Megan Racing Coilover shock install and first impressions

kevr6 · 11-23-2009, 10:37 PM

Coilovers installed!! All is good so far! Happily surprised by the CNC quality. Install went without a hitch! I believe the kit has gone through some changes. The top mounted adjuster in the rear is now side mounted. Now you just have to reach in above the tire to adjust dampening! Here are some quick pics!! (My Ebay Suspension)
3 days arrival time and packaged correctly!

Comparisons...

Adjustment Locations...

Ichiba Camber Arms work just fine...

Settings have been adjusted to full hard and full soft to verify they work and boy do they!!!!
I have them set at 7 to 8 up from full soft right now. My Sway bars will be in soon so I may change them at that point! I've had the better name brand coilovers and these ride just like them.
I'm guessing that the workers get paid 5 dollars a week or something in order to establish the good pricing! I'll continue to drive and update as requested!

G35guy84 · 11-24-2009, 09:32 AM

Good to know, Kev! How's the ride height? In for more updates soon!

initialgemini · 11-24-2009, 10:18 AM

hmm I've always been wondering how good these will be for our cars. I was debating on purchasing these for my civic hatch because of all the good reviews. It also helps that megan racing is down the street from my house... Hopefully more people will post their reviews about them.

kevr6 · 11-24-2009, 06:45 PM

Another Update! I just installed my Hotchkis Sway Bars and the vehicle is very stiff but
good!! Compliments the coilovers nicely!
I can go another half inch down in rear and completely tuck the fronts if anyone is wondering about remaining threads!
My TPMS won't register though!

Nissan couldn't get them to sync! Waiting on advice from VIP Status!

jmlenz · 11-30-2009, 01:24 PM

I'm about to pull the trigger on these or the Stance gr+ coilovers. I need a very basic street coilover system and these seem to fit the bill.

Phimosis & kevr6 >>> do you still give the Megan your seal of approval? have any issues arose?

kevr6 · 11-30-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmlenz

I'm about to pull the trigger on these or the Stance gr+ coilovers. I need a very basic street coilover system and these seem to fit the bill.

Phimosis & kevr6 >>> do you still give the Megan your seal of approval? have any issues arose?

The only thing I have noticed is that the dampening could be a pinch better with the spring rates provided but still good for the money!! So far happy with my purchase.
TPMS has been set and working fine also/ Decided to purchase my own Nissan TPMS tool!!

G35guy84 · 12-03-2009, 07:09 PM

Hey Kev,

Did you also need to get a rear camber kit, do you have any pics of the car post-install, and have you experienced any rub or scraped bottom yet?

I just wanna know before I pull the trigger also.

kevr6 · 12-03-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G35guy84

Hey Kev,

Did you also need to get a rear camber kit, do you have any pics of the car post-install, and have you experienced any rub or scraped bottom yet?

I just wanna know before I pull the trigger also.

Yes on the camber link for the rear.

Yes I rub (front fender liner) at my current ride height on occasion at highway speeds or bad bridge transitions and major bumps. I've dialed up the coils a bit to help that but ride height would need to go up a half inch or so to eliminate completely.

jmlenz · 12-16-2009, 02:03 PM

^^^ occasional minor rubbing on a plastic fender liner is something I could live with for the perfect ride height/stance. Rubbing on suspension components, metal ribs, actual fender is a different story.

jmlenz · 12-18-2009, 04:58 PM

Ill be ordering these up very soon. FYI - just confirmed all new Megans coilovers for the 370z will have the rear dampening adjustment on the side like KevR6s...no more prying the rear plastics to adjust.

corner3garage · 12-18-2009, 05:41 PM

Hmm, that is interesting that you had a good experience with megan racing. When i had their coilovers on my 240sx there were a load of problems. For example the springs would pop whenever i turn the steering wheel, the spring perches would continuously loosen and the bottom mounts would also loosen. The final thing that made me sell them and never look back was the horrible dampening in them. I could barely feel a difference with the soft to hard settings.

kevr6 · 12-21-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corner3garage

Hmm, that is interesting that you had a good experience with megan racing. When i had their coilovers on my 240sx there were a load of problems. For example the springs would pop whenever i turn the steering wheel, the spring perches would continuously loosen and the bottom mounts would also loosen. The final thing that made me sell them and never look back was the horrible dampening in them. I could barely feel a difference with the soft to hard settings.

I've found that the dampening happens more on the downward compression but not on the upward motion. High speed constant bumps can get annoying. I haven't had any perch issues but there is a slight thunk on occasion from the pass rear. Now I've noticed this since it's gotten cold here so not sure if they are sensitive to ambient temps. Keep in mind, if I decide that the dampening is not good enough for my likings I will just buy another set and sell these cheap!

kevr6 · 01-13-2010, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevr6

I've found that the dampening happens more on the downward compression but not on the upward motion. High speed constant bumps can get annoying. I haven't had any perch issues but there is a slight thunk on occasion from the pass rear. Now I've noticed this since it's gotten cold here so not sure if they are sensitive to ambient temps. Keep in mind, if I decide that the dampening is not good enough for my likings I will just buy another set and sell these cheap!

I have found the noise in the rear to be the hard foam in the bumper flopping around. I have insulated it with more foam and the noise is gone!
The front sway bar bushing seems to make a squeak noise with ambient temps lower then freezing. I've made sure to lube accorddingly but it still happens. 40 degrees and up equals zero noise...weird!

As for the coilovers, zero problems. I've turned the rears almost to complete soft to help with the sharp bouncy feel. Still feel the price is worth it!!!!!!!!!

G35guy84 · 01-15-2010, 03:10 PM

Hey Kev,

Do you have any pics of the inside of your trunk or wherever the rear dampening knobs are? The reason I ask is because mine are on top of the coilovers and the shop that installed mine cut small holes in the plastic covering the rear towers so I could have easy access to the knobs. At first, I didn't think anything of it, but now it's starting to bother me that they cut holes in my car. As soon as I get pics of the install, I will be sure to post them.

Eric

kevr6 · 01-20-2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G35guy84

Hey Kev,

Do you have any pics of the inside of your trunk or wherever the rear dampening knobs are? The reason I ask is because mine are on top of the coilovers and the shop that installed mine cut small holes in the plastic covering the rear towers so I could have easy access to the knobs. At first, I didn't think anything of it, but now it's starting to bother me that they cut holes in my car. As soon as I get pics of the install, I will be sure to post them.

Eric

Sorry Eric, I missed your post! I got the most recent version which has the adjustment on the side of the shaft. I just have to jack the car up a bit and reach under the fender to adjust!

11-23-2009, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 668	Coilovers installed!! All is good so far! Happily surprised by the CNC quality. Install went without a hitch! I believe the kit has gone through some changes. The top mounted adjuster in the rear is now side mounted. Now you just have to reach in above the tire to adjust dampening! Here are some quick pics!! (My Ebay Suspension) 3 days arrival time and packaged correctly! Comparisons... Adjustment Locations... Ichiba Camber Arms work just fine... Settings have been adjusted to full hard and full soft to verify they work and boy do they!!!! I have them set at 7 to 8 up from full soft right now. My Sway bars will be in soon so I may change them at that point! I've had the better name brand coilovers and these ride just like them. I'm guessing that the workers get paid 5 dollars a week or something in order to establish the good pricing! I'll continue to drive and update as requested! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

11-24-2009, 09:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
G35guy84 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 305 Drives: '09 370Z 7AT Sprt PW Rep Power: 17	Good to know, Kev! How's the ride height? In for more updates soon! __________________ '09 Nissan 370Z Base 7AT - Sport Package - Pearl White \| Performance Mods: Stillen G3 CAI \| F.I. HFC \| F.I. TDX CBE w/ 18" resonators \| Megan Racing coilover kit \| Ichiba rear camber kit \| 20mm front / 25mm rear H&R spacers \| Aesthetic Mods: White interior/license plate LEDs \| 6000K bulbs \| 20% tint

11-24-2009, 06:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 668	Another Update! I just installed my Hotchkis Sway Bars and the vehicle is very stiff but good!! Compliments the coilovers nicely! I can go another half inch down in rear and completely tuck the fronts if anyone is wondering about remaining threads! My TPMS won't register though! Nissan couldn't get them to sync! Waiting on advice from VIP Status! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

12-03-2009, 07:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
G35guy84 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 305 Drives: '09 370Z 7AT Sprt PW Rep Power: 17	Hey Kev, Did you also need to get a rear camber kit, do you have any pics of the car post-install, and have you experienced any rub or scraped bottom yet? I just wanna know before I pull the trigger also. __________________ '09 Nissan 370Z Base 7AT - Sport Package - Pearl White \| Performance Mods: Stillen G3 CAI \| F.I. HFC \| F.I. TDX CBE w/ 18" resonators \| Megan Racing coilover kit \| Ichiba rear camber kit \| 20mm front / 25mm rear H&R spacers \| Aesthetic Mods: White interior/license plate LEDs \| 6000K bulbs \| 20% tint

12-18-2009, 05:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 36	Hmm, that is interesting that you had a good experience with megan racing. When i had their coilovers on my 240sx there were a load of problems. For example the springs would pop whenever i turn the steering wheel, the spring perches would continuously loosen and the bottom mounts would also loosen. The final thing that made me sell them and never look back was the horrible dampening in them. I could barely feel a difference with the soft to hard settings. __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

11-24-2009, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
initialgemini Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 340 Drives: 2011 FX 35 Rep Power: 252	hmm I've always been wondering how good these will be for our cars. I was debating on purchasing these for my civic hatch because of all the good reviews. It also helps that megan racing is down the street from my house... Hopefully more people will post their reviews about them.

11-30-2009, 01:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 645	I'm about to pull the trigger on these or the Stance gr+ coilovers. I need a very basic street coilover system and these seem to fit the bill. Phimosis & kevr6 >>> do you still give the Megan your seal of approval? have any issues arose?

12-16-2009, 02:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 645	^^^ occasional minor rubbing on a plastic fender liner is something I could live with for the perfect ride height/stance. Rubbing on suspension components, metal ribs, actual fender is a different story.

12-18-2009, 04:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
jmlenz Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 645 Drives: a car Rep Power: 645	Ill be ordering these up very soon. FYI - just confirmed all new Megans coilovers for the 370z will have the rear dampening adjustment on the side like KevR6s...no more prying the rear plastics to adjust.

01-15-2010, 03:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
G35guy84 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 305 Drives: '09 370Z 7AT Sprt PW Rep Power: 17	Hey Kev, Do you have any pics of the inside of your trunk or wherever the rear dampening knobs are? The reason I ask is because mine are on top of the coilovers and the shop that installed mine cut small holes in the plastic covering the rear towers so I could have easy access to the knobs. At first, I didn't think anything of it, but now it's starting to bother me that they cut holes in my car. As soon as I get pics of the install, I will be sure to post them. Eric __________________ '09 Nissan 370Z Base 7AT - Sport Package - Pearl White \| Performance Mods: Stillen G3 CAI \| F.I. HFC \| F.I. TDX CBE w/ 18" resonators \| Megan Racing coilover kit \| Ichiba rear camber kit \| 20mm front / 25mm rear H&R spacers \| Aesthetic Mods: White interior/license plate LEDs \| 6000K bulbs \| 20% tint

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