E30 Megan Coilovers thread!

[EDirtyZ]

Yeah but idk what to cut and where to weld it haha fuck :/

[broach328]

dude just cut the tubes and drive around to every shop with a welder until someone does it haha idk about california but over here most shops dont give a crap if you give them a 20 spot. they will just weld it up and call it a day. its structurally a very sound way of mounting.

[EDirtyZ]

Damnnn looking GOOD! I'm thinking I might go with Megan's my self! I was afraid to do coilovers because of the welding. But fuck it I'll figure something out after I spend 900 on the coilovers lol.

[broach328]

Thanks for the feedback and photos! Can't wait to see more people getting their suspension set up properly! No more bottoming out for sure!

Just a note, if you're going to make adjustment to the suspension (preload or ride height) while they are already installed on the car, use a little bit of WD40 on the threaded area of the shock body and/or sleeves(rear) and in between the springs and the collars + top hat (where the springs come into contact with) so that it's a lot easier to adjust/spin.

I always just use a jack to take the load off it.

[fatphos]

Thanks for the feedback and photos! Can't wait to see more people getting their suspension set up properly! No more bottoming out for sure!

Just a note, if you're going to make adjustment to the suspension (preload or ride height) while they are already installed on the car, use a little bit of WD40 on the threaded area of the shock body and/or sleeves(rear) and in between the springs and the collars + top hat (where the springs come into contact with) so that it's a lot easier to adjust/spin.

[johnjohnsons54]

By all means, post em up!

[broach328]

i have pics and vids as well if anyone is interested. install was smooth as can be. I do run 3mm spacers with TRM c1s 15x8 tire size 205/50/15. my current setup is not all the way down with the camber plates set slightly to positive camber so that the neg camber up front is less severe. the dampening setting is 12 clicks up front and 16 in the back and its plenty stiff enough. vids and pics to come!

vids didnt come out nice but the go pro will be mounted soon for some different driving footage. overall I am very satisfied with performace and streetability. I drive to school a few times a semester and its 3 hours each way and I feel these will not be a problem. install was very easy and a local fab guy who runs the exhaust shop did the welding. took all of 3 minutes and 10 dollars.

theres still about 2 inches of drop but those wheels dont allow for much. will prob just get a 6" spring for the front. White 318 is my fathers. its stock to give you an idea.

[EDirtyZ]

Alright will do

[johnjohnsons54]

Here's the link: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=245698

I just had my local tuning shop suggest a fab guy. I'd suggest you just go to a good shop in town and have them point you in the proper direction.

It's such a small job, I can't envision it costing very much cheddar

[EDirtyZ]

Yep. You cut the the oem strut housing off, leaving about 50mm of meta sticking up. You then slide the Megan over top of this cylindrical 50mm of metal, and weld the bottom of it to the spindle.

There's a thread with pics in the suspension forum I do believe.

Fuck i dont have that equipment to do ittttt :( and idk anyone or anywhere in NorCal or SoCal to do it.

[johnjohnsons54]

Very nice haha, im wondering do these require the cutting and welding just like most other coilover kits for the e30?

Yep. You cut the the oem strut housing off, leaving about 50mm of metal sticking up. You then slide the Megan over top of this cylindrical 50mm of metal, and weld the bottom of it to the spindle.

There's a thread with pics in the suspension forum I do believe.

[EDirtyZ]

Very nice haha, im wondering do these require the cutting and welding just like most other coilover kits for the e30?

[johnjohnsons54]

Don't hesitate to order from fatphos! Great price, shipping was super fast (and I'm in Canada) and my kit arrived well packed and in excellent condition.

Due to an out of town wedding this weekend, I can't start working on it until monday......aaaaargh!

One other thing I like about the coils so far: the adjustment knobs have crisp, discernible clicks, unlike my old GC konis where I was basically counting turns and hoping to get it right. Not a big deal, but sweet none the less. I know others have said it before, but it's surprising how well made these appear to be given their price. Really hoping these perform as good as they look.

[EDirtyZ]

Haha Rubes im with you ^ I'm looking for a place in NorCal, but if you find something in SoCal let me know. If i find a shop or a member thats willing to install for me (cutting and welding) im gonna order the kit :D

[Rubes]

anyone knows any places in southern california to install this set up?