Help: whats this part called?

Airborne · September 1st, 2011, 01:50 PM

Ok, I went to put on a new steering rack and noticed this mangled piece of metal. The car had been in a front end collision, and, long story short, I can't figure out what the name of this "subframe" piece is, so I can hunt down a new one. This is my everyday driver so I need help as soon as possible. I appreciate it gang, thanks in advance!

Edit: I should add that this is on my 03 GT

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Shelbydog! · September 1st, 2011, 01:56 PM

Thats the whole k member isn't it.

Airborne · September 1st, 2011, 01:57 PM

Was, I think...

tmpowdercoating · September 1st, 2011, 01:58 PM

k member

Shelbydog! · September 1st, 2011, 01:59 PM

that does not look pretty...or safe. I'd get a tubular k on order asap.

Airborne · September 1st, 2011, 02:00 PM

Are there any advantages of a tubular K-member as opposed to the stock one?

VinceS2K · September 1st, 2011, 02:03 PM

oh jesus......that IS his whole k-member.........

VinceS2K · September 1st, 2011, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Airborne

Are there any advantages of a tubular K-member as opposed to the stock one?

weight saving's, rigidity, better handling....

Shelbydog! · September 1st, 2011, 02:04 PM

The tubular k's weigh quite a bit less and will provide extra clearance if u do headers later. I think they move the front wheels slightly forward too.

I'd keep that thing off the highway for sure.

brokenweasel · September 1st, 2011, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by Vince's98

oh jesus......that IS his whole k-member.........

what he said

Who "fixed" the car after the wreck?

Airborne · September 1st, 2011, 02:07 PM

That crap part about that is, I drove it frome Ft Indiantown Gap, PA to Ft Rucker AL and back, a 2000 mile round trip.

The car was fixed by the dealer I bought it from for 5,000

Shelbydog! · September 1st, 2011, 02:08 PM

it looks like they "fixed" it with paper mache'.

03_StangGuy · September 1st, 2011, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by brokenweasel

Who "fixed" the car after the wreck?

+1 before you go crazy working on that thing Id make sure its even worth the effort.

Shelbydog! · September 1st, 2011, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by 03_StangGuy

+1 before you go crazy working on that thing Id make sure its even worth the effort.

How's it drive? Looks like its leaking oil/tranny fluid or something.

JK7208 · September 1st, 2011, 02:10 PM

i hope your not driving it like that

NickPohlAandP · September 1st, 2011, 02:12 PM

Damn, that thing looks like a bucket of smashed assholes. I'd take it back to the dealer and have them put a new K on it or buy a tubular one. The tubular would yield better performance, but I hate dealerships so I might go just to argue and belittle them.

Airborne · September 1st, 2011, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Shelbydog

How's it drive? Looks like its leaking oil/tranny fluid or something.

It's not leaking thats just leftover from the oil change that went horribly wrong... don't ask but it involves a chocolate lab pup and a stupid squirrel...

Anyhow, I get heavy shaking under highway conditions, more attributed to the alignment that cant be done until I get that K member replaced...

Shelbydog! · September 1st, 2011, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Airborne

Anyhow, I get heavy shaking under highway conditions, more attributed to the alignment that cant be done until I get that K member replaced...

I'm kinda surprised it will even drive in a straight line. I'd haul it back to where you got it and demand a new k be put on. Tell them u could have died driving the car in its condition.

Airborne · September 1st, 2011, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Shelbydog

I'm kinda surprised it will even drive in a straight line. I'd haul it back to where you got it and demand a new k be put on. Tell them u could have died driving the car in its condition.

Well, thats the plan... I let everyone know how it pans out...

NickPohlAandP · September 1st, 2011, 02:19 PM

Seriously, there has to be some legal prescident against a dealership selling a car in that condition as "ready to drive". That's a SERIOUS safety issue.

September 1st, 2011, 01:50 PM	#1
Airborne Newbie '03 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	Help: whats this part called? Ok, I went to put on a new steering rack and noticed this mangled piece of metal. The car had been in a front end collision, and, long story short, I can't figure out what the name of this "subframe" piece is, so I can hunt down a new one. This is my everyday driver so I need help as soon as possible. I appreciate it gang, thanks in advance! Edit: I should add that this is on my 03 GT Uploaded with ImageShack.us

September 1st, 2011, 01:56 PM	#2
Shelbydog! MM sticker peddler slowmatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 1,779 iTrader: 4 reviews	Thats the whole k member isn't it. __________________ Visit this thread, more stickers possible coming soon! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/clubhouse/263411-gauging-interest-more-new-mm-sticker.html

September 1st, 2011, 01:59 PM	#5
Shelbydog! MM sticker peddler slowmatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 1,779 iTrader: 4 reviews	that does not look pretty...or safe. I'd get a tubular k on order asap. __________________ Visit this thread, more stickers possible coming soon! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/clubhouse/263411-gauging-interest-more-new-mm-sticker.html

September 1st, 2011, 02:04 PM	#9
Shelbydog! MM sticker peddler slowmatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 1,779 iTrader: 4 reviews	The tubular k's weigh quite a bit less and will provide extra clearance if u do headers later. I think they move the front wheels slightly forward too. I'd keep that thing off the highway for sure. __________________ Visit this thread, more stickers possible coming soon! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/clubhouse/263411-gauging-interest-more-new-mm-sticker.html

September 1st, 2011, 02:08 PM	#12
Shelbydog! MM sticker peddler slowmatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 1,779 iTrader: 4 reviews	it looks like they "fixed" it with paper mache'. __________________ Visit this thread, more stickers possible coming soon! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/clubhouse/263411-gauging-interest-more-new-mm-sticker.html

September 1st, 2011, 01:57 PM	#3
Airborne Newbie '03 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	Was, I think...

September 1st, 2011, 01:58 PM	#4
tmpowdercoating Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	k member

September 1st, 2011, 02:00 PM	#6
Airborne Newbie '03 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are there any advantages of a tubular K-member as opposed to the stock one?

September 1st, 2011, 02:07 PM	#11
Airborne Newbie '03 GT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 reviews	That crap part about that is, I drove it frome Ft Indiantown Gap, PA to Ft Rucker AL and back, a 2000 mile round trip. The car was fixed by the dealer I bought it from for 5,000

September 1st, 2011, 02:10 PM	#15
JK7208 Regular 1996 mustang gt 13.07@104.66 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: frackville, pa Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	i hope your not driving it like that __________________ 1996 GT 5-SPEED PI SWAP Trick Flow 75mm TB/PL BBK CAI, UDP, Mac Longtubes and offroad Prochamber SCT tuner Seeda Triax Short Throw Shifter 3.73 Ford Racing gears 278rwhp/295rwtq

September 1st, 2011, 02:12 PM	#16
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	Damn, that thing looks like a bucket of smashed assholes. I'd take it back to the dealer and have them put a new K on it or buy a tubular one. The tubular would yield better performance, but I hate dealerships so I might go just to argue and belittle them. __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

September 1st, 2011, 02:19 PM	#20
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	Seriously, there has to be some legal prescident against a dealership selling a car in that condition as "ready to drive". That's a SERIOUS safety issue. __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

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