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Old May 21, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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Megan coilover instructions?

I have looked at some pictures of the coilover and it seems to be a straight swap with stocker

Is there anything that I should look out for?


Also, how do you change springs on the megan? must disassemble the whole fronts (camber plates and all them) ??


Let me know! Thanks
 
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Old May 25, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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It is pretty much a straight swap. Instructions included with the coilover.

Why would you want to swap the springs? I just had a tuner swap my springs because Megan sent me the new ones (old ones were the wrong rate)... tuner didn't mention anything about special tools needed, so I assume as long as you have an automotive suspension spring compressor, you should be good.
 
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Old May 26, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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Dont need the Compressor with the megan to swap them. Just lower the bottom perch and there will be no tension on the spring. As for the rates depends on what you plan on doing with the car and your driving style. For street and light track work the ones that come with the car are ok (8kg/6kg). For me i change the rates to approx a 8.5kg in the front and 7kg in the back due to my own prefences.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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You just need a 17mm for the top and maybe a 5mm Allen Head to hold the shock from rotating, that's all. It's pretty simple.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by sprp85
I have looked at some pictures of the coilover and it seems to be a straight swap with stocker

Is there anything that I should look out for?


Also, how do you change springs on the megan? must disassemble the whole fronts (camber plates and all them) ??


Let me know! Thanks
The original Megans came with no installation instructions. Imagine that. I had three sets come through and they all had no instructions. Maybe later sets did, but not the early ones.

Steve
 
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