Finally installed my new Maxpeedingrods coilovers on my 2007 civic si. My Instagram: / gerb_productions 15% off code: gerb15 Coilover link：bit.ly/3asNkfx * LED vehicle lighting-Discount code: Gerb10 lddy.no/b3ur #k20z3 #k24a2 #fg2
I’ve had tein street basis coilovers for 3 years now. Going from 220whp all motor to 450whp turbo, and they are absolutely amazing. The car holds traction at 450whp, I know they’re doing their job. And they ride just alittle stiffer than stock.
I went with BC coilovers with custom spring rates. Love them. I'm lowered 1" front and half inch in the rear. Not sure what other mods you have. But get a Progress 24mm rear sway bar and it's easy to swap the front calipers, rotors and pads for larger TSX parts.
Ngl, the color really pops on those things. But I personally watched a lot of youtube reviews and almost everyone recommended against it. But on a budget, it gets the job done. Glad it worked out 👍
I had a set of maxspeedingrods on my 2008 and within a year and a half they started making a shit ton of noise(ticking on bumps and squeaking when turning the wheel). I went back to stock after all that.
I bought my FG2 with Max Speeding Rods and they’re absolute ass. The back shock absorbers that they come with went bad so quickly. Also every minor bump makes me feel like i’m on a boat
@@vtecfred4796 My car would ride significantly better with all blown struts. though being lower and stiffer makes corners feel pretty good but thats really the only benefit. If you dont drive the car you put these on as a daily then it would maybe be worth it. Though I daily my 8th gen civic and its rough on these Michigan roads man. I almost lose traction going over bumps sometimes because the car legitimately gets air.
They may not last 2 years, but they probably will be a "tighter" feel over the OE's that have miles on them. They might be bouncey too after awhile, give us feedback after 30-60 days. Note! It's accidentally cool ass angles when your little human helps you with recording haha. Like forreal. Great vid as always mang! Cheers Gerb
Your boy rocking Bc coilovers and I love them recommend them to anybody, i definitely want to change my spring rate and springs with the bc swift spring upgrade. But yeah man your car looks good I say maybe drop it .5 of an inch more and you’re Golden💪🏾💯🔥 great video
Let us know how you like them after a couple weeks and how low your Si sits, glad for you buddy ! Also you can put antiseize on the treads to prevent the suspension bolts from jamming next time you work on you car.
Hey bud! I just installed these on my 8thgen civic also! Not to bad. I’m around 2-3k miles on them. I guess my RU-vid audiance watches your channel too. I just put a turbo on my R18 civic. Check it out sometime. Thanks and cheers!
I had maxspeeding rods on my 8th when i bouvht the car they were in the trunk i threw em on and the rear shocks already blew out in like 6 months. Wouldn't recommend them id get racelands if ur going budget
Yes to this. Had these coilovers on my EM2 it was eh. I wouldn’t cheap out suspension is a important part to the vehicle. Even matters Performance and handling wise. Id give these coilovers back and like my man above said go with racelands or at least something higher up.
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Racelands are average at best.. Decent though for a super Chinese/Taiwan budget coil.. I wouldnt use any of those coils ever though on my baby... Good suspension parts are so important.
@@McDzy Depends on budget and what you are using them for man.. If you care about performance and a quality shock and spring, you are going to have to spend over $1K.. Suspension is an investment. A worthwhile one.. In the 800-1100 range BC's and Tien's are good options. Decent, relatively quality parts. Some of the higher end Taiwan-made Coils. They are good for a drop and okay performance.. After this, the next level up you really start to get into really good quality shocks/struts that are well made with good warranties and good customer service. A few I would highly recommend are Fortune Auto, AMR, Feal, and KW. KW is on the stiffer side tho.. AMR/Feal/FA are all totally customizable and are custom made in the US to your specification and ride needs. I recommend Fortune Auto, but Feal and AMR are fantastic as well. Top of the line street/race coilovers. You wont get better in that area.. And Im assuming you arent looking for 2k-5k suspension systems for track only use, but if you are, I can recommend some great circuit suspension systems for the 8th gen. Getting a custom Bilstein setup would be what I would choose personally.
Thanks for the video Gerb. About to order some Kyb 348023 for my rear. The car is kinda scary coming around a turn when there are bumps. Feels like the back in is wanting to kick out. I'm just wanting to keep oem feel.
Those coils will never fell all that good sadly, BUT, I am glad to see my man Gerb doing these reviews. Not everyone can afford good suspension, so some people are forced to go with the Chinese/Taiwan stuff.. And its like a 50/50 gamble.. Whereas when you start going up the Chain with BC/D2, then go next level like KW/Fortune Auto/AMR, you really do get what you pay for in terms of product but also customer service and response. Like even going from BC to Fortune Auto for me was just NIGHT AND DAY!.. Pretty sure the lower rungs of BC coils are made in Taiwan as well sadly. I was tricked as I thought all BC's were JDM made.
oh no Gerb!! Worst things i ever put on my car. I blew the rears within one week under normal driving. The front collar always unbuckled and the car would gradually lower itself unevenly. Better off with racelands!!. Good luck though
i aint gone cap i got an FA5 first time putting coil overs on a car i drop that shit spring or nothing tightened next woke up got the car up high enough where it was drivable and the work amazing not bad for price at all
Gerb you should have done a "Frankenstein" build with the k24 longblock and that old k20z3 head you would of had a killer combo. There is a local dude who runs this setup with some nitrous and let me tell you his fg2 left mine in his trail all I saw was a cloudfrom whenhe sprayed and tail lights. My fg2 is just like yours my only upgrade is a longtube DC sport header straight piped no tune.
Can you adjust the ride hight upwards. My idea is I want to buy these but I want to lift the rearward of the car and inch or whatever. And level the entire csr.
hey man how does it feel now? I know you ran that one coilover with the fluid that leaked out that is not good, id just push down on the side with the oil that leaked out and make sure it doesnt feel significantly bouncier than the others
I know funds arent always there, but buy some Fortune Auto's when you can... Absolutely AMAZING coilover and its mostly American made and assembled. THey also have great customer service and warranty.
Awesome learned a lot, about to do my first coilover install but I’m waiting on mine, I got some k tuned k1. How are they holding up? Curious about that leak.
I've heard great things on those coils. Billy runs them on his fa5. I'm working on a deal with a godspeed coilover rep right now, so i'll see what happens
Hey Gerb, what size screw did u use for the brake line threading? And where can I buy those? I'm thinking about getting these coilovers for my 8th gen Si. How are they holding up so far? Should I buy or go with something else?
Don't know if you venture to Northern New England at all, but if you ever wanna do a joyride down some amazing roads out here, hmu! It would be hella fun with an FA5
@@TheGerbsteve about a year now. Not bad in value. I notice it handles alot better around corners ,Ramps . And car feels different. Would like to see what expensive pair in comparison to these in handling.
So far they handle great, but are making some noise when I turn steering wheel. Going to try and grease them tomorrow, see if the noise goes away. I’m going to make an update vid soon
Well, they are holding up except one of my rear struts blew because it leaked out most of the oil, so I need to swap that out. All in all, they are pretty solid !
Nah Fortune Auto if he going up in the price range.. American Made and some of the best street coilovers money can buy. relatively affordable to for a hand assembled suspension piece made in the US.
@@FrancisD umm, i hope you realize that is only in the verbage to protect themselves from the EPA. They will cover all warranty claims unless you yourself damage them by negligence.. But why you would be between BC and FA is kinda odd being that Feal and AMR are the same as FA but have lifetime warranties.. BC is a huge downgrade. BC can get away without that in their warranty language because they are Taiwan-based. FA is US based.
@@JonHop1 well their warranty verbage definitely fooled me🥴.. I'm super happy with my BCs tho but I guess I can put FAs on my other cars if that's the case 👌
Maxspeedingrods are garbage, I threw a pair to replace airbags in a Lexus they weren't even drilled out correctly so I had to drill cut and modify to make their junk work.
@@TheGerbsteve OK cool man I have an 07 si sedan the guy at the shop said that I got a shake in my car cause my struts are fried there dead he said Herold me to get new one and it would fix it if not I hope it's not my rack or something
maxspeeding rods are the worst coilovers ever i got my car with them installed and it drove like shit, its best to spend that same $300 and buy a set of Tien Lowering springs get ride for both worlds
