Yet another 'Which Coilover Should I Get ?' - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mothespaceman · 04-21-2014, 10:02 PM

Hey guys, I know that this has been debated quite a few times... but I am trying to pick between a few different coilover options, and I'm hoping some personal insight from users, vendors etc... that can help!

This car is my daily driver and will see frequent mountain drives and a few track days annually. I do not mind a firm ride, but I obviously don't want a full race car feel either... something sporty, drivable and capable in light track situations.

I will be fitting 18X9.5 +38's on it too... so I have determined that I will likely need to be able to add some negative camber up front to avoid the 'awkward wheel poke' that seems to be apparent with stock camber settings when lowered. This will also allow me to dial in a bit more grip.

I have been debating three MAIN contenders within my price range, though, I am open to other solutions too... but I think these seem to fit the bill in regards to:

1. Under 2k
2. Front Camber Plates
3. Reputable names

Here is what I've been eyeing pretty heavily:

Fortune Auto 500 - I really like how they are built in the US, are rebuildable in the US and the company seems to take great strides to ensure that you KNOW they mean business about quality. The downside to these coils for me is mainly / partially the turnaround time (I'm aching to get these ordered and in!)

ARK Performance DT-P - These seem to have a great build quality, offer the things that I need and are within my price range (especially from FT86 Speed Factory) The downside to these is that it doesn't seem many people have real experience with these.

Apexi N1 EXV - Also within my price range, seem to have fairly good specs, fit the bill on things that I need. The downside to these would be that I hear they are simply repackaged BC Coils (not that those are BAD necessarily) but it wouldn't make a ton of sense to pay the extra money for some anodizing and a sticker.

Again, I am more than open to other options! Just please be detailed with why they might help!

continuecrushing · 04-21-2014, 11:19 PM

Fortune 500...not gonna explain why as you've done tons of research, but if you've narrowed it down to those 3, go with fortune

cdrazic93 · 04-22-2014, 12:49 AM

just to throw some other options in..

RCE T0
Bilstein B14
Koni/RCE Yellow combo
Bilstein B8/RCE Tarmac combo
KW V1/V3

eddieEndo · 04-22-2014, 01:10 AM

rs*r sports i!!!

mothespaceman · 04-22-2014, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

just to throw some other options in..

RCE T0
Bilstein B14
Koni/RCE Yellow combo
Bilstein B8/RCE Tarmac combo
KW V1/V3

I love all of these options, however, none of them come with camber plates.

Propaganda · 04-22-2014, 09:09 AM

Fortune Auto 500.

I'm on their v4 design. They've since moved to v5. Had them for over a year and a half for DD and autocross. I can answer any questions or what else you may have. Just feel free to ask or shoot me a PM. @mothespaceman

mothespaceman · 04-22-2014, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Propaganda

Fortune Auto 500.

I'm on their v4 design. They've since moved to v5. Had them for over a year and a half for DD and autocross. I can answer any questions or what else you may have. Just feel free to ask or shoot me a PM. @mothespaceman

Thanks man! Just sent you a message.

Does anyone have any real experience with the Apexi or ARK?

Covo_86 · 04-22-2014, 10:33 AM

i have bc extreme lows and i'm very happy with the ride on them a lot better than i thought.

cdrazic93 · 04-22-2014, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mothespaceman

I love all of these options, however, none of them come with camber plates.

Every one of those falls well under the 2k mark except for the V3 which barely fits, you should have no trouble fitting in camber plates into that budget

These are really expensive, but they say it works with all those coils posted:
http://ft86speedfactory.com/raceseng...ates-1293.html

finch1750 · 04-22-2014, 12:47 PM

Maybe check Feal 441. A couple stx cars at Nats ran them and finished top 10.

NemeGuero · 04-22-2014, 01:36 PM

GodSpeed Coilovers.

THE Best.

Pete156 · 04-22-2014, 01:45 PM

Very happy with my Buddy Club Race Specs for DD and track

mothespaceman · 04-22-2014, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

Every one of those falls well under the 2k mark except for the V3 which barely fits, you should have no trouble fitting in camber plates into that budget

These are really expensive, but they say it works with all those coils posted:
http://ft86speedfactory.com/raceseng...ates-1293.html

I might look into that! These would look SWEET paired with the Bilstien coils.

cdrazic93 · 04-22-2014, 02:30 PM

Plus, alot of those other camber plates are alot less expensive than those...those are expen$ive probably for the caster and camber adjustment

04-21-2014, 10:02 PM	#1
mothespaceman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP Location: Woodstock / Alpharetta GA Posts: 144 Thanks: 80 Thanked 117 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yet another 'Which Coilover Should I Get ?' Hey guys, I know that this has been debated quite a few times... but I am trying to pick between a few different coilover options, and I'm hoping some personal insight from users, vendors etc... that can help! This car is my daily driver and will see frequent mountain drives and a few track days annually. I do not mind a firm ride, but I obviously don't want a full race car feel either... something sporty, drivable and capable in light track situations. I will be fitting 18X9.5 +38's on it too... so I have determined that I will likely need to be able to add some negative camber up front to avoid the 'awkward wheel poke' that seems to be apparent with stock camber settings when lowered. This will also allow me to dial in a bit more grip. I have been debating three MAIN contenders within my price range, though, I am open to other solutions too... but I think these seem to fit the bill in regards to: 1. Under 2k 2. Front Camber Plates 3. Reputable names Here is what I've been eyeing pretty heavily: Fortune Auto 500 - I really like how they are built in the US, are rebuildable in the US and the company seems to take great strides to ensure that you KNOW they mean business about quality. The downside to these coils for me is mainly / partially the turnaround time (I'm aching to get these ordered and in!) ARK Performance DT-P - These seem to have a great build quality, offer the things that I need and are within my price range (especially from FT86 Speed Factory) The downside to these is that it doesn't seem many people have real experience with these. Apexi N1 EXV - Also within my price range, seem to have fairly good specs, fit the bill on things that I need. The downside to these would be that I hear they are simply repackaged BC Coils (not that those are BAD necessarily) but it wouldn't make a ton of sense to pay the extra money for some anodizing and a sticker. Again, I am more than open to other options! Just please be detailed with why they might help!

04-22-2014, 12:49 AM	#3
cdrazic93 Junior Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: a car Location: Probably at school Posts: 4,341 Thanks: 3,184 Thanked 2,512 Times in 1,502 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	just to throw some other options in.. RCE T0 Bilstein B14 Koni/RCE Yellow combo Bilstein B8/RCE Tarmac combo KW V1/V3 __________________ "Ah! What music! They could have never imagined, those pioneers who invented the automobile, that it would posses us like this, our imaginations, our dreams. Men love women, but even more than that, men love CARS!"-Lord Hesketh

04-22-2014, 01:10 AM	#4
eddieEndo Smokin on Dat Endo Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Whiteout Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 911 Thanks: 722 Thanked 328 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	rs*r sports i!!! __________________

04-22-2014, 12:47 PM	#10
finch1750 Undisputed El Presidente Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 11,571 Thanks: 9,382 Thanked 9,397 Times in 5,261 Posts Mentioned: 374 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)	Maybe check Feal 441. A couple stx cars at Nats ran them and finished top 10. __________________ "Just like how a strut bar somehow enables you to corner 20MPH faster around a cloverleaf on-ramp, when the reality is, you can do it already but you just don't have to balls to do it." - CSG David

04-22-2014, 02:30 PM	#14
cdrazic93 Junior Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: a car Location: Probably at school Posts: 4,341 Thanks: 3,184 Thanked 2,512 Times in 1,502 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Plus, alot of those other camber plates are alot less expensive than those...those are expen$ive probably for the caster and camber adjustment __________________ "Ah! What music! They could have never imagined, those pioneers who invented the automobile, that it would posses us like this, our imaginations, our dreams. Men love women, but even more than that, men love CARS!"-Lord Hesketh

04-21-2014, 11:19 PM	#2
continuecrushing Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FRS Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Posts: 2,707 Thanks: 1,231 Thanked 2,144 Times in 1,003 Posts Mentioned: 73 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Fortune 500...not gonna explain why as you've done tons of research, but if you've narrowed it down to those 3, go with fortune

04-22-2014, 09:09 AM	#6
Propaganda Diamonds & Cadillacs Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: '13 fr-s, 1974 911s Location: Internet Posts: 392 Thanks: 162 Thanked 157 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Fortune Auto 500. I'm on their v4 design. They've since moved to v5. Had them for over a year and a half for DD and autocross. I can answer any questions or what else you may have. Just feel free to ask or shoot me a PM. @mothespaceman

04-22-2014, 10:33 AM	#8
Covo_86 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: Whiteout FRS Location: NY Posts: 157 Thanks: 34 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i have bc extreme lows and i'm very happy with the ride on them a lot better than i thought.

04-22-2014, 01:36 PM	#11
NemeGuero Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 459 Thanks: 42 Thanked 122 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	GodSpeed Coilovers. THE Best.

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