Fortune Auto True Coilovers, Experiences/Opinions?

Diesel370 · 06-16-2011, 05:58 PM

Does anyone have any experience or opinions on these coilovers? I'm looking for something for daily driving and being able to adjust height. They seem to be a quality "budget" coilover in the $1000-$1300 range. Quality looks to be better than the Stance, BC, and Megans. Custom spring rates and you have the option of adding spring helpers and Swift Springs. Here is more info and a dyno plot:

* Dyno tested***
* Stainless steel body / piston
* 30-way adjustable dampers
* Pillowball mounts
* Forged aluminum locking collars
* Dust boots on all pistons
* 50mm piston (beyond the industry standard of 44-47mm)
* Anodized aluminum camber plates** on front upper-mounts
* Fully anodized body
* 1 year Manufacturer's Warranty
* Height adjustment independent of preload
* ISO 9002 certification

ImportImage · 07-11-2011, 11:19 AM

We actually have a set of these in stock for the 370z, but they are $1250 shipped for the 500 series as apose to the $1099 price. Fortune charges extra for the way the 370z rear mounts are designed. Let me know if you have any other questions!

ClemsonWill · 07-11-2011, 03:31 PM

I have never heard of these. Anyone have them installed?

oleg · 07-11-2011, 08:57 PM

Yes would like to read a review on these too, look nice yet not too expensive

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-12-2011, 01:30 PM

They look like rebadged HSD coilovers.

sfearl1 · 06-03-2012, 08:25 PM

Zombie bump... anybody have anything new to add on these?

I'm having a hard time deciding what coils to get. These are popular w/ the Z33 guys. BC's are good budget coils that I'm considering. I could also step up to KW's, but I'm not sure if the extra $$ is justifiable for the type of driving I'll be doing.

AkumaMS · 06-04-2012, 12:18 PM

We are a Fortune Auto dealer as well and I have extensive experience with these units. Hopefully I can bridge the gap for you guys.

The 500 Series is their basic set. It is comparable to the BC entry level units. BC uses an old Ohlins design, so the valving is OK, but the springs are poor. This is very common to most entry level coils on the market. The Fortune Auto 500 series also has a very basic spring and standard valving. The Fortune Auto is fully rebuildable and upgradeable in the US.

The 510 Series is a very different coil from the 500 Series. The 510 is a good option for the track enthusiast. You will find the Swift spring option a very smart upgrade as well. Swift make one of the best springs on the market,and paired with the 510 Series, you have an excellent alternative to the KW Ver3.

The KW V3 is a very good shock albeit a little soft for competition use in its off the shelf form. The KW has exceptionally good manners on the street, but that can be its shortcoming on the track. You will find you will want a little more adjust-ability once you start getting to the limit.

SO the 500 and the BC are very similar. I think the Fortune is aesthetically more appealing, but that is just my opinion. The base models will perform very similarly. The 510 is a far better unit and add the Swift springs and you have a very nice setup indeed. It(510) is very similar to the KW, but the Fortune has the Swift springs which are better than the KW springs. The KW, however, maintains the stock style rear....spring and strut separate.

I hope this helps a bit. Feel free to email or PM me with any questions.

John

John@AkumaMotorsports.com

ImportImage · 06-05-2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

They look like rebadged HSD coilovers.

That's not even possible considering HSD is inverted. Also HSD and Stance are out of the same factory in Korea.....These are out of Taiwan

CFZ · 06-05-2012, 01:10 PM

50mm pistons....nuff said. Fortunes a good way to go.

sfearl1 · 06-05-2012, 01:58 PM

John, can you get me pricing on the 500's and the 510 w/ upgraded Swifts please?

shaun66 · 06-05-2012, 02:44 PM

What happens to the spring bucket when you go with a true type coilover setup?

sig11 · 06-05-2012, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaun66

What happens to the spring bucket when you go with a true type coilover setup?

You can replace it with the SPL midlink or just leave it.

zguynate · 06-07-2012, 12:29 PM

Ill be ordering a set of these for my 240 in a few months. I personally know a few people with these coilovers and them and everyone I have read on Zilvia love these. Especially with the Swift springs.

corbin09 · 06-07-2012, 01:44 PM

Can anyone confirm that these are indeed true type? Are the 510s true type as well? Akuna any spring upgrades available?

sfearl1 · 06-07-2012, 02:10 PM

Checked their site, it appears they're both true type and Swift springs are available for both

06-16-2011, 05:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Diesel370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 94 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 17	Fortune Auto True Coilovers, Experiences/Opinions? Does anyone have any experience or opinions on these coilovers? I'm looking for something for daily driving and being able to adjust height. They seem to be a quality "budget" coilover in the $1000-$1300 range. Quality looks to be better than the Stance, BC, and Megans. Custom spring rates and you have the option of adding spring helpers and Swift Springs. Here is more info and a dyno plot: * Dyno tested*** * Stainless steel body / piston * 30-way adjustable dampers * Pillowball mounts * Forged aluminum locking collars * Dust boots on all pistons * 50mm piston (beyond the industry standard of 44-47mm) * Anodized aluminum camber plates** on front upper-mounts * Fully anodized body * 1 year Manufacturer's Warranty * Height adjustment independent of preload * ISO 9002 certification

07-11-2011, 11:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
ImportImage A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 2,768 Drives: 2012 GTR, 04 G35 Rep Power: 20	We actually have a set of these in stock for the 370z, but they are $1250 shipped for the 500 series as apose to the $1099 price. Fortune charges extra for the way the 370z rear mounts are designed. Let me know if you have any other questions! __________________ www.ImportImageRacing.com Email: Kris@importimageracing.com AIM: Kris@importimageracing.com Phone: 239-540-6385

07-11-2011, 03:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I have never heard of these. Anyone have them installed? __________________ Slightly modded

06-03-2012, 08:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	Zombie bump... anybody have anything new to add on these? I'm having a hard time deciding what coils to get. These are popular w/ the Z33 guys. BC's are good budget coils that I'm considering. I could also step up to KW's, but I'm not sure if the extra $$ is justifiable for the type of driving I'll be doing. __________________ Scott

06-04-2012, 12:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
AkumaMS Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 99 Drives: EVOX Rep Power: 13	We are a Fortune Auto dealer as well and I have extensive experience with these units. Hopefully I can bridge the gap for you guys. The 500 Series is their basic set. It is comparable to the BC entry level units. BC uses an old Ohlins design, so the valving is OK, but the springs are poor. This is very common to most entry level coils on the market. The Fortune Auto 500 series also has a very basic spring and standard valving. The Fortune Auto is fully rebuildable and upgradeable in the US. The 510 Series is a very different coil from the 500 Series. The 510 is a good option for the track enthusiast. You will find the Swift spring option a very smart upgrade as well. Swift make one of the best springs on the market,and paired with the 510 Series, you have an excellent alternative to the KW Ver3. The KW V3 is a very good shock albeit a little soft for competition use in its off the shelf form. The KW has exceptionally good manners on the street, but that can be its shortcoming on the track. You will find you will want a little more adjust-ability once you start getting to the limit. SO the 500 and the BC are very similar. I think the Fortune is aesthetically more appealing, but that is just my opinion. The base models will perform very similarly. The 510 is a far better unit and add the Swift springs and you have a very nice setup indeed. It(510) is very similar to the KW, but the Fortune has the Swift springs which are better than the KW springs. The KW, however, maintains the stock style rear....spring and strut separate. I hope this helps a bit. Feel free to email or PM me with any questions. John John@AkumaMotorsports.com __________________ John Shafer Owner/Calibrator Akuma Motorsports LLC http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...ncVpndgs-nSyng

07-11-2011, 08:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 15	Yes would like to read a review on these too, look nice yet not too expensive

07-12-2011, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	They look like rebadged HSD coilovers.

06-05-2012, 01:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 234	50mm pistons....nuff said. Fortunes a good way to go.

06-05-2012, 01:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	John, can you get me pricing on the 500's and the 510 w/ upgraded Swifts please? __________________ Scott

06-05-2012, 02:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	What happens to the spring bucket when you go with a true type coilover setup?

06-07-2012, 12:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 73	Ill be ordering a set of these for my 240 in a few months. I personally know a few people with these coilovers and them and everyone I have read on Zilvia love these. Especially with the Swift springs. __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

06-07-2012, 01:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
corbin09 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 665 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 280	Can anyone confirm that these are indeed true type? Are the 510s true type as well? Akuna any spring upgrades available?

06-07-2012, 02:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	Checked their site, it appears they're both true type and Swift springs are available for both __________________ Scott

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