Maximum Motorsports K-Member

[CSG]

I was told they were only going to offer this in YELLOW so I bought the UPR. nice setup and I am sure its going to be a lot of fun!

Their display pieces are always yellow, but no the production pieces.

 

[Tob]

I was told they were only going to offer this in YELLOW so I bought the UPR. nice setup and I am sure its going to be a lot of fun!

Who told you that? Quite a bit of difference in the two K-members beyond colors.

Their display pieces are always yellow, but no the production pieces.

Exactly. From Maximum's site...

Yellow (insert part here) are only for viewing details, all of our suspension products are produced in a durable textured black powder coating.

...hurry up and finish with those rear control arm relocation brackets! Croutcher told me they were to weeks away two months ago . I need my rear roll center in place!:beer:

I'll ask next time I communicate with Chuck.

 

[SID297]

Great write-up Tob. Amazing looking parts from MM.

 

[Tob]

Much appreciated Travis. They are a great bunch to work with.

Now if I can just convince them to do a tubular subframe that would allow the '15+ IRS hardware to be bolted into the S197 chassis....

 

[Elwood617]

Much appreciated Travis. They are a great bunch to work with.

Now if I can just convince them to do a tubular subframe that would allow the '15+ IRS hardware to be bolted into the S197 chassis....

Do you know if the stock shock perch will be used on their SLA suspension? Coil-overs are my next buy and I was wondering if I'd have to get a new set of dampers for the front when they produce their SLA front end.

 

[98 Saleen Cobra]

About time MM does something.. And I sure hope they come out with a SLA.. They need to get with the program imo.. A47 and Griggs have had a SLA out for years now.. I always wondered why MM never did it..

 

[98 Saleen Cobra]

Do you know if the stock shock perch will be used on their SLA suspension? Coil-overs are my next buy and I was wondering if I'd have to get a new set of dampers for the front when they produce their SLA front end.

More than likely yes.. They are shorter than the stock dampers used on your setup..

 

[DSG2003SVT]

Do you know if the stock shock perch will be used on their SLA suspension? Coil-overs are my next buy and I was wondering if I'd have to get a new set of dampers for the front when they produce their SLA front end.

I'd hold off if at all possible. I seriously doubt it will be a direct damper swap. I may be wrong, that's just my opinion.

 

[Elwood617]

I'd hold off if at all possible. I seriously doubt it will be a direct damper swap. I may be wrong, that's just my opinion.

I'm thinking that it won't be, but I could really use some new dampers before next autocross/track season.

 

[DSG2003SVT]

If the timeline for the k member release is any indication, I wouldn't expect to see the SLA setup come out for another year at least. Probably longer.

 

[Elwood617]

If the timeline for the k member release is any indication, I wouldn't expect to see the SLA setup come out for another year at least. Probably longer.

That is probably a safe bet, and I won't be a good enough of a driver to require them anyway

 

[Tob]

Do you know if the stock shock perch will be used on their SLA suspension? Coil-overs are my next buy and I was wondering if I'd have to get a new set of dampers for the front when they produce their SLA front end.

Regardless of whether their design allows use of the factory strut tower I highly suspect that any damper you buy now would not work with an SLA.

About time MM does something.. And I sure hope they come out with a SLA.. They need to get with the program imo.. A47 and Griggs have had a SLA out for years now.. I always wondered why MM never did it..

They are working on it. I know they've prototyped it as opposed to it just being a sketch in CAD.

If the timeline for the k member release is any indication, I wouldn't expect to see the SLA setup come out for another year at least. Probably longer.

Well, the first step is to get S197 K-member production up and running and that milestone should be reached very soon. Maximum is committed to designing parts for the S550 and I just hope that doesn't redirect too much attention away from our beloved overweight, solid axle, caveman carrying, behemoths.

 

[TheVikingRL]

So, is this coming up as one of your weekend deal items anytime soon?

 

[dannydr44]

I bought the MM K-member back in June and l absolutely love it. I had the BMR K-member along with their lower control arms, full sub-frame connectors and full rear BMR suspension. However...living in northern New Jersey with some of the worst roads in the country...the drivability became too harsh (sorry Kelly). I liked the fact that the steering and suspension felt tighter up from with the BMR K-member but even driving long distances with vibrations and feeling every bump on the road became too much. Of course a big portion of that, had to do with the full sub-frame connectors but the BMR K-member was a factor as well. The MM K-member is night and day and uses the stock motor mounts. I’m not knocking BMR and like Kelly said both K-members have their purposes...just my two cents.



I ended up keeping the BMR front brace and fabed up some spacers. :rolling:

 

[Bgoins]

I bought the MM K-member back in June and l absolutely love it. I had the BMR K-member along with their lower control arms, full sub-frame connectors and full rear BMR suspension. However...living in northern New Jersey with some of the worst roads in the country...the drivability became too harsh (sorry Kelly). I liked the fact that the steering and suspension felt tighter up from with the BMR K-member but even driving long distances with vibrations and feeling every bump on the road became too much. Of course a big portion of that, had to do with the full sub-frame connectors but the BMR K-member was a factor as well. The MM K-member is night and day and uses the stock motor mounts. I’m not knocking BMR and like Kelly said both K-members have their purposes...just my two cents:

Do you feel the subframe connectors were worth it?

 

[dannydr44]

Depends on what you’re looking to do and what your overall goals are. They completely eliminate wheel hop, made the chassis feel much more rigid and give me more confidence, in turning hard into some questionable, high speed turns. Overall, they’re a solid product. But just like any other mod you do, there’s trade offs. You feel every bump in the road and overall vibration(s) in the cabin are worst. For me personally, it was too much. Especially, long distance driving. But hey, to each is their own.

 

[dannydr44]

Do you feel the subframe connectors were worth it?

Well..I messed up that reply...anyway:

Depends on what you’re looking to do and what your overall goals are. They completely eliminate wheel hop, made the chassis feel much more rigid and give me more confidence, in turning hard into some questionable, high speed turns. Overall, they’re a solid product. But just like any other mod you do, there’s trade offs. You feel every bump in the road and overall vibration(s) in the cabin are worst. For me personally, it was too much. Especially, long distance driving. But hey, to each is their own.

 

[Bgoins]

Well..I messed up that reply...anyway:

Depends on what you’re looking to do and what your overall goals are. They completely eliminate wheel hop, made the chassis feel much more rigid and give me more confidence, in turning hard into some questionable, high speed turns. Overall, they’re a solid product. But just like any other mod you do, there’s trade offs. You feel every bump in the road and overall vibration(s) in the cabin are worst. For me personally, it was too much. Especially, long distance driving. But hey, to each is their own.

Thanks for the reply man! Good to hear some real world experience. My suspension is completely stock BBP and the only racing I do is hit the drag strip a couple times per year. I figured before I do any major suspension or power mods beefing up the chassis would be a wise move.

 

[dannydr44]

Thanks for the reply man! Good to hear some real world experience. My suspension is completely stock BBP and the only racing I do is hit the drag strip a couple times per year. I figured before I do any major suspension or power mods beefing up the chassis would be a wise move.

I would go with BMR suspension, not that I'm knocking any other company but I like their products. By the way. you'll be fine with a poly bushings set-up, since your only hitting the track a few times a year. When I removed the full sub-frame connectors, I ended up purchasing and welding in a set of Steeda three point braces for the rear lower control arm mounts. Those three point braces are plenty for what I'm looking to do.

 

[kona 199]

the only reason i have the UPR k member and not this one is they were NOT selling them when i did my exhaust.i could only look at pics and read coming soon.