Fortune Auto 550 review - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

JoeCFRS · 02-21-2015, 11:57 AM

Hey everybody, I just installed some brand new fortune auto 550s and figured I'd give an initial review. These are TH motorsports exclusive coilovers and I think I'm the first to review them and might be one of the first to have them.

So, the reason I chose these coilovers were because of the quality of fortune autos coilovers and price can't be beat. I have a bunch of friends who run their 500 series and have had nothing but great feedback. Many of them autox, do track days and daily drive their cars on the 500s. I was going to go with the 500s but learned of the 550s through a vendor on here. Basically the 550s are custom built already to spec and are a slight step up from the 500s... So no 3 week wait time for them to be built.

Okay, on to the review...

The initial impression was quality. The coilovers look like much more expensive coilovers. The 550s come hand numbered on each coilover and they give you a certificate of authenticity. I can't speak a whole lot of the performance as of yet but will be updating. I have the dampening set it the middle and the ride is a little firm but not too harsh for daily driving. The spring rates are 8k/9k. I will be doing autox and track days in the near future so will be posting updates when I have a review. But, so far I am happy with my Purchase.

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DustinS · 02-24-2015, 11:46 AM

Wish I would have known about these before I ordered my 500's. Though I don't have any complaints. They look good!

Koa · 02-24-2015, 11:54 AM

sexy af

THMotorsports.com · 04-13-2015, 05:04 PM

Get these installed yet?

boonFRS · 04-13-2015, 05:39 PM

Nice! Any updates? I'm still waiting on mine. Hopefully this week or next.

2much · 04-13-2015, 06:27 PM

You keep saying that you bought them because of quality and price, but you havent said how much you paid!

THMotorsports.com · 04-13-2015, 06:34 PM

$1399 SHIPPED. The price is pretty locked.

These aren't another BC clone. A LOT of research and development went into getting these right so they are more and they ARE worth it.

I can't wait to hear what he has to say on them. He was one of the first ones to get them (as you can see form the number). Bad or good I hope he gives us a review.

ryoma · 04-13-2015, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THMotorsports.com

$1399 SHIPPED. The price is pretty locked.

These aren't another BC clone. A LOT of research and development went into getting these right so they are more and they ARE worth it.

I can't wait to hear what he has to say on them. He was one of the first ones to get them (as you can see form the number). Bad or good I hope he gives us a review.

are swift springs an option? and what's different from a 500 or 510? just custom valving to match the spring rates? is it the same thing as DSG's special edition 500?

THMotorsports.com · 04-13-2015, 07:28 PM

Yup. Extra 300.

JoeCFRS · 09-09-2015, 11:42 AM

I wanted to give an update on these. Sorry it has taken me so long. Ive done several autocrosses and a few long road trips. No complaints at all really. As you would expect based on the spring rates they are a little firm and not the most comfortable ride if you have bad roads in your area. But, who buys coilovers for comfort?

For aggressive handling on backroads and the autocross course is where the 550s shine. I have no other suspension upgrades and they perform very well alone. I am on Pilot Super Sport tires and with those the grip and handling is great. Im running about -3 degrees of camber all around. I don't have the drop slammed but if i wanted to there is plenty of room to go lower.

All in all Im super happy with purchasing these coilovers. The fortune auto quality is great and the performance seems to match that. I will be doing some track days in the future and will post up more reviews as i go along.

THMotorsports.com · 09-09-2015, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeCFRS

I wanted to give an update on these. Sorry it has taken me so long. Ive done several autocrosses and a few long road trips. No complaints at all really. As you would expect based on the spring rates they are a little firm and not the most comfortable ride if you have bad roads in your area. But, who buys coilovers for comfort?

For aggressive handling on backroads and the autocross course is where the 550s shine. I have no other suspension upgrades and they perform very well alone. I am on Pilot Super Sport tires and with those the grip and handling is great. Im running about -3 degrees of camber all around. I don't have the drop slammed but if i wanted to there is plenty of room to go lower.

All in all Im super happy with purchasing these coilovers. The fortune auto quality is great and the performance seems to match that. I will be doing some track days in the future and will post up more reviews as i go along.

Great to hear! Can't wait for more updates!

Dewey @ THM

02-21-2015, 11:57 AM	#1
JoeCFRS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm red FRS manual Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 104 Thanks: 8 Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Fortune Auto 550 review Hey everybody, I just installed some brand new fortune auto 550s and figured I'd give an initial review. These are TH motorsports exclusive coilovers and I think I'm the first to review them and might be one of the first to have them. So, the reason I chose these coilovers were because of the quality of fortune autos coilovers and price can't be beat. I have a bunch of friends who run their 500 series and have had nothing but great feedback. Many of them autox, do track days and daily drive their cars on the 500s. I was going to go with the 500s but learned of the 550s through a vendor on here. Basically the 550s are custom built already to spec and are a slight step up from the 500s... So no 3 week wait time for them to be built. Okay, on to the review... The initial impression was quality. The coilovers look like much more expensive coilovers. The 550s come hand numbered on each coilover and they give you a certificate of authenticity. I can't speak a whole lot of the performance as of yet but will be updating. I have the dampening set it the middle and the ride is a little firm but not too harsh for daily driving. The spring rates are 8k/9k. I will be doing autox and track days in the near future so will be posting updates when I have a review. But, so far I am happy with my Purchase. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Attached Images

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02-24-2015, 11:46 AM	#2
DustinS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,948 Thanks: 2,539 Thanked 1,414 Times in 804 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Wish I would have known about these before I ordered my 500's. Though I don't have any complaints. They look good!

04-13-2015, 05:04 PM	#4
THMotorsports.com Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FT-86 Location: Morton Grove, IL USA Posts: 1,988 Thanks: 2 Thanked 53 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get these installed yet?

04-13-2015, 05:39 PM	#5
boonFRS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS whiteout Location: Garage Posts: 395 Thanks: 322 Thanked 169 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice! Any updates? I'm still waiting on mine. Hopefully this week or next.

04-13-2015, 06:34 PM	#7
THMotorsports.com Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FT-86 Location: Morton Grove, IL USA Posts: 1,988 Thanks: 2 Thanked 53 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	$1399 SHIPPED. The price is pretty locked. These aren't another BC clone. A LOT of research and development went into getting these right so they are more and they ARE worth it. I can't wait to hear what he has to say on them. He was one of the first ones to get them (as you can see form the number). Bad or good I hope he gives us a review.

04-13-2015, 07:28 PM	#9
THMotorsports.com Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FT-86 Location: Morton Grove, IL USA Posts: 1,988 Thanks: 2 Thanked 53 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yup. Extra 300.

09-09-2015, 11:42 AM	#10
JoeCFRS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm red FRS manual Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 104 Thanks: 8 Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wanted to give an update on these. Sorry it has taken me so long. Ive done several autocrosses and a few long road trips. No complaints at all really. As you would expect based on the spring rates they are a little firm and not the most comfortable ride if you have bad roads in your area. But, who buys coilovers for comfort? For aggressive handling on backroads and the autocross course is where the 550s shine. I have no other suspension upgrades and they perform very well alone. I am on Pilot Super Sport tires and with those the grip and handling is great. Im running about -3 degrees of camber all around. I don't have the drop slammed but if i wanted to there is plenty of room to go lower. All in all Im super happy with purchasing these coilovers. The fortune auto quality is great and the performance seems to match that. I will be doing some track days in the future and will post up more reviews as i go along.

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