_racing_br_series_coilovers/e10/i-526247.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnbyu Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'm watching MM's deal of the day to see what pops up... Looking like I might just have to drop $2200.. Damn the Bilstein/MM coilover setup is fucking pricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted November 25, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'm watching MM's deal of the day to see what pops up... Looking like I might just have to drop $2200.. Damn the Bilstein/MM coilover setup is fucking priceyThis kinda irks me too since I already purchased a full suspension before I got the 351w and decided I needed a tubular K member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 if you guys want a torque arm buy today. 22% off at MM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnbyu Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 if you guys want a torque arm buy today. 22% off at MM!I saw that. I'm gonna watch it every day to see what pops up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted November 25, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I saw that. I'm gonna watch it every day to see what pops upIt's on somewhat of a cycle. I think the K member (or grip pack) was on sale a couple days ago... give it a week or so and it should come back around again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnbyu Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 It's on somewhat of a cycle. I think the K member (or grip pack) was on sale a couple days ago... give it a week or so and it should come back around again.I read that.. I'm gonna keep watching. I really only want to do the front right now.. I need all my funds for the motor build lol. If I were to come across a good enough deal I might go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I read that.. I'm gonna keep watching. I really only want to do the front right now.. I need all my funds for the motor build lol. If I were to come across a good enough deal I might go for itI messaged them about Black Friday and cyber Monday. they told me to keep my eyes peeled. just a heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) I saw that. I'm gonna watch it every day to see what pops upYou should be able to get everything you need, I got my MM K member, A arms, coilovers, etc all on deal of the day and saved a good chunk of change. no complaints as their parts quality is top notch but also there customer service is among the best i've ever experienced if you do run into an issue. Edited November 26, 2013 by OnyxCobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedpony Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Not to hijack this thread, but has anyone heard anything good or bad about the PA racing tubular k members? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnbyu Posted November 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 You should be able to get everything you need, I got my MM K member, A arms, coilovers, etc all on deal of the day and saved a good chunk of change.The discount is enough to sway me to MM. I'm very excited! Now.. if only... trickflow could build my heads.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 for sure, you save something like $120 on just the K member on deal of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmfateam Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 MM also has a k-member in there scratch and dent section $100 off.Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 So I see everyone raving about the MM k-member, but why not go with a QA1, UPR, AJE, Granatelli, D&D, or Dallas Mustangs? All of them state "not for street use" but all say "for hardcore race use only". So I'm sure they are up to the abuse of daily driving in my opinion. But what's so wrong about going with one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hardcore race use in a drag race situation is much different than the abuse if daily driving if you think about it. On a 1/4 mile pass you're never hitting bumps or anything, its smooth over the length of the track, vs on the road where you're constantly absorbing bumps, potholes, ruts, road hazards, constantly. While I'm sure its possible, I wouldn't be entirely convinced.Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillNThrill24 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Glad to see tyne positive things about Team Z. I'm planning on picking that up with their coilover kit in the next few monthsSent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Glad to see tyne positive things about Team Z. I'm planning on picking that up with their coilover kit in the next few monthsSent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk They make some great parts, when I do a k member it will most definitely be their autocross K like I said earlier in the thread I know a few guys running their K and have seen it in person on a few cars, haven't heard one complaint and they are very nice pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted March 5, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I currently have a QA1 tubular K-member. It looks like a nice piece, but I had to notch the holes to fit to my frame so I'm not sure I got the right piece (second hand). I will be replacing it with a Maximum Motorsports here pretty soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hardcore race use in a drag race situation is much different than the abuse if daily driving if you think about it. On a 1/4 mile pass you're never hitting bumps or anything, its smooth over the length of the track, vs on the road where you're constantly absorbing bumps, potholes, ruts, road hazards, constantly. While I'm sure its possible, I wouldn't be entirely convinced.Sent from my XT1080 using TapatalkBut none of the ones i see say "drag race" "road race" (with the exception of some that say autox). Are there KNOWN failures of these k-members or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Well the track thing made sense it my mind. Most things I'm reading now are saying that they aren't as strong as a stock k member in a wreck. While I'm sure that's true, how much merit does that hold? Idk.Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Well the track thing made sense it my mind. Most things I'm reading now are saying that they aren't as strong as a stock k member in a wreck. While I'm sure that's true, how much merit does that hold? Idk.Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalkive read that as well, but theres no proof of them being stronger or weaker that i've been able to find. The only real bad things ive seen is some UPR stuff breaking the steering rack mounts off in the mid 2000's. I'd love to get a k-member, but no one has much info on good hard evidence as to why ones better than the other :-/ Why this $1200 system is better than this $500 system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I have a UPR, but it's not getting installed untill I drop in the new motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Idk @Blackmage like I said earlier in the thread I'll be going TeamZ because they're local and have an impeccable reputation behind their productsSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...