How To Select The Right Coilovers!
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- čas přidán 14. 05. 2024
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Everyone alway says "suspension before wheels" and while they are correct, how do you know what kind of suspension is right for you? Coilovers are one of the most popular forms of aftermarket suspension, and we're here to help you pick what kind will fit your needs best. Daily driving your car? We got you. Tracking your car? Say less! Tune in to find out what kind of coilovers are right for you!
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0:00 Why You Should Select The Right Coilovers
0:30 What You Need To Consider
1:46 Compromise!
2:15 Finances and Your Budget
2:59 Budget Ranges w/Tiers
3:47 Tier 1
4:10 MTS Technik
4:31 Tein
4:52 Evolved Autosport
5:26 Tier 2
5:47 BC Racing
6:28 Fortune Auto
6:50 ST Suspension
7:43 Tier 3
8:16 KW Suspension
8:50 Tein Is Back!
9:14 Ohlins
9:33 Let's Wrap This Up
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99% of people who lower their car do it 1x and never mess with it again. Just get a quality spring/shock combo and be done with it. Personally, I went Fortune Auto 510 w/swift spring upgrade since I could (but don’t) daily the car and road race it. Fortune Auto customer service is the absolute best as well, which is as important as the product itself.
I'm a big fan of the Fortune Autos too! I plan on upgrading my 500 series to the 510 after this season on track with them - Sam
I was the same but the adjustablity with coilovers to dial in the fitment and camber plates is a major upgrade. I previously had H&R springs with Tein Endura Pro Plus shocks. Now I am on Tein Flex Z but they ride a little soft and floayt with the twin tube dampers and 8/6 spring rate. I just picked up some FA Gen 8 500 10/6k swifts. I can't wait to see how they feel.
Thank you for a such a refresher video,
You betcha, glad we could help! - Sam
Thanks for the rundown. Looking to put wider wheels (Konig Heliogram 18x8.5 +42 from Fitment Industries of course) on my 2023 Mazda 3 Turbo hatch with an eye toward coilovers in the near future. How do I go about researching/determining fitment and clearance issues. It looks like with the new wheels I'll have maybe about half inch clearance on stock shock strut. Any advice would be greatly appreciated...
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Im glad you guys continue on the business 🔥 i have a question and i hope you guys can answer.
What do you think of companies such as rev9 or truhart? Both are in the $500-$600 for my civic and both have damping and camber adjustability. Thank you!
Get the maxspeedingrods t7's for budget coils. Just make sure you tighten up all the nuts. They are by far the best bang for the buck on honda/acura.
Next step up for $650 would be godspeed. I've had several of each as well as bc skunk2 and function form. For non track cars I never got more from the more expensive ones.
I've ran Truhart arms on my IS300 but haven't had firsthand experience on their coilovers yet. At that pricepoint I'd say save up a little more and look at Tein. You might lose some adjustability but you'll gain some durability from what I can see. Biggest issue I have seen with "cheap" coilovers is the bushings wearing out super fast and then you have an awful ride quality with some clunks too. - Sam
Underrated coilovers that I run on super low with comfortably is Ksport Version RR coilovers. Similar to BC Racing DS series.
Absolutely! Those are great! - Sam
I have st x by kw on my a5 b8.5 and I would 100% recommend it.
Absolutely! I think more people need to give them a shot...so much R&D goes into those at that price. - Sam
What would your suggestion be for coilovers:
2013 86, will also drive when it snows, roads can be quite bumpy in my town, planning on tracking it during the summer (like maybe once a month or so) and then do some winter drifting. It will mostly be used for either short trips (15km per day) or for 450+km trips every month and like 1k+km every month total. Will most likely set 1 ride height, that suits both summer and winter and idk if it matters, but planning on keeping it as a project car, soo... like 300-400hp+ in the future (few years into the future tho)
Fortune Auto 500 would be a great choice!
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whats the difference between 510 and 500 ? Also, what should the K be for front and back ?
What would you recomend between kw v3 and ohlin road track. Car is a fun daily driver 750 whp g80 m3
That’s tough. You can’t go wrong with either!
Have an idea of what you want before installing them
I went from lowering springs to USED cheap Godspeed coilovers
To BC racing DR coilovers
I wanted the out of the box experience with the BCs thinking they knew what they were doing
The BCs are WAY too low and WAY too stiff. Made the ride unbearable and the rear feels like it's on a stiff pogo stick
I've narrowed it down to they just put way too much preload on out the box. The more weight I can pack in my trunk, the more comfortable the ride gets
And yes, the Godspeed were actually good I loved them (the Godspeeds and BCs are on 2 different (but the same) mini coopers)
I had adjusted the Godspeeds myself before install bc they were all out of wack. I literally had them on 0 preload (finger tight) and 3/16 damping
damn i just ordered BC’s yesterday for my daily 😢😂😂
Can you do video modding beater cars? I have a 03 corolla and it looks like crap, can I make it look decent without making it ricey?
Probably just with a paint, new wheels, and a little lower. Don’t do underglow or a ugly non-useful wing, and ridiculous stickers, and no other attachable things that aren’t functional (scoops, lips, etc.) if you choose a different color than the original, white wheels could look good imo. Ik paint isn’t that cheap though. Also just purely cleaning it, like the interior and exterior, engine bay, trunk, etc. will do magic, invest into some good cleaning products.
Edit: looked 03 corrola on google to see it, if you have indigo ink, impulse red, or black, white wheels will look good. If it’s already in good condition keep the oem front bumper and wing (idk if there is aftermarket stuff but the oem stuff looks good)
Just my opinion🙂
i only run ohlins on my cars and bikes used to be all kw but cant beat ohlins
Eibach Pro-kit with TEIN Endura Pro Plus. Pretty damn solid for me,
I wish I previous went with Eibach springs instead of the H&R with the Tein struts on my Accord. The H&R were too soft and noisy. I'm now on Tein Flex Z but will be swapping to FA with Swift Springs 10/6
I have Mercedes E500 4matic wagon and i want to convert from air ride to adjustable coilovers, and keep a comfortable ride. I know coilovers wont be the same as air ride, but is there any adjustable coilovers that can get me close. I going to be running 18" wheels to maintain some tire comfort. I was told bc was the way to go. I will be lowering the car a inch or little more just for appearance.
You can get custom spring rates and there is adjustable damping on BC!
@@FitmentIndustriesThanks for the tip. I'm definitely going to subscribe to the channel.
Got me rev9 hyper street 2 and I mean yeah cheap but not much are sold for a 11 Corolla
How are they holding up? I tough I might buy ome for my genesis coupe.
@@pierre-oliviermarquis2075 for 650 bucks, they’ve help up nicely, yes they are stiff but I mean can’t complain when they’ve been on for 2 years and I’ve been able to dial in the dampening without a corner balance for preload. I was also able to keep up with many faster cars on the downhill like a new cayman and s3 as well as loose people when they chased. For a budget setup, it a good start then after a while u can upgrade
I have a Toyota Highlander 2019, and I want to be able to lower it by an inch and lift it by an inch in winter. I'm trying to get tier 2; I'm not trying to go too low. I want to be able to drive as smoothly as possible. Which one would be best for me?
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May you share your is300 drift car
It's currently under some MAJOR upgrades that I am trying to keep secret until it's done....it will be rowdy though! - Sam
@@FitmentIndustries would love to see it, l do have two altezza's one made it my daily still haven't figured what to do with the second one
Folks miss the value and performance of a cup kit...good set of sport dampers (Bilstein, Koni) and springs can handle it all including track. Folks are stuck that you need all this adjustability that most folks don't understand or need. The money saved can be used for more track time that will greatly improve your lap times vs. thinking suspension mods will do a thing. Coilovers are cool but aren't necessary at all to hit the track and be fast (road course). Most folks buy coilovers for no other reason to get rid of "all that finger gap bro".
Most durable and affordable has my vote.
Tein or Evolved meet those criteria pretty darn well! - Sam
Hows bilstein?
Great brand! 🤘
Hi. I.have a 2014 toyota rav 4 that never gaved me a nice ride. I almost never drive off road.
Toyota completly changed all 4 shocks when d vehicle was about 6 mts old but the ride was still very harsh and bumpy.
I am wondering what measures i can take to improve the ride.
Tks. Raj.
IMO if you can't swing KW V2/3, Öhlins, MAYBE a custom Fortune Auto set, or equivalent, just don't. If all you want to do is "go low" and you don't care about grip or ride quality, you can do that cheap/free.
Tien flex Z??
Great option!
Ummm Bilstein??
Exactly what I was thinking. Personally, I Run the B14 coilovers, which does not have the adjustable dampers like the B16 and Cup series. However, they are amazing!!!
I think a lot of car enthusiasts go for "The Look" and want heavy customization. Bilstein does not play that game. They make coilover systems that are track proven and ready to go. The one thing I notice people complain about with Bilstein is they are not very customizable. The car can be lowered maybe 1.25" from stock height, but any lower and the dampers fail. That leads to bad reviews as the people buying them are trying to lower their vehicles out of the spec of what Bilstein gives for their coilovers per vehicle application that they already tested to work.
With Bilstein. The faster you go. The better they perform. The slower you drive. The harsher the ride.
2024 and videos on coilovers are still being made
We still get asked these questions all of the time haha. It's cool though because we constantly have new people coming into the scene AND we are getting more brands than ever before offering coilovers. That make the choice even harder - Sam
Just get the KYB 😅 cheap ang reliable... Easily replaceable
Abt how much ?
Anyone els running racelands 💀
yessir got them ultimos theyre actually nice af