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Megan Racing Coilovers and Tein Coilovers
Megan racing coilovers only come in 4 lines: the Acura Integra 1990 to 2000, the Honda Accord 1990 to 1997, the Megan racing coilovers for Honda Accord 1998 to 2002 and the Honda Civic or CRC X or Del Sol for 1988 to 2000. The Megan racing coilovers for the Acura Integra models of 1990 to 2000 are made of 6061 CNC machined aluminum sleeves with SAE 9254 steel coil springs. These offer a spring rate of 450 pounds per foot on the front and 350 pounds per foot on the rear. This model of Megan racing coilovers come in red with a one year limited warranty and has all the instructions and hardware you will need for installation. This model of Megan racing coilovers reduce hop and helps with weight transfer during the time you speed up. There is an adjustable drop from zero to 3 inches, and reduces the actual fender gap that is commonly seen. The Honda Accord 1990 to 1997 model of Megan racing coilovers is constructed of the exact same materials as the above mentioned model. These also offer a zero to three inch drop on suspension and come with a hard plastic cap to keep shock failure at bay. These can be found for about $110 a set.
The Honda Accord 1998 to 2002 sets of Megan racing coilovers are great for street use and offer a higher spring rate which helps in turns and weight transfer. This is another model that offers the zero to three inch drop rate, but does not come with the plastic caps. This model can be found for about $110 online. The Honda Civic model of these coilovers does come with the plastic caps but does come with a spring rate of 450 pounds per foot on the front and 350 pounds per foot on the rear.
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What Goes on Inside Modern Shock Absorbers?
Shock absorbers, or struts, play a very important part in every vehicle. It is the core part of every suspension system, which was why they must be periodically replaced to ensure superior performance. In the past, they were mainly composed of a cast iron rod, a sturdy coil spring that envelopes it, and finally the tube where this assembly are encased. The composition of modern version, however, is very much different. Several parts now make up a single absorber to ensure a smooth ride all throughout. So what goes on inside modern version that it seem to be doing a better job than old ones?
If in the past, shock absorbers are composed of less than five parts, most modern ones today is composed of more than ten parts, moving in unison to give you a smoother and quieter ride. Some of these are the valve, spring, main rod, piston rod, piston, tube, and the cap. Each of these parts has their own separate functions, but all working in a way that translates to a great suspension system.
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