K member and moving the wheels forward

[TexaSTI]

Hey everyone

I have been doing a lot of research on K members and I am just curious if it really is worth getting one that changes the front suspension geometry like the MM? Seems like you can move the wheels forward from .5"- 1.75"? I plan on doing coil overs eventually (or now if its fully worth it), but I was looking at the UPR k member since it keeps the stock geometry. Also, if I change the geometry, does it limit any tire or wheel combos?

The car would see some track duty( This is where I am assuming its worth it)/drag and be street driven on nice days.

 

[01yellercobra]

With the MM piece it doesn't just move the wheels forward, it also increases the track width a bit. It's enough that I noticed a difference in the way the car felt after installed it. I'm sure it helped with handling, but I did that as well as full coilovers pretty close together so I can't which helped the most. I'm still running the same 17x9 FR500's up front, but they do poke a little. Which I'm not a fan of, but that's just atheistics. I think bringing the wheels 1.75" would cause issues. As of now my wheels are centered in the wheel well.

I was really hoping BMR would bring their K member to market, but they seemed to have forgotten about us.

 

[geoffmt]

if you like to turn, then yes its worth it! If you are only drag racing than there are lighter weight options. I am using Maximum Motorsports and their stuff is built strong and the handling is an amazing difference over stock

 

[TexaSTI]

Thanks for the input guys! I guess I'm more worried that ill be missing out if I go with a stock geometry k member like UPR's, then end up needing the new geometry to handle better on a road course. The car will mainly be straight line raced, but id like to try everything with it including some turns.

 

[Ironmancuck]

The drag race k members are dramatically weaker than the stock piece so the ride and handling is going to be terrible with a light weight drag race k member.

The Maximum Motorsports K member is not much lighter than stock and I think that is a good thing because it’s built to take a beating and last.

I’ve installed a mm k member and the ride and handling was noticeably better than stock.

 

[98 svt]

A 3rd option would be the Steeda K. Built like a tank, about same weight as the MM, and accepts all the stock components. It also allows for adjustment of the steering rack.

 

[TexaSTI]

I really appreciate all the replies. Now if i go with the MM and do coil overs, whats the best route? I have seen we can reuse our Bilstein struts? What is everyones personal opinion?

 

[01yellercobra]

I have the MM coilovers with Bilsteins on mine and I'm happy with it. I have the HD version though.

 

[SVT_Troy]

Id get MM's new series struts with their coilover kit. Make sure you pick out and match the springs to struts for your needs. Follow their instructions to a T..... I truly believe people that have issues skip steps then they are posting how much coilovers suck because they make noise and pops...

If you go with the MM K-member id get the non-offset A-arms.