Just Received My Megan Coilovers

[Ri0uxx]

^^ like 1 inch

i was like 2 inch low with my coilover

my camber was -2.5

 

[ghicks99]

^^ like 1 inch

i was like 2 inch low with my coilover

my camber was -2.5

I see. So did you wear tires pretty fast or what?

 

[jalanjalan]

Megan's getting installed today. Requested factory height in anticipation of settling.

 

[sooththetruth]

I see. So did you wear tires pretty fast or what?

I've had my Megan coilovers on my 2010 Genesis 3.8 Premium since October, and have put 9000 miles on the car since then. My installer is also my tire supplier so they, and I, have been paying close attention to the wear.

So far tire wear has been even, and progressing as I would have expected. My car was supposed to have been set to factory height, but total drop in height has been 1.5 inches, so those planning on some settling are making a good decision.

However, I like the dropped look. My installer (really great local company) is going out of their way to please me, and offered to raise the car back up.

I am not some teenager, but I like the new look.

I don't feel that the car has as smooth a ride as a Buick, but the compromise of better handling and a better ride is clearly there for my 2010 Genesis with the Coilovers. I so far have ended up with settings of 19 in the front, and 20 for the rears, not as sporty as I set it up at first, but at 15-16 all around the ride would be jolting when hitting more severe road imperfections. The difference in handling is noticeable, and at current settings cornering is slightly worse than with stock suspension, but the ride is far better. Still will get a jolt over the worst hard edged road imperfections.

As mentioned, maybe in another thread, I don't like the 8 speed transmission set up of the new Genesis, obviously designed to improve mileage, and not smileage. The R spec may be different, but I can't stand a rock hard ride. I am really happy that the Megan Coilovers have made my car fun to drive, and is not longer punishing me with the terrible ride from the stock shocks. I am really aware that the stock suspension was no bargain basement set up, just lacking in sophistication.

No one is asking, but I will say that at 50,000 miles my Genesis is creaking, and aging worse than previous Lexus' I've had. My Wife's 2007 Infiniti G35S still feels like a rolling bank vault (70,000 miles). I doubt I will keep my Genesis beyond 100,000 miles because the car doesn't feel like it's holding up...to my driving...as well as my past Lexus GS 400 (250,000 miles on it now, because I know the person I sold it to, and he tells me he stole the car from me) , VW Passsat! (120,000 miles and still great, my daughter drives it), Infiniti J30T (200,000 miles and sold at great price).

The Genesis is a great car for the price, but if you are buying a car for longevity, I would argue to buy Japanese, or INEXPENSIVE GERMAN (like the Passat). My '95 E320 Mercedes, VW Phaeton, BMW 540 were all maintenance nightmares. My 2010 Genesis has been back to the shop for seat problems and steering column problems several times, though never leaving me stranded. Part of the problem with multiple visits is the dealer quality, so that isn't wholly a manufacturer problem. Dealer is trying hard, though. I know they're trying.

My luxury Japanese cars have more than pleased me. I am still waiting for the American car that catches my imagination, but every time I buy a new car I go out and drive American. I might have bought a Cadillac, x that I can't get past the Origami styling.

Yeah, I used to drive a lot of miles. Down to 18,000 miles a year, now.

 

[jalanjalan]

I installed the Megan coil overs on my 2013 rspec. Handling is dramatically improved. Ride is very firm and hitting manhole covers that are raised about 3/4" result in a very disconcerting crash sound they are set to 16 all 4 corners. I'll probably dial them softer to 20. Car is lowered about 3/4 inch. 26.5" from wheel arch to ground. I expect some settling. If it drops to 26 even it will be nearly 1.5" drop overall.

Wheels and tires from auto rack should arrive soon. Will post as the struts break in and after new tires mounted.
PS wheels/tires and struts are listed in for sale section.

 

[SegaGen]

No one is asking, but I will say that at 50,000 miles my Genesis is creaking, and aging worse than previous Lexus' I've had. My Wife's 2007 Infiniti G35S still feels like a rolling bank vault (70,000 miles). I doubt I will keep my Genesis beyond 100,000 miles because the car doesn't feel like it's holding up...to my driving...as well as my past Lexus GS 400 (250,000 miles on it now, because I know the person I sold it to, and he tells me he stole the car from me) , VW Passsat! (120,000 miles and still great, my daughter drives it), Infiniti J30T (200,000 miles and sold at great price).

The Genesis is a great car for the price, but if you are buying a car for longevity, I would argue to buy Japanese, or INEXPENSIVE GERMAN (like the Passat). My '95 E320 Mercedes, VW Phaeton, BMW 540 were all maintenance nightmares. My 2010 Genesis has been back to the shop for seat problems and steering column problems several times, though never leaving me stranded. Part of the problem with multiple visits is the dealer quality, so that isn't wholly a manufacturer problem. Dealer is trying hard, though. I know they're trying.

My luxury Japanese cars have more than pleased me. I am still waiting for the American car that catches my imagination, but every time I buy a new car I go out and drive American. I might have bought a Cadillac, x that I can't get past the Origami styling.

Yeah, I used to drive a lot of miles. Down to 18,000 miles a year, now.

After reading this I find it hard to believe your having problems with your Genny at only 50,000 miles. I have 100,000 miles and have only had to replace two senors (knock on wood) I am very happy with my Genny 3.8 and can't wait to put on another 100,000 miles. The car still drives and looks amazing. What problems are you having with you Genny?

ALSO I have put about 18,000 miles on my Megan Coilovers. They are amazing. No issues at all. Only problem is that I can't go lower in the back. LOL

 

[jalanjalan]

SegaGen: what settting do you have your megans from 1-32? Do you get the loud "bang" when going over stuff like manhole covers etc.? Thanks.

 

[Frogg]

if your getting noises I would re-torque everything and make sure the collars are tight.

 

[SegaGen]

SegaGen: what settting do you have your megans from 1-32? Do you get the loud "bang" when going over stuff like manhole covers etc.? Thanks.

Don't remember what settings I put them at. I think i did 16 all around. i'm going to make the back stiffer this summer and when I do that i'll let you know. As far as any noises.. Not getting anything. I would tell you to check everything and make sure all bolts are tight like Frogg said.

 

[brfatal]

SegaGen: what settting do you have your megans from 1-32? Do you get the loud "bang" when going over stuff like manhole covers etc.? Thanks.

You're probably hitting the bump stops.

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[jalanjalan]

You're probably hitting the bump stops.

yes sounds like that, but is it due to not being installed right, or what? its only 1" lower than stock. very frustrating.

 

[jalanjalan]

Answer: not installed right. I'm pretty sure the mechanic who worked on it never heard of a "coil over" before.

Look at how compressed the springs are! I hope I haven't done serious damage to my car OMFG is this unbelievable incompetence or what?

 

[Philth]

LMAO. With the weight off of the wheel, the spring should be making contact with the lower collar by a few threads.

 

[jalanjalan]

I really don't understand. I've seen many ferraris a Maserati and even a ford f40 at this place....and they can't install a set if shocks? "shocking"

Undecided if I should demand my money back or have them redo everything

 

[sooththetruth]

After reading this I find it hard to believe your having problems with your Genny at only 50,000 miles. I have 100,000 miles and have only had to replace two senors (knock on wood) I am very happy with my Genny 3.8 and can't wait to put on another 100,000 miles. The car still drives and looks amazing. What problems are you having with you Genny?
LOL

In summary: I think the cashmere is gorgeous when new, but needs to be re-dyed now (the driver's seat) as it's worn to gray. However this is not a fair complaint, as this happens with all lighter colored leathers.

The steering column has been replaced twice: once for locking up just after it was new, and the second time for squealing that didn't go away with just oiling. That happened at 45K miles, so I would expect it to happen again in 44 K miles. Seems a design flaw.

The power for the lower seat cushion failed, and that power source (motor) had to be replaced.

I had to take back the car three times before replacement of the flawed rear view camera.

The leather on the steering wheel, despite leather care, tears every time I accidentally drag a fingernail across it. I consider the leather on the wheel to be "flawed" as I have not had that happen with other leather covered steering wheels.

The aluminum like metal of the interior is scratching easily, for example the plate around the shifter, but anywhere on the dash. The markings to note the gear on the center console around the shifter are fading away, and I will ask Hyundai to replace the plate because it's cosmetically ugly.

There is a rattle in the roof above the passenger side, that I can silence with pressure against the liner to the roof. I haven't complained about it, yet, but will at the next visit. This last rattle is what most worries me that the car isn't screwed together well.

One week after purchasing the car I noted the right edge of the hood was a good 4 mm lower than the edge of the fender. The discrepancy is still there. No one notices it but me. When I took the car back to the dealership to point out this flaw in fit and finish, just one week after purchase, they just laughed at me. So that makes me worry that the whole car is built to that standard.

Wouldn't you?

So, I note I have fewer problems with Japanese cars, and wonder if they may be worth the difference in cost.

I feel betrayed by how bad the suspension was, and was ready to sell the car before deciding the trial of Megan coilovers was worth the risk. They have been.

The Genesis is a fine car for the money, but there are compromises for the lower cost, and I wonder if the car will hold up, as I don't have a lot of comparisons to other owners. I AM GRATIFIED YOU TOOK THE TIME TO ANSWER MY POST, and hope that my problems have been outliers, that the rattle will prove a simple one to solve, and that I will keep the car to near 200,000 miles. I had a Lexus, Infiniti, and VW phaeton with interiors that didn't start to look old til after 100,000 miles, and the Genesis showing wear now. I can live with that if the mechanics don't "Live down" to the standards I have seen so far.

Still, I love the stereo and electronics, the space, the marriage of size and yet feeling like a smaller car than it is (the reason I don't like the newer Genesis' is that the tuning of the transmission makes the car respond like a big sluggish car...in my opinion). I'm not changing cars, and I recognize that I could come up with a list of the compromises of the other cars I have owned. Not even really disappointed in the car, now that I have the new suspension, but the stock suspension was unbearable to me. I wonder if just a new sway bar would have made me happy, but I didn't hear of that solution til after the Megan's were in place. Waiting to hear from someone trying that solution.

 

[ghicks99]

Answer: not installed right. I'm pretty sure the mechanic who worked on it never heard of a "coil over" before.

Look at how compressed the springs are! I hope I haven't done serious damage to my car OMFG is this unbelievable incompetence or what?
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WOW. Idk wtf that mechanic did but he most definitely installed those wrong. Hes got the bottom collar compressing the spring fully. Giving you no suspension. Id get him to fix that asap

 

[xiaphin]

Holy Shit with that install pic. How in the hell did he compress the spring that much?!?! Surprised if collar isnt damaged

 

[jalanjalan]

Megan's were adjusted a bit. They are still not correct but no crashing over bumps

New wheels and tires: oz ultrallagera HT graphite 20x8.5 with hanook Ventus v12 255/35/20

 

[ockevin]

Do you have any bigger, higher quality pictures...?

 

[jalanjalan]

Will def take better pics soon. Perhaps after washing it this weekend. iPhone camera not the greatest. Wheels are graphite not black.