Benefits of tubular k member?

[SteveG@Lethal]

The K-member with bolts,hardware and motor mounts from BMR weighs 26.4lbs (per BMR)

You looking about a 20lb difference (maybe a few more or less)

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[D.T.R]

What if you did subframe + tubular LCAs also?

 

[stretchb]

when I swapped to the bmr I only lost about 17-18 lbs

I swapped for the extra space though.

 

[Blazer707@TBR]

when I swapped to the bmr I only lost about 17-18 lbs

I swapped for the extra space though.

You weighed each crossmember on a scale or did a before and after with the car on the scale?

 

[BMR Tech]

So is most of the NVH gained coming from the stiffer motor mounts? Anyways BMR vs UPR...BMR weighs in at 27 lbs and UPR weighs in at 18 lbs. Both manufactures claim stock k-member is 44-45 lbs.

Our K-Member is 26.4lbs, with the engine mounts/hardware - a-arm spacers, and bolts..

The "other" brand, may be 18 bare, without hardware, I do not know. I do know that there is a member on the S197Forum, who made some claims about the "other" brand being 22lbs....and the stock K-Member being 50lbs. So he was saying he saved 28lbs. We had a big long discussion about this on that forum.

Needless to say, the other brand is definitely lighter - there is no arguing that. It utilizes thinner material. As to how much exactly, it is more than likely in the 4-6lb range.

There is a huge difference between the '79 - '04 Stuff, compared to the S197's. The older Mustangs saved much more weight. Now, let's hope - for BMR's sake; that the 2015 doesn't come equipped from the factory with a 25lb k-frame....

 

[Fastnature]

I don't really recommend this for a car that is set up primarily for Drag-Race....but it is a very unique and cool piece for daily driven and road-coursed cars.

Why is it not recommended for drag?

 

[BMR Tech]

Why is it not recommended for drag?

Because it is additional weight that is not beneficial.

 

[beefcake]

I really didn't mind the extra noise that came with the k member, we put the k member on the blue car, cut a bunch of weight, and to be honest, I didn't think it was bad at all,

i'm kind of old school though

we have the bmr k members and the upr ones.

great price shipped on the bmr for members
beef
513-478-1965

 

[Sof Top]

Because it is additional weight that is not beneficial.

:shrug:

 

[BMR Tech]

Seems there is some confusion.

I was referring to the CB004:

2005 - 2014 Mustang GT | Radiator Supports | CB004 - Chassis Brace, Radiator Support | BMR Suspension - The Leader in High Performance Suspension & Chassis

........when I said this:

I don't really recommend this for a car that is set up primarily for Drag-Race....but it is a very unique and cool piece for daily driven and road-coursed cars.

I was not referring to the actual K-Member......

 

[Fastnature]

Oh ok I was confused!!! But you have set me straight. I sure did read that wrong

 

[Sof Top]

hmmn...BMR K Member group buy ***hint, hint***

 

[beefcake]

hmmn...BMR K Member group buy ***hint, hint***

we have great buys going for members, i'll see what I can do

 

[Sof Top]

we have great buys going for members, i'll see what I can do

even better

 

[Fastnature]

even better

:lol: Im with this guy!!!

I need to used someones cc as Terry has made great use of mine

 

[BMR Tech]

Just thought I would share this. I had a shop come purchase our K-Member, and he brought the piece he was replacing it for, with him.

I found it pretty interesting.

 

[calebnumber3]

I would be in on a group buy for the BMR k member as well lol

 

[beefcake]

I would be in on a group buy for the BMR k member as well lol

we'll be having 15% off for black Friday!

 

[UnleashedBeast]

Kelly, there is simply no comparison in quality between the BMR and UPR K members. Side by side, it's easy to understand why BMR weighs more, it's built stronger. I'd sacrifice 2.4 lbs. of weight saving to gain ridgitiy and quality any day of the week.

 

[jjd975]

Not sure if the new cars are anything like my 93lx but its well worth doing it all...kmember, a-arms, springs and caster cambers if all thst stuff is available. On the old cars just the swap in springs was a ton of weight. You will certainly notice your front end coming up under hard acceleration.