ST VS Fortune Auto 500's
 

Hi guys, in a little dilemma here for coilover purchase. ST or Fortune Auto 500's.

Need your option just on between these two coils only.


Car is daily driven. I feel the stock ride is pretty firm already. I do not race my car. Might see some track/ back road driving.

ST: seems lower spring rate? more like stockish feel. But might rust being I live in VA with salty roads??

Fortune: Pros- front camber adjustment, Full coilovers with damping adjustments. But will the ride to too hard.

Thanks

The ST coilovers are slotted so you can adjust camber up front making camber plates unnecessary unless you want crazy camber. Better to adjust camber on the strut. You won't have any damping adjustment if you go lower on the ST's. I am not sure about the fortune's comfort with the soft setting. Something like the KW V3's are supposed to be a great ride on the street and on the track with the adjustable damping.

The ST's are great for a mild lower. If you plan on going much lower, the Fortunes are probably the better choice. Definitely a fan of the stock tops though otherwise they make a lot of noise.

I've also read people run the ST's in the northeast with 0 issues so don't let that zinc coating fool you. They're pretty good for their price.

I was looking at Fortunes, and a few others for about a month.. decided to spend the extra cash and get KW V3s.

I've also been debating between the two.

Would love to see us given your consideration ;)


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