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240sxdrifterS14 · 01-17-2008, 11:21 AM

I was starting to think about getting the megan race coilover kit for my s14, what does everyone think about there quality, and is it a huge major improvement over stock?

1-18-08
Thank you all so much, this is exactly what I wanting to hear, I still currently have my 12 year old struts and all and I dont think they're gonna last much longer. So I'm just getting opinions from others that have more experience. I want to get on the track as far a drifting but dont know exactly when that will happen. Right now my car is a dd that puts up with pretty high levels of abuse from a newb who is trying to force himself how to learn how to drift. So my buget is pretty much 1500 and below so just in your opinions what setup do you think would be best? Thanks again for all the help.

Also to those of you who keep leaving me bad rep I'm sorry I just am trying to learn.

burnsauto · 01-17-2008, 11:22 AM

this has been covered tons of times.

240sxdrifterS14 · 01-17-2008, 11:33 AM

Sorry, I figured, it was just taking forever to find a post on it.

hijack3d · 01-17-2008, 12:14 PM

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showpost.php...5&postcount=34

!Zar! · 01-17-2008, 12:55 PM

MR coilovers suck.

I got a set for free so I could get my car to the track.

I hated them at the track and on the way there.

I'm ashamed to even admit that I touched a car with them.

I tried and spent time with different setup's. But to no avail, they still suck.

They are under valved and over sprung.

Shits weak like a 3rd nation.

But what do most poeple care.

Most of the cheapasses would rather pay more attention to price then pay attention to performance.

ThePenIsMightier · 01-17-2008, 01:25 PM

ballers don't drive 240s.

shut up posers

Bobafreak · 01-17-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePenIsMightier

ballers don't drive 240s.

shut up posers

and you are..............

EM_S13 · 01-17-2008, 01:28 PM

I'd really consider looking into other coilover setups other then the Megans. They don't hold up like they should. I've been on them in my S13 and after a few height adjustments the threads on the sleeve were hammered. They make Ksports and D2's look good

DOOK · 01-17-2008, 01:31 PM

I think the reason they are so much cheaper than everything else is because they are so good, no really.

!Zar! · 01-17-2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePenIsMightier

ballers don't drive 240s.

shut up posers

skyline slider · 01-17-2008, 01:34 PM

I had MR coilovers on my skyline... and they sucked ass... still had some body roll while drifting... and they didnt go as stiff as I would of liked... if you want a cheap ass coilover and dont care... go for it... if your actually going to track the car... then get something else

NiGHTS · 01-17-2008, 03:10 PM

its all in personal preferance.

i drove a car with ziel , stance , and the ocasional spring/shock combo. to tell you the truth its all in personal preferance. find someone who has them in your area and go for a ride.

i currenlty have the megan track series ... to tell you the truth i would take these over half the other coilovers out there.

but to each there own. dont take my word for it try them out and see.

240truk · 01-17-2008, 03:14 PM

I have them on my s13 and they're ok.. Only got them because someone traded me for my kyb's and tein springs. over stock, big improvement but you might as well just spend a little more for something way better like powered by max, stance, kts. Dont half step it, just get the right shit the first time and you will be happier

SimpleSexy180 · 01-17-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePenIsMightier

ballers don't drive 240s.

shut up posers

BUUUAHHA. FUCKIN FUNNIEST SHIT EVER. AND THE TRUTH.

Matej · 01-17-2008, 03:43 PM

I like mine, but I can't really tell the ride difference between any coilover, maybe they suck on the track? I don't know, I don't really care, I just want my car to be low.

Rusker · 01-17-2008, 04:10 PM

I've heard descent things about them. Most complaints come from people who track/drift their car but honestly 99% of people who claim to be building a drift/track car never actually see any track time at all. I think they are fine as a DD coilover setup.

If you are going to seriously look into racing the car in some fashion you might want to take a look at a few other setups.

You get what you pay for but from what I've read you get your moneys worth with the MR's.

super240sx7185 · 01-17-2008, 04:33 PM

I've had them on my car since last September no problems so far, and I've adjusted height several times. Then again Im not a drift/autocross junkie so they don't get too much abuse minus the sorry ass roads around here.

EM_S13 · 01-17-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 240truk

I have them on my s13 and they're ok.. Only got them because someone traded me for my kyb's and tein springs. over stock, big improvement but you might as well just spend a little more for something way better like powered by max, stance, kts. Dont half step it, just get the right shit the first time and you will be happier

Yeah what he said...

What up Julian!

240truk · 01-17-2008, 06:02 PM

^^wadup mang??? thanks for the fender roller!!!!!!

kouki_s14 · 01-17-2008, 06:08 PM

I just copied this from what i posted in the Godspeed coilover thread because i dont want to type it again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiDyNomiTe

"You get what you pay for"

Buy coilovers that are proven and tested, save up and do it right the first time.

Don't cheap out on suspension, bad coils will make your car not so fun, hitting your head on the roof is also painful.

I'm not so sure "you get what you pay for" is entirely correct here. From my research, everything that comes out of China OR Japan (yes that is right JAPAN) is crap. With the exception of the camber plates, most Chinese or Japanese coilovers are crap. When i say coilovers i mean shocks. Even the supposedly "high end" stuff like Cusco, HKS, and EVEN Zeal cant come close to some American or European brands.

So paying $2500 for coilovers doesnt exactly get you much more than the $1000 coilovers give you. There is a reason Motons, Ohlins, Penskes, Sachs etc are anywhere from $5000 to $20,000.

Why do you think the Mine's suspension for the new GTR is $10,000? Because Mine's knows something about suspension and had Sachs make their shocks. The GTR has stock Bilsteins, which is also a great shock company. They could have called up Zeal to design some $4000 coilovers, but going from Bilstein to Zeal is a horrible horrible downgrade.

There have been thread after thread about what suspension/coilover is good. Last i checked a very very small percentage of 240 owners need REAL shocks, most just want to slam the shit out of their cars. Of course the more expensive coilovers will be a little bit better, but why pay another $1000 for something you probably wont even notice. For $1000 you can get some Konis that will blow away your $2000 JIC crap coilovers.

So "you get what you pay for" doesnt apply too well, people on zilvia just need to learn a thing or two about shocks and be smart with their money. If you want to just slam your car, get some chinese coilovers, if you want your car to perform get Konis, if you can afford it get some Motons, Penskes, etc.

For those of you who think im full of shit read this:

http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets6.html

I've posted it along with many others before, yet no one seems to read it.

Jgrand03 · 01-18-2008, 01:00 AM

def dont go with megans i bought them cause i was impatient and soon regreted it way to bouncy even when set half way stiff i just sold them now i think im gonna go with some kw variants or something of that nature depends how much cash i can come up with advice save your money for a quality product

Cash · 01-18-2008, 07:23 AM

Personal preference. Some will tell you they suck, some will tell you they're awesome. Some will tell you they're the worst thing ever if you actually track your car. I know a local D1GP driver that used MR coilovers with swift springs last season.

Grenade180sx · 01-18-2008, 08:11 AM

if you looking for coilovers... get powered by max. great stuff. and only 200 more then the "track Megans"

ZX88 · 01-18-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Grenade180sx

if you looking for coilovers... get powered by max. great stuff. and only 200 more then the "track Megans"

yeah power by max are great from what i hear. probably my next set up.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 01-18-2008, 09:53 AM

Theyre okay, I had it in my old S14. I didnt track the car, just slammed, DD, went up the mountains once in a while. Held up okay.

My gripe about it: Rubber boot is shiet (got torn in less than a year), got noisy, and after about a year or so started feeling soft.

Grenade180sx · 01-18-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Theyre okay, I had it in my old S14. I didnt track the car, just slammed, DD, went up the mountains once in a while. Held up okay.

My gripe about it: Rubber boot is shiet (got torn in less than a year), got noisy, and after about a year or so started feeling soft.

the megans or pbm?

*fliprayzin240sx* · 01-18-2008, 11:27 AM

^^^^ MRs.......just wasnt too impressed with the build quality. Then again I got them at cost for $750.

sblack13 · 01-18-2008, 11:31 AM

had the megan's on my s14, did'nt feel so great as the hks hipermax's on my s13. Realized the MR's sucked balls. Sold the MR'S.

Koopa Troopa · 01-18-2008, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kouki_s14

I'm not so sure "you get what you pay for" is entirely correct here. From my research, everything that comes out of China OR Japan (yes that is right JAPAN) is crap. With the exception of the camber plates, most Chinese or Japanese coilovers are crap. When i say coilovers i mean shocks. Even the supposedly "high end" stuff like Cusco, HKS, and EVEN Zeal cant come close to some American or European brands.

So paying $2500 for coilovers doesnt exactly get you much more than the $1000 coilovers give you. There is a reason Motons, Ohlins, Penskes, Sachs etc are anywhere from $5000 to $20,000.

It's called capitalism and there are even Ohlins dampers that suck. The reason those kits you listed cost so much is because they're not built until your order goes through which means the shit is built for your car and your car only.

Quote:

Why do you think the Mine's suspension for the new GTR is $10,000? Because Mine's knows something about suspension and had Sachs make their shocks. The GTR has stock Bilsteins, which is also a great shock company. They could have called up Zeal to design some $4000 coilovers, but going from Bilstein to Zeal is a horrible horrible downgrade.

It cost 10k because it's the only shit out right now and it's for a brand new car that has such hype it's selling for over 100k at used car dealerships and YJA. Once again capitalism plays a role in this. Supply and demand.

Quote:

There have been thread after thread about what suspension/coilover is good. Last i checked a very very small percentage of 240 owners need REAL shocks, most just want to slam the shit out of their cars. Of course the more expensive coilovers will be a little bit better, but why pay another $1000 for something you probably wont even notice. For $1000 you can get some Konis that will blow away your $2000 JIC crap coilovers.

You sound like you're filled with biased hatred and misinformation.

Quote:

So "you get what you pay for" doesnt apply too well, people on zilvia just need to learn a thing or two about shocks and be smart with their money. If you want to just slam your car, get some chinese coilovers, if you want your car to perform get Konis, if you can afford it get some Motons, Penskes, etc.

For those of you who think im full of shit read this:

http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets6.html

I've posted it along with many others before, yet no one seems to read it.

Actually you get what you paid for applies very well.

ThePenIsMightier · 01-18-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

acting cool to fit in. it's alright everyone here does it. you act like you've never bought something because it was cheaper.

like you've never bought anything from a fucking wal-mart.

not that i'm questioning how rich you are, after all we all do drive 240sx's. that screams nothing other than baller, i assure you.

poser.

01-17-2008, 11:21 AM	#1
240sxdrifterS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: FL Age: 34 Posts: 146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Megan Racing Coilovers I was starting to think about getting the megan race coilover kit for my s14, what does everyone think about there quality, and is it a huge major improvement over stock? 1-18-08 Thank you all so much, this is exactly what I wanting to hear, I still currently have my 12 year old struts and all and I dont think they're gonna last much longer. So I'm just getting opinions from others that have more experience. I want to get on the track as far a drifting but dont know exactly when that will happen. Right now my car is a dd that puts up with pretty high levels of abuse from a newb who is trying to force himself how to learn how to drift. So my buget is pretty much 1500 and below so just in your opinions what setup do you think would be best? Thanks again for all the help. Also to those of you who keep leaving me bad rep I'm sorry I just am trying to learn. __________________ Last edited by 240sxdrifterS14; 01-18-2008 at 10:52 PM..

01-17-2008, 11:22 AM	#2
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 38 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	this has been covered tons of times. __________________

01-17-2008, 11:33 AM	#3
240sxdrifterS14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: FL Age: 34 Posts: 146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry, I figured, it was just taking forever to find a post on it. __________________

01-17-2008, 12:14 PM	#4
hijack3d Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Olympia, WA Age: 38 Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	http://www.zilvia.net/f/showpost.php...5&postcount=34 __________________ Don't worry, it's legit: Review (Thanks Mike)

01-17-2008, 12:55 PM	#5
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	MR coilovers suck. I got a set for free so I could get my car to the track. I hated them at the track and on the way there. I'm ashamed to even admit that I touched a car with them. I tried and spent time with different setup's. But to no avail, they still suck. They are under valved and over sprung. Shits weak like a 3rd nation. But what do most poeple care. Most of the cheapasses would rather pay more attention to price then pay attention to performance. __________________

01-17-2008, 01:25 PM	#6
ThePenIsMightier Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ballers don't drive 240s. shut up posers

01-17-2008, 01:28 PM	#8
EM_S13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd really consider looking into other coilover setups other then the Megans. They don't hold up like they should. I've been on them in my S13 and after a few height adjustments the threads on the sleeve were hammered. They make Ksports and D2's look good __________________ 1992 S13 I WORK I Apexi I HKS I Greddy I Sparco I Cusco I Tomei I

01-17-2008, 01:31 PM	#9
DOOK Post Whore! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Land of Milk and Cookies Age: 41 Posts: 7,552 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I think the reason they are so much cheaper than everything else is because they are so good, no really. __________________ <------ Grumpy Old Asshole MY REVIEW THREAD: Ltdnismoracer4=DOOK http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ltdnismoracer4

01-17-2008, 01:34 PM	#11
skyline slider Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Age: 36 Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had MR coilovers on my skyline... and they sucked ass... still had some body roll while drifting... and they didnt go as stiff as I would of liked... if you want a cheap ass coilover and dont care... go for it... if your actually going to track the car... then get something else __________________ Jason \| RB32det R32

01-17-2008, 03:10 PM	#12
NiGHTS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	its all in personal preferance. i drove a car with ziel , stance , and the ocasional spring/shock combo. to tell you the truth its all in personal preferance. find someone who has them in your area and go for a ride. i currenlty have the megan track series ... to tell you the truth i would take these over half the other coilovers out there. but to each there own. dont take my word for it try them out and see.

01-17-2008, 03:14 PM	#13
240truk Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sonoma county! Age: 36 Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have them on my s13 and they're ok.. Only got them because someone traded me for my kyb's and tein springs. over stock, big improvement but you might as well just spend a little more for something way better like powered by max, stance, kts. Dont half step it, just get the right shit the first time and you will be happier __________________

01-17-2008, 03:43 PM	#15
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	I like mine, but I can't really tell the ride difference between any coilover, maybe they suck on the track? I don't know, I don't really care, I just want my car to be low.

01-17-2008, 04:10 PM	#16
Rusker Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 351 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've heard descent things about them. Most complaints come from people who track/drift their car but honestly 99% of people who claim to be building a drift/track car never actually see any track time at all. I think they are fine as a DD coilover setup. If you are going to seriously look into racing the car in some fashion you might want to take a look at a few other setups. You get what you pay for but from what I've read you get your moneys worth with the MR's. __________________ 1990 S13/SR20

01-17-2008, 04:33 PM	#17
super240sx7185 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: macon georgia Age: 38 Posts: 1,262 Trader Rating: (83) Feedback Score: 83 reviews	I've had them on my car since last September no problems so far, and I've adjusted height several times. Then again Im not a drift/autocross junkie so they don't get too much abuse minus the sorry ass roads around here.

01-17-2008, 06:02 PM	#19
240truk Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sonoma county! Age: 36 Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^wadup mang??? thanks for the fender roller!!!!!! __________________

01-18-2008, 01:00 AM	#21
Jgrand03 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Age: 36 Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Jgrand03 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	def dont go with megans i bought them cause i was impatient and soon regreted it way to bouncy even when set half way stiff i just sold them now i think im gonna go with some kw variants or something of that nature depends how much cash i can come up with advice save your money for a quality product

01-18-2008, 07:23 AM	#22
Cash Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 38 Posts: 974 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Personal preference. Some will tell you they suck, some will tell you they're awesome. Some will tell you they're the worst thing ever if you actually track your car. I know a local D1GP driver that used MR coilovers with swift springs last season.

01-18-2008, 08:11 AM	#23
Grenade180sx Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 909/951 Age: 36 Posts: 2,457 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	if you looking for coilovers... get powered by max. great stuff. and only 200 more then the "track Megans"

01-18-2008, 09:53 AM	#25
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Theyre okay, I had it in my old S14. I didnt track the car, just slammed, DD, went up the mountains once in a while. Held up okay. My gripe about it: Rubber boot is shiet (got torn in less than a year), got noisy, and after about a year or so started feeling soft. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

01-18-2008, 11:27 AM	#27
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	^^^^ MRs.......just wasnt too impressed with the build quality. Then again I got them at cost for $750. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

01-18-2008, 11:31 AM	#28
sblack13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle Age: 37 Posts: 1,016 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	had the megan's on my s14, did'nt feel so great as the hks hipermax's on my s13. Realized the MR's sucked balls. Sold the MR'S.