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!

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

just to throw some other options in..

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

rs*r sports i!!!

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

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?

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

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 :thumbsup:

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

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

GodSpeed Coilovers.

THE Best.

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

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

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