Exposing Cheap Coilovers! MaXpeedingrods Review

The first thing you want to do before buying coilovers is to first know what you're getting into. Expensive coilovers may be direct bolt on where as budget friendly coilovers will more than likely require some adjustments. Here is all the headaches and pain I had to go through in order to make these coilovers work.
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[@Pro4yu]

The best upgrade for any honda as far as suspension goes, the best bang for buck hands down 🤝🏽🤓.Proud 3rd gen Prelude owner 😎..

[@E-1stYT]

Also you could add rubber sheet / slab to the top of the coilover (make some holes for the nuts to go through) and add it below the tower on tip of the coilover to act as a cushion if you will. Also could add some rubber between the springs and the rest of the system.

[@YoutubeYarda]

I just bought these and their nice but I do hear a crack every time I turn my tire. Can you make a video showing how you would apply grease.

[@akeil7603]

Yo word me too. I hear that if u Fred’s that top joint in the middle before u put it on it should work. It could also be debris in there

[@codewaterairsoftandmore1050]

They are good coil overs if you actually grease them up. Don't expect them to bolt on right out of the box.

[@retahdude]

From your experience with these, would you recommend doing this at a garage instead?

[@codewaterairsoftandmore1050]

@@retahdude you mean like having a shop do it?

[@retahdude]

@@codewaterairsoftandmore1050 yes, or would it reasonable enough to do this on your own with the boys?

[@codewaterairsoftandmore1050]

@@retahdude def with the boys you might just gotta do a lil research

[@fadez1]

grease them where? on every tread or bolt?

[@realitycheck3672]

You need to grease the pillow ball. Over time it’ll break in

[@BulliKid]

Just got these for my 8th gen. I’ll have my video up soon :)

[@ispitrealshyt]

Heading to your channel right now

[@That_Black_Menace]

I installed some on my mustang and I use the spot you used to set load to adjust height do you think I should tighten that as much as I can by hand (without the tool) and use the bottom to adjust height?

[@Rawrkee]

the purpose of setting load is so you won't put too much strain on one of the coilovers more than the other. Yeah, you can do it by hand, you just want them both to be pretty similar and so using the tool to tighten it even further by 2-4mm will be very effective. Once you have the load set, don't ever touch it again and just use the bottom one for ride height.

[@williamalexander2646]

I tightened mine by hand for each spring then gave each 2 full rotations and used bottom to adjust height. Like everyone else says getting them even is the most important.

[@IJSayin]

Looks good though. 3 in drop looks nice. I'm installing mines tomorrow

[@basementworkouts1012]

Been running the same rods on my lude No complaints. I do need an alignment though lol

[@emanuelcoronado2977]

I had the same problem with my si when I got the same coilovers

[@prolificbreedaquatics]

Can you let me know if the coil overs were covered in oil out of the bag?

[@Rawrkee]

I don’t recall that they were covered in oil but it should still be fine

[@RedmanSlapz]

Mine were covered in oil well 1 of them was..debating in taking them back or not

[@prolificbreedaquatics]

@@RedmanSlapz same here. But the shock still rebounds

[@RedmanSlapz]

So you used it anyway?

[@Rawrkee]

@@RedmanSlapz email the company about it but I’m sure it’s ok unless it was soaked in oil and that box looks like it was soaked

[@RedmanSlapz]

Just got mine but 1 of them is covered in yellow oil maybe hydraulic fluid...how can i check if its still good or not

[@maldo72]

that lower control are bushing is shot also

[@radicalfilmz647]

I noticed that to

[@ruvtecn]

Yea, people complain too much. They did the same thing with the 10 gen si and the adjustable dampening in sport mode. Said it was too stiff.

[@ruvtecn]

Also then they did away with it for the 11th gen….

[@jakeantony8447]

It's a common noise on pillow ball mounts

[@Rawrkee]

the brand doesn't matter??

[@jakeantony8447]

@@Rawrkee no, it's not unusual to hear the sound of popping corn but pillowball mounts were originally designed for race cars where aggravating noises are not such an issue

[@w1ndex]

Your front rotors are backward, the curve of the slot should run towards the back of the car, not the front.

[@Rawrkee]

ah sheeeitttt... does it make it run inefficiently having them on backward????

[@drifttrash37]

@@Rawrkee the slots are meant to clean your pads and fling them away from the rotor so by running them backwards they will pack up more till they get somewhat full then throw chunks of debris. Still bites when breaking but they're indeed backwards brotha.

[@williamalexander2646]

Those coil overs are the best for budget and perform great I've been on them in my 07 accord for quite awhile. You've obviously installed them wrong.

[@notbanksy8294]

Remember kids, it's toe that kills not camber.

[@pasidudissanayaka1843]

Yo bro, I've been thinking of getting these for my R18 Civic. How is it going with these?

[@Rawrkee]

As long as you get them installed properly and make sure the top nuts are tightened securely, they'll ride great. I've had the same issue with all of their coilovers, so I tightening the top nut and you should be good. If it's making creaking noises when you turn, then carefully disassemble them and apply some grease to the pill joints underneath the top nut.

[@pasidudissanayaka1843]

for sure man, thank you!@@Rawrkee

[@adamyang5581]

this guy sounds like a genuinely cool friend to supe up cars with lol

[@ppskun]

У нас в России это достигается спиливанием одного витка пружины. А задние пружины у сивика и так слабые, так что со временем просядут. А вообще молодец парень!!!

[@NaeroK87]

These should really be ready to go out of the box, you get what you pay for…I’ve learned my lesson I’m never buying anything from this brand again

[@E-1stYT]

What do u mean no coilover is ready out of the box.... you should ALWAYS be greasing and applying stuff to them BEFORE using them. Most companies state this for safety reasons.

[@NaeroK87]

@@E-1stYT keyword is most, there was nothing in the box that states you have to grease everything. Someone who is new with coilovers isn’t going to know to grease them before installing them.

[@E-1stYT]

@Brian then they shouldn't be installing coilovers in the first place and get a shop to do it... everyone should know that if they are improperly put on they can fail... now I understand your point but they should have done some research there's plenty of info out there. if so its like if someone was to go blind into a timing belt change... they also do state on their site they advise someone to fit them I think they might state it in the pamphlet as well but ill have to look maybe it's just warranty or something... from a good look they are pretty good quality and made (to what I can see in my garage) pretty well. Only time will tell I guess. I wouldn't recommend going low on them for safety reason from the strain on camber arms and whatnot but for a daily road use they seem fine. Preferably I'd be adding rubber to the top and also thicker rubbers between spots for comfort and protection.

[@NaeroK87]

@@E-1stYT yeah you’re right I should’ve done my research before buying these cause there are so many negative reviews, they’re $250-300 for a good reason. Greasing them still wouldn’t solve the insane bouncing over the smallest bumps.

[@E-1stYT]

@@NaeroK87 no but small / more amounts of rubber slabes / plates will. Also depends on the spring.the grease wouldn't only provide lube but also Protection and water resistance. Again they are pretty good for the price just have to do some minor mods maybe.

[@larrypage9201]

You need front lower control arm bushings!!!

[@Rawrkee]

I see, do you think these are necessary as well?? k-tuned.3dcartstores.com/Roll-Center-Adjusters-br8th-Gen-Civic_p_571.html and k-tuned.3dcartstores.com/Lower-Ball-Jointbr8th-Gen-Civic_p_572.html

[@larrypage9201]

Thoses will help with bump steer and keep lower control arm at a more stock level plain. Aka more back to OEM even though your lowered. I have and 03 civic si ep3 on Tru hart short shocks with shunk 2 lowering springs I need to get thoses as well plus inverted tie rods...to fix everything the right way

[@Rawrkee]

@@larrypage9201 ahhh I see, shoot, thanks for the info bro!

[@AceWillKill]

@@larrypage9201 yooo i’m looking to lower my ep3 rn can i ask you for some help

[@radicalfilmz647]

I just got my si are you hereing any more noise at all a year later please lmk thanks

[@Rawrkee]

They're fine but i don't drive hard at all plus my car isn't as low as I'd like it to be but if you're looking for decent ride quality with a lowered height, these coilovers arent bad at all

[@radicalfilmz647]

@@Rawrkee cool thanks how much did it cost you to do your front end swap

[@Rawrkee]

@@radicalfilmz647 almost $4k 😭😭😭

[@radicalfilmz647]

@@Rawrkee omg man damn I'm doing a carbon trunk its cheaper than having all the parts shipped from Japan I need parts for my car it has some hail damage so I figure just going carbon everything the last owner neglected my car so I'm bringing it back

[@sighjapan8341]

I’m debating on getting these for my rsx

[@fendi.ripsglass]

Broo me too if u did or are going to let me know

[@That_Black_Menace]

@@fendi.ripsglass I bought them for my mustang and I can recommend them 100% they've been on for about a month and I love them, no noises no nothing and they have so much adjustability. I do think the adjustable ones are better so you can adjust stiffness on the fly.

[@4EyeFoxbody]

@@That_Black_Menace 5.0? what yr

[@E-1stYT]

@@That_Black_Menace bro add rubber slab over the top you'll feel a difference (over the top of coil under the shock tower so a slab in between needs to be decently thick maybe just under half a finger in height), probably add some thicker rubber to the betweens of the spring where the slim one is. Makes a big difference plus protects them longer, less squeaks and more comfort.

[@CameronsCars]

@@E-1stYT where do I get the rubber slabs?

[@codyharker1643]

I had the same coilovers on my si that's as low as the rears go and they constantly come loose so I got new ones the maxspeedingrod coilovers are junk

[@Rawrkee]

what do you mean by coming loose?? O_o

[@E-1stYT]

@@Rawrkee I think it was improper application. They should not come loose.

[@brenncruz9773]

Hey man, did you have any problems removing the bolt from the rear shocks? Did u have to apply penetrating oil to free the shock bolts? I've been doing research and apparently they become seized up and bit of a headache to remove. Cheers bro!

[@Rawrkee]

Nah, I didn’t have any issues with removing the bolts on the rear shocks. It probably helped that I had a nice electric impact 😆 just make sure you setup the coilovers correctly before installing

[@bbbym3669]

Link for these ?

[@Rawrkee]

www.maxpeedingrods.com/product/honda-civic-2006-2011-8th-generation-adjustable-coilover.html you can use my username as the discount code. they have a new version out, costs a little more but they look much better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoK8eaqafMabhKM

[@IJSayin]

I see you got the xr. I use it everyday. I work for honda. It's awesome.

[@nicholasmatthews4386]

Do they ride harder then other coilovers or are they the same ride feel as other coilovers

[@Rawrkee]

I can't compare because I haven't had any other coilovers besides the Tein coilovers on my prelude but those are super old. Maxpeeding coilovers are meant for racing applications and to my understanding, the spring rate is pretty high, as in, stiff. So it'll be very bumpy compared to coilovers that are meant for daily driving but in my opinion, I don't think the ride quality is bad at all. Just don't expect to ride smoothly like OEM

[@nicholasmatthews4386]

Can you easily notice the damper Effect when on setting 1 compared to setting 24

[@greeneking77]

I'm not really looking to go lower but I'm looking to save weight. Were the coilovers lighter than the stock parts?

[@Rawrkee]

Deng, I honestly couldn't tell you >_< They're def smaller in size compared to the stock ones

[@paradise9708]

I can confirm that they are lighter

[@DrinkinDaJuice]

Who buys this cheap eBay junk, seriously. It's a safety issue. If those brightly colored cheapy things fail, you're going to lose control and possibly be involved in a huge accident that involves someone else. Please. Buy quality parts. Not this "chyeah dogg homie, bro my racecar" it's a stock mom's civic. Come on.

[@THEOGMOCO]

Thanks bro

[@naimnaim9697]

Looking clean 🔥💯

[@Rawrkee]

Chyeahhhh bro!!!! Thanks!

[@MGModz4Life]

I love the video bro 🔥 u taught me somethings when it comes to installing these maxspeeding coilovers! I have mines in my garage fixing to install mines soon and as well make content for my car as well 😄

[@Rawrkee]

Awesome! Good luck with the install and vid! Make sure to loosen the upper adjustable ring before removing the top nut on the coilovers. this will relieve tension from the spring and will prevent you stripping the tread and the bolt from shooting out

[@larrypage9201]

Watch this video when u turn the wheel left to right, and jack stands...you can clearly see it move bad....way bad

[@SolRestorations]

I wasted my money on these. They do not have a rubber cushion by the springs. Making them noisy when turning or going over a bump.. They leaked, the front bolt holes did not match the knuckle as ordered for my car. After asking for a return with PayPal, the manufacturer agreed to a refund when returned to China. The shipping would have been more than what I paid. Do not buy these. I went with K2 k-tuned setup for my Si sedan and am very happy with it.

[@Jimmyboy1674]

The same happened to me! They arrived from a UK address but wanted them returned to china! Absolute scam of a company! Dangerous car parts! Company should be shut down!

[@thesilvafamily883]

Have the same issue but mine was a strut

[@Hispeed1]

How low did you set your ride height on your video?

[@Rawrkee]

No idea, I just lowered it enough to close the wheel gap

[@paradise9708]

How come the rears aren’t that low, I’m trying to figure it out lmao

[@That_Black_Menace]

If you want low low you can remove the adjuster for the rear springs and run just the springs and get it lower.

[@Kaizendriven21]

Really helpful video, thank you so much

[@Jimmyboy1674]

Maxpeeding rods needs shut down! They are flooding the market with dangerous car parts! Most dangerous coikovers i ever put on my car! I removed them the same day! DANGEROUS!!@

[@miclomusic805]

I had the same exact experience with these, finally adjusted them and cleaned after about a year, spayed them down with wd40 and the popping had stopped 🤣 Congrats on finishing! Sometimes the smallest thing can make a easy install 8hrs haha

[@IJSayin]

But how long did they last

[@Rawrkee]

Been running them for over a year now without issue :D

[@omarwalters4302]

What kind of grease u used?

[@Rawrkee]

Mobile 1 grease, you can use any get real purpose grease

[@fendi.ripsglass]

I wanna get them for my Rsx should i

[@Rawrkee]

They get the job done, just requires some preadjustments and maybe quarterly maintenance. They can get noisey but they’re not trash

[@duncanhoward1179]

They are trash

[@fendi.ripsglass]

@@duncanhoward1179 thank u

[@shanuyadav7273]

@@Rawrkee they too bouncy. How can i fix that

[@Rawrkee]

@@shanuyadav7273 you can adjust the stiffness using the knob at the very stop of the coilovers. You can twist it and you’ll feel it click. Try turning it all counterclockwise no more than 30 clicks I believe. If it’s more than 30, go the other direction. What you’re trying to do is to reset the stiffness. Once you twist it to where it can’t spin anymore. Go the other direction 15 times. That will set your stiffness to 0. From there, you either go 15 clockwise or counter clockwise. U want to stay within a 30 click range. If you go further, you can damage the coilovers

[@mikeburrello4396]

Yo i put mine in wrong when I got em too 😅

[@Rawrkee]

Good ok cheap coilovers prepping for when we get a more expensive set 😂😂

[@DnaNatureAquatics]

ayee fedex gang 😂

[@CreampuffK]

all those random clunks will go away eventually

[@Rawrkee]

thats what the loud sound system and exhaust is for ;)

[@McDzy]

@@Rawrkee lol.. how are these holding up rawr?

[@Rawrkee]

@@McDzy sometimes makes loud noises, just gotta grease them back up. Ima try using this white lithium grease, hopefully itll do better. Overall, not bad. Wouldn’t mind having something not as noisey

[@McDzy]

@@Rawrkee if you have to do it all over again, would you have gotten these?? if so what others would you have looked at and got instead of these?

[@jhonviel7381]

bro you need to do at least 5 hours of research before you install anything! unless its like your job, there is no reason not to gather as much information as possible!

[@adanarceo4636]

Come on people,what you guys expect for 300 dlls.

[@dw8730]

Lube the pillow ball

[@sscobrapride]

GOOD VID, NEW SUB

[@maldo72]

nice video

[@IJSayin]

Rubber is your solution.

[@mooski5994]

Joi

[@JustThePizzaGuy]

What grease did you use

[@Rawrkee]

I just got some high temp thick grease by mobil 1