Stance Coils vs Fortune 500's

LMBmikeZ · 02-16-2015, 12:00 PM

So I have been in debate for the past week or two on which coils to go with.

Option 1: I can get a really good deal on lightly used Stance coils and save some $$.

Down side is I have been reading bad things about true coils on our Z34 platform.

Option 2: I could go with a new set of Fortune 500's with the swift spring upgrade. Good deals on these right now…

I have been eyeing the fortune 500s (as well as the powertrix) for quite awhile now and would like to go with ones made and serviceable in North America.

Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions on either products

Super Werty · 02-16-2015, 12:40 PM

I've been on stance ss+ true coils since December. Absolutely love them. I'm curious what bad thing you read about true coils. And FYI stance makes them oem style as well

LMBmikeZ · 02-16-2015, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty

I've been on stance ss+ true coils since December. Absolutely love them. I'm curious what bad thing you read about true coils. And FYI stance makes them oem style as well

Some sites and some more knowledgeable friends were saying that by converting from OEM style to true you are now putting more pressure on the chassis of vehicle where the top of the coil is attached to the vehicle. In some cases causing the metal to actually warp or even tear.

I was not aware of Stance making OEM style. However the used set I have a line on is true style

I have read positive reviews on both but just not 100% sold on either one….

Super Werty · 02-16-2015, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

Some sites and some more knowledgeable friends were saying that by converting from OEM style to true you are now putting more pressure on the chassis of vehicle where the top of the coil is attached to the vehicle. In some cases causing the metal to actually warp or even tear.

I was not aware of Stance making OEM style. However the used set I have a line on is true style

I have read positive reviews on both but just not 100% sold on either one….

I haven't personally seen any failures in my searches. Only people saying it could happen..mostly on 350z sites. I wouldn't worry about it....Im not an engineer but the top mounting point looks just as beefy as the oem spring location

And from what I have read all the teams out there that are racing the Z have converted to a true coil in the rear

LMBmikeZ · 02-16-2015, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty

I haven't personally seen any failures in my searches. Only people saying it could happen..mostly on 350z sites. I wouldn't worry about it....Im not an engineer but the top mounting point looks just as beefy as the oem spring location

And from what I have read all the teams out there that are racing the Z have converted to a true coil in the rear

I think your probably right… Your right though it was more 350z and other platforms that talked about it. I guess I should just go the cheaper route as I am just over thinking it. I have read lots of happy reviews on the stance coils so I guess I might just pull the trigger on them

Super Werty · 02-16-2015, 08:48 PM

You won't regret them. I bought new from b2autodesigns on this forum

Crux · 02-16-2015, 09:13 PM

Powertrix is offering group buy pricing on their coilovers. OEM style with swift spring upgrades available. I just received my R/T version coils, but I'm going to wait for warmer weather to do the install.

Not sure if he still has them, but Axmea? reviewed them here:

The very few and far between Powertrix coilover review -- picture heavy

Masterbeatty · 02-16-2015, 10:27 PM

I am passing a year now on my stance pro comp II and I also got them from Charles at B2autodesigns. Stand up guy and I love my coilovers. If you autox just becarefull on ruling before you buy if not then Phuck it get true coils.

LMBmikeZ · 02-17-2015, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

I am passing a year now on my stance pro comp II and I also got them from Charles at B2autodesigns. Stand up guy and I love my coilovers. If you autox just becarefull on ruling before you buy if not then Phuck it get true coils.

you make a good point as I do not compete, just open days at the tracks.

synolimit · 02-17-2015, 07:23 AM

True types are fine. Based on my guys research the stance dyno's beat out the FA.

Hotrodz · 02-17-2015, 10:49 PM

I have Fortune 500 with Swift springs. I have no experience with any other coil overs and I have been extremely happy with mine so far. I have received positive feedback from Seb at SpecialtyZ, SSfirehawk and a few others that have driven my Z. I have been on them for about a year with no issues. I went with them for the reasons you stated above. I was torn between them and Stance as well!

Rangerz · 02-17-2015, 11:22 PM

Fortune I think quit making 500 and 510 series coilovers for the 370. Just checked the web site and they aren't listing anything for 370s.

LMBmikeZ · 02-18-2015, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rangerz

Fortune I think quit making 500 and 510 series coilovers for the 370. Just checked the web site and they aren't listing anything for 370s.

No still available but you have to contact THMotorsports

I was talking to Luke about some parts and he told me they had made a deal or bought the rights so only they get to sell Fortune coils for Z34's, they probably also did this for some other platforms too…. so yes you can get them but only from THMotorsports.

LMBmikeZ · 02-18-2015, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I have Fortune 500 with Swift springs. I have no experience with any other coil overs and I have been extremely happy with mine so far. I have received positive feedback from Seb at SpecialtyZ, SSfirehawk and a few others that have driven my Z. I have been on them for about a year with no issues. I went with them for the reasons you stated above. I was torn between them and Stance as well!

At first I was set on getting a set of Fortune 500's on before spring (Z comes out) but then these used ones popped up. Thing is that these used coils I can get were used for one season, one "canadian season" that being 5-6 months not even DD'd with no track days. Not to mention about half the $$$…..

Hotrodz · 02-18-2015, 08:09 AM

Sweet, I think you will be happy with them and they will go low if you want to get down and dirty. I had to adjust mine up a couple of times to get the ride height I was looking for.

02-16-2015, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Stance Coils vs Fortune 500's So I have been in debate for the past week or two on which coils to go with. Option 1: I can get a really good deal on lightly used Stance coils and save some $$. Down side is I have been reading bad things about true coils on our Z34 platform. Option 2: I could go with a new set of Fortune 500's with the swift spring upgrade. Good deals on these right now… I have been eyeing the fortune 500s (as well as the powertrix) for quite awhile now and would like to go with ones made and serviceable in North America. Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions on either products __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

02-16-2015, 12:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Super Werty Track Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 668 Drives: '13 Sport Rep Power: 13	I've been on stance ss+ true coils since December. Absolutely love them. I'm curious what bad thing you read about true coils. And FYI stance makes them oem style as well LMBmikeZ likes this. __________________ The Build

02-16-2015, 08:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Super Werty Track Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 668 Drives: '13 Sport Rep Power: 13	You won't regret them. I bought new from b2autodesigns on this forum __________________ The Build

02-16-2015, 09:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Crux Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 253 Drives: 09 370z 7AT Rep Power: 13	Powertrix is offering group buy pricing on their coilovers. OEM style with swift spring upgrades available. I just received my R/T version coils, but I'm going to wait for warmer weather to do the install. Not sure if he still has them, but Axmea? reviewed them here: The very few and far between Powertrix coilover review -- picture heavy LMBmikeZ and DRFTR like this. __________________ My Build

02-16-2015, 10:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122867	I am passing a year now on my stance pro comp II and I also got them from Charles at B2autodesigns. Stand up guy and I love my coilovers. If you autox just becarefull on ruling before you buy if not then Phuck it get true coils. LMBmikeZ likes this. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

02-17-2015, 07:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	True types are fine. Based on my guys research the stance dyno's beat out the FA. __________________ 13 370z-

02-17-2015, 10:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I have Fortune 500 with Swift springs. I have no experience with any other coil overs and I have been extremely happy with mine so far. I have received positive feedback from Seb at SpecialtyZ, SSfirehawk and a few others that have driven my Z. I have been on them for about a year with no issues. I went with them for the reasons you stated above. I was torn between them and Stance as well! LMBmikeZ and cigarclifford like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

02-17-2015, 11:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rangerz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern Utah Age: 59 Posts: 476 Drives: 2012 370 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Fortune I think quit making 500 and 510 series coilovers for the 370. Just checked the web site and they aren't listing anything for 370s. __________________ Stillen Gen III/ NST/ Fast Intentions Non-Res HFC & 12" Resonated CF TDX/ Setreb series 9 OC/ SPL upper control arms/ Whiteline front & rear swaybars/ Uprev tuned by Seb@specialtyZ/ 319HP 262TQ/ Z1 PS Cooler/ Z1 SS Premium break lines/ CJM Road Race pump/Carbotech F:XP10 R:XP8 Nismo OC DIY Last edited by Rangerz; 02-17-2015 at 11:45 PM.

02-18-2015, 08:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Sweet, I think you will be happy with them and they will go low if you want to get down and dirty. I had to adjust mine up a couple of times to get the ride height I was looking for. LMBmikeZ likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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