Hi guys, I'm likely to purchase a set of
Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers. Disregarding spring rates, I'm wondering if it's worth the extra money to upgrade to Swift or Hyperco springs. Both of them are a $350 upgrade on top of the cost of the coilover.
I'm no expert on springs, so I'd like to know if anyone had insight as to whether or not there's a $350 difference between the two products.
Notes:
Fortune Auto seems to have a warranty that covers the springs for 1 year (the actual coilovers are covered for five years).
I emailed FA who said their springs are "a silicone chrome alloy spring that we get made overseas".
The Hyperco springs
may fall under
their lifetime warranty.
Swift springs are generally lighter
In one ancient test, Swift springs had more consistent rates across all tested springs (
source)
From what I've read, there's no real bad option.
Relevant info if needed:
I drive a bone stock FR-S, and when I install these coilovers I will also install SPL LCAs and TWS T66-F in 18x9.5 +45 with 265/35/18 Michelin PSS. I don't want to slam my car. I just want everything to fit.
Any thoughts/helpful threads out there I may have missed?
Thanks