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- We constantly getting bombarded with questions
from you guys about what is the best suspension setup
or what brand suspension is best.
Now, there are so many factors that go
into answering this question correctly
and it's usually completely dependent
on user preference and user budget.
And one of the best ways to narrow down your options
in this kind of scenario is to compare
what other people have been using
and looking at what's popular right now.
So that's exactly what we're going to do today.
This is our top five most popular suspension
going into 2021.
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What's going on guys?
I'm Sean from Fitment industries, Seanb.fi on Instagram.
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Let's get into it.
Starting with number five.
We're going to be looking
at the Silver's NEOMAX and coil overs.
Silver's was started back in 1999
by a racer tired of the lack
of quality suspension at an affordable price on the market.
And it was really made by racers for racers
to fill in that gap.
Now, these coil overs do have a pretty entry-level
price point at around $1,150.
But you don't necessarily get an entry-level product here.
The Silver's NEOMAX is packed
with a ton of modern tech that you would expect
out of a mid or even top tier coil over.
Here, you're going to get 24 clicks
of adjustable compression damping.
Now, this is a game changer on modern coil overs.
Say you're getting ready for a track day.
You can crank these bad boys
up until you find a stiffness that gives you the balance
and the confidence on the track that you want.
And then you can tell them
back down for a comfortable ride on your way home.
Then, if your application allows,
you're gonna be seeing built in camber plates
on the top mount.
Oh jeez.
Also on the top mount is a pillow ball bearing.
Pillow ball bearings are awesome
for two major reasons.
First off, having a pillow ball bearing built
into the coil over means you're not
gonna have to disassemble your factory suspension
and swap out your bearings, saving time and frustration.
And the second reason they're awesome,
is because they won't break down
like a rubber isolated unit will.
Silver's NEOMAX is also what we call
the full body coil over.
Meaning the coil over actually uses the lower mount
to adjust your ride height
versus other entry-level units,
forcing you to adjust your height
via preload, which is a big fat no-no.
While we're on the subject of lower mounts,
these are made of T6 6061 aluminum inner design
in CAD to ensure OEM fitment
during install, and to make sure your brake lines
and wiring can be safely mounted
to the original unit as well.
And then you're going
to be looking at the carbon steel shock body. Oh no.
This is going to give you that resistance
to corrosion and fatigue in harsh climates.
Whether that be exposure to hot southern climates
or even salt and snow that we see here in Wisconsin.
And then Silver's also utilizes
a linear style design piston, helping aid
with ride quality while still remaining very travel focused.
But maybe one of my favorite parts
about this coil over is that the collar
that you use to adjust your preload
and make modifications
to your height after they're installed
in the vehicle is made with dimples instead of stupid slots.
Meaning, you're eliminating the chance
to have your spanner wrench slip and slide,
and then have your knuckles go smashing
into its surroundings at max speeds.
These bad boys are also hand-built 100%
in-house made to order.
They do this to keep their quality control
in check and decrease leads times to get their products
in your hands faster than outsourcing.
You're gonna want to choose the NEOMAX
if you plan on tracking your car more
than a couple of times a year.
Silver's market these
as being a street friendly track suspension,
and you'll probably see the best results
in ease of adjustment here.
Moving on to number four,
we have the Function Form type one coil overs.
Function and Form has been making coil overs
since 2005 and has quickly been soaring
in popularity by offering a pretty healthy
coil over at an insanely low price.
For just $650, you can get yourself a full body coil over
with upper strut mounts included,
with spring rates that match the preset dampening.
This is probably the only coil over
in the $600 range that offers a full body set up,
which is absolutely crucial to not having a bad time.
This is the kind of coil over.
It's gonna take a good bit
of abuse being super low by utilizing the tried
and true products that are very reliable
as opposed to spending a bunch of money
on the latest tech.
Without any adjustable dampening,
these probably aren't going to be as versatile
with street right quality
as some of the other options on this list.
However, at this price point,
Function and Form is undoubtedly the best option for you
if you're on a tight budget.
There is no excuse for buying no-name products
with shoddy, build quality with the price of these things.
And for the most part, it shows.
That's why it's our fourth best-selling suspension brand.
Function and Form seems to specialize and focus
on more of your Honda and Acura and other JDM applications.
But, they do cover all of your heavy hitters
from Germany, all the way to domestics.
Seriously guys, don't sleep on Function and Form
if you're on a budget.
Number three on the list is going to hit smack dab
in the middle of the price point
of all five on this list at $880.
With the Ein Flex Z coil over.
Ein is one of those brands
that has been around for a while now.
It has a fantastic reputation
for making quality products at a price point
that presents a great value proposition.
The Ein is actually the only coil over
on this list that utilizes
kind of an old school twin tube damper design.
Essentially the difference between the two
is just that the twin tube shock,
while it still uses a traditional piston
with holes to control dampening.
But as the pressure of the oil increases,
it squeezes that oil into an outer chamber
that uses gas to further help with damping.
Whereas a mono tube shock keeps the gas and oil
in the same cylinder, but separated by a floating piston.
So as the main piston compresses the oil,
the floating piston will allow the oil
to slide the secondary piston and help dampen the system
by compressing the gas,
while keeping everything separate.
The twin tube design is good for being cost-effective
and has a slight bit more of a comfort attribute to it.
Whereas a mono tube setup is going
to be able to handle a little more abuse
and then also be a little more stiff.
So if you're wanting to retain more of a comfortable ride
without a huge demand for back-to-back abuse,
the Ein is going to be your best choice for that.
And that's what I really like about these.
For about $880, you can get yourself a coil over
that offers full body configuration,
adjustable compression damping,
and even has an EDFC compatibility.
And what that means,
is it's an electronic damper force controller.
And what this does,
is it attaches to the top of your coil over
and allows you to remotely adjust your dampening
from inside the vehicle.
Now, this is a separate unit, but it is a nice addition
if you choose to go that route.
Here again, you're going to be looking at pillow ball mounts
and built-in camera plates where applicable.
Ein takes a lot of pride in their rustproof coatings
as well, catering to people who live in harsh climates
that see a lot of salt from either snowy climates
or even just being in a seaside area.
With that, these coil overs
are fully rebuild able.
Five years down the road, if a shock does fail,
you can simply remove the shock portion
from the coil over body and replace it,
instead of needing to buy a whole brand new assembly.
(clears throat)
Which is pretty cool and will save you money long-term.
This really should be your go-to coil over
if you're looking for a more comfort oriented setup.
Moving onto the number two spot,
Fortune Auto's 500 series coil over is an absolute dominator
of a coil over when it comes to cost and performance value.
On average, a 500 series is going to be
in the $1,300 range and holds a plethora
of tech from much more expensive race oriented coil overs.
In fact, these guys put their products to the test
on track to develop a product that delivers performance
without sacrificing street manners.
I like a coil over that's confidence inspiring.
One of the main reasons they can achieve this,
is because of a technology they like
to call, flow digressive technology.
Flow digressive technology allows low speed force
that translates driver inputs into nearly instant control.
Furthermore, the force does blow off
to provide a compliant ride
while maintaining superior mechanical grip
over rough surfaces.
And of course, you're looking
at adjustable compression dampening here
as well as your radial bearing mounts,
built-in camera plates, anodized aluminum
and various other coatings to aid in corrosion resistance.
Another thing they do that I haven't seen
on other well-priced coil overs
is milling some of their components.
For example, the upper spring perch is back milled
to save every last drop
of weight without compromising its strength.
The attention to detail here is just fantastic.
That detail probably has a lot to do with the fact
that Fortune Auto coil overs are designed
and hand-built to order right here
in the good old US of A.
They're even individually tested
and adjusted on a shock dynamo prior to shipping.
It's insane.
Even more insane than that,
is the industry leading five year freaking warranty.
And if that warranty isn't enough,
these things are fully rebuild able
but they're also upgradable,
which absolutely blows my mind.
So not only can you replace a shock individually instead
of having to replace the assembly,
you can also upgrade without needing
to also buy a whole new assembly.
Want to step up the compression and rebound adjustability
with the remote reservoir?
You can.
And they will even do it
for you with industry leading turnaround time.
This company really takes the versatility
and customer service very seriously
and they do it with products with a very reasonable cost.
Although it is the most expensive product on this list,
it is the best value.
If you're looking for a coil over
that will give you good street manners
with very good performance on the track,
The Fortune Auto 500 series is an absolute, no brainer.
Our most popular coil overs going into 2021
goes out to the BC racing BR series coil over.
The BR series comes in just under $900
for most applications, but it hosts a bunch
of features of much more expensive coil overs to start.
These are a mono tube shock design featuring a linear piston
and damping curve.
These are also a full-bodied coil over.
So you're gonna be looking at height adjustment,
independent of preload,
and then BC racing offers one of the widest ranges
of dampening adjustments with 30 clicks of compression
and rebound adjustment simultaneously on the BR series.
That's right.
They have both compression and rebound adjustment.
Even if it isn't independently.
From there, you're looking at camera plates
on most applications, and then even rear camera plates
on a couple of different applications as well.
Custom spring rates are available
as well as swift spring upgraded springs.
Custom spring rates will come
with valving paired with those spring rates.
BC recent coil overs are also fully rebuild able
with all parts available for purchase
and feature a one year manufacturer's defect warranty.
These bad boys are our best selling units
by actually quite a bit.
The amount of features these coil overs offer
at a sub $1,000 price point is an absolute game changer.
So it comes as no surprise that these sell like hotcakes.
Now I hate the phrase hotcakes.
They're called freaking pancakes,
but it doesn't ring as well as hotcakes.
But like, it's a fresh out of the oven cake that's hot.
A hotcake.
No, it doesn't make any sense.
Anyway, BC racing, BR series coil overs
knock the value proposition out of the water.
I run them on a couple of my cars and it's a great choice
for someone really looking for a quality
coil over with great obedience on the track or the street.
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I hope this video can help you narrow down your choices
and inevitably down to a specific decision.
But, that's about going to wrap it up
for our top five suspension kits going into 2021.
What do you guys run on your rides?
Did they make the list?
Let me know.
I'm genuinely curious
and I try to respond to as many comments as I possibly can.
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I'm Sean from Fitment Industries.
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Thank you so much for watching.
Peace.