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Weedm · 03-05-2010, 06:21 PM

I just purchased a set of Megan Track coils. These are my first set of coils so I have no idea how to tighten / adjust the camber properly with the camber plates.
One of the camber plates is looser than the other one. I want to know what's the correct way of adjusting / tightening them. That is.. unless they're supposed to be loose? they're currently off the car.

keistyle · 03-05-2010, 06:31 PM

jack up the car so the front wheels are off of the floor. loosen all for allen screws, but don't take them off.

Adjust to your pleasing, there are little marks on the camber plate so you have an idea of how equal they are.

Tighten and repeat on other side.

Weedm · 03-05-2010, 06:50 PM

ohh okay.. well I kinda knew that much. So i guess the ball joints are supposed to move freely then?

thanks.

KA24sleeper · 03-05-2010, 06:51 PM

all chamber adj. plates are all mostly the same and really simple todo, they seem difficult but its really a breeze once you know how to do them. just make sure when you ajust them not to put the camber in too neg. or youll end up with alot of wear on the inner tire. depending on how much you lower it is also a crushal thing to. the basic guide i know is this( based on other peoples cars and tech manuals)

stock height camb.front rear
0-1inch drop 0.5-1.0 0.5-1.0
1-2inch drop 1.0-1.5 1.0-1.5
2inch and lower 2.0-3.0 2.0-3.0

thats the base of what i know

Weedm · 03-05-2010, 06:57 PM

Yeah thanks I knew that much. You see my dumb self thought that the pillow ball joint was the thing that adjusted the camber, not the movement of the camber plates .__.; So i was trying to figure out how to tighten the joint so that it won't move...

noob move and noob questions. sorry haha. And thanks again.

muslimtyphoon · 03-09-2010, 10:54 AM

I dont mean to be a dick, but you should have done your research. Megan Coil's are the cheap stuff and are compared to the generic "GODSPEED" Coilovers. Their bouncy as hell. Plus, they wear out much easier.You should have invested in some Tein SS.

ADiamond240sx · 03-09-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by muslimtyphoon

I dont mean to be a dick, but you should have done your research. Megan Coil's are the cheap stuff and are compared to the generic "GODSPEED" Coilovers. Their bouncy as hell. Plus, they wear out much easier.You should have invested in some Tein SS.

I'll disagree. Megan street coils on my daily for 65k miles. Lasted through a nasty rear curb check that required suspension rebuild (including subframe replacement) and Houston roads. Car is not bouncy and I drive it like its a fuckin truck. Bumps do not slow me down and the car handles beautifully.

KA24sleeper · 03-09-2010, 04:05 PM

another factor would be is "how hard you drive your car and where" is another factor to driving

03-05-2010, 06:21 PM	#1
Weedm Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle / Portland Age: 30 Posts: 902 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Megan Track Coils Camber Adjustment I just purchased a set of Megan Track coils. These are my first set of coils so I have no idea how to tighten / adjust the camber properly with the camber plates. One of the camber plates is looser than the other one. I want to know what's the correct way of adjusting / tightening them. That is.. unless they're supposed to be loose? they're currently off the car. __________________

03-05-2010, 06:31 PM	#2
keistyle Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: rancho cucamonga, ca Age: 31 Posts: 1,580 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	jack up the car so the front wheels are off of the floor. loosen all for allen screws, but don't take them off. Adjust to your pleasing, there are little marks on the camber plate so you have an idea of how equal they are. Tighten and repeat on other side. __________________ Tacoheroi.com

03-05-2010, 06:50 PM	#3
Weedm Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle / Portland Age: 30 Posts: 902 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	ohh okay.. well I kinda knew that much. So i guess the ball joints are supposed to move freely then? thanks. __________________

03-05-2010, 06:57 PM	#5
Weedm Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle / Portland Age: 30 Posts: 902 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Yeah thanks I knew that much. You see my dumb self thought that the pillow ball joint was the thing that adjusted the camber, not the movement of the camber plates .__.; So i was trying to figure out how to tighten the joint so that it won't move... noob move and noob questions. sorry haha. And thanks again. __________________

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03-05-2010, 06:51 PM	#4
KA24sleeper Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Age: 31 Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	all chamber adj. plates are all mostly the same and really simple todo, they seem difficult but its really a breeze once you know how to do them. just make sure when you ajust them not to put the camber in too neg. or youll end up with alot of wear on the inner tire. depending on how much you lower it is also a crushal thing to. the basic guide i know is this( based on other peoples cars and tech manuals) stock height camb.front rear 0-1inch drop 0.5-1.0 0.5-1.0 1-2inch drop 1.0-1.5 1.0-1.5 2inch and lower 2.0-3.0 2.0-3.0 thats the base of what i know

03-09-2010, 10:54 AM	#6
muslimtyphoon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santa Clara Age: 40 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I dont mean to be a dick, but you should have done your research. Megan Coil's are the cheap stuff and are compared to the generic "GODSPEED" Coilovers. Their bouncy as hell. Plus, they wear out much easier.You should have invested in some Tein SS.

03-09-2010, 04:05 PM	#8
KA24sleeper Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Age: 31 Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	another factor would be is "how hard you drive your car and where" is another factor to driving