Guides

The S13 and S14 240SX coilover kits we list from six brands, how to match the right one to your chassis and a sensible drift-oriented starting point for height, damping and alignment.

The Scion tC, xB and FR-S coilover kits we list, sorted by year and brand. Plus how to set them up for a daily driver or a stance build without wrecking the ride.

Which coilover kits we list for the NA, NB, NC and ND Miata, by year and body. Plus setup notes for street driving, autocross and track days.

Sixty coilover words defined in a sentence or two each, from spring perch to high-speed compression. Keep it open while you shop or talk to a shop about your setup.

Pillowball top mounts sharpen steering and often add camber adjustment, but they let more noise into the cabin. Here is how they compare with rubber mounts and what each kit ships with.

Hit a curb or pothole on coilovers? Learn when to stop driving, then check the tire, wheel, alignment, damper shaft, seals, collars and mounts in the right order.

How offset, wheel width, camber and coilover ride height work together for flush, tucked or poke fitment, plus the rubbing checks to run before you drive a lowered car.

How to set up coilovers for daily driving so the car sits right and still rides well. Spring rate, damping, travel, bump stops and driveways, using the E39 5 Series as the example.

How to check a used coilover kit before you pay: fitment, leaks, seized collars, bent shafts and springs. Plus why the warranty rarely transfers and what a rebuild involves.