Megan Racing Coilover shock install and first impressions

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?

kevr6

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!!

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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.

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'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

kevr6

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.

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jmlenz

^^^ 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

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

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.

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htt760

Thanks for the update guys.. Im really a bang for the buck guy too and if these really offer "80-90 percent of coilover functions" for the street then its worth the money. But I would like to see if they can hold up to the abuse of the track...?

Im thinking under agressive driving the valving and oils used will eventually breakdown and wear really fast then you might just feel all spring instead of any damping.

Street and Occasional Track days - Bang for the Buck?

Full Track - May not be up to the challenge?

Any other Megan Racing Users please feel free to chime in?

Cheers
htt760

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!

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abakja1

how do adjust the ride height for the front and rear.
In the rear, do you have to take out the bottom bolt and spin the lower half up (to lower) and down to increase height?

Same for the front as well, you need to unbolt the bottom bolt and spin the bottom of the coilover body?

G35guy84

I'm getting mine installed tomorrow morning, so I will let you all know how it goes.

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'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

kevr6

Using the spanner wrenches you loosen each perch away from each other and move the top to the position you want and tighten back together. Very easy to use!

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kevr6

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!!!!!!!!!

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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

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'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

LaSeeno

What do you expect would happen when you hit a pothole?