Product Review - Fortune Auto 500 Series Coilovers - Page 12 - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

DJ-of-E · 02-03-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry@Fortune-Auto

Lastly our Dreadnought series line of suspension is very similar to the our 500 series. It basically ads an inverted piston and swift springs standard.

I'm eyeing on the Dreadnought series as well. Do you think you'll have a 57mm inverted piston as well like your new 510s ^_^;;

Nick@Fortune-Auto · 02-06-2012, 10:14 AM

We are working on a revised dreadnought setup that will have this new valving/piston like the 510's. We also are working on a double adjustable setup as well!

KendallH · 02-06-2012, 10:18 AM

Can't wait for tax check to come in so I can order a set of 500s for my coupe. So ready to feel the difference from Ksports.

godrifttoday · 02-06-2012, 10:33 AM

What's the purpose of a thicker Piston , when some of the higher end shocks are smaller? Curios

Nick@Fortune-Auto · 02-06-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godrifttoday

What's the purpose of a thicker Piston , when some of the higher end shocks are smaller? Curios

Great question!
It is true most high end shocks such as penske, moton and ast use a 44 or 46mm piston.

The difference is that they are designed to be allowed in specific racing series and many series such as ALMS dictate a 46mm piston. In our circles such as drift and time attack there are no regulations on piston sizes.

Does a larger piston dictate that its better then a smaller one?
Well not always. For example if you take a 46mm moton shock that has a base valve that allows you to run lower nitrogen pressures and really excellent digressive piston design along with some of the best machining in the world. A slightly larger shock does not always mean superior.

The only advantage a larger shock provides is superior damping control and superior heat control. However in my opinion that is not what makes our shocks superior to most in the $1000-$1500 price range. It all comes down to the piston design and shim stack configuration. The larger diameter is a nice added bonus but not the defining characteristic of a better shock.

iamtheyi · 02-06-2012, 12:28 PM

I was wondering, if I were to go to a higher spring rate, would I have to send my coils in to get them revalved or can I just throw them on and call it a day?

dontxploitme · 02-06-2012, 12:45 PM

not 100% positive but i remember reading somewhere that you can go up or down 2k in spring rates and not have to revalve. i've never done it before so i'm not positive lol. just remember reading that.

Nick@Fortune-Auto · 02-06-2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dontxploitme

not 100% positive but i remember reading somewhere that you can go up or down 2k in spring rates and not have to revalve. i've never done it before so i'm not positive lol. just remember reading that.

You are correct

iamtheyi · 02-06-2012, 02:02 PM

cewl. Thanks guys :]. I just wanted 9/7 swift springs over my 8/6 set-up right now.

turbo2nr · 02-08-2012, 06:38 PM

Preview!

review thread coming soon

***Future240*** · 02-08-2012, 08:05 PM

Looking forward to this review. Thinking about buying a new set of 500's with swift springs.

Nick@Fortune-Auto · 02-23-2012, 06:55 PM

Review can be found here!
http://zilvia.net/f/chat/434743-fort...ct-review.html

motoxris · 02-24-2012, 12:21 AM

So maybe I haven't found it yet, but I been wanting to see experienced drifters post there thoughts about the coilovers on there 240's. Any drift test reviews?

TheClutchKicker · 02-25-2012, 01:01 AM

Just got my set of 500's still waiting on some other parts to get them installed at Tarmac SPL.

s13javier · 02-26-2012, 07:18 PM

put my fortune for the first time on the track and holy shit i love them far superior to stances, d-max, tien, R-Y-O, and megan well worth the tag price!! coils are superb when it comes down to drifting!

s13javier · 02-27-2012, 08:47 PM

alignment spec
front:
camber:-3.5
toe:.00
caster:7.5
rear
camber:-1.5 (tires last longer and have more grip in the rear which ive never done before but its a great feel when sliding)
toe:.02

motoxris · 02-28-2012, 01:02 AM

Anyone else?

pmq.s14 · 02-28-2012, 09:10 PM

Anyone willing to compare FA 500's w/ Swifts vs PBM "Pros" (Super Light Linear Springs)?

Tubasteve1 · 02-28-2012, 09:36 PM

so i just ordered my set of 500's for 1050, can i exchange them for 510s? havent even recieved them yet. i didn't hear anything about the 510s when i was talking to my tuner...

godrifttoday · 02-28-2012, 10:40 PM

the price difference is 449 bucks with swift u looking at in the 1700-1800 hundreds

Nick@Fortune-Auto · 03-18-2012, 11:32 AM

Sweep graph of 510 series shocks we just built for our Civic Time Attack car. This is the same exact product you get when you purchase a set of 510 series shocks! Notice the low speed knee at 325lbs. That is crazy low speed rebound force for amazing control of driver inputs. Then the force quickly blows off for a compliant ride handling bumps and rough pavement beautifully! You can not find a shock graph like that for shocks that cost less then $3500....well except for now

These are valved for 12k and 14k rates.

godrifttoday · 03-18-2012, 11:37 AM

I'm still waiting for my order! It's been 4 weeks and nothing!

Nick@Fortune-Auto · 03-18-2012, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godrifttoday

I'm still waiting for my order! It's been 4 weeks and nothing!

Thank you for your patience and sorry for the delayed shipment of your coilovers. We have been inundated with orders this season. Since everything is hand built at our facility it takes longer then other companies unfortunately. We are planning to fulfill most back orders this week as we are playing catch up!

Please pm me your name and who you ordered the coilovers, so I can make sure they are on track.

godrifttoday · 03-18-2012, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry@Fortune-Auto

Thank you for your patience and sorry for the delayed shipment of your coilovers. We have been inundated with orders this season. Since everything is hand built at our facility it takes longer then other companies unfortunately. We are planning to fulfill most back orders this week as we are playing catch up!

Please pm me your name and who you ordered the coilovers, so I can make sure they are on track.

Pmmmmmeeeddddd , thanks

Frankz91 · 05-31-2012, 01:30 PM

I want to use these on my.daily s13. My.240 will never be drifted
Mostly will be used for school and show at.car meets and would like to slam my 240 for the meets

Mostly looking for a SMOOTH RIDE NOT STIFF RIDE for school
& want to go for SLAMMED LOOK ON WEEKENDS

iamtheyi · 05-31-2012, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankz91

I want to use these on my.daily s13. My.240 will never be drifted
Mostly will be used for school and show at.car meets and would like to slam my 240 for the meets

Mostly looking for a SMOOTH RIDE NOT STIFF RIDE for school
& want to go for SLAMMED LOOK ON WEEKENDS

go buy Godspeed's and gtfo of this thread.

Frankz91 · 05-31-2012, 02:54 PM

Ooooooo I'm scared lol

PoorMans180SX · 05-31-2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankz91

SLAMMED LOOK ON WEEKENDS

ROFLcopters.

ZAKU · 05-31-2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankz91

Mostly looking for a SMOOTH RIDE NOT STIFF RIDE for school
& want to go for SLAMMED LOOK ON WEEKENDS

If you do go through with this plan, I give you one maybe two weekends of readjusting coilovers before you give up and set it permanently.

Frankz91 · 05-31-2012, 08:03 PM

Ya I know
But wats a good set of Coils ?

02-06-2012, 10:14 AM	#332
Nick@Fortune-Auto Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We are working on a revised dreadnought setup that will have this new valving/piston like the 510's. We also are working on a double adjustable setup as well! __________________ WEBSITE / BLOG / PRODUCTS BESPOKE SUSPENSION SOLUTIONS

02-06-2012, 10:33 AM	#334
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	What's the purpose of a thicker Piston , when some of the higher end shocks are smaller? Curios __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

02-06-2012, 12:28 PM	#336
iamtheyi Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brea, CA Age: 33 Posts: 2,252 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	I was wondering, if I were to go to a higher spring rate, would I have to send my coils in to get them revalved or can I just throw them on and call it a day? __________________

02-06-2012, 02:02 PM	#339
iamtheyi Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brea, CA Age: 33 Posts: 2,252 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	cewl. Thanks guys :]. I just wanted 9/7 swift springs over my 8/6 set-up right now. __________________

02-08-2012, 06:38 PM	#340
turbo2nr Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: queens NYC Age: 38 Posts: 2,561 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Preview! review thread coming soon __________________ s14 kouki ka-t

02-06-2012, 10:18 AM	#333
KendallH Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clearwater, FL Level: Master Troll Age: 32 Posts: 871 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Can't wait for tax check to come in so I can order a set of 500s for my coupe. So ready to feel the difference from Ksports.

02-06-2012, 12:45 PM	#337
dontxploitme Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario, Cali Age: 34 Posts: 992 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	not 100% positive but i remember reading somewhere that you can go up or down 2k in spring rates and not have to revalve. i've never done it before so i'm not positive lol. just remember reading that.

02-23-2012, 06:55 PM	#342
Nick@Fortune-Auto Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Review can be found here! http://zilvia.net/f/chat/434743-fort...ct-review.html __________________ WEBSITE / BLOG / PRODUCTS BESPOKE SUSPENSION SOLUTIONS

02-24-2012, 12:21 AM	#343
motoxris Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Grover Beach Age: 40 Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So maybe I haven't found it yet, but I been wanting to see experienced drifters post there thoughts about the coilovers on there 240's. Any drift test reviews?

02-25-2012, 01:01 AM	#344
TheClutchKicker Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York City. Posts: 1,051 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Just got my set of 500's still waiting on some other parts to get them installed at Tarmac SPL. __________________ http://www.tarmac-spl.blogspot.com/

02-26-2012, 07:18 PM	#345
s13javier BANNED Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 813 Posts: 176 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	put my fortune for the first time on the track and holy shit i love them far superior to stances, d-max, tien, R-Y-O, and megan well worth the tag price!! coils are superb when it comes down to drifting!

02-27-2012, 08:47 PM	#346
s13javier BANNED Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 813 Posts: 176 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	alignment spec front: camber:-3.5 toe:.00 caster:7.5 rear camber:-1.5 (tires last longer and have more grip in the rear which ive never done before but its a great feel when sliding) toe:.02

02-28-2012, 01:02 AM	#347
motoxris Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Grover Beach Age: 40 Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone else?

02-28-2012, 09:10 PM	#348
pmq.s14 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone willing to compare FA 500's w/ Swifts vs PBM "Pros" (Super Light Linear Springs)?

02-28-2012, 09:36 PM	#349
Tubasteve1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: 10000 Lakes Posts: 210 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	so i just ordered my set of 500's for 1050, can i exchange them for 510s? havent even recieved them yet. i didn't hear anything about the 510s when i was talking to my tuner...

02-28-2012, 10:40 PM	#350
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	the price difference is 449 bucks with swift u looking at in the 1700-1800 hundreds __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

03-18-2012, 11:32 AM	#351
Nick@Fortune-Auto Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sweep graph of 510 series shocks we just built for our Civic Time Attack car. This is the same exact product you get when you purchase a set of 510 series shocks! Notice the low speed knee at 325lbs. That is crazy low speed rebound force for amazing control of driver inputs. Then the force quickly blows off for a compliant ride handling bumps and rough pavement beautifully! You can not find a shock graph like that for shocks that cost less then $3500....well except for now These are valved for 12k and 14k rates. __________________ WEBSITE / BLOG / PRODUCTS BESPOKE SUSPENSION SOLUTIONS

03-18-2012, 11:37 AM	#352
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 40 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	I'm still waiting for my order! It's been 4 weeks and nothing! __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

05-31-2012, 01:30 PM	#355
Frankz91 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CALI Age: 33 Posts: 665 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I want to use these on my.daily s13. My.240 will never be drifted Mostly will be used for school and show at.car meets and would like to slam my 240 for the meets Mostly looking for a SMOOTH RIDE NOT STIFF RIDE for school & want to go for SLAMMED LOOK ON WEEKENDS

05-31-2012, 02:54 PM	#357
Frankz91 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CALI Age: 33 Posts: 665 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Ooooooo I'm scared lol

05-31-2012, 08:03 PM	#360
Frankz91 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CALI Age: 33 Posts: 665 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Ya I know But wats a good set of Coils ?