What MaXpeedingrods makes
MaXpeedingrods is an aftermarket parts brand that sells performance and replacement parts through its own site and the big online marketplaces. Its 2021 press release says the company was established in 2006, lists connecting rods, suspension, turbos and air suspension as its staple products, and mentions more than 20 warehouses in the US, Europe and Australia. Its suspension range covers coilovers, OE-style replacement shocks, control arms, camber and toe arms, drift angle kits and truck lift kits. We list MaXpeedingrods parts alongside other brands so you can compare them; warranty terms come from the brand.
The MaXpeedingrods coilover series explained
The names on MaXpeedingrods coilovers can be confusing, so here is what the brand and our listings actually say:
- T6 (also sold as COT6): the brand's street performance coilover. MaXpeedingrods lists 24-way damping and 1 to 3 inches of height adjustment, with camber adjustment on some models. Our T6 kits list front spring rates from 5 to 10 kg/mm.
- T7 (COT7): the firmer line. The brand says it uses firmer spring and damper calibration and racing damping oil, aimed at performance street driving and occasional closed-course use. Both T7 kits we list use 12 kg/mm front springs.
- SP1: a name on older listings. Our SP1 kit for the 1994-1997 Accord lists twin-tube dampers and separate height and preload adjustment. The brand's own T6 upgrade article uses the SP1 name for the earlier version, so go by each listing's specs.
- Comfort 1: our Civic and Integra kit has factory-preset damping, stainless shock bodies and softer springs than the other kits we list.
- Street: height-adjustable kits with fixed damping, often with front camber plates.
The brand says both T6 and T7 are twin-tube designs with 24 clicks of rebound adjustment and preset compression damping. Twin-tube dampers usually ride more comfortably than monotubes but carry less oil, so they handle sustained heat less well.
What we stock by car
- Honda and Acura: coilovers for the 1988-2000 Civic, CR-X and Integra, the 1994-1997 and 2008-2012 Accord and the 2012-2016 CR-V, plus camber, toe and traction arms for the Accord, TSX and TL.
- Toyota, Lexus and Scion: coilovers for the AE86, E90 to E120 Corolla, IS300, AWD IS and GS, LS430, Scion tC and xD.
- Nissan and Infiniti: four 350Z and G35 coilover kits, plus front control arms, camber arms and steering kits.
- Subaru, Mitsubishi, Mazda, VW, BMW and Hyundai: coilovers for the GC8 WRX, Legacy BL/BP, 3000GT VR-4, Galant VR-4, Mazda6, MK4 Golf and Jetta, E90/E92 xDrive and Genesis Coupe, plus an E46 drift angle kit.
- Trucks and Jeeps: lift kits for the 2009-2020 F-150, 1996-2002 4Runner and 2002-2005 Ram 1500 2WD, and adjustable control arms for the Wrangler JK, TJ and Cherokee XJ.
Control arms run $90.22 to $416.58, camber kits $105.74 to $490.83 and lift kits $192.62 to $512.81. Compare other brands in control arms and lift kits and leveling kits.
How to choose
- Daily driver: start with a T6, Comfort 1 or Street kit and the softest spring rates listed for your car.
- Spirited street and occasional track days: the T7 or a firmer T6 kit, with camber plates if your car has struts.
- Budget autocross or drift car: owners on enthusiast forums commonly say this is where MaXpeedingrods makes the most sense.
Read every listing's fitment notes. Some kits need your factory top mounts, and the Comfort 1 kit fits rear fork type cars only.
Setup tips
- Set ride height with the lower mount, not the spring perch, and keep the advised 7 to 10 mm of spring preload. Our how to adjust coilovers guide walks through it.
- Check that the listed spring rates suit your car's weight with our spring rate calculator.
- Get an alignment after install. A lowered car often needs camber and alignment kits to get back in spec.
- Recheck lock rings and top mount nuts after the first few hundred miles.
For the full picture, including what owners report good and bad, read our MaXpeedingrods coilovers review and buyer's guide.
Sources
- Business Wire: MaXpeedingRods 2021 racer sponsorship announcement
- MaXpeedingrods: A complete guide to its suspension series
- MaXpeedingrods: T6 or T7? Choosing coilovers for the way you drive
- MaXpeedingrods: T6 coilovers vs its predecessor
- TEIN: Mono-tube vs twin-tube
- Grassroots Motorsports forum: Verdict on MaXpeedingrods
- Driftworks forum: MaXpeedingrods coilovers discussion