Maximum Motorsports K-member, do I want one?
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Why are you asking would be my first question. Are you just out of mods to buy?
If I were to personally ever upgrade my K member in my SS. The only one I would even consider an upgrade would be Maximum Motorsports K-Member.
I had one on my ‘13 GT500. It was a straight forward installation and I liked mine. Pretty cool to have it support the engine if you wanted to remove headers, oil pan, etc…. Pricey, but well engineered.
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I have only had BMR in my Fbody shitboxes, no real complaints, however I don’t feel they are rugged enough per say, regarding feedback and vibration… but then again I am talking about fbodies. If I were to put one in my 14GT, it would be a maximum motorsports, looks to be a very robust piece, tougher than factory.
On a handling car... absolutely! In addition to feeling like your car is on rails, it opens up the bottom of the engine bay for ease of maintenance.
The only negative that I am aware of applies to the required MM bumpsteer kit. The tight tolerance heim joint tie-rod ends do occasionally make a popping sound under extreme articulation, like when you are close to the left and right steering stops. They are quiet during normal street driving situations. The performance gain of the entire package far outweighs any occasional noise I encounter on my car, but sounds/noises do affect some more than others. Check out this thread: Winter mod review
The only negative that I am aware of applies to the required MM bumpsteer kit. The tight tolerance heim joint tie-rod ends do occasionally make a popping sound under extreme articulation, like when you are close to the left and right steering stops. They are quiet during normal street driving situations. The performance gain of the entire package far outweighs any occasional noise I encounter on my car, but sounds/noises do affect some more than others. Check out this thread: Winter mod review
Did you just transfer your factory A Arms and such, or did you redo the entire area in and around the Kmember; suspension related?
Does this mean the pocket book is opening soon and we can start to shop for you and the shelby? Supercharger or suspension first......
I kept the factory A arms, but would've swapped them out eventually had I kept the car.
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I have the MM K member, factory A-Arms, MCS damper/springs, and Vorschlag camber plates. Huge handling difference.
My only gripe at all is that the add copy says "upgradeable to SLA" but they haven't offered that kit yet. It's been 5 years.
My only gripe at all is that the add copy says "upgradeable to SLA" but they haven't offered that kit yet. It's been 5 years.
Maximum contacted me nearly a decade ago regarding their upcoming S197 K-member and GT500 verifying fitment. It was a dream working with Chuck and Jack on it. I was adamant about documenting it and sharing via a thread I did here. I can't believe how quickly time has passed since I did it.
Fitment was perfect and I could not have been happier regarding the quality. If I had another S197 car it would have an MM K-member on it.
Fitment was perfect and I could not have been happier regarding the quality. If I had another S197 car it would have an MM K-member on it.
The slow down of S197 bits was disappointing.
They mentioned an UCA years ago as well.
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They should at least take "upgradeable to SLA" off of the features list.
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This thread reminded me that I am still angry at them because I don't have an SLA front suspension, so I sent them a snarky little email about it. The last part of the their response was:
"Good news is we are actively testing new S197 products as we speak."
"Good news is we are actively testing new S197 products as we speak."
Was this a recent email?? Cause that’s awesome news if so
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Yes. Just got it this morning (5/3/23).
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