Megan coilovers question
Way better than the Tanabe's. If you had Tanabes and didn't mind the ride of them, get the "track" setup. My MR tracks, when set to full soft, ride better than my stock strut/Tanabe GF210's. Just click them down when you go to the track.
I still think the height is similar to stock before they are lowered. My car certainly isn't lowered 3"..but I had to lower them down nearly 2" to get the ride height I wanted.
I still think the height is similar to stock before they are lowered. My car certainly isn't lowered 3"..but I had to lower them down nearly 2" to get the ride height I wanted.
What you guys suggest?
The Megan coilovers "should" be lower than stock set with in it's designed limits on the higher end. All sets come with a booklet between the outer box and the inner box with specs/diagrams/factory tolerances. There IS a maximum and minimum height that the coilovers are designed for. I'd make sure that your coilovers were actually with in this range before driving on them. Megan says, "...it should be about 1" lower than stock at the maximum allowable ride height...".
Now it would not surprise me to fine that they are mistaken by 0.5", but I'd say no more than that.
All and all, I've never had ANYONE regret going from "springs" to either the Street Series or the Track Series... come to think of it, I've never had anyone not happy with them over "springs" or OE.
Granted, of all the ones I've sold, I have had one set Megan warrantied for finish, and two sets for spherical bearings in the hats. Other than those (who were taken care of), I'd say everyone I've sold a set to has enjoyed them outright.
Now it would not surprise me to fine that they are mistaken by 0.5", but I'd say no more than that.
All and all, I've never had ANYONE regret going from "springs" to either the Street Series or the Track Series... come to think of it, I've never had anyone not happy with them over "springs" or OE.
Granted, of all the ones I've sold, I have had one set Megan warrantied for finish, and two sets for spherical bearings in the hats. Other than those (who were taken care of), I'd say everyone I've sold a set to has enjoyed them outright.
Well that is my next dilemma. Not sure if I should go with the street or track models. I don't mind the stiffness of my tanabe's but do I really need the track ones if I can get a bit better ride on my daily driving with better performace? Like I said, I rarley ever will go to the track, so I'm not sure if I should go with the stiffer springs.....
What you guys suggest?
What you guys suggest?
If you are the type who has not minded enduring bouncing around on springs in other cars in your past, you will be very happy with the properly dampened Track Series. Mind you, the Track series will not "bounce around" driving them about town, but you WILL feel the rate/dampening if you will. Also, I have more and more customers saying that set at full soft, the Track series rides better than their S-tech springs (and some other springs) did on OE struts.
However, I highly suggest the Street Series for 90% of Evo owners as they ride BETTER than stock, set in the middle to low end of the dampening range... at a higher spring rate that reduces squat/dive/roll.
The only "catch" is coilovers are more expensive or time consuming to initially setup than a strut/spring.
Also, one of the funniest things I've ever heard is that "...you don't need the adjustability of coilovers on a street car...". What is funny about that is it is not like everyone changes adjustment of their suspension every day like race teams do for various tracks/conditions. For the purposes of a street car, the adjustability is all about getting that sweet spot for your daily driver, then LEAVING IT ALONE! 99% of owners are not race team suspension techs, and have no business fiddling with the settings unless they like bad handling and tire wear. However, what the daily driver does benefit from is the initial set up to the tastes/needs of the owner.
End point is, for the money, and with my service/perks (shameless plug
), it would be very hard not to get the Megans for anything less than stepping up to "expensive" coilovers... Then we are talking DMS/KW/Ohlins, and stupid crazy Motons!
However, I highly suggest the Street Series for 90% of Evo owners as they ride BETTER than stock, set in the middle to low end of the dampening range... at a higher spring rate that reduces squat/dive/roll.
The only "catch" is coilovers are more expensive or time consuming to initially setup than a strut/spring.
Also, one of the funniest things I've ever heard is that "...you don't need the adjustability of coilovers on a street car...". What is funny about that is it is not like everyone changes adjustment of their suspension every day like race teams do for various tracks/conditions. For the purposes of a street car, the adjustability is all about getting that sweet spot for your daily driver, then LEAVING IT ALONE! 99% of owners are not race team suspension techs, and have no business fiddling with the settings unless they like bad handling and tire wear. However, what the daily driver does benefit from is the initial set up to the tastes/needs of the owner.
End point is, for the money, and with my service/perks (shameless plug
), it would be very hard not to get the Megans for anything less than stepping up to "expensive" coilovers... Then we are talking DMS/KW/Ohlins, and stupid crazy Motons!
Last edited by Zeus; Jan 4, 2007 at 10:49 AM.
They are very similar in most respects. The BCs are a little "beefier" in construction, have a 2mm larger piston, and about $100 more. I quit trying to sell them do to the success of the Megans. Yes they are "better", but no one wanted to buy "more", when Megan customers are very happy and still not wearing their's out 2 years later?
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Sounds like the Megans are pretty reliable for a daily driver. Are the BCs not lasting past the 2 year mark?
They are very similar in most respects. The BCs are a little "beefier" in construction, have a 2mm larger piston, and about $100 more. I quit trying to sell them do to the success of the Megans. Yes they are "better", but no one wanted to buy "more", when Megan customers are very happy and still not wearing their's out 2 years later?
So he gave up on them since everyone prefered the megans.I might be wrong though, so if I am, Zues please chime in
