Brake lines and coilovers...

HapaZ · 01-05-2017, 12:16 PM

I was prepping to install a set of used Fortune Auto 500's this coming weekend and I noticed that the coilovers don't have the bracket to hold the brake line and the ABS wire. Since I don't have the instructions and can't find them on FA's website what do people do with the brake line and ABS wire? Zip-tie them? TIA!

OptionZero · 01-05-2017, 12:26 PM

Fab your own bracket or ziptie.

Different (or . . . better . . . ) coilovers are properly designed with the bracket in the right spot.

seems like fortune "neglected" to do that in their "design" of their 370z system

HapaZ · 01-05-2017, 12:36 PM

Well looks like I'll be doing the zip tie route :/ Would've been nice to have the brackets from the factory, but I'm hopeful I'll like how the setup performs once they're on the car.

gomer_110 · 01-05-2017, 12:47 PM

If going the zip tie route and the shock bodies are threaded I'd wrap some tape around the threads before attaching the brake and abs lines to prevent any abrasion to the lines.

HapaZ · 01-05-2017, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

If going the zip tie route and the shock bodies are threaded I'd wrap some tape around the threads before attaching the brake and abs lines to prevent any abrasion to the lines.

Ah good tip! There are threads on the body, just below the spring so I'll watch out for possible rub points. I was thinking that I might be able to tie onto the part without the threads but I'll have to look and see how the lines run once I get under the car again.

HapaZ · 01-06-2017, 12:36 PM

Just wanted to post an update on this... I contacted Fortune Auto to see if they had any advice and spoke with Cade. Nice dude and super helpful... he asked for a picture of the coilovers because apparently the 4th and 5th generation 500 series have some sort of a bracket that can be added to hold the lines. I'm going to order a set and I'll post pics when they come in. +rep for Fortune Auto customer service on this one!

madeinjapan · 01-06-2017, 01:10 PM

mine have factory brackets

OldFart · 01-06-2017, 03:01 PM

I ran into the same situation buying a used set, called them and they hooked me up. Can't say enough about their customer service...

1st · 01-06-2017, 10:11 PM

Super lame but if they are willing to hook you up, call them.

01-05-2017, 12:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
HapaZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal Posts: 245 Drives: 2012 370z Base Coupe Rep Power: 11	Brake lines and coilovers... I was prepping to install a set of used Fortune Auto 500's this coming weekend and I noticed that the coilovers don't have the bracket to hold the brake line and the ABS wire. Since I don't have the instructions and can't find them on FA's website what do people do with the brake line and ABS wire? Zip-tie them? TIA!

01-05-2017, 12:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	If going the zip tie route and the shock bodies are threaded I'd wrap some tape around the threads before attaching the brake and abs lines to prevent any abrasion to the lines. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Fab your own bracket or ziptie. Different (or . . . better . . . ) coilovers are properly designed with the bracket in the right spot. seems like fortune "neglected" to do that in their "design" of their 370z system

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HapaZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal Posts: 245 Drives: 2012 370z Base Coupe Rep Power: 11	Well looks like I'll be doing the zip tie route :/ Would've been nice to have the brackets from the factory, but I'm hopeful I'll like how the setup performs once they're on the car.

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HapaZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal Posts: 245 Drives: 2012 370z Base Coupe Rep Power: 11	Just wanted to post an update on this... I contacted Fortune Auto to see if they had any advice and spoke with Cade. Nice dude and super helpful... he asked for a picture of the coilovers because apparently the 4th and 5th generation 500 series have some sort of a bracket that can be added to hold the lines. I'm going to order a set and I'll post pics when they come in. +rep for Fortune Auto customer service on this one!

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madeinjapan Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: pistolvania Posts: 1,387 Drives: 2013 g37x 2014 370z Rep Power: 0	mine have factory brackets

01-06-2017, 03:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 61 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 960	I ran into the same situation buying a used set, called them and they hooked me up. Can't say enough about their customer service...

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1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Super lame but if they are willing to hook you up, call them.