[Randy Stinchcomb]

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG there is nothing wrong with their stuff, i run a few things they have to offer for the new edge cars. i have used their stuff on f-body cars for a while as well. their k-member is reinforced with gussets, mild steel, tig welded, and is more set up for street/strip apps. i will eventually get rid of my qa1 and install their kit, its a lot better set up (imo) for the street than my qa1. it is a little heavier than my qa1, but not too big of a deal to me.

well, if you say-so but if your on the forums as much as I am and around the racing scene as much as me, you'll sea all the carnage from broken gms suspension parts, poor quality control and even poor customer service....
do a "google" seach on gms suspension parts or do a search on Corral.net or corner-carvers.com and sea all the bad, also I'd think twice about there "K" member as there has been ALOT of problems wth the fit, finish and quality of the materals...

[SWEET2KSTANG]

i understand that people have had issues with parts from gms. the thing i dont understad is why people dont have issues with their parts that have a different sticker labeled on it. gms makes parts for other companies, but no one complains about them. i havent had any issues what so ever with their customer servies, its always been great for me.

i not one to sit here and say gms parts are the #1 way to go, or the only way to go. i just saying that i run their parts, and would reccomend their parts as well. the manufactures that out scource their parts from gms have different options for bushings, finish, etc, but is the same actual part that is available strait from gms.

[Randy Stinchcomb]

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG i understand that people have had issues with parts from gms. the thing i dont understad is why people dont have issues with their parts that have a different sticker labeled on it. gms makes parts for other companies, but no one complains about them. i havent had any issues what so ever with their customer servies, its always been great for me. i not one to sit here and say gms parts are the #1 way to go, or the only way to go. i just saying that i run their parts, and would reccomend their parts as well. the manufactures that out scource their parts from gms have different options for bushings, finish, etc, but is the same actual part that is available strait from gms.

good question and I have no answer for that, unless what he subs-out isn't all that much of the market?

Im glad to hear you have not had any problems outta' gms suspension parts, thats good but your one of the few and there are way-too many other "quality" manufactures of suspension parts out there to deal wth that have a much better track record than Jr's....

[Granatelli]

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG there is nothing wrong with their stuff, i run a few things they have to offer for the new edge cars. i have used their stuff on f-body cars for a while as well. their k-member is reinforced with gussets, mild steel, tig welded, and is more set up for street/strip apps. i will eventually get rid of my qa1 and install their kit, its a lot better set up (imo) for the street than my qa1. it is a little heavier than my qa1, but not too big of a deal to me.

The QA1 K-member is a direct copy of the very old Central Coast Mustang K-member from 1998. I was the sales rep for Jim Jordan (owner of QA1) he took the CCM k-member and sent it to his plant in China - We told him it needed more strength points so he fired us as his rep. There are tons of QA1 K-members out there so I will assume they are marginally good enough.

I agree the GMS K-member is stout and a great way to go. MUCH BETTER then a QA1 part

[B0B]

maximum motorsports for the win.


the biggest advantage for the k member alone is weight savings. i'm doing the full k member kit, that includes a arms, coilovers, cc plates and everything. i'm doing it for handling, weight savings, and so i have the room to route hotside piping for a turbo

[Granatelli]

Originally Posted by Randy Stinchcomb good question and I have no answer for that, unless what he subs-out isn't all that much of the market? Im glad to hear you have not had any problems outta' gms suspension parts, thats good but your one of the few and there are way-too many other "quality" manufactures of suspension parts out there to deal wth that have a much better track record than Jr's....

Notice how Randy took it from GMS to "jr's “He makes it personal - We mock what we do not understand. I agree one should do the search – look at who gets the most talk and the most play on every board. GMS is far and away the number 1 selling Mustang suspension based on sheer sales when combining all the private brand business. If you just look at the GMS posts on all the sites combined we are still #1. Every once in a while I read the spam about how GMS has bad Customer Service – How could that be? We make ourselves available to everyone and anyone big or small. I personally take calls all day from just about anyone that asks for me.

We pride ourselves on great customer service – AND WE HAVE IT

My J.R. Granatelli K-member install story....56k death - Corral Forums

[Granatelli]

Originally Posted by B0B maximum motorsports for the win. the biggest advantage for the k member alone is weight savings. i'm doing the full k member kit, that includes a arms, coilovers, cc plates and everything. i'm doing it for handling, weight savings, and so i have the room to route hotside piping for a turbo

MAXIMUM EXPENCE

[zerofx150]

so would a GMS k-member work with stock a arms or would you need the whole kit?

[Trick Tuners]

Originally Posted by B0B maximum motorsports for the win. the biggest advantage for the k member alone is weight savings. i'm doing the full k member kit, that includes a arms, coilovers, cc plates and everything. i'm doing it for handling, weight savings, and so i have the room to route hotside piping for a turbo

I just installed the MM front end in my car, but still need to get the alignment done and the rear suspension installed. It does not save much weight. I think the k member weighed about 10lb less than the stocker. The A arms were about 5lb lighter and i forgot to weigh the springs, but they are probably about 3lb lighter (coilovers). So about 25-30 lbs off the front. I'll probably end up adding 20-40lbs in the back, that tq arm is a heavy SOB. A K member install is a lot of work. The trickiest part is holding the motor up when you pull the K, then getting the new K nice and square. I built a support bar to hold it from the top.

[SWEET2KSTANG]

Originally Posted by Granatelli I personally take calls all day from just about anyone that asks for me.

Originally Posted by Trick Tuners I just installed the MM front end in my car, but still need to get the alignment done and the rear suspension installed. It does not save much weight. I think the k member weighed about 10lb less than the stocker. The A arms were about 5lb lighter and i forgot to weigh the springs, but they are probably about 3lb lighter (coilovers). So about 25-30 lbs off the front. I'll probably end up adding 20-40lbs in the back, that tq arm is a heavy SOB. A K member install is a lot of work. The trickiest part is holding the motor up when you pull the K, then getting the new K nice and square. I built a support bar to hold it from the top.

that must be a heavy ass k! i shaved 34lbs with just the k alone on my car.

[Trick Tuners]

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG that must be a heavy ass k! i shaved 34lbs with just the k alone on my car.

yeah, the stock is 46lbs and the MM is 35lbs. So yours only weighs 12lbs? Is it made of tin foil?

[SWEET2KSTANG]

i weighed all my stuff out when i pulled it. i am running the qa1.

[Trick Tuners]

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG i weighed all my stuff out when i pulled it. i am running the qa1.

so did i. what were your weights?

[SWEET2KSTANG]

i cant remember exact weights, just remember what what weight i shed. i can pull it back out and weigh it again soon, i just have to get these other cars waiting on me done first. the k did not weigh all that much, under 20 if i remember right.

[Granatelli]

Originally Posted by zerofx150 so would a GMS k-member work with stock a arms or would you need the whole kit?

when we designed the parts we just went for it - so you need all three - k-member, A-arms and coil overs

[ModMustang97GT]

Originally Posted by Granatelli MAXIMUM EXPENCE

Maximum Strength too. If I was going to make a car for the twisties, and I am. I would go with nothing less than the MM k-member. Its not as light as some of the others or as cheap as some of the weaker pieces, but its the best design out there for cornering withouth moving to a piece designed for an SLA. You pay for quality, and for the twisties, it matters. On the strip it matters too. But for the most part, unless your popping 3 foot wheelies, the strength difference isn't going to matter to much. As long as it holds you motor, doesn't twist under power and holds your wheels on, your pretty much good.

Alot of kits don't let you use the stock A arms, you will need to call the company and ask directly in regards to that k-member. Check for spring perches for a quick answer, that is the top part of the spring that the spring will be set on. Most tubular K-members do not have them. If that is the case, you will have to get a set of coil overs. You may still be able to use the stock A arms, you will need to check, but that will atleast save you some cost if you can just use the stockers with coil overs.

[ModMustang97GT]

Trick Tuner, I want to know what you got on your car, and what are you building it for?

[SWEET2KSTANG]

nothing less that MM. they make nice stuff, but not the only place to buy shit. starit line guys need the strength just like a corner carver, it doesnt take a car to do be doing wheelies to need a strong k-member. every kit i have delt with will allow you to use stock a-arms, they just dont advertise for it. tubular is just the prefered way to go, but a set of spring perches will allow the use of stock a-arms.

[Granatelli]

Have you guys taken a look at the GMS stuff lately - You can jack the entire car up by the k-member. Our stuff is stout and perfect for twisties as you say

[SWEET2KSTANG]

the coil over set up you are running is 175lb isnt it? i want a higher spring rate.