Megan Racing vs Apexi N1 coilovers
04-05-2005, 04:54 PM
#16
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Originally posted by phreze
[B]They do look alike but where you get the $2500 price I don't know. I found them for $1189. Here is a compersion of the specs
- Full Coil Over Threaded Base
- Monotube Shock Absorber utilizing a 44mm diameter piston
- 32 level damping adjustment
- 62 mm direct wound spring
- Piston diameter is 44mm
- Front springs rate is 8k and rear springs rate is 6k
- 22mm Strut type rod (All others use a 12.5 mm rod)
- Quick Adjuster, Coil Over Adjustment Wrench included
- Exclusive Upper Mounts
- Aluminum Brackets (Strut utilizes steel brackets)
- One Year Warranty for (Oil, Gas)
Megan Racing
- Spring Rates: 8kg Front and 6kg Rear
- Pillow Ball Upper Mounts.
- Rubber Dust Covers.
- Adjustable Ride Height
- Aggressive Spring Rates
- Single-Cyliner 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.
- All coilover damper kits come with 1 year manufacture-defect warranty.
Not bad for an entry level coil-over but at a $200 I might go withthe Apexis just becuase they are a trusted brand.
[B]They do look alike but where you get the $2500 price I don't know. I found them for $1189. Here is a compersion of the specs
- Full Coil Over Threaded Base
- Monotube Shock Absorber utilizing a 44mm diameter piston
- 32 level damping adjustment
- 62 mm direct wound spring
- Piston diameter is 44mm
- Front springs rate is 8k and rear springs rate is 6k
- 22mm Strut type rod (All others use a 12.5 mm rod)
- Quick Adjuster, Coil Over Adjustment Wrench included
- Exclusive Upper Mounts
- Aluminum Brackets (Strut utilizes steel brackets)
- One Year Warranty for (Oil, Gas)
Megan Racing
- Spring Rates: 8kg Front and 6kg Rear
- Pillow Ball Upper Mounts.
- Rubber Dust Covers.
- Adjustable Ride Height
- Aggressive Spring Rates
- Single-Cyliner 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.
- All coilover damper kits come with 1 year manufacture-defect warranty.
Not bad for an entry level coil-over but at a $200 I might go withthe Apexis just becuase they are a trusted brand.
04-06-2005, 05:59 AM
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Wow, teh Megans are ExV's! The ExV's are Megans?
04-11-2005, 11:28 PM
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hey who has megan coilovers here... how are they!?!?!
04-12-2005, 08:44 AM
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Originally posted by JVD
Wow, teh Megans are ExV's! The ExV's are Megans?
Wow, teh Megans are ExV's! The ExV's are Megans?
04-17-2005, 12:37 PM
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I have a set coming in the next container. And YES they are the same. Do your research and you will find it.
Megan
Apex'i
Megan
Apex'i
What else do you need, Specs? I can get those too.
regardless to say, specs are exactly same. piston size, spring rates, alum brackets...etc..
Megan
Apex'i
Megan
Apex'i
What else do you need, Specs? I can get those too.
regardless to say, specs are exactly same. piston size, spring rates, alum brackets...etc..
04-17-2005, 12:46 PM
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I'm gettin 1000 from tax refund and was thinking of either the megans (is it pronounced megan like a girls name?) or save up a few more bills and get flex's. Who knows, I might end up going the spring/shock setup instead for beginners and then upgrade later on.
Last edited by naptime; 04-17-2005 at 12:51 PM.
04-17-2005, 11:38 PM
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my opinion would be might as well do it right the first time
04-19-2005, 04:43 PM
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yeah get coils its not worth it to upgrade later
so what your saying is the N1's are the mr's???
so what your saying is the N1's are the mr's???
04-19-2005, 08:49 PM
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Originally posted by sr20det power
my opinion would be might as well do it right the first time
my opinion would be might as well do it right the first time
04-22-2005, 05:57 PM
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Ok one last time, N1's are the same as MR coilovers? if so we are gonna save sum $$$ 
juss to make sure, show us the specs Sizzzoooo
juss to make sure, show us the specs Sizzzoooo
Last edited by Slidin240; 04-22-2005 at 06:00 PM.
04-22-2005, 07:39 PM
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I'm not going to say this again. They are NOT the same. Go call MR and Apex. They will tell you the same. That Sizzooo guy is making assumptions. They may have the same specs, the fact of the matter is that they are NOT the same damn thing! That whole MR selling to Apex for resale is a rumor. I have a friend who works for Megan and guess what, it's a rumor. So do YOUR research. Specs/color are not evidence enough to prove your claims.
04-22-2005, 10:22 PM
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andy, is that you?
04-23-2005, 11:03 AM
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Originally posted by LandHo_S13
andy, is that you?
andy, is that you?
But I think we are refering to the same person.
04-23-2005, 03:30 PM
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So whats the verdict? I dont care if they are the same or not. ARE THEY WORTH THE MONEY. I dont want to spent money on megans only to replace them later.
04-24-2005, 02:51 AM
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Originally posted by Fast1One
So whats the verdict? I dont care if they are the same or not. ARE THEY WORTH THE MONEY. I dont want to spent money on megans only to replace them later.
So whats the verdict? I dont care if they are the same or not. ARE THEY WORTH THE MONEY. I dont want to spent money on megans only to replace them later.
However, being this is a 240 site, it's a tough choice. The Apex ExV's are cheap as it is. Apex has a new line coming out that are replacing the N1's, they are called the Evolution. There will be street, drift, and competition track sets. These will reaplce and become the flagship coilovers for Apex. The ExV's are comparable to World Sport in a sense. The ExV's however, are no pushover as were the World Sports. Pick the coilover in your price range which offers the best specs of your liking. Do some research on suspension handling for rwd cars then make your choice. Me personally, I would buy the ExV's over the Megan plainly due to the fact that they are similar in price and well... Apex is a brand I'm more comfortable with. If you want really good coilovers, and willing to spend 2-3 G's, buy Ohlins. Forget the main name brands like Apex, HKS, JIC, etc. Ohlins are definetely the serious tuner's choice