RCE Springs or Megan Coilovers

05_STi · 10-16-2006, 07:54 AM

I'm looking to upgrade my suspension within the next two weeks and wanted to get some feedback regarding my setup. Right now I am having difficulty deciding between a set of Megan Racing coilovers and RCE springs. I've heard great things about both products, but can't seem to reach a decision. Either choice will used in conjunction with Whiteline 27mm Front/24mm Rear swaybars and Whiteline endlinks.

My car is a daily driver, so I am going for improved handling without sacrificing ride comfort. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Mykl · 10-16-2006, 08:30 AM

I would get the RCE springs.

boataholic · 10-16-2006, 08:32 AM

Springs for sure... No need for a daily driven car to have coilovers especially lower end ones.

psuLemon · 10-16-2006, 08:33 AM

Rce Ftw!

Mykl · 10-16-2006, 08:35 AM

Here's the thing...

The ability to adjust your ride height with the Megans is nice. But it's really only valuable if you autocross your car, or do track days. There's a good chance that the dampers in the Megans are crap, I would almost bet that the STi's OEM dampers are superior. So essentially this is a wash. I personally would prefer the RCE's. The least expensive coilover that could ever end up on my car are the Tein SS-P's.

AndrewSS · 10-16-2006, 10:16 AM

I vote for the RCE

LightWerkz · 10-16-2006, 10:21 AM

Is this even a question?

Rce =

Megan = bleh

TR11 · 10-16-2006, 10:37 AM

a friend of mine has the megan tracks with your sways. Super stiff setup. but if you arent tracking or autocross it aint worth it.
i have pinks w/ your sways. Its nice, but im wanting more.

**GTWORX.com** · 10-16-2006, 10:39 AM

ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...RCE springs

**spazegun2213** · 10-16-2006, 10:51 AM

+12345 for RCE.... and they are cheaper so you have more money to spend on other things for the car

**SWortham** · 10-16-2006, 10:56 AM

From what I've heard, the most streetable of coilover setups would be the Whiteline Group 4's or KW V3's.

RCE springs get my vote.

05_STi · 10-16-2006, 02:30 PM

Thanks for all feedback guys, I really appreciate it. I will be placing my order for a set of RCEs sometime next week.

05_STi · 10-21-2006, 06:11 PM

Update:

I just placed my order for a set of RCE Spring today. Thanks again for all the feedback guys

LightWerkz · 10-21-2006, 06:11 PM

good job, you will love them.

05_STi · 10-21-2006, 06:14 PM

Thanks, my suspension setup is pretty much a replica of yours, except that I ordered 24mm Whitelines for the front and rear.

10-16-2006, 07:54 AM	#1
05_STi Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Harman Protune :) Location: Los Angeles Posts: 129 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	RCE Springs or Megan Coilovers I'm looking to upgrade my suspension within the next two weeks and wanted to get some feedback regarding my setup. Right now I am having difficulty deciding between a set of Megan Racing coilovers and RCE springs. I've heard great things about both products, but can't seem to reach a decision. Either choice will used in conjunction with Whiteline 27mm Front/24mm Rear swaybars and Whiteline endlinks. My car is a daily driver, so I am going for improved handling without sacrificing ride comfort. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-21-2006, 06:14 PM	#15
05_STi Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Harman Protune :) Location: Los Angeles Posts: 129 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Thanks, my suspension setup is pretty much a replica of yours, except that I ordered 24mm Whitelines for the front and rear. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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10-16-2006, 08:30 AM	#2
Mykl S204 Racer Car: '04.5 STi Fav Mod: Whiteline steering rack bushings Location: Montgomery, Al Posts: 3,073 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I would get the RCE springs.

10-16-2006, 08:32 AM	#3
boataholic Professional STI Driver Car: 06 WRX STI Fav Mod: Invidia G200 Location: The OC Posts: 412 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Springs for sure... No need for a daily driven car to have coilovers especially lower end ones.

10-16-2006, 08:33 AM	#4
psuLemon Spec C Club Car: 04 WRB Fav Mod: Greddy TI-C Location: Philly Posts: 1,809 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Rce Ftw!

10-16-2006, 08:35 AM	#5
Mykl S204 Racer Car: '04.5 STi Fav Mod: Whiteline steering rack bushings Location: Montgomery, Al Posts: 3,073 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Here's the thing... The ability to adjust your ride height with the Megans is nice. But it's really only valuable if you autocross your car, or do track days. There's a good chance that the dampers in the Megans are crap, I would almost bet that the STi's OEM dampers are superior. So essentially this is a wash. I personally would prefer the RCE's. The least expensive coilover that could ever end up on my car are the Tein SS-P's.

10-16-2006, 10:16 AM	#6
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,643 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	I vote for the RCE

10-16-2006, 10:21 AM	#7
LightWerkz STI Master Car: E46 M3 Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,464 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (77)	Is this even a question? Rce = Megan = bleh

10-16-2006, 10:37 AM	#8
TR11 Professional STI Driver Car: 2004.5 STi Fav Mod: Driving School Location: Toronto Posts: 486 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	a friend of mine has the megan tracks with your sways. Super stiff setup. but if you arent tracking or autocross it aint worth it. i have pinks w/ your sways. Its nice, but im wanting more.

10-16-2006, 10:39 AM	#9
GTWORX.com Authorized Vendor Car: 06 B-SPEC Legacy wit Fav Mod: AP Pedals and Motons Location: SEE the NEW SITE www.GTWO Posts: 1,120 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...RCE springs

10-16-2006, 10:51 AM	#10
spazegun2213 Poor Speed Racer Car: 96 328 Fav Mod: Tightening the nut behind the wheel! Location: Northern VA Posts: 8,446 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	+12345 for RCE.... and they are cheaper so you have more money to spend on other things for the car

10-16-2006, 10:56 AM	#11
SWortham Gold Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Ohlins struts Location: Mckinney, TX Posts: 759 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	From what I've heard, the most streetable of coilover setups would be the Whiteline Group 4's or KW V3's. RCE springs get my vote.

10-16-2006, 02:30 PM	#12
05_STi Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Harman Protune :) Location: Los Angeles Posts: 129 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Thanks for all feedback guys, I really appreciate it. I will be placing my order for a set of RCEs sometime next week.

10-21-2006, 06:11 PM	#13
05_STi Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Harman Protune :) Location: Los Angeles Posts: 129 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Update: I just placed my order for a set of RCE Spring today. Thanks again for all the feedback guys