SHO 2013/14+ Megan Racing Coil-Overs ....XSport Next
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black99lightning
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SHOdded said:
I think he got into a pissing match with someone else. He changed his signature that he wouldn't be here anymore, IIRC.
He got upset with me and told me he wasn't coming back on here anymore (due to his hotpipes) and then upset with everyone due to some tuning thread on SHO forum, he emailed me saying he was no longer doing automotive forums and asked me to remove his account. He has a history of rage quitting forums, I don't know why he gets so mad but it is what it is.SHOdded said:
opcorn:4DRHTRD said:
E G O.
Anyway, enough about EB Bob, I'm growing more and more excited from the thought of putting my Flex on coilovers. Mike make sure to order up a set for me as soon as you are able to. I've already set aside the money for them, and can't wait. I THOUGHT I'd have traded my Flex for an EB by now, but I guess when that time comes I can just swap the parts out.
Also I wonder if I could add an extra 1/2" to my wheel lips all around, once I'm slammed. hmm.
interceptor
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I'm a rookie when it comes to coil overs.
If I understand correctly, I can adjust ride height separate from compression and rebound? So if I wanted to lower my SHO, and retain the highway ride of my non PP springs, I can do that? And if I wanted to firm things up, I can adjust as necessary and go back to a stock like ride when I want to?
I read the poll thread on coil overs and it sounds like the Megan springs are stiff as hell. So maybe I'm way off base on how the coil overs ride?
If I understand correctly, I can adjust ride height separate from compression and rebound? So if I wanted to lower my SHO, and retain the highway ride of my non PP springs, I can do that? And if I wanted to firm things up, I can adjust as necessary and go back to a stock like ride when I want to?
I read the poll thread on coil overs and it sounds like the Megan springs are stiff as hell. So maybe I'm way off base on how the coil overs ride?
interceptor said:
The adjustments on these coilovers are not capable of separate compression and rebound adjustment, but you do have a 32-position shock adjustment, and of course adjustable ride height. If you need stiffer springs, Swift brand springs can be substituted. you probably won't need them though.
The shocks settings will have some effect on ride quality but its the spring that effects it the most. You can swap springs with a lower spring rate but you'll need more suspension travel so you won't be able to go as low. Eibach makes a bunch of coil over springs and maybe legend has others to fit their shocks as well. Once you go coilovers its a matter of tuning just like other mods to get the most out of it.
interceptor said:
interceptor
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Thanks guys.
Guess I can't have my cake and eat it too.
I would like a slightly lowered car with a soft, non PP stock ride when I go on long road trips. And a firm car when I'm farting around. I'm not a track or strip guy so I'm guessing coil overs are not for me.
Guess I can't have my cake and eat it too.
I would like a slightly lowered car with a soft, non PP stock ride when I go on long road trips. And a firm car when I'm farting around. I'm not a track or strip guy so I'm guessing coil overs are not for me.
crash712us
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Not true at all my ride is much improved, cars ride is better with megans then it was with H&R's. I would say it is as good as it was stock, with current setting and still could go softer yet. But am not sure I would want to raise and low, alignment changes when you raise and lower the car.
crash712us
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Well I haven't tracked yet, much less even really hammered on since it just been so cold. But according to darrell and 1st-sho it has helped. Perhaps if we get some decent weather soon, I will stiffen them up and try some hard launches with my race file. I can tell you this at medium settings they are pretty stiff, I can't imagine what they would be like at the stiffest setting.
interceptor
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crash712us said:
Thank you for the input. I would get a height dialed in and keep it there. I would just like the ability to keep a soft ride when I want it. I will keep my eyes on the guys that get these for more ride reports.
for those getting these what all benefits are you expecting ?
I'd like to lower my rear a tad, but I refuse to get into alignment issues burning up my tires.
I'd like to eliminate my wheel hop, but not sure that's guaranteed at this point plus softer sidewall tires might do that as well.
I'd like a softer ride than my PP suspension and stiffness adjustibility, but it seems I'd still be using my current springs so I still have the PP harsness. Maybe not enough info on this yet ??
I'd like to lower my rear a tad, but I refuse to get into alignment issues burning up my tires.
I'd like to eliminate my wheel hop, but not sure that's guaranteed at this point plus softer sidewall tires might do that as well.
I'd like a softer ride than my PP suspension and stiffness adjustibility, but it seems I'd still be using my current springs so I still have the PP harsness. Maybe not enough info on this yet ??
ShoManMike84 and his SHO are at Megan Racing . Test Fit / Prototype work has begun !
updates this evening ...
Coil-Overs come with there own Springs.
At the very least they will greatly reduce wheel hop.
They come with there own camber plates and will require an alignment after installation , this is not an issue as long as you bring it to a GOOD alignment shop with a GOOD computerized alignment Setup and a knowledgeable operator.
updates this evening ...
68_GT said:
Coil-Overs come with there own Springs.
At the very least they will greatly reduce wheel hop.
They come with there own camber plates and will require an alignment after installation , this is not an issue as long as you bring it to a GOOD alignment shop with a GOOD computerized alignment Setup and a knowledgeable operator.
SHOmanMike84
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Unfortunately progress has ceased until I bring the car in next Wednesday while I'm out of state for work. Danny at Megan Racing will need the car for a few weeks and I'm unable to make that happen this week sorry guys.
The reason he'll need it for a while is to make 3D scans as to cast the proper knuckle for the 2013+ cars. Originally Danny had thought he could use the Mustang knuckle but it is too small.
So by March 5th I should be picking up the car and giving the coil overs a proper workout, adjusting them as needed. Once all the testing is complete, the coil overs will then be put into production, hopefully by summer.
The reason he'll need it for a while is to make 3D scans as to cast the proper knuckle for the 2013+ cars. Originally Danny had thought he could use the Mustang knuckle but it is too small.
So by March 5th I should be picking up the car and giving the coil overs a proper workout, adjusting them as needed. Once all the testing is complete, the coil overs will then be put into production, hopefully by summer.
