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Old 02-27-11, 08:08 AM
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Default Megan EZ Street or Street LP Coils?

I was originally looking at the F-sport springs for a mild drop that will maintain a close to stock ride but the more Im looking around, I think coilovers are better suited for my needs. I want to be able to raise and lower for winter and also like the idea of adjusting the damping to exactly how I want it to ride. That being said, which coilover would have a more stock-like and comfortable ride?
Old 02-27-11, 08:49 AM
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The EZ have the softer spring rates of the two. Whether they are going to ride like stock or not, I dont know, but you'll probably be more pleased with the EZ.
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Out of the two EZ would ride better for street use.

If you'd like some more info or help getting a set feel free to shoot us a PM
Old 08-04-11, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CircuitMS
Out of the two EZ would ride better for street use.

If you'd like some more info or help getting a set feel free to shoot us a PM
why would the ez ride better....? on the site the spring rate is the same and the lp is the luxury line for the smooth ride??? not understanding, and i just bought the LP because i wanted the smooth ride....
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Originally Posted by tither777
why would the ez ride better....? on the site the spring rate is the same and the lp is the luxury line for the smooth ride??? not understanding, and i just bought the LP because i wanted the smooth ride....
Everyone I have talked to said they are the same coilovers - just the EZs have 15 levels of adjustment for the shocks ... where the LPs have 32 (Or something close to that)
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
Everyone I have talked to said they are the same coilovers - just the EZs have 15 levels of adjustment for the shocks ... where the LPs have 32 (Or something close to that)
yes thats what i heard also.... with the more adj.. you can fine tune better..... but i have no clur..lol
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Doubling the adjustable dampening selections is not worth the extra $200+.
Old 08-06-11, 07:51 PM
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Just got car back today with my LP on it....sweet!!!!!!! rides very smooth with 20 rims and 30mm rca front and rear
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Originally Posted by tither777
why would the ez ride better....? on the site the spring rate is the same and the lp is the luxury line for the smooth ride??? not understanding, and i just bought the LP because i wanted the smooth ride....
LP's have spring rates of 12k/8k and the EZ's have spring rates of 10k/8k
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Originally Posted by is150
LP's have spring rates of 12k/8k and the EZ's have spring rates of 10k/8k
http://www.meganracing.com/product_d...id=30&catid=30

on there site they are both 10/8... dunno.... i have LP and they ride great. both will be good
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I Love my Megan LP's on 20" wheels!!
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Originally Posted by tither777
http://www.meganracing.com/product_d...id=30&catid=30

on there site they are both 10/8... dunno.... i have LP and they ride great. both will be good
The link you posted is for the 98-05 GS300/400. Here are links for the IS250/350 rwd LP=12k/8k. Regardless we are both right. The LP has a spring rating of 10k/8k for AWD models and the EZ is 10k/8k for both RWD and AWD. Just want to make sure others are clear on the difference in spring ratings.

Megan LP http://www.meganracing.com/product_d...d=401&catid=30

Megan EZ http://www.meganracing.com/product_d...=1055&catid=86
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^Thanks for posting... I actually didn't notice that. Im about to go for the EZ coils myself in a couple months...

What would be the difference between a 10k and 12k spring rate up front?
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Hopefully a guru will chime in, but how I understand it is that the lower you want drop your car the higher the spring rate you want so there isnt much suspension travel (keep you from rubbing) and wont bottom out. Youll also be able to keep the damping setting a little bit softer. Some guys will slam their car on coilovers with a lower spring rate, so to keep from rubbing they have to keep there damper setting almost completely maxed out stiff. From what I understand this will wear out the shock faster.

Youll definatly want to know how low you plan on dropping your car before buying a set of coilovers. If you plan on slamming your car with aggressive offsets youll probably be better off getting something like the LP (12k/8k) or BC racing with custom spring rates.

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Old 08-08-11, 08:25 AM
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can you rebuild these megan coilovers if they go out?


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