Coilover Guide - Choosing coilovers for your car
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- čas přidán 19. 07. 2024
- Todays VLOG I want to share some of my experiences with Coilovers! It has come to my attention time and time again that people who are new to the tuning scene are sometimes lost and I figure sharing some of my experience would offer some help!
if you want to go straight into my coilover reviews then go to 5:25 to start the video there!
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Sorry guys! at 9:52 i believe I accidentally left an extra clip over the project timeline in the video haha! Just ignore and listen for those 10 seconds!
cool video but i think you over did it with all those extra "funny" clips. just some constructive criticism, no hate intended.
Spicy Noodles thanks for the positive feedback!
I didn’t mind the clips lol 😂
good video use less cutt scenes it gets obnoxious
Man that S14 looks SICK AF....great wheel color too
You don't have to add in those clips, it really takes away from what you're saying and it's really distracting
Awesome video funny and to the point keep up the good work 👍🏼
I'm looking into buying coilovers for daily use so I had tein on 6th gen accord and now 7th gen civic looking to purchase tein ? Would you recommend
Yo I was literally your 1,000 subscriber lol great stuff man🤙
Much Thanks! for the sub!!!
I got some coilover from maxspeed. It rides good the only think is that it bounce to much. Any suggestions please. Good video man keep it up 👊
Great video man. What coilover would you recommend for a 2012 335is. Under $1,000 or do I need to spend more. I'm just looking for looks and ride quality. Nothing for the track or anything.
Thank you man! I do appreciate your help in choosing coilovers. I've been researching and I found Raceland coilovers which apparently are in the" Budget" area. I have an underpowered car (2001 Celica GTS) and honestly i just want to look slammed..so I'm thinking this would be the cheapest and most reliable way since they're only about $400 + any ideas on Raceland coilovers? All the other budget ones are a a tad more expensive and people make them sound about just as reliable. Thanks once again
Did you get them? I'm also considering racelands
Thanks for the informative video 😎 keep it up bro
what are the best options in coilovers for a 240sx .. I am looking for comfort (daily) and performance at the time to race
I want to take out my air suspension in my 2003 Benz e55 any recommendations?
How are the K Tuned K1 super low coilover ?
How do u compare those to the Tein Street Basis Z
Getting into the coilover game for the first time!
Cheers.
I have a camry se 2011 v6 is my daily car i want to lower a bit but i want a smooth drive what do you recommendme no more 1,100 budget 🤔
Megan Racing Ez Street v2 or D2 Racing Coilovers for my ‘12 civic coupe 🤔🤔 need suggestions. I daily drive the car and I know I’ll lose ride comfortability but I honestly just to be tucking tire walls. lol
What should I go with for my 2006 Subaru Forester xt? It’s my daily I wanna go lower and I like to drive fast. What would be my best option but not expensive my budget is around $600
Function and form type 2s. They have camber adjustable plates for McPherson struts and they have replaceable parts.
For a 328i bmw what’s the best coil-over and do you like kw???
Oh man theres tons! What year is your bmw? I will be making a new video on euro cars and coilovers. In the meantime it really depends on budget and purpose of the build but right off the bat for just daily driving purposes, BC is good
Hey thanks for the ingo i drive alot my integra and i have somo coilovers but i want something more solid ehat you recommends by tge way i run fast !
I bought a right hand drive s13 and i am at a lost for parts to buy to achieve my build goal. I am aiming for a daily driven at times some fun driving. Thank you
What coilovers do you recommend me for mi 2007 Honda Civic SI Coupe?
I need decent coilovers for my 530i 2002 any good sugestións?
This is a very good video!!!
Could you help me with some questions?
I drive a Mazda 3 2014 (3rd Generation) I daily the car and I am never going to track it or anything along those lines (Slow car life)
I am currently looking at Godspeed Mono SS coils ($800)
Any advice and any personal experience with Godspeed? I would classify them as entry level coils...
I am more into stance, but I do want to have good reliability and somewhat comfortable but I want to be low but not scrape my balls
Great I looked at Megan Racing but I picked Godspeed I hope they're good enough for daily driving.😣🤞🏼
yo man keep me updates i want godspeeds too
Update?
I really need your help man i got a 2002 gs300 and got alot of questions about my wheels and suspension anychance you can help me please
Hey I have a c 300 2016 sport package with stiff suspension. I was looking into BC coilovers, I live in NYC which the roads are bad. I daily drive it as well. I was looking for a bit softer suspension system. Do you think coilovers wpuld be a good investment? Thanks
What do you think about BC Racing coilovers?
What are you guys thougts on tein street advance Z ?. Im slapping it on a 2004 wrx
My use for the car is just for daily drive but also want to have fun and have that lowered stance look and have
Xshadowshadex for daily that would be a good option! Mostly depends on Budget and How much adjustability you are wanting in terms of Height and dampening.
How about BC Coilovers? For 1998 lexus gs300 (budget $900.)
CHINO The Dream Giver Did you get them? I have a 94 GS300
@Jacob Grussenmeyer drop a 97 Avalon??? why???
JCS I have a 98 corolla slammed to the ground stanced out JUST like my Q.. don’t knock someone’s car dawg. Shit makes u look sick 😷
02 Lexus gs300, been riding on the tein comfort sport since day 1....less than 500 miles.... currently on 238k miles and two sets of the coilovers later....
Time to move on, more affordable options....
Looking full bodied adjustable; dampening adjustable. Not overly stiff ride
What’s your take on Less than 1k price. Like BC br, God speed Mono RS, or Megan’s....
I researched and am liking the ISC coilovers. What’s your take on those as well
i have 2000 toyota avalon w/ GodSpeed mono ss coilovers with dampening adjustable , reuses old top hats. 30k miles and still going. dampening set in the middle of soft and stiff & lowered 2.5 inches (iirc) all around. i drive daily over bumpy streets n occasionally hit small potholes . no signs of being worn or blown out yet. less than 800$ retail i think. but i paid 250$ brand new for mine from craigslist. hope this helps
Got an 09 scion TC that I want to handle really well while retaining ride quality that my passengers(normies) won't hate. It also has to be able to handle a sub box without sagging the rear. Budget is sub $1k. I'm trying to keep any "single" part or area under $1k. So, $1k on engine, $1k on suspension, $1k on bass and deadening, $1k on the rest of the system, etc.
I've looked into drop springs, but am worried they'll settle too far for the stiffer ones/lower ones, or they'll sag ass with the sub box build. The only 'raked' spring sets are Tein H-tech and S-tech. Pretty sure S-tech will be too low for me, and H-tech's are kinda soft(worried about sagging) so IDK. The forums recommended I go with Tein Street BasiS Z's so I can set the height, let them settle, then adjust to there for my preferences. On ebay, they're about $500, so it doesn't seem like a terrible deal for something I'd essentially never have to swap out to get the right stance or because there's a problem with uneven ride height.
The only thing that concerns me is that they've got double the stock spring rate in them...
Any guidance, bro?
What do you think about tein street advance z? Can you do a review on them?
What's a good coilovers for a lexus ls430 in STOCK HEIGHT?
How about truhart coilovers for Nissan Altima ?????
JRZ coilovers are amazing, and I met a guy in my 350Z at the road race track that had them on his 350Z. He told me the model he had, looked them up online... JRZ 14 31.. $13,000. No joke. His car is dedicated 110% race car. Even though mine is dedicated as well, I couldn’t justify spending that cost no matter which way you split it.... $2,000 is my upper limit usually, so, I went with KW Variant 3. $2,100 shipped. 0 complaints. 110% amazing results.
Is a stiffer rear better? Is it fine to use coilovers during the winter? Tnx
Can anyone tell me if Godspeed Project® - Mono MAXX™ are any good?
Acura TSX want to get some coil overs budget 600 pls help
I was looking to get coilovers for my s13. I don’t plan on drifting or tracking the car, maybe occasional spirited driving on the weekends. I plan to keep it clean and have nice fitment not super slammed. Preferably wheel to fender. The coil-overs i plan to get is Silvers or BC Racing ($1k range). Would you suggest keeping the spring rate that comes out of the box 8k front 6k rear or is stiffer springs better at 10k front 8k rear?
Keep it the factory setting rate, if you go stiffer it becomes a bit uncomfortable to drive. If you are looking to get a better comfortable coilover that rides well and performs well (sporty) I would suggest the Apexi ExV
If you want just lower ride with no adjustability (in terms of Camber and multi ride height) then go with drop springs which is still super comfy to drive on and lowers the vehicle.
Function and form type 2’s for life!
Do the damping make that much of a difference? I'm trying to decide on type 1 or 2s. I'm riding a 93 accord on Ebay coilovers lol and it's my daily
Hey man! Loved the video, I have a 2008 Lexus IS250, it's my daily driver, was looking into BCs. If I plan on keeping the car for its whole life, would you say they're good to get in terms of lasting long?
xaznranmarux Thanks for the support!! Awesome car! I believe in anything can last depending on usage! In terms of daily I believe the BC brand products will last you a very long time, if you are referring to them in terms of full functionality.
Remember you can make most items last as long as its used and cared for well.
I dont know how long you plan on keeping the lexus but in my experience if coils last about 3-5 years then its solid for a daily as most people trade/sell their vehicles within that time.
As for my own vehicles I have the Apexi coilovers on my Nissan 240sx (5+ years) still 100% functioning
My S13 240sx (Stance coilovers Gr+) for about 3 years still 100%
And my corolla has the T3 coilovers (3+ years) and still 100%
Anyone experience godspeed lowering springs? For daily driver
Great video......What do u think about raceland primos........for a daily..........07 sti
I want coil overs that don’t have me leaning against my door when I’m making sharp turns especially when driving in the mountains. Anyone know what I’m talking about? Please offer some suggestions.. gracias 🙏🏽
yes please i know exactly what youre talking about, i can hardly take sharp turns in the city
Anyone here lowered a Toyota Alphard? Any particular brand of coilovers good for van sized vehicles. Thanks. 😊
Tein? Well you should check out tein flex z and by the way tein also makes coils that are 4k ....
Looking for stance and comfort, no tracking. Which brand ? do you recommend ?
Maxpeedingrods
Are you going based on things you’re sponsored for ? I didnt hear any thing about bc coils
Hi, brand new to all this. I have a 2014 Jetta and I want to lower 1" The question is...If I put coilovers on it do the stock springs come out and then the coilover does all the work that the front strut and the spring were doing.
Thanks
So you are partially correct. Depends on the coilover kit and what you choose. Most full coilover kits are preassembled and just need fine tune adjustments. To answer your initial question, yes a coilover kit replaces the entire stock strut and spring setup as the coilover comes with its own custom strut, perches, springs, and mounts so the stock setup is compelely eliminated.
And yes the coilover functions the same as the stock setup but at a much stiffer function which lowered vehicles tend to have. You wouldnt want much suspension travel on a lowered vehicle as your car would bounce like stock and could bottom out or hit the unibody onto the floor. Plus stiffer springs allow for better turning in certain situations
Larry Richelli coilovers have spring and shock.. check Raceland coilovers . My son got some on his new GTI and the ride is great
CHINO GodsOn hot tip ive heard nothing but shit about raceland, including snapping springs, leaking fluid after a couple hundred kms and more. Keep an eye on them
Nick White i would hesitate with racelands... they are cheap... but you get what you pay for
What is the intro song???
Do you get coilovers before lowering suspension?
You said budget coil overs are not dampening adjustable (Megan racing)?
How come I've seem the Ez street model have a 15 way knob on top?
So does this model coil over not the budget on and this one be like the buddy club (Middle grade)?
Kimberly Mill megans have adjustability but if you have experienced them the adjustments almost feel like they dont change anything unless its cranked all the way to soft or hard.
Even then theres not much quality dampening happening here. This is based on my exp with these coils
What brand of wheels are in black in the background? @the vanilla collection
Mosi Joe speaking of those wheels! I will be making a video of them soon! So subb and stay tuned!
Who do I take it to so I can have it on my car?
Hey, should I put model specific coilovers? Let's say I have a Toyota corolla and I want to put HKS coilover but there are no HKS for that specific car and it's available for a Honda civic, will it fit?
jin5632 no do not do that!! Only model specific ones will fit!!
There will be coilovers for your car or universal type ones that can be custome built for it
QA1? Any opinions on those? ‘71 Nova small block
can you direct me to a company that carries coilover for a 1992 VW Combi or T2 trasporter or Van.
I appreciate for all the help anybody can give me
Do you recomend building a civic haychback ep3 as a drift car cuz thats what i was going for
I know this comment is super late, but what's your opinion of bc br's? trying to find a decent coilover for my daily wrx. Are fortune autos worth the price/wait time over bc's?
SpaceN3rd i personally would go fortunes only because they are rebuildable and good investment if for long term.
Now long term to me is defined as how much usage you plan on putting on them. I try to calculate miles, how long I realistically plan on keeping the car, how much abuse I plan on putting it through (track usage)
Now bc coilovers are rebuildable as well. Depending on model level (from what I can remember)
The fortunes have a roller bearing option so there is no binding as well for extra $.
I would ask myself honestly what the car will be used for and decide there. Ive had BC and fortunes and they ride different. Also spring rates and types of springs will make a difference.
But going back to your comment. If its just a daily and your on a budget and time is short then BC is a good option. I personally would get fortunes. And i will be ordering fortunes for my other cars too
bc coilovers use roller bearings aswell for spring bind
.
and you can buy a damper cartridge replacement for around $150
Hello, I was hoping you could help me. I have a 2016 Ram just like yours, I’m have problems when I get off the highway it won’t back to normal ride height. I’ve spent a lot of money and it still isn’t right. What do think the problem?
Hmm thats a tough questions to answer without a proper diagnosis. Could be compressor, the computer than controls the compressor or the sensors going bad. how many miles does your Ram have?
What are those black wheels in the back? 😍
Ryan Andrade they are for sale now! They are limited edition run of the Gravity Black editions! dm on my instagram for purchase!
how would u rate bc gold br series
Recommended coil overs for 2005 g35? I use the car as daily/street car (:
alex cabrera racelands cheap budget brand to get you started!
Hey I just got my Honda Civic Si 18’ I’m barely getting into the tuning system. My goal is to have a nice looking car I don’t race or drift. This car is going to be my daily, I’m looking to lower it just for my wheels to be fitted... any recommendations?
*flush with the fender
Thanks ... Ive never been into suspension until now This will be my first time buying and installing coilovers and I'm looking at GOD SPEED Mono-SS Thoughts?
Again it depends on driving usage, daily, circuit, drift, drag, etc.. and budget!
Its a daily driver... NO Budget The Coil Over I mentioned literally match the paint scheme of car (engine bay) House of Kolor Hot Pearl Pink and they do have "Pillow ball mounts" on them If I spelled that correctly
i have a 2000 toyota avalon w/ GodSpeed mono ss coilovers with dampening adjustable , reuses old top hats. 30k miles and still going. dampening is set in the Middle of soft and stiff & lowered 2.5 inches (iirc) all around. i drive daily over bumpy streets n occasionally hit small potholes . no signs of being worn or blown out yet.
Are the prices per coil or set of 4? Also is it possible to only put cool overs in the front of a car ?
Chanania Lala usually depends on the car make and model. For Example some companies sell only for fronts on certain cars like the ae86 corolla and rears separate too. Some companies offer both rear and fronts. You will just have to find out what the kit comes with.
I have never seen anyone sell just one strut before
What you think of Truhart coils
What about Tein’s EDFC?
What song is the intro?
What about Godspeed?
I just wanna slam my civic to the floor.what do u recommend?????
Want them chrome color.
Perhaps get them
powder coated
Hey great video. I have a Vehicle, that is so bouncy on the road even the I set the damping at the softest. is there a solution for this? Do I need to compress the springs on the preload more or less?
Too soft, also makes you bounce unnecessarily. Gotta find like happy medium. So it doesnt bounce all the time.... but too stiff, is bad too. I'm no pro, sorry lol hope it helps tho!
@@Puchuchi747 With the softest setting it helps me absorb all the bounciness to the minimal. If i go any firmer it makes the bounce 3 or 4 times more
@@all-starproduction5672 ....so then change your springs? The spring rates are too soft.
@@all-starproduction5672 I'm telling you, it's a delicate balance. One balances the other... sorta. I understand what you mean about it make the bumpyness worse.
Hey. How’s it going man. Looking for Coilover For my Chrysler 300s AWD 2017 daily driven. BC racing or D2?
Bc no doubt! But D2 is not bad aswell, depends if you afford the Bc right away if not and you can’t wait to get enough money for Bc go D2 then No problem with that too
BC Racing coilovers any good? Was thinking of getting em with swift springs?
Owen Diaz what does swift springs are for?
Awesome video buddy!
Thanks Man! how is your subie coming along!
I swear I find you everywhere man 😂😂
Nice ride. I miss my S14.
The Vanilla Collection. I need help finding some coilovers for my 05 Honda Civic LX. I am looking for something with adjustability and a good smooth ride. Budget $1000
Christopher Williams cant have all 3. Lol meaning you gotta pick 2 out of the 3 for car parts.
Quality / price / reliability
1000$ is in the budget range and theres tons. Main question to ask yourself is. What is the main purpose for this car?
For looks? Daily driving? Racing?
Next ask yourself what is the most important aspect you are looking for in a suspension setup?
If you just want soft lowered rides for cheap then the easiest would be drop springs
THE VANILLA COLLECTION
Daily driving and looks.
Christopher Williams if you dont got $1000 go with drop springs first (roughly $100-$200) and easy to install they will be soft still compared to coils which is more comfortable and they lower your car.
if that doesnt satisfy you and you want height adjustability and is a must and under 1000? Then you will lose comfort but gain looks and affordable price = megans, racelands, d2, godspeeds
A decent brand is Tein Japans basics coilover kit which iirc runs around at 800. Correct me if i am wrong
Or save up for BCs or Stance if available. Ebay will have tons of other unpopular brands. I have not tried them all but from my experience you get what you pay for
I have a Evo x it’s my daily driver and I’m running Cobb stage 3. I’m content with my current power output, but I would like a better stance compared to the factory. Any suggestions??
Yeah for sure!! Whats your budget?
Dope video👍
Will coilovers increase my HP by 500?? I already got a 100HP bump from these DUB stickers
What about isc
Bc or ceika?
How about maxpeedingrods
Hello, I'm looking at coilovers for my supra on the track (nasa) and was wondering if you've heard of KW Variant? Couldn't find much info on them. Someone recommended me Ohlins but I couldn't find it for my supra. Thanks.
What do you think of the bc racing coils
Just got mine in for my Audi A5
Bc Racing?
I have a 2006 Scion tC. I want coil overs to stance my car a bit lower. It is my first car and daily for college. I don’t race. What do you recommend.
Under 1k budget. I don’t wanna spend too much on my car since it’s my first car and it’s a tC LOL I’m gonna work hard and get an FRS in ab 3 years
mastermelardoz drop springs is the best choice in my honest opinion. Did the same thing to many of my cars over the last decade. Drop springs allow you to lower your car at a set height. So check how much it drops. And its super cheap ($100-300) depending on brand. Install is easy if you have all the tools.
Plus ride is good for daily driving and very mild racing. It will be stiffer than stock but nowhere near what coilover rates come in at
Thanks for replying man! I'll look into it! subbed :)
Please best coilovers for 1998 lexus gs300 ?(budget $900). Thanks
Theres tons depends on your build purpose and budget! Let me know!
I daily isr coils on my s14. Has camber adjustment and dampening
CHINO GodsOn Get pbm! I have them on mine and they only cost 1000 ! So good man !
How about cusco street zero A I’m planning to get it but I want more views about it.
Alvin Nemenzo cusco is a great brand!! One of my all time classic brands! However their pricing puts them out of my choices (during the time this video was made) of options.
You can honestly never fo wrong with cusco!
I have friends with cuscos coils and have great experiences with it. The real question is which car is it for? And what do you plan to do with it?
THE VANILLA COLLECTION For my WRX 2015 im planning to get coils that can give me a better ride for Daily and for weekend spirited driving. After my Research im leaning towards getting Bilstein RCE Trophy cup Coilovers. What do you think? Cusco Street zero A or Bilstein RCE?
Alvin Nemenzo haha tough choices! The Bilsteins are awesome! And that name Trophy Cup makes it sounds really cool.
But my heart is partially loyal to the Brands of Japan that have made history with vehicles made in Japan. But that is just me, and my complex way of thinking ha.
If you are leaning towards the Bilsteins do that and let me know how it feels!
What you think about godspeed monoss??
Do you have to get coilovers before lowering suspension?
Coilovers lowers the car lol
Good vid but have to agree with everyone else about the obnoxious cut aways
How are you not going to talk about KW or BC?
what you know about Godspeed coilovers ??
What do you wanna know about Godspeeds? Lol
THE VANILLA COLLECTION are they good?
Another Chinese brand ,stay away from them
Really good channel
LS430 Daily driver $500 budget. What do you recommend?
for 500 u are not gonna get anything all that good, i say tein
glue e I ended up getting Ksport for 457 shipped from amazon. Love my LS more now.
Small channels unite✊🏾
Taj & Cars we gotta stick together!
Way too many clips! It's two minutes in and you've used about 10 already!
Who cares, 100k sub people do this all day without any negatives