Megan Racing Springs - Toyota Yaris Forums

WeeYari · 04-13-2010, 01:24 PM

In our world which seems to be dominated by TRD, Tanabe and Tein, here is an option not much heard about.

Given that not many people are running them, when they became locally available late last year, I was hesitant to buy them. Price was too good to pass up, so WTH, I decided to get them.

As they are 'new to me', I have no idea what the spring rates are, or any of the other technical specs that go along with springs. All I do know is that the drop is 1.5 inches front and rear. This seems to be one of the few springs which fills the void between TRD/NFs and DFs/Tein. I wanted more than 1.25, and less than 1.8 without going to coilovers.

With them only being on for less than 2 days now, I've not had much opportunity to really push them. I can say that I'm now definitely stiff, but not bone jarring. Discovered this morning that I don't need to plan routes which avoid railway crossings.

From what I've felt so far, I think I will be very happy with my setup which consists of;
16" wheels,
195/50 tires,
TRD rear sway,
Megan Springs.

Makes, what is for me, some very satisfying, well above average spirited daily driving.

minnyar · 04-13-2010, 01:48 PM

Looks great! How much did you pick them up for? Other than being stiff, how's the handling with both the lowering springs and a sway bar, bigger difference than the sway bar alone?

thebarber · 04-13-2010, 02:03 PM

looks good, wee!

TinyGiant · 04-13-2010, 02:04 PM

looks nice!

beZzZ · 04-26-2010, 03:18 AM

Looks awesome, where did u get them, and how much, mind pm me?

Rikster · 04-26-2010, 06:13 AM

looking good! i'm running on Vogtland springs now.

jonismyname · 01-25-2011, 12:01 AM

i have them, and stiffer than i would prefer. ONLY experience i have with lowering springs though... so i don't have anything but stock to compare to.

anyone wanna try a swap? ;)

SeriousBlack · 01-27-2011, 09:56 PM

I've been running DF210s for three years now with 205/40/ZR17 rubber. Handling is great but the ride on city roads is getting rough. Also don't like the lower rear drop.

I've ordered some Megan springs and intend on adding a TRD rear sway bar. I want to go with a lightweight 15"or 16" wheel, preferably in a Buddy Club replica P1 or Kosei K1 style. I'd also like to lower the offset to something like a 38 or so to get closer to a flush fit.

Does anyone running Megan springs have any observations/suggestions regarding wheel/tire size combinations that fill the gap nicely but don't rub? I Photos would be great! Thanks.

WeeYari · 01-28-2011, 08:06 AM

My specs in post#1. What is not mentioned are the 10mm wheel spacers I'm running in the rear. Offset of my wheels is +42, essentially giving me an effective offset of +32. I did have to add camber shims to the rear hubs to eliminate rub encountered on deep dips. This rub occurred on the right side, due to the fact that the right wheel on our cars sits ~3mm more outboard than the left.

marcus · 01-28-2011, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

My specs in post#1. What is not mentioned are the 10mm wheel spacers I'm running in the rear. Offset of my wheels is +42, essentially giving me an effective offset of +32. I did have to add camber shims to the rear hubs to eliminate rub encountered on deep dips. This rub occurred on the right side, due to the fact that the right wheel on our cars sits ~3mm more outboard than the left.

its actually more than 3mm im running 5mm spacer on the left and the right still slightly sticking out compare to left..i call 6mm-7mm

SeriousBlack · 01-30-2011, 01:32 PM

I really like the look of the XXR 513 in a 15X7 - understated, old school and the lip is nice.

My concern is the +15 offset with the 1.5 inch F/R drop.

Has anyone used a wheel with this type of offset and that drop? Would I need to roll the fenders to pull this off?

Cheers.

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04-13-2010, 02:03 PM	#3
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	looks good, wee! __________________

04-13-2010, 02:04 PM	#4
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	looks nice! __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

01-27-2011, 09:56 PM	#8
SeriousBlack View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS HB Join Date: May 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 118	Recommended 16" wheel/tire configuration with Megan Springs I've been running DF210s for three years now with 205/40/ZR17 rubber. Handling is great but the ride on city roads is getting rough. Also don't like the lower rear drop. I've ordered some Megan springs and intend on adding a TRD rear sway bar. I want to go with a lightweight 15"or 16" wheel, preferably in a Buddy Club replica P1 or Kosei K1 style. I'd also like to lower the offset to something like a 38 or so to get closer to a flush fit. Does anyone running Megan springs have any observations/suggestions regarding wheel/tire size combinations that fill the gap nicely but don't rub? I Photos would be great! Thanks. Last edited by SeriousBlack; 01-27-2011 at 09:57 PM. Reason: incomplete sentence / mistype

01-28-2011, 08:06 AM	#9
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	My specs in post#1. What is not mentioned are the 10mm wheel spacers I'm running in the rear. Offset of my wheels is +42, essentially giving me an effective offset of +32. I did have to add camber shims to the rear hubs to eliminate rub encountered on deep dips. This rub occurred on the right side, due to the fact that the right wheel on our cars sits ~3mm more outboard than the left. __________________

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04-13-2010, 01:48 PM	#2
minnyar Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan (5pd) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 52	Looks great! How much did you pick them up for? Other than being stiff, how's the handling with both the lowering springs and a sway bar, bigger difference than the sway bar alone?

04-26-2010, 03:18 AM	#5
beZzZ Learning & Upgrading View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Yaris 5 Dr HB Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Unionville/Markham, ON Posts: 197	Looks awesome, where did u get them, and how much, mind pm me?

04-26-2010, 06:13 AM	#6
Rikster Drives: Toyota Yaris (2010) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NL Posts: 54	looking good! i'm running on Vogtland springs now.

01-25-2011, 12:01 AM	#7
jonismyname Drives: 08 liftback 5spd Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: adirondacks, ny Posts: 220	i have them, and stiffer than i would prefer. ONLY experience i have with lowering springs though... so i don't have anything but stock to compare to. anyone wanna try a swap? ;)

01-30-2011, 01:32 PM	#11
SeriousBlack View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS HB Join Date: May 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 118	I really like the look of the XXR 513 in a 15X7 - understated, old school and the lip is nice. My concern is the +15 offset with the 1.5 inch F/R drop. Has anyone used a wheel with this type of offset and that drop? Would I need to roll the fenders to pull this off? Cheers. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/ima...ilies/iono.gif