K member question

DickH · November 19th, 2009, 09:24 PM

Tubular front suspension is on my to do list and I am undecided. These are the two options im looking at 1996-2004 Ford Mustang Tubular Chrome Moly K Member Kit - UPR Products and 96-04 Mustang QA-1 K-Member Kit The qa1 is cheaper, but from what I understand the chrome moly one is lighter and a little stronger. It is about $150 difference, so its not a big deal, but I can get the qa1 setup cheaper than that from someone who never used it. This is something I really only plan on doing once, so I kind of have a "do it right the first time" mindset, but 150-250 saved could go towards other things, so im just stuck undecided. Anyone know what the actual weight difference between the two is? Anyone have problems with either of those?

mustang_gtr_99 · November 19th, 2009, 09:49 PM

QA1
Here is a thread already started:
k member question

CammedMysticCobra · November 19th, 2009, 11:37 PM

Please for your cars sake dont buy the chrome moly k member its very bad for everthing. Why you ask? Lets just say if you like to turn without k meber falling apart youl take my advice. Get Qa1 which is the one I have it cant get better than that.

mrbigjeep · November 19th, 2009, 11:39 PM

we speak english here.

ajm · November 19th, 2009, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by CammedMysticCobra

Please for you cars sake dont buy chrome moly very bad for everthing y you ask lets just say if you like to turn without k meber falling apart your take my advice. Get Qa1 which is the one have cant get better than that.

what is that supposed to mean, looks like half the words are missing?

On the other hand I have heard a lot of good things about the qa1. Ive considered getting one myself in the past. As for the upr I havent read anything about it be it good or bad.

ajm · November 19th, 2009, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by mrbigjeep

we speak english here.

lol, reps for you my friend.

DickH · November 20th, 2009, 04:18 AM

so get the qa1... Anyone have problems with them on a DD?

Jazzer The Cat · November 20th, 2009, 08:49 AM

This depends on your needs as a driver...

Seems to me, you are building your ride for the corners and a bit of drag racing. The QA1, as I recall, is geared more toward a 1/4 mile track piece. This is a geometry thing, but think the QA1 is designed more for weight transfer than say MM or Griggs (< Griggs... FTMFGDSOBW

)

***HERE*** is another thread on "K" members from the other day.

Jazzer

neverfastenough1 · November 20th, 2009, 09:02 AM

Agreed, MM or Griggs for twisties, but personally, I would go for the UPR for the 1/4. Its lighter and stronger, even though I don't think the weight is that much different. There is a vendor on another site that has the UPR on sale for 665 shipped. I think I am about to order one.

mustang_gtr_99 · November 20th, 2009, 11:03 AM

Woa, I just canceled my order. I called to confirm if QA1 is for drag/corner aplications and it is for drag. Which is wiered because I have a few friends who have them on theres and they run the auto X with it? WTF. Thanks for bringing that up JAZZ, saved me a mistake. I am going Griggs now with that SLA.

AzSonicSnake · November 20th, 2009, 11:26 AM

been completely happy with my psr k member. and a good friend of mine daily drives on his, and has been for 2+ years with no issues.

CammedMysticCobra · November 20th, 2009, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by mrbigjeep

we speak english here.

My bad it was late and I was typing fast and yes I speaka alota english too lol.

I yes of course the Griggs is amazing but it is also alot more expensive. I have the QA1 I also drive like if I was on racetrack also have gotten the Cobra sidways at 140mph long story but I havent had any problems what so ever.

Drick · November 20th, 2009, 02:54 PM

I want an MM kit but damn is it exspensive

dcook_14 · November 20th, 2009, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by CammedMysticCobra

My bad it was late and I was typing fast and yes I speaka alota english too lol.

I yes of course the Griggs is amazing but it is also alot more expensive. I have the QA1 I also drive like if I was on racetrack also have gotten the Cobra sidways at 140mph long story but I havent had any problems what so ever.

No offense, but the highlighted part doesn't make much more sense than your first post.

I'm looking at the MM Maximum grip box. Looks like a good buy since I haven't touched my suspension yet, so I wouldn't be buying parts twice. It's around $4500 but I think it's a good deal considering what you get. Plus MM is high quality stuff.

ModMustang97GT · November 20th, 2009, 05:19 PM

Definitely recommend MM for the twisties. Both the UPR and QA1 are 1/4 mile pieces. They have basically stock geometry but at light weight. The MM K member is stronger in the side to side rigidity and has a revised geometry as Jazzer said.

Griggs is bomb, but i'm not sure i'd spring for the SLA just yet. Maybe when I got 10" stickies up front and 12" stickies out back with a Twin Turbo under the hood.

But not quite yet.

November 19th, 2009, 09:24 PM	#1
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	K member question Tubular front suspension is on my to do list and I am undecided. These are the two options im looking at 1996-2004 Ford Mustang Tubular Chrome Moly K Member Kit - UPR Products and 96-04 Mustang QA-1 K-Member Kit The qa1 is cheaper, but from what I understand the chrome moly one is lighter and a little stronger. It is about $150 difference, so its not a big deal, but I can get the qa1 setup cheaper than that from someone who never used it. This is something I really only plan on doing once, so I kind of have a "do it right the first time" mindset, but 150-250 saved could go towards other things, so im just stuck undecided. Anyone know what the actual weight difference between the two is? Anyone have problems with either of those? __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

November 19th, 2009, 09:49 PM	#2
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	QA1 Here is a thread already started: k member question __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

November 19th, 2009, 11:37 PM	#3
CammedMysticCobra Regular Mustang MystiqueCobra2004 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 380 iTrader: 0 reviews	Please for your cars sake dont buy the chrome moly k member its very bad for everthing. Why you ask? Lets just say if you like to turn without k meber falling apart youl take my advice. Get Qa1 which is the one I have it cant get better than that. __________________ Full bolt ons Fully built Teksid Block Custom Comp Stage 10s missing JLT, Acufab TB and 2.8 Kenne http://www.youtube.com/user/MysticCobra04 Sold not lost and will never be forgotten. Last edited by CammedMysticCobra; November 20th, 2009 at 01:33 PM.

November 19th, 2009, 11:39 PM	#4
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	we speak english here. __________________ cams + 150 shot

November 20th, 2009, 04:18 AM	#7
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	so get the qa1... Anyone have problems with them on a DD? __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

November 20th, 2009, 09:02 AM	#9
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	Agreed, MM or Griggs for twisties, but personally, I would go for the UPR for the 1/4. Its lighter and stronger, even though I don't think the weight is that much different. There is a vendor on another site that has the UPR on sale for 665 shipped. I think I am about to order one. __________________

November 20th, 2009, 11:03 AM	#10
mustang_gtr_99 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 3V GT/2007 GT D/D corner carver Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,730 iTrader: 2 reviews	Woa, I just canceled my order. I called to confirm if QA1 is for drag/corner aplications and it is for drag. Which is wiered because I have a few friends who have them on theres and they run the auto X with it? WTF. Thanks for bringing that up JAZZ, saved me a mistake. I am going Griggs now with that SLA. __________________ OS2 (SW) USN REAR SEAT DELETE FABRICATOR "RSD pics in garage" 99 3V GT/2007 GT DD

November 20th, 2009, 11:26 AM	#11
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,640 iTrader: 1 reviews	been completely happy with my psr k member. and a good friend of mine daily drives on his, and has been for 2+ years with no issues. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

November 20th, 2009, 02:54 PM	#13
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	I want an MM kit but damn is it exspensive __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

November 20th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#15
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	Definitely recommend MM for the twisties. Both the UPR and QA1 are 1/4 mile pieces. They have basically stock geometry but at light weight. The MM K member is stronger in the side to side rigidity and has a revised geometry as Jazzer said. Griggs is bomb, but i'm not sure i'd spring for the SLA just yet. Maybe when I got 10" stickies up front and 12" stickies out back with a Twin Turbo under the hood. But not quite yet. __________________ Aztec Gold 97GT. MM CC Plates, Panhard Bar, SFC's & Tower Brace Eibach Sway Bars H&R Race Springs/Bilstein Shocks MAC CAI, LT's, Catted H and Pro-Dumps KB Boost-a-Spark 04' PI Motor Author of The Official Suspension Guide

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