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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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I have the works Stage 2 Ohlins......Love em
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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Keep in mind you will have to put a side money for install/corner weighting/alignment. If you only have a maximum of $1600 to spend for all of this including your coilovers, shoot me a PM.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 02:36 AM
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BTW many of my customers say the Megan Track set (12k/10k) rides better than S-Tech springs on OE struts. However, the Megan Streets (8k/6k) ride real nice and are about twice the spring rate of OE.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 04:53 AM
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stance coilovers.. around $1300 mono tube design inverted strust in the front, front camber plates, specs similar to cusco zero r best bang of the buck...
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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...I say Megan at less than $1k
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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For $1600...buy the rear sway and save the rest until you can spend more. Do it right the first time and of course like Zeus said, you'll need the extra to get them properly setup.

IMO...call RRE or Robispec and spend the cash right...the first time.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 07:49 AM
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BTW...I'm running the 25mm rear sway and LOVE IT! The car is so neutral with a nice bit of trail oversteer it is such a blast to drive.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JDMonster
I tihnk ive decided on the JIC FLAT 2
Saw a FS post on these for $1000.00!
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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Is the dampning on all EVO 8 coilovers adjustable on the bottom? and is there a manufacturer that has a set for the evo that is adjustable under the hood (aside from in cabin control like EDFC)
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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The Megans adjust at the top... the bound/rebound dampening is not independently adjustable. Then again, at less than $1k, and no complaints from my SCCA customers, I think they have it covered for Average Joe. Now Race Car Joe should already be looking and the higher end $5k and up KW/DMS/Ohlins/Motons...
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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I thought about the Megan and the D2 but I have a feeling you get what you pay for so im affraid to get them and have them leak in a short amount of time.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 12:20 PM
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2 years now... never had to have Megan warranty a leaking coilover.

...and even if I did, it is a full replacement!
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMonster
I tihnk ive decided on the JIC FLAT 2
i have these and they handle like crazy! a little stiff but hey traction doesnt end
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMonster
I tihnk ive decided on the JIC FLAT 2
That's what Im using. My car has won the last three austocross events in may area outright against EVERYTHING-including fully prepared, dedicated race cars.. Pax score, raw time and class win.

Good coilovers are only a part of the picture. Tires will be extremely important as well as a good setup, bushings and the right sway bar.
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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Had my first track day at Miller Motorsports Park full track yesterday and I was very happy with my Megan Racing Track coilovers. Combine them with a nice rear swaybar and you can have a very nice handling car that is very neutral.
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