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Old 02-16-2010 | 08:37 PM
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^Megan coils shipped to canada is about 1000$ canadian, I found some KW locally with under 10000 KM for 1100$

How are the Megans?


Originally Posted by Fiddi1
For me, it has too much spring rate so the car feels unforgiving. I want some comfort for long drives so I need something softer. I have only driven it 2,000kms or less even.

I plan to change the springs (if I can), upgrade my sway bars to get back the flat cornering ability but at the same time, get the comfort I am looking for.
Whats the spring rates?
 
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Old 02-16-2010 | 08:40 PM
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I say get 'em. Worst case: you don't like 'em and sell 'em for as much as you paid.
 
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Old 02-16-2010 | 08:41 PM
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Man, I wished I knew this at purchase time but seller nor KW published them. However, I came across a thread here that has the "spec" but it is definitely on the stiff side of things...will update when I find it in a minute...



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Old 02-16-2010 | 08:46 PM
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Here you go, for comparison:

My guess is that you are running a sport suspension...

Oem linear springs
G35 coupes with oem 17’s & 18’s
G35 sedan’s with sport suspension
350Z’s 2003/2004 (unrevised)
Front:314 Rear:342

Oem linear springs
G35 sedan's with non sport
Front: 283 Rear: 308

Oem linear springs
G35 coupes 2005/2006 with oem 19’s only
350Z 2004.5 to 2006 (revised suspension)
Front:314 Rear:427

Nismo Z (2007-2008) linear front, progressive rear (initial and final rates shown)
492/336-672

V3=separate adjustability for compression damping AND rebound damping and is the only product of it’s kind at this time.
Spring rates Front 485lbs to 525Lbs Rear: 240Lbs to 548Lbs (progressive springs)
Side note: Covering a wide range, these three products offer up german engineering (made by Koni for Kw), yet their use of twin tube construction is a compromise other competitive products don't do. All three version's use a progressive rear spring with a wide rate spread, which will compromise aggressive and track driving.
 
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Old 02-16-2010 | 08:47 PM
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^Thanks man.

Swivel - I been thinking about it, for that price you cant go wrong. I just wanted to know opinions on it
 
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Old 02-16-2010 | 08:56 PM
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Yes, for the price of 1,100CDN, it is a great deal as I mentioned earlier. Just be ready for the stiffness and you may be fine. I was just under the impression that they can be set up as a daily driver so I went with them. I was considering Bilstein PSS10's but seller persuaded me to go with the KW's.
 
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Old 02-16-2010 | 09:22 PM
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Thanks for the opinions guys, Ill just ask the seller if I can go for a ride to see for myself.
 
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Old 02-17-2010 | 01:31 AM
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I daily drive my car on the stiffest setting and i dont mind the ride.
 
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Old 02-17-2010 | 01:34 AM
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You already know my opinion.

Sell me those tires to fund those coils dammit!
 
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Old 02-17-2010 | 06:39 AM
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Old 02-17-2010 | 07:42 PM
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You must have a good dental and chiropractor insurance coverage.


Originally Posted by Bestswat
I daily drive my car on the stiffest setting and i dont mind the ride.
 
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Old 02-17-2010 | 08:34 PM
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the KWs were stiffer than i expected. they would be perfect for most people on the boards who want performance. seeing as my car is a DD and i wanted a bit more comfort i wish i had gone with the pss9's. still love the KWs though... worlds better than anything tein offers for my needs.
 
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How much mileage you guys got on yours right now? Does it make any noise?
 
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Old 02-17-2010 | 10:54 PM
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Slight squeaking in the rears after I changed out the stock shocks. Not sure if it's the result of the new coils plus the lowered ride height. But it definitely was not there with
OEM's.

I have around 2,000kms on them.
 
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Old 03-03-2010 | 09:33 PM
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LOL i actually like it stiff, soft is to blah for me. You get used to it after a while.

Originally Posted by Fiddi1
You must have a good dental and chiropractor insurance coverage.
 


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