Coilover reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 192 Reddit reviews across 48 subreddits and 68 posts to rank the best Coilover brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Miata, r/G37, r/IS300, r/Acura_RSX, r/CivicSi. Top-rated brands include BC Racing (4.3/5), Tein (4.2/5), Fortune Auto (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews192
Subreddits48
Posts68
Brands54
Products78
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#1
BC Racing
4.3
(36)
"Bc racing"
"BC Racing."
"If you have BC Racing, go for it."
"BC racing BR series is the best coilover for the money."
"Love the look! Check out bc racing coilovers, they have a super low option of some sort from what I remember and the ride quality is phenomenal"
"I am using BC Racing, they were 1300 euros. I can't recommend anything else, maybe you are lucky and find something good for less."
"BC racing BR series, hands down one of my favorite mods."
"About 1100 but made the car complete for me. I absolutely love them."
"I have a set transformed the car completely. Absolutely love them."
"BC coils or bust, they are a great bang for the buck."
#2
Tein
4.2
(33)
"I have tein monosport and love them. Can be softer than stock to a go kart"
"Tein Flex Z are effin amazing coils. I have a set and they are stiff enough to notice you have coils but not stiff enough to need a chiro appointment every week, LoL"
"Tein flex z"
"Tein Flex are by far the best coilovers available under $1500."
"The springs are soft for coilovers and the shocks soak up bumps like nobody's business."
"I have Tein Flex Z on my 10th gen and love them."
"I love them... plus green."
"I have Tein Street Advance Z on mine and it’s comfortable."
"I was on a budget and I use Tein street basis Z coil overs. Definitely more stiff than stock, but no complaints here"
"I enjoyed my tein coil overs. They were very comfortable and long trips in my alumnium kirkey seat wasn’t that horrible."
#3
Fortune Auto
4.6
(17)
"Love my Fortune auto 500s, theyre made in Richmond and they rebuild them too"
"I'm set on the Fortune auto 500's. I've been wanting them for a while now."
"Fortune auto are baller coilovers IMHO! My car came with Meghan racing coilovers. They feel like stock but just slightly stiffer."
"Fortune Auto makes Mullers for the IS300. Mullers are the best for the street."
"Fortune Auto. Hand assembled in America and fully customizable and rebuildable."
"I have Fortune Auto's I emailed them with how I plan to use the car (mostly street, minimal track) and they suggested a spring rate for me."
"Fortune auto 500, or IAG’s new iteration."
"Swapped to Fortune Auto 500s and it’s a world of difference."
"FA500 (+ swift springs for better compliance), best bangs for your bucks."
"I'm running Fortune Auto 500 with Swift Springs and the ride fantastic."
#4
KW
4.7
(12)
"KW are generally considered the best coilovers for our chassis."
"KW V3. All you need for a track car and believe they're under £2k"
"I have the KW V3, and they make the S5 feel like it's on rails."
"Get some KW coilovers. The best out there for sure."
"If you want a true dual purpose coilover, KW V3s. Pricey but man are they good."
"I'm running KW V2 Comfort Coilovers presently and they ride like a dream."
"But the absolute best is the KWs I'm running now."
"I haven't found coilovers with better NVH."
"KW"
"KW or ST for track focus"
#5
MeisterR
4.6
(7)
"I can't say anything bad about them."
"I went from stock to MeisterR ZetaCRD’s back in March. I absolutely love them."
"Over all, great ride quality and great price point."
"Not a single complaint. Works well for a mix of daily and some track use."
"Well-rounded, utilizes a well-balanced spring rate and shock set-up."
"I absolutely love them. A little stiff, yes, but they’re incredible on a curvy road."
"A good replacement for worn out originals with a bit of ride height adjustment."
#6
Progress
4.4
(7)
"I have progress street sport coilovers and they ride like a dream"
"I ran bc br coilovers then got progress coilovers and my goodness progress coilovers are awesome."
"I’m running CS3’s and absolutely love them and they will be the only coilovers I recommend to anyone."
"I second the progress coil overs"
"I really like my progress coilovers :)"
"I went for the Progress coilovers with street spring rates, I like them a lot. The quality is pretty incredible given the price."
"I’ve had progess cs3 coils on my rsx for about a year and I despise them honestly."
#7
Ohlins
5.0
(6)
"I like Ohlins R&T. Great ride."
"I have Ohlins Road&Track on my F36. Was blown away with the level of comfort."
"I've been enjoying Ohlins Roand and Track coilovers for the last 10 years or so."
"I went with Ohlins and they're a really nice ride."
"Ohlins are a great option."
"Ohlins I think are regarded as the best, but expensive at about $2400 bucks."
#8
Koni
4.8
(4)
"Koni yellows and springs dominate this category."
"Koni yellows are great shocks."
"Koni yellow struts and ground control coilover kit would be the best bet for you."
"The better affordable setup for mr2's was koni yellow shock inserts and trd springs."
#9
Bilstein
4.8
(4)
"For $500-800 you can have a really nice set up that keeps up with ohlins on the track."
"I highly recommend."
"I am extremely happy with the ride quality and lowered height."
"Buy bilsteins. They’re best truck shock for the money. They can ride a bit stiff, but your truck will handle very well, especially towing for hauling."
#10
HKS
4.5
(4)
"I'm really happy with them."
"Are very comfortable."
"HKS coils 👌🏻"
"I’d recommend HKS Coilovers and probably Fortune Auto as a second pick."
#11
ST
4.0
(4)
"ST (sister brand), which is a bit cheaper but mostly the same quality."
"ST makes a quality coilover."
"My recommendation on the cheaper end would be a set from ST. They’re essentially the same as KW V1s."
"St x if you want budget."
#12
BC
5.0
(3)
"I would I highly recommend. Rides wonderful on the highway and handles great on the backroads."
"I’ve had BCs for over a year now, and they are absolutely great."
"I’ve heard a lot of good thing from BC, lots of adjustability."
#13
Feal
4.7
(3)
"I have feals on my impreza and they're amazing."
"My go to coilover for sure."
"Feal is pretty good."
#14
Ksport
4.0
(3)
"I've been running Ksport kontrol-pro's for the last 4-5 years and they've been great! Dailying them is more comfortable when compared to what the old factory struts with H&R lowering springs were doing."
"I’d recommend the Ksport Kontrol Pro coilovers. I’ve been running them since Spring 2023 and have had zero issues."
"My Ksport coils have been great so far would recommend."
#15
Flyin' Miata
4.0
(3)
"I don't need anything more for fun street driving."
"I found a nice used set of FM coilovers for about $300 and they’ve been great."
"Very good coilovers for the money."
#16
Xidas
5.0
(2)
"Xidas, Technas, or FM Fox."
"If you have endless budget, get Xidas."
#17
Cygnus
4.5
(2)
"Cygnus x1 with swift springs. I love mine!"
"I wanted a good coilovers and bought Cygnus X1 Extreme Comfort."
#18
Ground Control
4.5
(2)
"That setup will outperform any sub $2000 coilover on the market and you'll keep your ride quality."
"I recommend GroundControl or Feal."
#19
Figs Engineering
4.0
(2)
"I’m getting figs too for the front rear is mostly Megan currently didn’t have figs money when I had to replace it when I talked the FA they said 14/9 is the best set up for a street and occasional track"
"I went with Figs for my suspension refresh but I've heard good things about Serial 9 too."
#20
Silvers
4.0
(2)
"If I had to get entry level I’d do the silvers! They are definitely a good brand not a lot of people tend to use."
"Best bang for your buck… Silvers with swift springs."
#21
Riaction
4.0
(2)
"I was going to recommend riaction coilovers, as they meet everything you said..."
"They make great coilovers better than bc racing IMO."
#22
H&R
3.5
(2)
"H and R they use Bilstein shocks."
"Somewhat harsh ride but excellent handling and got me pretty low - 35mm (1.4”)."
#23
Silver's
5.0
(1)
"I DD my Si and have nothing but good things to say about the Silver's."
#24
Shaftworks
5.0
(1)
"+1 for Shaftworks. About half the STU field is on them now."
#25
Flying Miata
5.0
(1)
"I cannot recommend it enough."
#26
MM
5.0
(1)
"I have MM SP1s and love them."
#27
Annex Suspension
5.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend them for a gre."
#28
Yellow Speed Racing
5.0
(1)
"I can vouch for Yellow Speed Racing coilovers, the dynamic pro sports, super comfortable."
#29
Vikings
5.0
(1)
"I went with Vikings, LOVE them."
#30
5X Racing
5.0
(1)
"The price and quality are great."
#31
RS-R
5.0
(1)
"Make my car handle godly around turns, bumps and on launching."
#32
Scale Suspension
5.0
(1)
"KW and Scale suspension are top tier."
#33
Maxpeeding Rods
5.0
(1)
"I put maxpeeding rods on mine a couple weeks back, and I am loving them."
#34
Maximum Motorsports
5.0
(1)
"Great ride quality and no noises."
#35
RR Racing
5.0
(1)
"I have the RR Racing R3 coil overs 🔥 they are legit"
#36
Bilstein, KW
5.0
(1)
"I would only recommend from my own experience, I would buy Bilstein pss10 or KW 2 or 3. But my favs are pss10"
#37
Tein, Ohlins, KW, HKS, Bilstein, Penske, JIC
5.0
(1)
"If you go Tein the lowest level line recommended is the Flex Z. It’s the lowest line that’s all made in Japan with Japanese materials. I recommend Ohlins, KW v3, HKS, Bilstein, Penske, JIC."
#38
GAZ
4.0
(1)
"That's what I run on my mod car and they have been great."
#39
Redline
4.0
(1)
"Not too expensive and been riding smooth for two years now"
#40
Racecomp
4.0
(1)
"More comfortable than stock on the softer settings."
#41
Gecko
4.0
(1)
"I opted for their budget coilovers - gecko coilovers, supposed to be same quality as bc’s."
#42
TA Technics
4.0
(1)
"My friend who has had multiple mk2's said that TA technics is good"
#43
TA Technix
4.0
(1)
"If you are running on a budget, use TA Technix (red springs) they use better materials and oil in it than in a regular one."
#44
FactionFab
4.0
(1)
"I’m running factionfab they feel pretty nice , nice bang for your buck!"
#45
Tecna
4.0
(1)
"Tecnas if you’re in the $1300-1500 range."
#46
FM Vmaxx
4.0
(1)
"On a budget FM Vmaxx. Fortune auto the best under $2K."
#47
D2
4.0
(1)
"I have D2 true coilovers on my AWD coupe. A little stiff but I've had them for a few years now and they don't have any issues."
#48
Truhart
4.0
(1)
"If u want something for a good price ,go truhart street plus coilovers ,I’ve have had them on my car for about 2 years and no complaints except the binding sound but I just forgot to grease the ball bearing"
#49
BC Racing, Fortune Auto
4.0
(1)
"Bc is fine. Not great, but fine. Fortune Auto 500 series is totally worth the jump in my opinion."
#50
Megan Racing
4.0
(1)
"I got Megan Racing EZ II Coilovers Infiniti G37 RWD Coupe (08-13) Sedan (07-13) 15 Way Adjustable. I’ve had them for about 2 yrs now no issue and you can adjust the damping."
#51
Pedders
4.0
(1)
"I have pedders on my 06 GT and I really like them I didn't get the adjustable camber just the regular coilovers. I really like the height they give and the stability."
#52
RSR
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend the rsr coilovers. Have them on my rc. They feel great."
#53
Fortune, Feal, Ohlins, Tein, Megan, Stance, BC
4.0
(1)
"Fortune, Feal, ohlins. Tein, Megan, Stance are your low tier. BC has gotten significantly better."
#54
Tein, Fortune Auto, HKS
4.0
(1)
"Budget option definitely Tein, if you’re looking to spend a little more on more adjustability and quality then fortune auto or HKS as people have stated."
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