Suspension Question - Coilovers vs. shock/springs
01-31-11, 03:37 AM
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I know what's available and the price differences.
What I am looking for are the best of both worlds. I want comfort and also want to be lowered. I do not desire to have the car slammed, but I do want it lowered. I don't want a bumpy ride and that's what I am trying to avoid.
Yes, Megan EZ seems to be the way to go, but let's hear from someone that has them. How do they ride?
What I am looking for are the best of both worlds. I want comfort and also want to be lowered. I do not desire to have the car slammed, but I do want it lowered. I don't want a bumpy ride and that's what I am trying to avoid.
Yes, Megan EZ seems to be the way to go, but let's hear from someone that has them. How do they ride?
01-31-11, 10:04 AM
#17
In the end, the Tein CS gave a comparable ride height to a spring strut combo. Might have been able to get a touch lower but not too much more. At a cost ratio, Bilstein and H&R would come out ~$4-$500 less these days.
Would have to dig back over old threads. The only one I knew in that day was Todd's LS and a few in the 430's. The EDFC was a nice package with it, add in ~$300 for it. ($250 back then) I often wished I had gone that route. Long run, I'm still happy with this ancient Bilstein and Eibach set-up, 80K miles so far. Depending where the car is, I'll hunt down a Megan or Tein CS if a new suspension is needed. (One of my buddy's is saying he'll get me a true VIP suspension...and VIP wheels. Uh-oh.
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The YouZealand SS kit drops it 20mm and will retain the stock spring strut feel. ~$450
Would have to dig back over old threads. The only one I knew in that day was Todd's LS and a few in the 430's. The EDFC was a nice package with it, add in ~$300 for it. ($250 back then) I often wished I had gone that route. Long run, I'm still happy with this ancient Bilstein and Eibach set-up, 80K miles so far. Depending where the car is, I'll hunt down a Megan or Tein CS if a new suspension is needed. (One of my buddy's is saying he'll get me a true VIP suspension...and VIP wheels. Uh-oh.
) The YouZealand SS kit drops it 20mm and will retain the stock spring strut feel. ~$450
02-01-11, 04:49 PM
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who here is riding on megan EZ coilovers. i was about to order the Megan LP but came across the EZ version. i notice that the main differences were that the EZ was 15 way adjustable compared to the 32 way on the LP and that the EZ did not have pillow tops. plus its $200 cheaper. i just wanna know if there is a major difference in the ride.
02-01-11, 09:27 PM
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i just recently got the megan ez... i like them the car doesnt feel like a boat no more... nice and stiff... i had the H&R with stock struts and it felt like stock just lower but coilovers is the way to go for the price i think...like they said you could adjust height and how stiff or soft u want it
02-02-11, 09:32 PM
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I've had Megan EZ Streets on my 1LS for 3 months now.
With my Lexus being my daily, I can honestly say I'd recommend them to anyone. The ride quality feels like stock, just much more firm. I've got my dampers set 8 clicks on the front, and 4 in the rear. Bumps and dips still feel subtle, yet corning is defined so much more, despite the size of the car.
Even riding on heavily stretched tires, they still manage to maintain a smooth ride.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6116234-post381.html
With my Lexus being my daily, I can honestly say I'd recommend them to anyone. The ride quality feels like stock, just much more firm. I've got my dampers set 8 clicks on the front, and 4 in the rear. Bumps and dips still feel subtle, yet corning is defined so much more, despite the size of the car.
Even riding on heavily stretched tires, they still manage to maintain a smooth ride.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6116234-post381.html
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