Ok - there have been some 'knocking' issues in the rear ... Megan looked into these cases and have found out that it is just improper adjustments on the pre-load etc. If you haven't setup coilovers before you neeeeeeeeddddd to have someone who really knows what they are doing to install/setup and instruct you on them.

I was asking myself they would make the product and sell them if they knocked? That REALLY did not make sense.

They said their are no current 'problems' with the coilovers they will be sending batches with longer springs in the rear just incase but everything should be 'perfect' if setup right.

 

I was just informed they may make the piston long (depends) and the new spring will be 6kg.

 

I have the longer pistons on my megan coilovers however a longer spring would be nicer and stiffer to

 

mmm nice..how much the coilovers cost you?? im looking to get a set of coilovers but dont want tein pricey ones

 

Well I don't know the current MSRP is $1050 I believe we will just have to see.

 

One thing I have noticed is that the instructions suck and they are basically written by a taiwanese (spelling?) three year old. Is there anyway you could get a Megan rep to post up some better instructions on the best way to adjust them and proper settings? I have noticed that by loosening up the the pre-load on the springs, the knock seems to get a little better. Only problem is that I think the springs are a bit too short cause you can only adjust them so much.

 

do you have the preload set at the lowest? like the spring is is almost at full extension ? that'sw hat I have mine at right now I just did 1/2 turn past hand tightening the springs

 

That's about how mine are. Seems to work a bit better than how they came pre-set.

 

Let me look into those questions. =) Best thing to do is give feedback ... I'll update later.

 

OK - Update: They have been working on a new website and:

"We are buidling a new site now, and new site will feature special instructions for certain coilover models that we are focusing on including the TC."

 

Can you please just ask them about the spring tension? Should it be hand tight/ fully extended or should the springs be pretty tight. I think this is the problem and why some people are having a banging in the rear.

Also, can we trade in for the longer springs?

 

Checking on this.

 

Ok here is the dirty on it:

They will be glad to exchange old for new springs...

This is what Steve the tech had to say about everything:

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People are having "banging" in the rear because they are bottoming out. The problem isn't the spring tension or the spring rate or preload or anything like that.. the problem is that the suspension travel is too short. We can't offer longer springs because that doesn't extend the shock and the problem persists; the longer springs will cause coil bind and more noises. We can't offer a stiffer spring rate because the spring rate has to be extremely stiff to handle that type of compensation and the dampers will not be stiff enough and the car will ride pretty poorly.

We are redesigning the shocks so to accomidate the changes that we did not forsee in a stock weight chassis. Our dampers are track tested for track-trim vehicles... that's how this came about unseen. As for why we don't offer extensive instructions on adjusting the dampers.. it's one of the if you don't understand certain aspects of the suspension system then you really shouldn't be adjusting them. Pre-Load is to be left untouched unless you know what changes come of it. The springs are linear, not progressive so if you increase pre-load you won't be increasing the spring rate.. you'll only be applying a little pressure on the springs and reducing the amount of travel before the spring reaches it's limits. Pre-Load is to be left at the free standing height of the spring (Neutral) or maybe 5-10mm Positive pre-load. If you get negative pre-load then you will reduce the amount of suspension travel which this system is already plagued with.

Please be patient with us as we are going through the changes already and will only need a matter of time before we can supply the shocks.

 

Ok, thanks for the information. Please keep us updated, It almost feels dangerous when I hit a large bump.

 

No problem - you can just lighten the rear of your car till then ;) heh

Do you have your spare and stuff in?

Stock exhaust?

Audio?

 

Yeah, spare and everything is in. No stereo though. I'll take out the spare. Did they give you a timeframe?

 

No - I am sure they will do it as timely as possible they need to make sure it works right on a stock wieght car.

Take out the Spare and the cubby's for now and put the foam piece that was over the spare back in then you can put the flooring over it and you can still put stuff on it just not alot of wieght on the sides.

That might help a bit.

Also if you are driving alone most the time lay the rear seats forward.

 

Here's what I got from Megan Racing this afternoon:

Hi,
In this case, give us couple more weeks, let us make more and we will send to you to exchange, and you can send the old ones back to us. Please contact us 2-3 weeks later. thanks


Megan Racing Inc, USA.
489 Yorbita Road
La Puente, CA 91744
U.S.A.

 

They have pretty good service. I can't remember the last time anyone answered e-mails to me so quickly.

 

Well - this is why I approached them, something didn't seem right about all of this and they make some great products and I have enjoyed talking to the guys over there.

So - glad you heard back so timely.