- [Mechanic] See how I got that clear.
- There we go.
- [Mechanic] And a bigger--
(metal clanking)
- Okay, so we get a lot of requests asking
what is the best coilover I can buy
for the least amount of money?
And it's kind of a tough question
when you really look at and when you
really start to get into it.
Because when talking about coilovers
there's no like blanket list for covering them all
from the best to the worst because
they are all made for widely different applications.
Coilover suspension is not just made to lower your car,
well it is but it also isn't,
I'll let you know what I mean.
So when you're looking at coilover suspension
there are few different variants.
Is your car American, is your car an import,
is it European, are you looking to track your car,
stance your car, or just kill that nasty wheel gap?
So let's just go ahead and jump right into it
and talk about KW coilovers because
you can't have a list of the best coilovers
to buy for the money without mentioning KW suspension,
mostly because they own half of the list.
But also because they make phenomenal coilovers.
KW is widely regarded as the go to company
when it comes to buying coilovers
for your track car for a reason.
They have features such as dynamic dampening controls,
hydraulic lift systems, rebound and compression dampening,
Because most coilovers only have rebound dampening.
The list goes on and on and on.
And in fact they design and produce
a lot of suspension for a number of motor sport teams,
as well as making suspension for the Mercedes AMG division.
So cars such as SLK55, the CLK63,
and the SL65 AMG Black series.
And then even for the Dodge Viper ACR as well.
You know the race care variant
of the already 600 horsepower car
that just needed, you know, more done to it.
With this kind of motor sports pedigree,
it's no surprise that KW is not
the cheapest option on the market,
or even close to the cheapest option.
But they are definitely one of,
if not the best option out there
if you plan on getting the most
out of your car at the track.
So for a good chunk of change,
starting at the way basis amount
of around a thousand dollars or $1100
all the way up to about $8000 for a set of suspension.
That's what you can expect to pick up
a set of KW suspension for.
So moving on to another brand we have Belltech.
If you haven't heard of them that's probably
because you don't have a muscle car,
or a couple grand to throw at your suspension.
However if you do meet that criteria,
we have a treat for you.
So Belltech started out in 1983
in none other than Southern California,
where you could find a truck with cut springs
on any street corner, and thus Belltech was born.
They started out only making lowering systems for trucks
but we wouldn't be talking about them
right now if that were still the case.
In 2005 Belltech joined the KW suspension family
and officially began making car suspension.
KW is known for making high end
track oriented coilovers for European cars,
so Belltech decided to slap their logo
on some KW coilovers and take over the American market.
With this being said, if you purchase a set
for your Cadillac CTSV you will not be disappointed at all.
So they'll handle and drive probably better than stock
but you're going to notice a serious lack
of funds in your bank account because these coilovers
will run you about $1300 to $4300 for a set.
So moving on, we come to ST coilovers.
So ST coilovers are yet another subsidiary
of no other then yep, you guessed it, KW suspension.
Which means you are getting a rigorously tested
and well made coilover at a much more affordable price.
So basically KW saw that they were absolutely
killing the game when it came to performance coilovers,
but they were missing out on a large part of the market
with people who just wanted to go lower,
without spending an arm and a leg.
Thus ST coilovers was born.
ST coilovers are created with the same quality
and standards as a parent company,
but they are designed as a road use more than track use.
With being precision engineered and road tested
to the highest standards of the German TUV,
or some other word that it stands for
that is about three miles long
(speaking in foreign language) version, what?
(laughs)
They have threaded shock bodies that allow you
to customize your vehicles ride height
to the maximum without compromising safety,
functionality, or superior driving performance,
and you even get a five year warranty
on all their coilovers, which is pretty neat.
So overall they are a great option
for the person who is looking to lower their street car,
or their daily driver with good, quality parts.
So at the price range of about $850 to $1700
depending the set you go with, they're a great option.
So up next we have Eibach.
Now Eibach isn't a name you hear a lot
when it comes to coilovers, which is weird because they
specialize in springs and performance handling kits,
so you would think that they would also specialize
in coilovers, but like any great company
they found their niche and they stuck with it.
However they do make coilovers
for a few different applications.
So if you're lucky enough to find them for your car,
they are (beep) good coilovers.
Like their springs, shocks, and handling kits,
their coilovers are performance oriented,
so if you're looking to take corners like Lewis Hamilton,
Eibach is definitely the coilover for you.
So starting around $1200 all the way up to about $3000,
they're a good mid-range coilover.
Up next on the list is probably
one our personal favorites, which is Silver's.
Now Silver's coilovers are another brand
that not many people have heard of,
and that's because they originated in Asia,
and are just now starting to gain popularity
over here in the United States.
Mainly with the import community,
however, Silver's doesn't just make coilovers for imports,
they make them for just about any car
that people can modify, and they do it really well.
All their coilovers are made from T6 6061 aluminum
and are protected by an anodized finish
and have all the standard features
that you've come to love and expect from coilovers.
A monotube shock, independently height adjustable,
with 24 levels of dampening, and they
come with an 18 month warranty.
So Silver's also offers custom orders
with no extra charge because all of their coilovers
are manufactured and hand assembled
in one state of the art facility.
Unlike a hand assembled Aston Martin,
Silver's coilovers are not going to break the bank.
So right around $1100 you can get yourself
into a set of Silver's coilovers.
And of course the list would not be complete
without mentioning Tein.
A Japanese company born with a racing heritage,
which finally came to the United States
around the early 2000's.
And they brought a bunch of kick (beep) coilovers with them.
They make their coilovers region specific,
meaning that when they came to America,
they did a bunch of road testing
on our cracked, pothole filled American roads,
and they came up with their best coil overs
that they think are gonna do best on our roads over here.
But that's like the best part about Tein
is that they're capable to cater to everyone.
So if you just bought your first car,
and you wanna slam it on its nuts for $500
they have coilovers for you, that allow you to do that.
If you want to zip around the race track
and spend a few grand on a suspension,
they have coilovers for you too.
Which is what has made them so, so popular
in the current car scene.
So staring around anywhere from $400
all the way up to about $4000,
you can get yourself into a set of Tein suspension
for whatever you need.
And of course the best part about all things
that we just mentioned is that
you can pick them up at fitmentindustries.com.
We have all these coilovers available
on our website www.fitmentindustries.com,
make sure you stop by and check them out.
And also if you're over there,
if you're in need of a set of wheels and tires,
or any other suspension stuff, we have it as well.
But that's gonna wrap it up for today,
I need to go get a drink of water
because I have been talking for like
the last three hours doing all these videos,
and my mouth is insanely dry.
But I'm Joe from Fitment Industries,
don't forget to subscribe and we'll see you later, peace.