Fortune Auto 500 W/ Swift springs *SHORT REVIEW*

[loogs]

Originally Posted by TapDat

Buddy has them on his Legacy GT with 10k/8k springs. Fortune valves them to the springs. What is stiff to you? I think they are very comfortable. Not stiff at all to me. Absorbs bumps very well.

not sure. i think mine are 8k/ 7k. Jeremy at ft86sf says he drives on full soft. ill try 3 clicks up from that. i like a firmer ride

[Propaganda]

Originally Posted by loogs

wow. no one has anything positive to say or even anything at all to say? what a great community here

90 views on a forum with thousands of registered users... Lol. Not everyone modifies their car and not everyone has something useful to say

With that being said, I've had FA 500s with Swifts for about 8 months now and have been very happy with them. I also autocross and they have served me well. I have them set about midway and also autocross on that setting (I can't remember what it is, haha).

One thing: which version of the roller bearings did you get? Is it a blue ring or a silver ring?






Edit: looks like the silver type?

[loogs]

Originally Posted by Propaganda

90 views on a forum with thousands of registered users... Lol. Not everyone modifies their car and not everyone has something useful to say

With that being said, I've had FA 500s with Swifts for about 8 months now and have been very happy with them. I also autocross and they have served me well. I have them set about midway and also autocross on that setting (I can't remember what it is, haha).

One thing: which version of the roller bearings did you get? Is it a blue ring or a silver ring?






Edit: looks like the silver type?

thx for the info.

if you look at my third picture, it looks to me like i have the blue ones. im pretty sure thats what i saw

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by loogs

wow. no one has anything positive to say or even anything at all to say? what a great community here

Are you looking for validation on your purchase?

They sure are pretty lookin...

[loogs]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Are you looking for validation on your purchase?

They sure are pretty lookin...

i was just so excited and wanted some validation

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by loogs

i was just so excited and wanted some validation

You're now on your way to doing this: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Enjoy the coils!

[Propaganda]

Originally Posted by loogs

thx for the info.

if you look at my third picture, it looks to me like i have the blue ones. im pretty sure thats what i saw

Ok, wasn't sure if that was just part of the spring or not. I was just wondering because the other type (grey ring) can dry out easily. Not sure how the new design holds up

[loogs]

too low?

[No Limit Motorsport]

Originally Posted by Propaganda

Ok, wasn't sure if that was just part of the spring or not. I was just wondering because the other type (grey ring) can dry out easily. Not sure how the new design holds up

The old style with the non-sealed grey ring sucked pretty bad. Mine got rusty and gross in a couple thousand miles and made noise. Ive since changed to the new sealed blue style and have been happy with them. I can't imagine them even selling the old style anymore.

Adam

[TouchMyHonda]

Why did you go with F500 over Stance?

[loogs]

Originally Posted by TouchMyHonda

Why did you go with F500 over Stance?

stance were never in the equation. not sure why

[Propaganda]

Originally Posted by No Limit Motorsport

The old style with the non-sealed grey ring sucked pretty bad. Mine got rusty and gross in a couple thousand miles and made noise. Ive since changed to the new sealed blue style and have been happy with them. I can't imagine them even selling the old style anymore.

Adam

Yeah, mine dried out after the winter season. I just kinda live with it now. The coil bind isn't the absolute worst it could be, but it definitely feels more resistant than when the bearings are fully lubricated. Eventually I will get the newer set, but its not a top priority right now.

Originally Posted by TouchMyHonda

Why did you go with F500 over Stance?

From what I've seen, shock dynos for FA 500s have been pretty decent for a budget/entry level system. No, they are not the best, I will admit that, but they seem to be just barely better than BC (a comparable product). Not only that, but @FT-86 SpeedFactory autocrosses on FA and have had good success. Ive only seen BC used by people more oriented for drifting and just slamming their car. And in addition, some of my friends personally know the guys at fortune and they are knowledgeable. This only made sense to me to choose them over the other entry level companies. Overall, I've been happy with my purchase since day one. This is just my personal opinion, though.

And @loogs, your car might be a tad lower than mine, but what looks good is subjective and its ultimately up to you. I wanted my car as low as it could still FUNCTIONALLY be... I still have to be careful with speed bumps and entry ways, but its not low enough where I have to constantly worry about every pebble on the ground ripping something off.

Also, definitely, definitely get an alignment

[loogs]

Originally Posted by Propaganda

Also, definitely, definitely get an alignment

is it okay if i get the alignment first and then raise the car? i only want to raise it very little. probably 1/4 to 1/2 an inch ?????

[Beyer Subaru]

I'd raise it first or have them do it, then get your alignment done.