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brunotalledo · 07/07/2006, 03:57 AM

well i've been lazy about posting all these pics..
but here they are lol

these new coilovers KICK ASS
my car is being used for the prototyping/testing of them
the ride is absolutely awesome
excellent quality all around

they are made by the same factory as the apexi coilovers
ben (NAPALM) helped me install them
he was pretty impressed with them...and he has JIC coilvers
actually the ride on mine was a lot nicer lol
more street friendly

so once i ok that these are without any flaws,
they'll start carrying them for our cars

ProjectRS · 07/07/2006, 05:09 AM

Right after I buy Tein SS-Ps, baahhh. Look very nice tho.

quicksilver · 07/07/2006, 07:12 AM

you don't know how much they'll be selling them for do you? They look really nice actually...

Clipse3GT · 07/07/2006, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by quicksilver

you don't know how much they'll be selling them for do you? They look really nice actually...

I have to agree Torretto those are some nice coilovers I am wondering as well how much these will go for.

Those look pimpT...

McLarenross · 07/07/2006, 08:31 AM

Very nice. We need a price on them.

Clipse3GT · 07/07/2006, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by McLarenross

Very nice. We need a price on them.

I say in the 1000-1100 range.

AngryAzn · 07/07/2006, 12:43 PM

is there a fitting for the front sway bar endlinks?

it's been over a year since I worked on a 3G, I can't remember where on the strut it was located. I don't see it on the strut at all.

WingS_WesT_3g · 07/07/2006, 01:15 PM

Very nice. Would like to see how your car sits all the way around as welll.

Eaststriker07 · 07/07/2006, 01:16 PM

Glad to see my stock suspension was used for something good

brunotalledo · 07/07/2006, 05:12 PM

yup it has it...just can't see it in these pics

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryAzn

is there a fitting for the front sway bar endlinks?

it's been over a year since I worked on a 3G, I can't remember where on the strut it was located. I don't see it on the strut at all.

brunotalledo · 07/07/2006, 05:14 PM

they'll go for around $900 anywhere they already sell megan coilovers
i can possibly setup a group buy once they're available
i imagine i can get them for like $750-800

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clipse3GT

I have to agree Torretto those are some nice coilovers I am wondering as well how much these will go for.

Those look pimpT...

07/07/2006, 06:18 PM

How is the dropped ride?

rwc · 07/07/2006, 06:43 PM

is that a triple locking spring perch? holy shit.. i cant even stand the dual perch design on my teins. the lower perch always loosens itself and starts to thread downward, and whenever i hit an imperfection of the road i can hear them jiggling on the threads. makes this ugly metal on metal sound.

brunotalledo · 07/07/2006, 06:47 PM

don't quite understand the question...lol

the ride is excellent no matter how low or how high you have it
ride height doesn't affect how much travel the actual shock has
and it's 32 way adjustable on the softness or hardness
all the way hard u can't even push the car down...
all the way soft u can push it down

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Originally Posted by Dr. 9023G

How is the dropped ride?

NAPALM · 07/07/2006, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwc

is that a triple locking spring perch? holy shit.. i cant even stand the dual perch design on my teins. the lower perch always loosens itself and starts to thread downward, and whenever i hit an imperfection of the road i can hear them jiggling on the threads. makes this ugly metal on metal sound.

You arent tightening them enough.

BTW: THe upper-most locks are to adjust the spring preload, the lower lock is to adjust the ride height.

These things are pretty nice guys.
But like all coilovers, They can be a big POS if they are in the wrong hands, or if they are setup by someone who knows what they are doing, they can be bad ass.

BEISSEN · 07/08/2006, 08:02 AM

Wow they look real nice get some pics of the car lowered not just the rear it would be nice it looks with them.I would ask to see how low they can go but that would mess the alignment up so I wont ask that.

ARACHNO · 07/08/2006, 09:05 AM

wow those look BADASS. I had seen them for the WRX's and people loved them, good to see companies are still coming out with new products for our beloved 3g's. Very nice! Get some more pics!

MattS00 · 07/08/2006, 12:34 PM

Do you know what the spring rates are? Also, how do you know how much spring preload to add?

mozart4898 · 07/08/2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaststriker07

Glad to see my stock suspension was used for something good

Bah, you suck - I saw the message on their website a while back and had offered my stock suspension to them. Was told that they already had one from a 3G, I guess it was you

Oh well, I still haven't gotten mine lowered yet so the stock suspension is still on the car...until Thursday from the sounds of it.

But those things look awesome. Definitely good to see more parts coming out for the 3G - the more companies, making more stuff for our cars, the better.

brunotalledo · 07/08/2006, 01:46 PM

180.62.010 (10kg) FRONT
180.62.06 (6kg) REAR
i was told spring load comes already set from the factory
and not to mess with it

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Originally Posted by fasteclipse00

Do you know what the spring rates are? Also, how do you know how much spring preload to add?

MattS00 · 07/08/2006, 04:19 PM

That is the same spring rates at the tein super street coilovers, but the dampners have more adjusment pre-load can be adjusted independant of ride height.

It seems like some good coilovers for the price.

10kg/mm=559lb/in and 6kg/mm=336lb/in.

brunotalledo · 07/08/2006, 04:26 PM

actually they're great for any price! lol
comparable to anything else out there...
they're EXACT SPECS as the APEX'I N1 Damper ExV (Expert Type V)
they are manufactured by the same company
http://www.apexi-usa.com/product_sus...=221&pageNum=1

Quote:

Originally Posted by fasteclipse00

That is the same spring rates at the tein super street coilovers, but the dampners have more adjusment pre-load can be adjusted independant of ride height.

It seems like some good coilovers for the price.

10kg/mm=559lb/in and 6kg/mm=336lb/in.

average · 07/08/2006, 09:48 PM

Have to post this on tgc also....

AngryAzn · 07/10/2006, 01:18 PM

So again, is there a mounting point for the front sway bar endlinks?

brunotalledo · 07/10/2006, 05:01 PM

already said yes..
but here it goes again
yes lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryAzn

So again, is there a mounting point for the front sway bar endlinks?

Midnight_UV · 07/12/2006, 08:23 AM

I hafta say those are some sexy coilovers, around what time will they start carrying them?

AngryAzn · 07/12/2006, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brunotalledo

already said yes..
but here it goes again
yes lol

sweet, I wanted to see a definitive picture. I'm just making sure no-one goes through K-Sport hell again.

elite3g · 07/12/2006, 11:59 AM

I'm definitely interested if we can get a group buy going

Voodoo · 07/12/2006, 11:36 PM

They look great. Definitely a good price too. I would definitely go for a group buy if these things start getting produced.

brunotalledo · 07/13/2006, 05:49 PM

they will be out soon....
will let u guys know as soon as i know myself

MattS00 · 08/01/2006, 09:30 PM

Any updates?

LUNAR · 08/01/2006, 09:43 PM

Whats the price going to be on these things!

WeSellCarPart · 10/19/2006, 07:27 AM

They are out...just came out yesterday!! Check the group buy forums

4g64t · 10/19/2006, 12:42 PM

are the shock bodies adjustable on these? i hate having my shock preloaded all the time cuz the car is so low... but i hate having the car high tho thats the only problem i have with my ground control/agx setup

stilwrks · 10/19/2006, 12:56 PM

definietly interested!

will check group buys!

keep in mind if one goes below, (lower) than the suspension arms, (forget at what point or %) you should have the the steering rack shimmed.

Clipse3GT · 10/19/2006, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by brunotalledo

and these are the spring rates

front = 180.62.010 (10kg)
rear = 180.62.006 (6kg)

- 32 Levels of Adjustable Damper

- Rubber Dust Covers.

- Adjustable Ride Height

- Aggressive Spring Rates

- Single-Cylinder Design

- Aluminum Brackets

32 Levels of Adjustment:

1-8: Suggested for track use.
9-16: Suggested for mountain/aggressive use.
17-32: Suggested for common street use.

just trying to help out here since i know a lot about these lol

natedaddy · 03/25/2007, 12:00 PM

1. Does anyone know what the height range from stock is? How low can it go and how high?
2. Do you need to buy a front and rear camber kit for these?
3. I'm trying to decide between these and the TEIN SS Coilovers-- any thoughts?

PinesEclipse · 03/25/2007, 03:53 PM

sweet!!

average · 03/26/2007, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natedaddy

1. Does anyone know what the height range from stock is? How low can it go and how high?
2. Do you need to buy a front and rear camber kit for these?
3. I'm trying to decide between these and the TEIN SS Coilovers-- any thoughts?

From my understanding, these have pillowball mounts just like the tein so you should be able to adjust the camber. Atleast 10 sets to my knowledge have been sold. 3 to 8G owners(If i remember correctly) without any negative feedback to date.
Might want to give Dan a yell(WeSellCarParts).

HIJACKER · 03/26/2007, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natedaddy

1. Does anyone know what the height range from stock is? How low can it go and how high?

How high, I dunno nor do I know why you would want to do that. As far as how low, you can park the car on the ground to the point you can't drive if that's really what you want. I personally have mine lowered about 3.5" from stock height. you can see in my avatar and signature.

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Originally Posted by natedaddy

2. Do you need to buy a front and rear camber kit for these?

For anything lowered over 2".. yes. Front and backs are needed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by natedaddy

3. I'm trying to decide between these and the TEIN SS Coilovers-- any thoughts?

The Megans are 32 way adjustable where as the TEIN's are 16 way if I remember correctly. (not sure, please verify). I think the Megans are a nicer design as they copycat the Apex-I coilovers which are up around 1600/set.

Clipse3GT · 03/26/2007, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIJACKER

For anything lowered over 2".. yes. Front and backs are needed.

The Megans are 32 way adjustable where as the TEIN's are 16 way if I remember correctly. (not sure, please verify). I think the Megans are a nicer design as they copycat the Apex-I coilovers which are up around 1600/set.

How in the world this makes any sense. The front on the Megan's has an adjustable camber plate. There is no need for a camber kit for the front. The rears you will need a camber kit.

The Tein's are 32 way adjustable with the EDFC, not sure without it.

natedaddy · 03/26/2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HIJACKER

How high, I dunno nor do I know why you would want to do that.

Because I live in New England and I'll want to raise it for the winter. Stupid F#ckin snow/ice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIJACKER

For anything lowered over 2".. yes. Front and backs are needed.

I know the fronts already have a camber kit, but what kind should I buy for the rear? Does the brand really matter?

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIJACKER

The Megans are 32 way adjustable where as the TEIN's are 16 way if I remember correctly. (not sure, please verify). I think the Megans are a nicer design as they copycat the Apex-I coilovers which are up around 1600/set.

TEINs are 16 way adjustable without the EDFC- 32 with it.

THANKS EVERYONE! I think I'm gonna pick me up a set of these.
If anyone knows how high they can go-- that'd be great. Also what brand rear camber kit too. Thanks again.

Clipse3GT · 03/26/2007, 08:01 PM

You have to get a full alignment each time you raise or lower your car.

natedaddy · 03/27/2007, 07:54 AM

yeah, I know. That sucks. I'm going to try and keep it lowered throughout the winter, but I also don't want to rip the body of my car on ice either.

HIJACKER · 03/27/2007, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natedaddy

I know the fronts already have a camber kit, but what kind should I buy for the rear? Does the brand really matter?

Doesn't really matter, but I used SPC and they look like if you look inside the fenderwell and they're easy to deal with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by natedaddy

TEINs are 16 way adjustable without the EDFC- 32 with it.

Thanks for the clarification.

k0r3n_ooh · 10/14/2007, 10:50 PM

are we ever going to start the group buy? I know this is slighly old but i have been waiting and searching for a little too long.

04gsNA · 10/14/2007, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0r3n_ooh

are we ever going to start the group buy? I know this is slighly old but i have been waiting and searching for a little too long.

there was a group buy last year

07/07/2006, 03:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
brunotalledo www.brunotalledo.com Join Date: May 2005 Location: Las Vegas,NV Vehicle: 06 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 AWD Posts: 421	PROTOTYPE MEGAN FULL COILOVERS well i've been lazy about posting all these pics.. but here they are lol these new coilovers KICK ASS my car is being used for the prototyping/testing of them the ride is absolutely awesome excellent quality all around they are made by the same factory as the apexi coilovers ben (NAPALM) helped me install them he was pretty impressed with them...and he has JIC coilvers actually the ride on mine was a lot nicer lol more street friendly so once i ok that these are without any flaws, they'll start carrying them for our cars

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07/07/2006, 01:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
WingS_WesT_3g *Suspended Seller* Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,787	Very nice. Would like to see how your car sits all the way around as welll.

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rwc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Riverside, CA Vehicle: '07 Civic Si Posts: 1,199	is that a triple locking spring perch? holy shit.. i cant even stand the dual perch design on my teins. the lower perch always loosens itself and starts to thread downward, and whenever i hit an imperfection of the road i can hear them jiggling on the threads. makes this ugly metal on metal sound. __________________ 3/21/01 - 4/24/07

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BEISSEN Boosted FTW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Woodbridge,VA Vehicle: 05 EVO MR Posts: 2,688	Wow they look real nice get some pics of the car lowered not just the rear it would be nice it looks with them.I would ask to see how low they can go but that would mess the alignment up so I wont ask that. __________________ "Its not the the Size of the Dog in the fight,Its the size of the fight in the Dog." 2003 Eclipse GTS "SOLD" 2005 EVO MR Old- 292 AWHP 273 AWTQ New- 307.2 WHP 270.6 WTQ

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ARACHNO SPYDEY MF! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Roanoke, VA Vehicle: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 GT Posts: 5,225	wow those look BADASS. I had seen them for the WRX's and people loved them, good to see companies are still coming out with new products for our beloved 3g's. Very nice! Get some more pics!

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MattS00 New daddy Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Illinois Vehicle: 2000 Northstar White GT Posts: 3,350	Do you know what the spring rates are? Also, how do you know how much spring preload to add?

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MattS00 New daddy Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Illinois Vehicle: 2000 Northstar White GT Posts: 3,350	That is the same spring rates at the tein super street coilovers, but the dampners have more adjusment pre-load can be adjusted independant of ride height. It seems like some good coilovers for the price. 10kg/mm=559lb/in and 6kg/mm=336lb/in.

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stilwrks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Vehicle: 00' GT 5 spd Posts: 3,086	definietly interested! will check group buys! keep in mind if one goes below, (lower) than the suspension arms, (forget at what point or %) you should have the the steering rack shimmed.

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natedaddy Who's Your Daddy? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Medford, MA Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GS- Manual Posts: 174	1. Does anyone know what the height range from stock is? How low can it go and how high? 2. Do you need to buy a front and rear camber kit for these? 3. I'm trying to decide between these and the TEIN SS Coilovers-- any thoughts?

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natedaddy Who's Your Daddy? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Medford, MA Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GS- Manual Posts: 174	yeah, I know. That sucks. I'm going to try and keep it lowered throughout the winter, but I also don't want to rip the body of my car on ice either.

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