 Installed new suspension **Pics added**, Megan Racing lowering springs with GR-2s |
 Oct 19, 2009 - 2:24 PM
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Just installed this setup with the help of a buddy on friday. Here are my impressions:
The ride is now VERY harsh. Way firmer than stock. Normally I am tolerant of firm suspension, but just driving to the grocery store kills my back. Everyone who has ridden in the car thus far complains  The car is only about 0.5 inches lower all around as of today. I'm assuming there is a break in period for new springs to settle. The car feels much tighter and more responsive, at the cost of ride quality of course.    
This post has been edited by flyinglizard: Oct 20, 2009 - 9:04 PM |
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Oct 20, 2009 - 10:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
You mean that the spring kind of flies out once the last retaining element is removed, and that's really the only thing to be cautious of? Honestly, I'm not mechanically inclined at all...but I'd love to do this myself. I can definitely find the 2nd person to help.
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flyinglizard Installed new suspension **Pics added** Oct 19, 2009 - 2:24 PM
samir0189 i have the megan springs, it took a few days to se... Oct 19, 2009 - 2:33 PM trdproven i dont think its .5 that would be a pointless drop... Oct 19, 2009 - 5:06 PM flyinglizard It could be that my tires are too low of a profile... Oct 19, 2009 - 8:46 PM SwissFerdi Were these the $100 springs? Let me know how ... Oct 19, 2009 - 8:52 PM flyinglizard Original post edited with pics. Oct 20, 2009 - 9:10 PM Euphoria did you change your struts? Oct 20, 2009 - 9:16 PM samir0189 flyinglizard, if it helps you any, here is a pic f... Oct 20, 2009 - 9:31 PM
Celicagt1995 QUOTE (samir0189 @ Oct 20, 2009 - 9... Jan 8, 2010 - 4:19 AM flyinglizard Yes I did a complete overhaul: KYB GR-2 struts/sho... Oct 20, 2009 - 9:59 PM SwissFerdi I'm loving those rims though...they look flush... Oct 20, 2009 - 10:05 PM flyinglizard The flush-ness can be attributed to 20 mm wheel sp... Oct 20, 2009 - 10:13 PM SwissFerdi I'm surprised it looks good then, you're r... Oct 20, 2009 - 10:15 PM flyinglizard As far as installation goes, everything went smoot... Oct 20, 2009 - 10:22 PM 808celica MOAR LOWER!!!!!!!... Oct 20, 2009 - 10:25 PM flyinglizard No I'm running 215/40 right now, wanting to up... Oct 20, 2009 - 10:30 PM richee3 QUOTE (flyinglizard @ Oct 20, 2009 - 10... Oct 24, 2009 - 11:22 AM samir0189 QUOTE (richee3 @ Oct 24, 2009 - 12:2... Oct 24, 2009 - 7:50 PM Euphoria Now that I recall my springs do feel less harsh th... Oct 20, 2009 - 10:32 PM Mstoochn do figure 8's in a parking lot @ about 35mph a... Oct 21, 2009 - 12:48 AM 95CelicaST QUOTE (Mstoochn @ Oct 20, 2009 - 10... Oct 21, 2009 - 8:01 AM terbear4god4life how do you know when there broke in doing that???? Oct 23, 2009 - 10:33 AM flyinglizard As of this morning the car seems to have settled a... Oct 23, 2009 - 11:21 AM samir0189 QUOTE (flyinglizard @ Oct 20, 2009 - 9... Oct 24, 2009 - 10:33 AM SwissFerdi Oh, if Autozone rents them for free, I'll go t... Oct 24, 2009 - 12:25 PM richee3 That works too, and beats 100% free Autozone wil... Oct 24, 2009 - 8:08 PM trdproven yea thats really a big gap. I would get lower spr... Oct 26, 2009 - 1:35 AM flyinglizard QUOTE (trdproven @ Oct 26, 2009 - 2... Oct 26, 2009 - 1:34 PM trdproven ok, those specs are deceiving, they look no where ... Oct 27, 2009 - 8:56 AM flyinglizard QUOTE (trdproven @ Oct 27, 2009 - 9... Oct 27, 2009 - 11:36 AM trdproven QUOTE (flyinglizard @ Oct 28, 2009 - 2... Oct 27, 2009 - 6:30 PM terbear4god4life can you post pics of the car settled now?? Oct 27, 2009 - 10:53 AM flyinglizard Thanks for the advice
When I am done with scho... Oct 27, 2009 - 8:29 PM trdproven QUOTE (flyinglizard @ Oct 28, 2009 - 11... Oct 27, 2009 - 10:20 PM SwissFerdi To tproven, which other springs are in Megan's... Oct 27, 2009 - 8:41 PM flyinglizard QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Oct 27, 2009 - 9... Oct 27, 2009 - 9:02 PM SwissFerdi Okay...I'm a little put off by the harsh ride.... Oct 27, 2009 - 9:06 PM flyinglizard Yeah I know exactly what you mean. I was worried a... Oct 27, 2009 - 9:09 PM SwissFerdi I can't get over that stance though...wow. Esp... Oct 27, 2009 - 9:20 PM flyinglizard QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Oct 27, 2009 - 9... Oct 27, 2009 - 9:30 PM richee3 Maybe it's your wheels and tires, but when I l... Oct 29, 2009 - 4:41 PM sunwukongg how's the ride of the car now? still harsh? to... Oct 31, 2009 - 12:12 PM flyinglizard QUOTE (sunwukongg @ Oct 31, 2009 - 1... Nov 3, 2009 - 4:01 AM SwissFerdi ^ Per shocks, go for KYB GR-2. For springs...well,... Oct 31, 2009 - 1:42 PM SwissFerdi Well, I think I'll go with Teins then, from yo... Nov 3, 2009 - 12:45 PM flyinglizard QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Nov 3, 2009 - 1... Nov 3, 2009 - 2:36 PM trdproven QUOTE (flyinglizard @ Nov 4, 2009 - 5... Nov 4, 2009 - 12:46 AM Promasta QUOTE (Promasta @ Apr 5, 2009 - 11:4... Nov 3, 2009 - 2:54 PM flyinglizard Just stumbled across an old photo to give a defini... Dec 9, 2009 - 1:27 PM 808celica QUOTE (flyinglizard @ Dec 9, 2009 - 8... Dec 20, 2009 - 4:24 AM 808celica **edit double post dont know what happened? Dec 20, 2009 - 4:24 AM delusionz Wow that was really high. Here are pics of my whee... Dec 18, 2009 - 9:17 AM flyinglizard I've never seen an ST205 in person before I w... Dec 19, 2009 - 5:55 PM trdproven looks like you didn't lower it at all. Dec 20, 2009 - 5:31 AM flyinglizard QUOTE (trdproven @ Dec 20, 2009 - 6... Dec 20, 2009 - 5:41 PM SwissFerdi I'm wondering if the springs are too stiff...I... Dec 20, 2009 - 11:38 AM trdproven there is a difference but I would not say drastic.... Dec 20, 2009 - 6:43 PM flyinglizard QUOTE (trdproven @ Dec 20, 2009 - 7... Dec 20, 2009 - 6:54 PM flyinglizard I'm also not going to spend >800 dollars ju... Dec 20, 2009 - 6:59 PM trdproven i see they are springs. but even at the low setti... Dec 20, 2009 - 7:58 PM |
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