Nissan 370Z Forum  

Fortune Auto Coilovers - Who's got them?

So, how many users do we have running 500's 510's or Dreadnoughts? I'm planning on getting a set of 510's in the next month or so, so I'm interested in

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Brakes & Suspension


Like Tree5Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-01-2013, 06:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Sh0velMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth
Posts: 3,349
Drives: Noisily.
Rep Power: 20
Sh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant future
Default Fortune Auto Coilovers - Who's got them?

So, how many users do we have running 500's 510's or Dreadnoughts?

I'm planning on getting a set of 510's in the next month or so, so I'm interested in impressions and observations of anyone using these for the Track, Autocross or even just spirited street driving.

Thx!
__________________
Buy My Car! | Build Thread
Sh0velMan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2013, 06:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Kingbaby's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: 2amr.net
Posts: 1,756
Drives: a car I know about..
Rep Power: 18
Kingbaby will become famous soon enough
Default

from the 350Z and 240sx community I heard only good things about the brand and customer service being stateside for rebuiltability of thier products...

I'm going with them or PBM on my next set because of a provided dyno sheet for your set which is a plus on quality control!
__________________
07 Silver Alloy Nissan 350Z Nismo #0191 "Lin'da"
2amR--------------------> VQ I.N.C. - Like us!
Quote:
I've been around the world I ain't never seen a girl like that...
Kingbaby is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2013, 06:45 PM   #3 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
sfearl1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: St. Louis
Posts: 2,300
Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR
Rep Power: 17
sfearl1 has a spectacular aura aboutsfearl1 has a spectacular aura aboutsfearl1 has a spectacular aura about
Default

I took my car equipped with the 500 series and Swift upgrades to the Dragon this year for ZDayZ. I couldn't believe my car was capable of the way it performed that week. I don't autox/track it (yet), so I apologize for my lack of information specific to your application. I will say that a professional driving/autox instructor drove it and commented a number of times on how well-balanced the car was, and how he couldn't find any complaints/vices with my car or the way it was setup. I'm also running nismo s-tune sways and RE11's.
__________________
Scott
sfearl1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2013, 06:50 PM   #4 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Sh0velMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth
Posts: 3,349
Drives: Noisily.
Rep Power: 20
Sh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant future
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingbaby View Post
from the 350Z and 240sx community I heard only good things about the brand and customer service being stateside for rebuiltability of thier products...

I'm going with them or PBM on my next set because of a provided dyno sheet for your set which is a plus on quality control!

This is exactly why I am going with them. Dyno sheet + stateside facilities for rebuilds/re-valving.


Quote:
Originally Posted by sfearl1 View Post
I took my car equipped with the 500 series and Swift upgrades to the Dragon this year for ZDayZ. I couldn't believe my car was capable of the way it performed that week. I don't autox/track it (yet), so I apologize for my lack of information specific to your application. I will say that a professional driving/autox instructor drove it and commented a number of times on how well-balanced the car was, and how he couldn't find any complaints/vices with my car or the way it was setup. I'm also running nismo s-tune sways and RE11's.
Cool, thx!

The 500's aren't a true rear coilover, are they? I'm pretty sure the 510's are...
__________________
Buy My Car! | Build Thread
Sh0velMan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2013, 07:07 PM   #5 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
sfearl1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: St. Louis
Posts: 2,300
Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR
Rep Power: 17
sfearl1 has a spectacular aura aboutsfearl1 has a spectacular aura aboutsfearl1 has a spectacular aura about
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sh0velMan View Post
This is exactly why I am going with them. Dyno sheet + stateside facilities for rebuilds/re-valving.




Cool, thx!

The 500's aren't a true rear coilover, are they? I'm pretty sure the 510's are...
Correct. Rear on the 500 is OEM-style. I believe I read they switched from a true type rear to the OEM for performance reasons. I'll try to find the source.
__________________
Scott
sfearl1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2013, 09:16 PM   #6 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
cv129's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 3,188
Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo
Rep Power: 159827
cv129 has a reputation beyond reputecv129 has a reputation beyond reputecv129 has a reputation beyond reputecv129 has a reputation beyond reputecv129 has a reputation beyond reputecv129 has a reputation beyond reputecv129 has a reputation beyond reputecv129 has a reputation beyond reputecv129 has a reputation beyond reputecv129 has a reputation beyond reputecv129 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

This is believed to be one of the best at this price range, seems like a great bang for buck. The only thing is regarding the individual dyno testing may be a little misleading (not a big deal however).

Link below, see post from "terry@f" 6/13/2011 11:39pm, response to the discussion.

Fortune Auto Coilovers [Archive] - Nissan Road Racing Forums

Again, looks like a great setup for the price, just wanna shine light into a particular point so other readers have the correct expectation for their future purchases.
cv129 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2013, 10:01 PM   #7 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Wonka2581's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 3,083
Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY....
Rep Power: 2611
Wonka2581 has a reputation beyond reputeWonka2581 has a reputation beyond reputeWonka2581 has a reputation beyond reputeWonka2581 has a reputation beyond reputeWonka2581 has a reputation beyond reputeWonka2581 has a reputation beyond reputeWonka2581 has a reputation beyond reputeWonka2581 has a reputation beyond reputeWonka2581 has a reputation beyond reputeWonka2581 has a reputation beyond reputeWonka2581 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Subd
__________________
"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"
Wonka2581 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-02-2013, 12:19 AM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Kingbaby's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: 2amr.net
Posts: 1,756
Drives: a car I know about..
Rep Power: 18
Kingbaby will become famous soon enough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by cv129 View Post
This is believed to be one of the best at this price range, seems like a great bang for buck. The only thing is regarding the individual dyno testing may be a little misleading (not a big deal however).

Link below, see post from "terry@f" 6/13/2011 11:39pm, response to the discussion.

Fortune Auto Coilovers [Archive] - Nissan Road Racing Forums

Again, looks like a great setup for the price, just wanna shine light into a particular point so other readers have the correct expectation for their future purchases.
Good link cv129....read it a couple times

Then comes the heated debate on suspension dynamics, and purpose of a coilover system....many self proclaimed auto x expert drivers well bash all products not European or American made...

In Japan, and what these coils are made for not a soul is worried about a "knee" lol...while I was there kids (30plus) where starting with springs over 10k years ago...

What most agree with is that KW is the better choice for Motorsport's and the sub 2k coils are for the weekend warrior.
__________________
07 Silver Alloy Nissan 350Z Nismo #0191 "Lin'da"
2amR--------------------> VQ I.N.C. - Like us!
Quote:
I've been around the world I ain't never seen a girl like that...
Kingbaby is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-02-2013, 07:29 AM   #9 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Sh0velMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth
Posts: 3,349
Drives: Noisily.
Rep Power: 20
Sh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant futureSh0velMan has a brilliant future
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by cv129 View Post
This is believed to be one of the best at this price range, seems like a great bang for buck. The only thing is regarding the individual dyno testing may be a little misleading (not a big deal however).

Link below, see post from "terry@f" 6/13/2011 11:39pm, response to the discussion.

Fortune Auto Coilovers [Archive] - Nissan Road Racing Forums

Again, looks like a great setup for the price, just wanna shine light into a particular point so other readers have the correct expectation for their future purchases.
Good reading there for a lot of reasons.

Good to know that you don't get a real dyno sheet for the units you actually receive. I kinda thought that was a little too good to be true.

Also a lot of the opinions in that thread are just that - opinions.

No sub 4-5K coilover system is going to be 100% perfect in every way from the factory, if you're going so far as to have them dyno tested and matched to your specific chassis for 100% accurate (mathematically) dampening... And most true motorsports coilover systems still have to be re-valved even after you purchase them.

All that said, I think the FA's are going to be a great value at sub-2K pricing.
sfearl1 likes this.
__________________
Buy My Car! | Build Thread
Sh0velMan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-28-2013, 02:55 AM   #10 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
cossie1600's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: californee way
Posts: 5,380
Drives: 370, Leaf
Rep Power: 29
cossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I got my coilover from them, the dyno provided were my shocks according to them



GaleForce and redline10000 like this.

Last edited by cossie1600; 11-28-2013 at 04:00 AM.
cossie1600 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-28-2013, 11:46 AM   #11 (permalink)
WFLYIDNNE
 
XwChriswX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: In The Fastlane
Posts: 50,648
Drives: 02 GDB WRX
Rep Power: 451
XwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond reputeXwChriswX has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I see you went with the 510s, I ordered a set of the Gen4 500s myself. With 11k front and 8k rear spring rates based on what they recommended with my planned usage. Their website was very informative and helpful with the recommendation. Looking forward to getting them installed.
__________________

Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall!
R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14
XwChriswX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-28-2013, 12:01 PM   #12 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
cossie1600's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: californee way
Posts: 5,380
Drives: 370, Leaf
Rep Power: 29
cossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I probably should have gone with that, I think my sprigs might be too stiff. I am not gonna install it for a week or two. Do a write up on how to do it!
cossie1600 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-28-2013, 12:23 PM   #13 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
synolimit's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 5,051
Drives: 2013 Silver 370z
Rep Power: 3388
synolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by cossie1600 View Post
I probably should have gone with that, I think my sprigs might be too stiff. I am not gonna install it for a week or two. Do a write up on how to do it!
Why to stiff? Whats your rates? I'm still trying to figure out the best.
__________________
13 370z-
synolimit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-28-2013, 02:37 PM   #14 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
cossie1600's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: californee way
Posts: 5,380
Drives: 370, Leaf
Rep Power: 29
cossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond reputecossie1600 has a reputation beyond repute
Default

14 or 16k
cossie1600 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-28-2013, 03:41 PM   #15 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
synolimit's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 5,051
Drives: 2013 Silver 370z
Rep Power: 3388
synolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond reputesynolimit has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Lol nice. It's going to be a little hard. What's the rears?
__________________
13 370z-
synolimit is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
FORTUNE AUTO 510 Professional Series Coilovers In Stock!!!!! Moore Auto Moore Automotive 13 11-27-2013 12:45 PM
Fortune auto 500 series coilovers SgtGoldy Brakes & Suspension 40 10-22-2013 12:16 PM
[FOR SALE] Fortune Auto Coilovers w/Swift Springs EastBayZed Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) 23 06-24-2013 01:39 PM
FORTUNE AUTO 510 Professional Series Coilovers In Stock!!!!! Moore Auto Suspension/Brakes 6 11-16-2012 02:53 AM
Fortune Auto True Coilovers, Experiences/Opinions? Diesel370 Brakes & Suspension 16 06-07-2012 04:48 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:50 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2