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 May 20, 2012 - 3:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 8, '12 From massachusetts Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I got megan racing springs for my celica, but when i tightened down the strut with the spring i didnt even have to compress it it feels unsafe i havent driven it, is this normal? I was thinking if it wasnt id get koni struts
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May 20, 2012 - 4:49 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Usually with lowering springs you don't need to compress them depending on my drop. With my stechs I barely needed to compress them and these are the smallest drop springs you can get so it makes sense that you didn't have to compress them due to shorter springs.
Just a warning though, if you are lowerin on stock struts, they'll blow shortly. Not sure how low the Megan springs are but my struts only lasted a couple months. So be prepared to have to replace them at some point in time if you're not planning to do them now -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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May 20, 2012 - 8:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 8, '12 From massachusetts Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (jordisonjr @ May 20, 2012 - 5:49 PM)  Usually with lowering springs you don't need to compress them depending on my drop. With my stechs I barely needed to compress them and these are the smallest drop springs you can get so it makes sense that you didn't have to compress them due to shorter springs. Just a warning though, if you are lowerin on stock struts, they'll blow shortly. Not sure how low the Megan springs are but my struts only lasted a couple months. So be prepared to have to replace them at some point in time if you're not planning to do them now Alright thanks man, im thinking about upgrading to coilovers soon instead of spending half of that money on the new struts the box says itll give me a 2" drop but people say it gives a 1.6 |
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May 20, 2012 - 10:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
some lowering springs are short so they either don't need compression or barely. i dont really like it cus then sometimes you have to align it onto the upper and lower grooves so that it sits correctly. but when you lower the car, thats when it will compress. Even with Intrax Lowering springs 1.8" drop still needed to be compressed.
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May 23, 2012 - 5:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 29, '10 From Lake Havasu City, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 31 (100%) |
I installed my megans without needing to compress them
 Just made sure to keep springs in the aligning grooves. --------------------  6gcHeroes:808hectortimmybatmandiegotigamak |
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May 23, 2012 - 10:08 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Sounds like cheap springs and bad ride quality to me.
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May 24, 2012 - 4:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '10 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That sometimes depends from your struts. I when I replace my front struts I found out that
the monroe gas shocks I currently have where about 2 inch longer so the spring wont need much compress, I have tein springs and I compressed them but not as much as the OME. But still when you lower the car on the ground it sits well, actually it's like they give you more travel which is useless Because to use that extra travel you must convert it in to a monster truck. |
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May 24, 2012 - 12:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 23, '10 From Pawtucket, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE (lagos @ May 23, 2012 - 10:08 AM) Sounds like cheap springs and bad ride quality to me. negative lagos, i have megan springs on my celi. and the ride quality is great. and the drop i get from it is perfect for me -------------------- I only want to be faster than the guy next to me.
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