Salica

#1

After having a broken suspension for about a year i finally had the money to get some new parts and some time to install them.

I instaled:

Megan racing lowering springs

KYB GR2's shocks

Driveaxle



shocks and springs:



torn driveaxle:



The suspension installed:




So far i love the feel. been about a month.

Stambo

#2

How do the megan springs feel? I was kinda iffy cause their so cheap, not saying cheap isn't good. I'm planning to drop in a month.

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boosted185

#3

any pics of the stance of the car now?

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Salica

#4

the megans feel great! but then again i had blown struts in my car which made it roll and bounce like crazy.

ill have some pictures with new stance a bit later. havent gotten any good pictures yet.

Stambo

#5

If they sound so good i might have to try them out too. My struts are pretty much gone also.
How low you riding?

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Salica

#6

I broke my digital camera so i wont be able to have any pictures soon.

After the springs and i changed my tire size from 205/60 to 205/50 rim size 15inch. the car itself is sitting quite low has a nice stand. sadly due to the small 15nch rims i have a clear wheel gap. but the suspension feels really good and holds really well on turns.

Stambo

#7

I'll go with the megans than, you make it sound like their pretty good. I'm sure they will go good with the Falken azenis

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samir0189

#8

Awesome, these are very inexpensive springs, so if they perform good i think i might go with them as well!

Do you mind if i ask you how much you paid and where? For the springs..

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◊◊◊My F/S Thread!◊◊◊QUOTE(14:19:21) Daniel: That was a JDM hole in the side of the box too. There was so much JDM trapped inside that box that they couldn't contain it, so they had to put a JDM hole in the box to let the JDM out.QUOTEFerdi says (11:29)No, it looks like a hooker put her acid vag on your hood. Acid vag = bigger problem than a few dings.

deliriouzgtfour

#9

I have the same setup. Been using them for 6 months. Good stance , about 2 finger gaps in front and back. My front seems to be making clunking noises. Any ideas?

Stambo

#10

I know on andysautosport.com i think they're like $140ish Can't go wrong with that!

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Salica

#11

Springs with shipping where 133dollars cause i lived close to the store. I got the shocks from ebay.

Regarding your clunking, most of the time when there is clunking it is either a blown shock or a broken strut mount.

most likely the strut mounts are bad.

trdproven

#12

Or, the spring is not sitting properly. that price is dirt cheap.

This post has been edited by trdproven: Feb 22, 2009 - 4:23 PM

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samir0189

#13

I just put some of these springs on myself. Thanks Salica, I wouldn't have known they existed if not for this thread.

I got them for $102 on upscale automotive and it was like $120 shipped to my door.

They are very comfy springs!


Front gap


Rear gap


Overall..

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◊◊◊My F/S Thread!◊◊◊QUOTE(14:19:21) Daniel: That was a JDM hole in the side of the box too. There was so much JDM trapped inside that box that they couldn't contain it, so they had to put a JDM hole in the box to let the JDM out.QUOTEFerdi says (11:29)No, it looks like a hooker put her acid vag on your hood. Acid vag = bigger problem than a few dings.

SoDo

#14

Nice drop samir. Looks good and you really can't beat the price. I'll prob get these someday when I got the cash.

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samir0189

#15

Thanks man, actually i took those the day after i installed them, and it appears as if the car has settled lower than that. Ill get some more pics later.

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◊◊◊My F/S Thread!◊◊◊QUOTE(14:19:21) Daniel: That was a JDM hole in the side of the box too. There was so much JDM trapped inside that box that they couldn't contain it, so they had to put a JDM hole in the box to let the JDM out.QUOTEFerdi says (11:29)No, it looks like a hooker put her acid vag on your hood. Acid vag = bigger problem than a few dings.

kamax

#16

how's the ride? do you know if it's softer than tiens? cuz tien is kinda hard =X

SoDo

#17

Recent pics samir?

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samir0189

#18

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QUOTE (kamax @ Mar 30, 2009 - 3:40 AM)

>how's the ride? do you know if it's softer than tiens? cuz tien is kinda hard =X

I dunno, sorry, these were my first upgrade from stock springs, and i never rode in any other 6gc. If i had to say how they feel though, i'd say slightly firmer than stock.

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QUOTE (SoDo @ Apr 4, 2009 - 8:25 PM)

>Recent pics samir?

I'll get some soon.

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◊◊◊My F/S Thread!◊◊◊QUOTE(14:19:21) Daniel: That was a JDM hole in the side of the box too. There was so much JDM trapped inside that box that they couldn't contain it, so they had to put a JDM hole in the box to let the JDM out.QUOTEFerdi says (11:29)No, it looks like a hooker put her acid vag on your hood. Acid vag = bigger problem than a few dings.

BonzaiCelica

#19

hey Kamax, do some research on lowering springs stiffness rate. my don't know about how stiff these megan springs are.

I have tanabe df210, pretty low drop. and i wouldn't want to go any stiffer.

order from stiff-stiffer, tanabe df210, tanabe gf210, and tien s springs. tien are really stiff from i've heard sorta like coilovers....

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rj8807

#20

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QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Apr 4, 2009 - 10:40 PM)

>hey Kamax, do some research on lowering springs stiffness rate. my don't know about how stiff these megan springs are.

I have tanabe df210, pretty low drop. and i wouldn't want to go any stiffer.

order from stiff-stiffer, tanabe df210, tanabe gf210, and tien s springs. tien are really stiff from i've heard sorta like coilovers....

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QUOTE (Megan Racing)

>Megan Racing springs are made with "SAE 9254," the strongest material from Japan. Our new material will offer a stronger product that is lightweight and corrosion-protected with its phosphate and powder coatings. The result is a spring that specifically offers racecar handling, yet maintains smooth and comfortable ride characteristics. Carefully matched springs rates provide exceptional handling, response, control and balance. Springs lower approximately 2" Front & 1.75" Rear. The lowered center of gravity improves performance and increases stability, as well as enhancing the appearance of the vehicle.

Spec:

- Color: Orange

- Lower rate: 2" Front, 1.75-2" Rear

- Springs rate: 300F & 250R

- MSRP: $149

rates r what I'm looking for, but that's just my personal preference/goal. I'll check Ground Control rates, but then again, you can request spring rates for little to no extra charge.

EDIT: When you order G.C.'s you request your rates, or you can just tell them what kinda driving you do. Ground Control springs for 94-99 Celica

This post has been edited by rj8807: Apr 5, 2009 - 11:15 AM

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Promasta

#21

teins are not very stiff, actually softer than stock in the rear
here are some spring rates:
stock: 2.9 kg/mm front, 2.3 rear
tein: 3.9f, 2.2r
df210: 3.1f, 2.8r
nf210: 2.9f, 2.3r
gh210: 3.5f, 3.0r
TRD: 4.1f, 2.9r

rj8807

#22

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QUOTE (Promasta @ Apr 5, 2009 - 12:42 PM)

>teins are not very stiff, actually softer than stock in the rear
here are some spring rates:
stock: 2.9 kg/mm front, 2.3 rear
tein: 3.9f, 2.2r
df210: 3.1f, 2.8r
nf210: 2.9f, 2.3r
gh210: 3.5f, 3.0r
TRD: 4.1f, 2.9r

do you have the english (lbs/inch) rates? or atleast the metric diameter and length specs so i can calculate it.

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Promasta

#23

multiply by 55.88 to get the english rates

nics

#24

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QUOTE (Promasta @ Apr 5, 2009 - 9:42 AM)

>teins are not very stiff, actually softer than stock in the rear
here are some spring rates:
stock: 2.9 kg/mm front, 2.3 rear
tein: 3.9f, 2.2r
df210: 3.1f, 2.8r
nf210: 2.9f, 2.3r
gh210: 3.5f, 3.0r
TRD: 4.1f, 2.9r

So megan is the stiffest?

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BonzaiCelica

#25

ya he didnt add the spring rate for megan springs.

once somebody finds out the rate for the megan springs the list of the springs rates should be added to the suspension guide sticky

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=28249

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nics

#26

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QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Jun 12, 2009 - 2:20 PM)

>ya he didnt add the spring rate for megan springs.

once somebody finds out the rate for the megan springs the list of the springs rates should be added to the suspension guide sticky

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=28249

Megan's SR: 300F 250R so in SI unit will be 5.37 kg/mm Front 4.47 kg/mm Rear

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Promasta

#27

ya i guess megans are the stiffest springs for the 6gc, which is kinda interesting

you can convert rates on google too, just type in 300lbs/inch to kg/mm

trdproven

#28

im on 3" drop need to go lower but ride is all nice and good with the megan full coilovers. like the feel now better even with the lower drop than the TRDs and Intrax.

This post has been edited by trdproven: Jun 13, 2009 - 9:56 PM

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cjh4l22

#29

anyone got a picture of these w/15 or 17" wheels? specs would be appreciated to. (wheel/tire size, spacers, etc.)

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smkr3w

#30

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QUOTE (cjh4l22 @ Mar 15, 2012 - 10:59 PM)

>anyone got a picture of these w/15 or 17" wheels? specs would be appreciated to. (wheel/tire size, spacers, etc.)

my setup:
Megan Racing Springs
Stagg SHS Struts (like kyb/ stock replacement)

17x7.5 wheels
225/45R17 rubbers
no spacers

heres a side shot with the megan springs

front gap

rear gap

stance from rear

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