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Old 05-19-2009, 07:39 PM
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what are the benefits of a tubular k member vs an oem besides the weight factor........i am in this debate because my car is going to be 90% street and 10%strip so the weight thing is not that important ...plus the oem will save me about 900$$
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Old 05-20-2009, 06:12 PM
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Old 05-20-2009, 07:53 PM
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tubular k give you more clearance for exhaust or turbo tubing, allows you to easily convert to coilover. they are also said to be stronger if built right. and they look a lot nicer
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Old 05-20-2009, 09:23 PM
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if you were doing a build for mainly a street rod would you buy it? or worry about it later
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Old 05-20-2009, 09:38 PM
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how is OEM going to save you $900???

my K-member was $230
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Old 05-20-2009, 10:59 PM
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hell when i bought my full k-member kit it was 800shipped i think.
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Old 05-21-2009, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by cassimus
what are the benefits of a tubular k member vs an oem besides the weight factor........i am in this debate because my car is going to be 90% street and 10%strip so the weight thing is not that important ...plus the oem will save me about 900$$
You answered your own question. Save your money
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Old 05-21-2009, 07:03 AM
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With the big Hooker super Comp long tubes and C6 tranny the K member was the best investment I made on my car. I would never consider building another car without it. Best 250 dollars I've spent on my car.
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Old 05-21-2009, 08:34 AM
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hey pro, how long did it take to get your tube K member?

im about to order mine since my frame rails are done.
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It only took me 3 days to get mine though Summit.
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