MeisterR Coilover pictures and testimonials
11 February 2014, 06:06 PM
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MeisterR Coilover pictures and testimonials
Hello everyone,
MeisterR is looking for pictures for our gallery and testimonial of the coilovers from members who have used them. We thought it will be easier to have everything on one thread to help others make an informed decision and we will add them on to our website.
So if you have pictures of your car on MeisterR coilovers, please post them and write a short review of what you think of them.
1. Name: (If you want to provide it)
2. Location: (Town or County)
3. Car Make and Model: (Honda Civic, Mazda MX5, Nissan Skyline GTR, etc)
4. MeisterR Coilovers Model: (Zeta-S, Zeta-R, GT1 etc)
5. A Short Review:
a. Performance on Road:
b. Performance on Track:
c. Value for Money:
d. Would you buy again:
e. Any Personal Note:
6. Pictures:
Please attach any pictures you have of your car that you want to show the world.
7. Video:
If you have any video of your car in action on YouTube / Vimeo, please attach link to video.
Thank you for everyone's help and I look froward to some pictures and reviews.
Edwin
MeisterR is looking for pictures for our gallery and testimonial of the coilovers from members who have used them. We thought it will be easier to have everything on one thread to help others make an informed decision and we will add them on to our website.
So if you have pictures of your car on MeisterR coilovers, please post them and write a short review of what you think of them.
1. Name: (If you want to provide it)
2. Location: (Town or County)
3. Car Make and Model: (Honda Civic, Mazda MX5, Nissan Skyline GTR, etc)
4. MeisterR Coilovers Model: (Zeta-S, Zeta-R, GT1 etc)
5. A Short Review:
a. Performance on Road:
b. Performance on Track:
c. Value for Money:
d. Would you buy again:
e. Any Personal Note:
6. Pictures:
Please attach any pictures you have of your car that you want to show the world.
7. Video:
If you have any video of your car in action on YouTube / Vimeo, please attach link to video.
Thank you for everyone's help and I look froward to some pictures and reviews.
Edwin
04 March 2014, 05:26 PM
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These supposed to have a good reputation but people still seem to go BC on our website for some reason. I heard good things a while ago when i contacted you guys but been quiet since.
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07 March 2014, 10:01 AM
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Not on impreza but look about on other forums, Lancer register, Civic life, Corolla club uk (Prob need to be registered to view the threads about them)
This one is viewable without registering http://www.itr-dc5.com/forum/index.p...major-problem/
Paint all flaked off and corroded springs, threads rusty, poor aftercare or just faulty
Never had any issues with BC or FK
This one is viewable without registering http://www.itr-dc5.com/forum/index.p...major-problem/
Paint all flaked off and corroded springs, threads rusty, poor aftercare or just faulty
Never had any issues with BC or FK
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07 March 2014, 05:30 PM
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Yes we have had issues in the past and if you read that particular thread on itr-dc5 and the corresponding threads things were resolved. That was 2 years ago and since we have not had any more problems with that issue. We are not here to bash other makes but we are sure if you search on the internet you will find most if not all companies have issues large or small.
MeisterR are always on the forums or an email away should anyone have problems or concerns. You can always contact us and we want to hear from you.
Flaking/corroding springs is normal "wear and tear" as the spring is a moving part. Some have survived better than others but it does seem to come down to how much care is put into maintaining the coilovers.
We know and hear from many satisfied customers but if you have any questions please let us know.
Edwin
MeisterR are always on the forums or an email away should anyone have problems or concerns. You can always contact us and we want to hear from you.
Flaking/corroding springs is normal "wear and tear" as the spring is a moving part. Some have survived better than others but it does seem to come down to how much care is put into maintaining the coilovers.
We know and hear from many satisfied customers but if you have any questions please let us know.
Edwin
07 March 2014, 05:54 PM
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There has been other more recent ones but I don't want to start a big post war, I was just replying to another post about why BC etc seem more popular.
However I wouldn't class corrosion as wear and tear in the time frames I have seen. My springs are only just starting rust and peel after 8 years.
Yours seem to get good feedback on the handling but the finish/protection seems to be lacking. See what the feedback is on the subaru group buy
However I wouldn't class corrosion as wear and tear in the time frames I have seen. My springs are only just starting rust and peel after 8 years.
Yours seem to get good feedback on the handling but the finish/protection seems to be lacking. See what the feedback is on the subaru group buy
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07 March 2014, 07:58 PM
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Just to note, I can't say MeisterR perfect… and any suspension manufacturer who say they are is seriously arrogant.
We have had our issue (like anyone else), but if there is a problem we fix them the best we can.
The DC5 issue was fixed 2 years ago, and we sorted out all the owners who had problem.
There was a corrosion issue a while ago that the owners weren't happy about, and we replaced the part as goodwill gesture under warranty.
Can i say nothing ever goes wrong with MeisterR… No.
But if there is a problem we are here to help and fix it, and that is probably more than what a lot of manufacturer are willing to do.
So if you have a problem, let us know.
We are happy if you are happy with your setup, and we are here to help if you are not happy.
Jerrick
We have had our issue (like anyone else), but if there is a problem we fix them the best we can.
The DC5 issue was fixed 2 years ago, and we sorted out all the owners who had problem.
There was a corrosion issue a while ago that the owners weren't happy about, and we replaced the part as goodwill gesture under warranty.
Can i say nothing ever goes wrong with MeisterR… No.
But if there is a problem we are here to help and fix it, and that is probably more than what a lot of manufacturer are willing to do.
So if you have a problem, let us know.
We are happy if you are happy with your setup, and we are here to help if you are not happy.
Jerrick
20 March 2014, 01:34 PM
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Hi all, definitely considering buying some of these for my v4 type r.
Someone convince me why I should get these over BC BR RH (front and rear adjustable) series?
I definitely want something front and rear adjustable which I am not sure these are. Other thoughts would be welcome as well!
Someone convince me why I should get these over BC BR RH (front and rear adjustable) series?
I definitely want something front and rear adjustable which I am not sure these are. Other thoughts would be welcome as well!
20 March 2014, 10:28 PM
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Interesting thoughts.
Is anyone able to offer a real comparison between these and BC's? I wonder as they are a similar price point, albeit the 20 percent discount is nice from Meister R!
I'd thought about BC BR RH (with castor adjustment in front too). Probably thinking 6/5 springs if I am to go with them.
Is anyone able to offer a real comparison between these and BC's? I wonder as they are a similar price point, albeit the 20 percent discount is nice from Meister R!
I'd thought about BC BR RH (with castor adjustment in front too). Probably thinking 6/5 springs if I am to go with them.
22 March 2014, 01:10 AM
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This 20% off RRP is our initial offer but that will be coming to a close soon.
As far as MeisterR goes, we do have our bespoke damper specification so while it may look similar on the outside, the inside and the performance will be different.
That is one reason why if you search around and read members review, many owners find the MeisterR provide great ride quality over the uneven UK road surfaces because we have design the suspension to provide just that on the softer damper setting.
We have our own research and development department in the UK, and we are able to build bespoke suspension (such as the GT1) and provide damper service if necessary.
This ability is not something that most suspension brands within our price bracket can provide.
Jerrick
As far as MeisterR goes, we do have our bespoke damper specification so while it may look similar on the outside, the inside and the performance will be different.
That is one reason why if you search around and read members review, many owners find the MeisterR provide great ride quality over the uneven UK road surfaces because we have design the suspension to provide just that on the softer damper setting.
We have our own research and development department in the UK, and we are able to build bespoke suspension (such as the GT1) and provide damper service if necessary.
This ability is not something that most suspension brands within our price bracket can provide.
Jerrick
22 March 2014, 04:08 PM
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Jerrick thanks for the feedback so far.
Can you for GC8 fitment do a rear pillowball mount for camber adjustment on these? Or do you just reccomend camber bolts?
Is there any way to get front castor adjustment?
Just curious if you could give a price for this as well. I saw earlier in your post that you could do a rear mount for GDB so wondering what you can do for GC8.
Also, how do you find road and suspension noise with these in general with these?
Thanks again for your thoughts.
Can you for GC8 fitment do a rear pillowball mount for camber adjustment on these? Or do you just reccomend camber bolts?
Is there any way to get front castor adjustment?
Just curious if you could give a price for this as well. I saw earlier in your post that you could do a rear mount for GDB so wondering what you can do for GC8.
Also, how do you find road and suspension noise with these in general with these?
Thanks again for your thoughts.
26 March 2014, 10:12 PM
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Hi I'm a total newbie on here so I apologise if I've put this in the incorrect place, I have a 2006 Spec D and I'm looking at fitting a set of coil-overs I am running 18" pro-drive alloys and wonders if the MeisterR ones would still fit okay?
27 March 2014, 06:26 PM
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Jerrick thanks for the feedback so far.
Can you for GC8 fitment do a rear pillowball mount for camber adjustment on these? Or do you just reccomend camber bolts?
Is there any way to get front castor adjustment?
Just curious if you could give a price for this as well. I saw earlier in your post that you could do a rear mount for GDB so wondering what you can do for GC8.
Also, how do you find road and suspension noise with these in general with these?
Thanks again for your thoughts.
Can you for GC8 fitment do a rear pillowball mount for camber adjustment on these? Or do you just reccomend camber bolts?
Is there any way to get front castor adjustment?
Just curious if you could give a price for this as well. I saw earlier in your post that you could do a rear mount for GDB so wondering what you can do for GC8.
Also, how do you find road and suspension noise with these in general with these?
Thanks again for your thoughts.
We have had some great pictures and reviews across the forums anymore owners want to join in?
Edwin
05 April 2014, 07:37 PM
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Sti SpecD
Finally got the SpecD back on the road today.
Zeta-R fitted. Just need the geometry checked/set up now.
Initial impressions are very good.
No more noise or harshness the the standard Sti set up.
Nice flat cornering, and seem to have lost the high speed bouncy feel the car originally had.
Have set just a couple of clicks on the damping, maybe a bit of twiddling to be done when geometry is set, but not a bad starting position for fast road driving.
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/...lovers002a.jpg
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/...lovers003a.jpg
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/.../P1010266a.jpg
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/.../P1010280a.jpg
Will let you know more when I've done a few more miles.
Zeta-R fitted. Just need the geometry checked/set up now.
Initial impressions are very good.
No more noise or harshness the the standard Sti set up.
Nice flat cornering, and seem to have lost the high speed bouncy feel the car originally had.
Have set just a couple of clicks on the damping, maybe a bit of twiddling to be done when geometry is set, but not a bad starting position for fast road driving.
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/...lovers002a.jpg
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/...lovers003a.jpg
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/.../P1010266a.jpg
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/.../P1010280a.jpg
Will let you know more when I've done a few more miles.
05 April 2014, 07:47 PM
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Did you opt for a different spring rate at the front as all my springs are black
I assume that's the height set from the factory as mine is quite a bit lower now
I assume that's the height set from the factory as mine is quite a bit lower now
06 April 2014, 10:04 AM
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No springs as supplied as standard. Perhaps Edwin can comment?
No not factory set height that was far too low, had to wind them up quite a bit.
Anyone got any good geometry settings for fast road?
No not factory set height that was far too low, had to wind them up quite a bit.
Anyone got any good geometry settings for fast road?
09 April 2014, 03:28 PM
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Yes they are standard springs. We have red or black springs across the applications for the MeisterR coilovers. I can only assume the production mixed up the spring colours. They are standard and not changed though. Let me know the numbers printed on them if you really want to be sure otherwise colour make not difference.
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