Megan Racing Springs

[RON]

Just placed my order. I'll be giving feedback in a week or two. My H&R set up has a 3 ( around 2 3/8") finger gap in the back and 2 1/2 finger gap ( around 2 1/2") in the front. I think the extra 1/2" drop with the Megan springs will be just right (I hope ).

RON

[nemoxfishy]

How much did you get it for all together? There's a sale going on here locally on all Megan Racing products =]

[RON]

How much did you get it for all together? There's a sale going on here locally on all Megan Racing products =]

Just do a search for Megan Racing Lowering Springs.....You'll find a range from around $100 to $150. I paid $108 plus $27 for shipping (no tax). I would CALL the vendor up if you have a 99-2001 (?) Solara, since they advertise the 97-2001 Camry only. These should fit any Solara of those years, since other spring sets are the same for Camry 97-2001 and Solara.

[RON]

OK..check out this MazdaSpeed site (man that's a SWEET CAR!). Lot's of pics and some show Megan set up..even before and after. You can also compare with other brands! The car at the top corner has Megan springs..it's also shown in the thread itself.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.mazdas247.com/members/chuyler1/Mazdaspeed6/IMG_5009.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.mzspd6.com/forum/showthread.php%3Ft%3D123667623&usg=__RlxkOhSVuYwcljV1kBi_NvRXGNc=&h=480&w=640&sz=125&hl=en&start=32&um=1&tbnid=bB4YsmLbuoCt9M:&tbnh=103&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmegan%2Blowering%2Bsprings%26ndsp%3D20%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D20%26um%3D1

OK...I found this car using H&R set (my current springs) and it looks VERY much like my car now as far as drop.

[TMMK Toy]

If you really want a drop, get coilovers. I don't know of any aftermarket dampers that would be suitable for anything that lowers ride height by 2''

I have original TRD Bilstein shocks...I'm sure they can handle those spring rates I listed. Typically, the spring rates for coil overs are at least DOUBLE those and require special shocks.

I was referring to a real coilover setup, which is the strut assembly as part of the package. I really don't see the need for such a drop, but to each their own.

[RON]

>>I was referring to a real coilover setup, which is the strut assembly as part of the package.<<

Yes..I know that. That's what I meant by *special struts* which are capable of handling the spring rates in that set up. My TRD Bilsteins should easily handle the 300lbF/250lbR Megan springs. If you put those on STOCK struts, the car would BOUNCE like crazy!

[RonnieBoi]

any updates on thoses springs or pictures i would like to see how they look

[RON]

any updates on thoses springs or pictures i would like to see how they look

I took these of the STOCK SPRINGS and the Megans. The fronts and rears for each are side by side, with rears on the left and fronts on the right. The Megans have a MUCH higher spring rate, so don't let the difference in the heights here fool you. I'll put them on my car next week with before (H&R springs now) and after (Megan) pics.

[img][img]http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww60/RAHOD_photos/110_1084.jpg[/img][/img]

[CamryOnBronze]

excited to see pics... might be lowering a solara with just springs soon. Some megan stuff is decent and some really sucks. I think their quality has gotten a lot better in the last year or so.

[RON]

excited to see pics... might be lowering a solara with just springs soon. Some megan stuff is decent and some really sucks. I think their quality has gotten a lot better in the last year or so.

They are made in Japan. Pics of my with them within a week.

[RON]

Here is a pic BEFORE with H&R
[img][img]http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww60/RAHOD_photos/110_1097.jpg[/img]

After with Megans
[img][img]http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww60/RAHOD_photos/111_1102.jpg[/img][/img]

As you can see, the front remained the same (lower by 1.4"), but the back lowered an ADDITIONAL 2", for a total of around 3" lower than stock.
I have no rubbing problems with the rear, so I will leave it alone. I'm working with Megan to lower the front by another 1/2".

Here are close ups with Megan's:
Front
[img][img]http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww60/RAHOD_photos/111_1104.jpg[/img][/img]

REAR
[img][img]http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww60/RAHOD_photos/111_1105.jpg[/img]

Handling with Megans is MUCH better (higher rating at 300 F 250 R). The H&Rs were bouncy at times..the Megans are ROCK SOLID with a firm, yet reasonably comfortable ride. I like 'em.
I'll post again when/if I can lower the front a bit more. if not..so be it.

[t3chnique]

hmm wat r the tire specs?

your car looks very similar to mine now. my rears tuck.

im going to cut the fronts to even out the fronts.

you got the VIP look now with the Megans!

[jetbtkng]

looks like a low rider...........

[RON]

hmm wat r the tire specs?

your car looks very similar to mine now. my rears tuck.

im going to cut the fronts to even out the fronts.

you got the VIP look now with the Megans!

Tires are 225/45/17 on 17X7.5 Zigen rims

Watch out on the fronts...I can't go as low as rears there. Besides, it will effect your headlight range if too low. I think 2.0 up front is about it for me. I was really surprised that the 3' drop in the rear had NO rubbing issues. That's probably due to 43 offset with 7.5 width.

[RON]

looks like a low rider...........

Indeed...but no low rider BOUNCY BOUNCE