Need a 2013 SHO/Flex and Explorer Sport for Megan to make up some coilovers

[SRT82ECOBOOST]

I doubt it has anything to do with demand, how much demand is there for coil overs for the flex? Its probably more about timing and willingness to make it happen, as they more than likely have the parts to mount 2013's and above. The big question is which ones are they? Cause more than likely everything else is exactly the same except where it bolts to steering knuckle, and many cars mount there struts in same fashion. Even more so than the other way.

Or it could be that they learned their lesson from the Flex that any R+D will not provide payback over the number of limited sales.

 

[SHOdded]

No interest among owners without EB engines in their Taurus/Flex/F150/Escape/Edge/Fusion etc?  I know from the Edge forum there is interest in having an upgraded suspension, as we are currently pretty much limited to springs and air systems right now, not even a swaybar (anymore)!

 

[crash712us]

While that is a possibility, I kinda doubt it. As all struts a virtually the same. It the length and how they mount is what makes the different. And for most cars they only mount two ways, and beauty of coil overs they are truly universal. Another reason I believe this to be true, is recently watch a episode of Jay leno garage and they couldn't find any replacement shocks for some Maserati and there was no data available for spec's Bilstien took the originals and looked over there spec's and found like spec's from there off the shelf parts to make a set of shocks.
And if my theory is correct in finding correct steering knuckle mount for the coil overs is right all they would have to do is unscrew the current lower mount used to replace it with the new one. As the core of coil over is a threaded tube and is why I believe the coil over system to be virtually universal. I feel that my coil over probably share at least 60% commonality with all the coil overs they make. Its the mounts and spring length and spring rates that makes them different.
Just my theory, I'm no expert.

 

[SRT82ECOBOOST]

If the juice was worth the squeeze I would imagine they would be all over this. Alternatively there are probably of plenty other enthusiast platforms that stand a chance of selling far more sets of coilovers and therefore are being addressed to meet future customer needs.

 

[crash712us]

Check this out, all though 2013 taurus isn't listed there is a contact below. Maybe worth a try.

http://www.meganracing.com/news.asp?id=81

 

[Lanson]

Because the platform is shared across the Taurus, Flex, Explorer, and others (Lincolns and stuff), I say that the market is bigger than they may be anticipating, AND with more hitting the streets, demand will increase.  Sure, the design is new for 2013, but I don't see it changing again anytime soon.  It is a simple, elegant, and typical strut design more like an import car, and VERY easy to service compared with prior.  Actually the prior one reminded me of the old German Capri / Escort UK type, which is not really a good thing at all due to the integration of the spindle and the strut itself.  This new design is so much more simple to work with, and the market will expand as these cars keep spitting out of the factory.

Small spring rate and damper settings would be the only difference between Taurus, Flex, Explorer and others, and some of that could just be more or less clicks on the adjustable parts, really. 

There are other coilover manufacturers out there.  I think maybe we need to start pointing in those directions if Megan isn't up to the task.

 

[kbeck59]

I sent this email to Danny    ...... Hope to get a reply



Please check this link  out
at ecoboost performance forum .

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=1644.0;topicseen

There are many of of there that feel you are leaving our members questions unanswered .

Many of the members are quite pleased with the Coilover Set that you offer for the Ford Flex and with only minor modifications it works on the 2010 to 2012  Taurus SHO as well ....

Since  Ford changed the lower front mount on the OEM strut we have been told that Walter Chen is looking for a test vehicle.  I Would do it but I live in Oklahoma.

I have a 2013 Taurus SHO that has many MODS and really want this Coil over setup.

My member name at EBPF is kbeck59 ..... please check it out as I am serious as are other members that want these coilovers

No one at EBPF has recieved a reply from Walter   ?!

Please update us on this .....



Thanks , Kevin

 

[kbeck59]

First of all ...... THANK YOU Crash712us for  posting the link  for test vehicles with Danny at Megan Racing.

Second .. I dont know why Walter Chen  has not given any further attention to the emails from dcpatters and others that have emailed him.

I sent an email to Danny yesterday and he sent me back a reply .... maybe Walter Chen was not the correct contact .....

this is a copy of the email I sent to Danny and his reply .....


Please check this link  out
at ecoboost performance forum .

http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=1644.0;topicseen

There are many of us  there that feel you are leaving our members questions unanswered .

Many of the members are quite pleased with the Coilover Set that you offer for the Ford Flex and with only minor modifications it works on the 2010 to 2012  Taurus SHO as well ....

Since  Ford changed the lower front mount on the OEM strut we have been told that Walter Chen is looking for a test vehicle.  I Would do it but I live in Oklahoma.

I have a 2013 Taurus SHO that has many MODS and really want this Coil over setup.

My member name at EBPF is kbeck59 ..... please check it out as I am serious as are other members that want these coilovers

No one at EBPF has recieved a reply from Walter  ?!

Please update us on this .....



Thanks , Kevin


reply .....

Hello Kevin,

The forum will not allow me to access that page. I was not aware that anyone had been looking for Taurus for testing. Do you know any forum members that are in the socal area that would not mind letting me borrow their car for a bit? This is the first I have heard that the Flex kit would fit with minor modification and if that is the case it shouldn't take me much time to draw up a new front bottom bracket that we can adapt to the existing flex kit.

Please have anyone that is interested contact me directly, either through email or at the number below.

Thank you,

Best Regards,

Danny A.

Danny@meganracing.com

MEGAN RACING INC.

19433 SAN JOSE AVE
ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91478

Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9:30am-6:00pm
General Phone : +1 (909)869-7294



dcpatters  .... please  contact Danny to set up a time so he can use your XSport.

AND anyone else in the SOCAL area with a SHO should as well ... The more members that contact him the better ....

I Hope this gets the ball rolling ....


check out this test vehicle link for Megan

http://www.meganracing.com/news.asp?id=81

Possible FREE coilovers for test Owner ......

 

[QuickSilver]

I fired off another email letting them know I would like a set and that they can use my 2014 ESPORT as a test bed if needed for however long they need...

 

[QuickSilver]

Looks like things are happening :zumbujump:

 

[BiGMaC]

reply .....

Hello Kevin,

The forum will not allow me to access that page. I was not aware that anyone had been looking for Taurus for testing. Do you know any forum members that are in the socal area that would not mind letting me borrow their car for a bit? This is the first I have heard that the Flex kit would fit with minor modification and if that is the case it shouldn't take me much time to draw up a new front bottom bracket that we can adapt to the existing flex kit.

Please have anyone that is interested contact me directly, either through email or at the number below.

Thank you,

Best Regards,

Danny A.

Danny@meganracing.com

MEGAN RACING INC.

19433 SAN JOSE AVE
ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91478

Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9:30am-6:00pm
General Phone : +1 (909)869-7294

Well looks like AJ stepped up and got a nod from Megan... Way to go!  :thumb:

Kevin... Appreciate the work you've been doing on this.  Was wondering.... Did you tell him registration was free and communicate with 4DR about getting them on board as official vendors for the site?

 

[kbeck59]

Well looks like AJ stepped up and got a nod from Megan... Way to go!  :thumb:

Kevin... Appreciate the work you've been doing on this.  Was wondering.... Did you tell him registration was free and communicate with 4DR about getting them on board as official vendors for the site?

A  J  aka  QuickSilver is stompin at the the bit , SHOmanMike84 and his SHO will be the first test vehicle and owner    . It shouldn't  be much long after that for the XSport .    I am working with 4DR on the  Vendor issues .