New to the S2K scene! Need major suspension help with Megan streets!
10-02-2018, 10:21 AM
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New to the S2K scene! Need major suspension help with Megan streets!
Hey guys! I'm brand new to the S2000 scene and I just got my hands on a 2002 formula red S2000! Here are the mods I bought it with:
- Kenwood stereo
- Cusco front strut brace
- Megan Street series (red not blue) coilovers
The car has been unnaturally bumpy when I drove it and I even adjusted the damping to 8 front and rear (1-9 is recommended for road use). I suspect there may be some issues with preload because no street suspension oughta be send me jumping off my street hitting a bump at 70mph. I'm new to setting up coilovers too just fyi (some of you may know me from AE86 forums, I recently sold my AE86 and got this S2000 and my only experience with suspension is installing 8kg/6kg TRD springs for that)
Also, what size C spanner should I use for these coilovers? Is there a general size that works fine or what specific size would work?
- Kenwood stereo
- Cusco front strut brace
- Megan Street series (red not blue) coilovers
The car has been unnaturally bumpy when I drove it and I even adjusted the damping to 8 front and rear (1-9 is recommended for road use). I suspect there may be some issues with preload because no street suspension oughta be send me jumping off my street hitting a bump at 70mph. I'm new to setting up coilovers too just fyi (some of you may know me from AE86 forums, I recently sold my AE86 and got this S2000 and my only experience with suspension is installing 8kg/6kg TRD springs for that)
Also, what size C spanner should I use for these coilovers? Is there a general size that works fine or what specific size would work?
10-02-2018, 12:24 PM
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Buy a different damper/spring kit or a decent set of coilovers.
10-02-2018, 01:21 PM
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I would agree on the different coilovers. I guess some things to check would be the alignment and corner balance of the car as if something is off it could be making the ride worse. Same if the car is slammed you probably wouldn't get the same function out of the coilovers as you would at a reasonable ride height. Depending on how many miles are on them they could be blown. Tires play a big role in ride quality as well so depending what is on there it could be effecting the ride.
As for the wrench I think they are fairly universal from what I have seen. You may try seeing if anyone in the local forum for you has some you can borrow.
As for the wrench I think they are fairly universal from what I have seen. You may try seeing if anyone in the local forum for you has some you can borrow.
10-02-2018, 05:30 PM
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@Manga_Spawn Thanks for the insight! I'll double check the coilovers this weekend but it does seem like it's really badly set up. The car is pretty low but I can angle over speed bumps without much problem so it's not slammed much. The rear end bounces quite a bit and upsets power delivery over uneven road even with soft dampers. I'll check the condition play with the suspension setup and see if the dampers are still in working order and get back to you guys 
10-02-2018, 05:36 PM
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Dump the crappy junk coilovers. If on a budget, look for a low mile set of stock shocks and springs. They will perform better than any crappy coilovers.
While you are at it, remove the useless strut tower bar. This car doesn't use struts, and does not benefit from fitting one.
While you are at it, remove the useless strut tower bar. This car doesn't use struts, and does not benefit from fitting one.
10-02-2018, 08:14 PM
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Well, IDK if I have the budget/time to install new shocks/springs since I JUST bought this S2K. I know Megan isn't the most reputable brand but I've heard these coilovers are decent for the price at the very least so I have to work with what I got for now until I get a break from uni. As for the strut bar, I'll have to test that out myself, I see divided opinions everywhere but if it really doesn't make as much of a difference as you say, I'll sell it at that point
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10-03-2018, 03:28 AM
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Those coilovers are fine for a simple street set-up, just sounds like a pre-load issue bud, just take a few hours to pop them out and check / re-set the preload assuming they’re in good shape. Good luck.
10-03-2018, 09:29 AM
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^bingo.
Remove them from the car.
Measure stroke, set preload advantageously.
Reinstall and make sure you clock all the bushings involved when you're done adjusting height.
You gon' learn coilovers now
Helpful tips:
A stock weight (full of gas but no passengers) S2000 puts like...820-875ish LB into each rear spring and 900ish into each front spring.
That should MASSIVELY help with preload setting...if you know what your spring rate is.
The previous owner could have probably chosen a better suspension. But make what you have work. If you still hate it...buy something you won't hate. At least you'll know setup by the time you're done, eh?
Remove them from the car.
Measure stroke, set preload advantageously.
Reinstall and make sure you clock all the bushings involved when you're done adjusting height.
You gon' learn coilovers now
Helpful tips:
A stock weight (full of gas but no passengers) S2000 puts like...820-875ish LB into each rear spring and 900ish into each front spring.
That should MASSIVELY help with preload setting...if you know what your spring rate is.
The previous owner could have probably chosen a better suspension. But make what you have work. If you still hate it...buy something you won't hate. At least you'll know setup by the time you're done, eh?
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