|
09-26-2007, 10:22 AM | #55 | |
Small cars are a big deal
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 3,144
|
Correct. However, the first time I attempted to install this, I actually used both the stock and the Megan tops bolted together with the bearing and everything, and the pistons still came way out from the tops of the strut towers. After calling Megan, they said I am only supposed to use the red tops that they supplied. There was no mention of the strurt bearing, though.
Quote:
__________________
Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog |
|
09-26-2007, 10:29 AM | #56 | ||
Quote:
Quote:
|
|||
09-26-2007, 10:45 AM | #57 |
Small cars are a big deal
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 3,144
|
Okay; I'll pop that bearing off. I e-mailed Megan jsut now about my issue, too.
dsc_pat: Did your Megan coilovers come with an installation manual?
__________________
Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog |
09-26-2007, 01:17 PM | #58 |
track or die
Drives: Yaris LB CE CDM Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: 4183 southside, Quebec, Canada
Posts: 50
|
nope, but i don't own these coilover actually, sorry for the misunderstanding.
i am looking for some Ksport since i know Koni won't make shocks for a few months/years for the yaris.... |
09-26-2007, 03:04 PM | #59 |
Argentina Presente!
Drives: 07 White LB Join Date: May 2007
Location: Pasadena, California
Posts: 111
|
|
09-26-2007, 03:06 PM | #60 |
Argentina Presente!
Drives: 07 White LB Join Date: May 2007
Location: Pasadena, California
Posts: 111
|
DId you used another nut on top metal spacer?
|
09-26-2007, 03:21 PM | #61 |
Small cars are a big deal
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 3,144
|
No. I beileve that spacer is actually used as a stop for the only nut that I used.
Did you use the stock strut mount bearing? Also, you don't by chance have any pics of the shock towers after the install?
__________________
Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog |
09-26-2007, 05:55 PM | #62 |
Small cars are a big deal
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 3,144
|
Out of curiosity, can someone explain to me why the shock pistons on my Megans raise up through the towers, but the OEM ones don't?
__________________
Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog |
09-27-2007, 09:41 AM | #63 |
Drives: Sc'd Yaris Sedan. Join Date: May 2007
Location: civilwar town.
Posts: 660
|
My OEM ones do with just the new springs.
__________________
Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum. |
09-27-2007, 11:23 AM | #64 |
Small cars are a big deal
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 3,144
|
Okay, I finished the project last night! A big thanks to all that helped, especially 03Z33! It's very simple once you figure out what parts you need! I couldn't believe it, really. This whole thing could've been avoided and done (with hand tools and two people) in around an hour or less if I had known exactly what parts I needed.
Here's the deal (I took a pic, and will post it later): For the front Megan struts, you must reuse three stock parts: The strut bearing, the nut on top of the bearing, and the rubber support assembly (The big black rubber donut on top). Basically take the strut as you recieve it from Megan, take the stock strut bearing and press it in place (yes -- use the little metal sleeve, too), tighten it down with the stock nut, and then put the stock rubber support on top of that. Then you can install it as you would any other strut assembly. I'll compose a detailed write up later. I drove home (with a ton of tools and stuff in my last night), and I will say this: even on the "full soft" setting, these are very stiff. However, the car now feels like a go kart! The steerig response feels so much better! Although these are probably not for people looking for a soft ride, they should be great for autocross and/or track use! I can't wait to do my favorite twisty road with these. It feels like a racecar! I'll give you more info next time I'm able to drive it more. Cliff notes Use OEM strut bearing, nut and large rubber donut on top Ride is stiff, improved steering feel
__________________
Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog |
09-27-2007, 11:27 AM | #65 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: my own little world
Posts: 1,256
|
CONGRATULATIONS!
Man what a struggle. I've been interested in your progress, but could not help. I'll look for your writeup, but think if I get these I am having the mechanic install. |
09-27-2007, 11:32 AM | #66 |
Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 884
|
cograts man...hope you enjoy those coilovers...ill prob be picking them uup too later on...
so..an hour project became, what like a 3 or 4 event?
__________________
v |
09-27-2007, 11:36 AM | #67 |
Drives: Yaris Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Jakarta, INDONESIA
Posts: 32
|
megan brand. is it made in TAIWAN or china?
|
09-27-2007, 11:36 AM | #68 |
Small cars are a big deal
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 3,144
|
Yeah, I started it it at 11:00am on Sunday. Got the rears done in about an hour (after trying to figure out which OE parts I needed to use). The fronts took 3 days!
What I don't want to do is give the impression that these are difficult to install. They are not. What was difficut for me (I'm no engineer) was determining what parts from the OE struts needed to be reused. Now I know that, I could probably do the entire install in 3-4 hours (which includes taking off all of the stuff in the engine bay).
__________________
Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog |
09-27-2007, 11:38 AM | #69 |
Small cars are a big deal
Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 3,144
|
Taiwan.
It's actually made by this company http://www.bcec.com.tw/. The quality seems very high. Just remember: just because something is made in Taiwan doesn't mean it can't have good quality control. They also allegedly make A'pexi's stuff, too.
__________________
Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog |
09-27-2007, 11:41 AM | #70 |
Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 884
|
__________________
v |
09-27-2007, 12:04 PM | #71 |
track or die
Drives: Yaris LB CE CDM Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: 4183 southside, Quebec, Canada
Posts: 50
|
do you have mechanic experience ?
|
09-27-2007, 12:29 PM | #72 | |
Drives: Yaris Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Jakarta, INDONESIA
Posts: 32
|
Quote:
so I decided to buy Japanese brand (J's Racing) the shock absorber made by CRUX Engineering, it's the best coilover kit i ever tried. I use it for Practice and Race for the past 2 years, and still in good condition until now (never been overhauled). after you tried this kit can you give me the review. because after what's happen, I never trust any taiwanese product. but I heard megan in this forum a lot, so I'm just wondering "is it a very good product or just their low price?" thanks |
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Megan Springs? | churp | Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack | 26 | 06-06-2007 03:11 PM |
Megan or Tein suspension | elmercurrie | Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack | 43 | 05-31-2007 09:41 PM |
Comp S Coilovers for a discount and installed | BulletProofAuto | California | 1 | 05-12-2007 01:04 AM |
cusco coilovers installed | badhabitz | Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack | 29 | 02-03-2007 04:43 PM |
Tanabe NF210's installed...got a question though | Terrorize | Wheels, Tires and Suspension Forum sponsored by The Tire Rack | 32 | 09-29-2006 07:45 AM |