Why is fortune auto coilovers the go to coils for so many Americans?

[J1Avs]

Originally Posted by Tk rocket

I've never heard of Mach 5 but from the quick search I did of them it looks like a replica company where they're most popular will is a copy of the 5zigen fn01rc from 2003.

Saying you are picking a Mach V wheel vs te37 isn't exactly even a fair comparison especially when they are two different price points let alone cast vs forged.


That's like saying I totally would have went for the Ferrari but then I want to support my local Honda dealer

A) You haven’t heard of them because you drive a Prius and not a Subaru. You likely also haven’t heard of them because they are located on the east coast and not “JDM”.

B) They are not a “replica” company, and the wheel you are referring to is not the wheel I was talking about anyways. Mach V is a performance shop, primarily focused on Subaru’s, that also manufactures their own line of products to include wheels and suspension components.

C) The wheels are flow formed not cast. Regardless, I was not “comparing” them. I was simply stating I will likely go local, get a solid lightweight track wheel for a great price and support a local business, rather than dump an excessive amount of money on another great wheel that will perform marginally better.

[Tk rocket]

that makes a lot more sense to compare the 57dr to the wheel you're considering which wasn't the same dilemma you said you had earlier which was the much more expensive t37

[Tristor]

Originally Posted by Tk rocket

Also I doubt with you being in Oregon people are exactly favoring to put Japanese Parts on their car location makes a big on what you see people using.

I am late to the party (haven't made it to the end of the thread) so maybe someone has already commented on this. But... I just can't not respond to this.

You're discussing car parts, from Japan, while sitting in the US, with people all over the world, on a forum, using the Internet. What in the hell makes you think those people all over the world can't acquire parts from Japan just as easily wherever in the world they happen to be using the Internet?

Side note on Oregon having one of the largest and most active Subaru communities in North America.

I'm in Texas and I have not once every had a problem sourcing a part from anywhere, and I've ordered parts made (assembled or straight out manufactured) in Japan, Germany, Italy, Australia, Canada, and the US for my car without issue and at the click of a button.

THE INTERNET. Say it with me.

Originally Posted by Tk rocket

Location has a lot to do with many things. Don't try and pretend where you're located doesn't affect what you are exposed to, influence your likes and dislikes and what you're familiar with.

For example seeing a car with stretch tires and stance style you will see in much more major cities and if someone is saying they don't like it I'll often see it's from an area such as Alabama where they never see stuff like that. So naturally especially being different one isn't so keen on it

Stance is more common in major cities, because stance cars are nearly non-functional on normal streets and directly inhibit your ability to effectively get from point a to point b, which is far more important in rural areas. Also rural folk respect functional performance, and if it looks good too that's a bonus, but looks without performance is seen as stupid. "Sass with no gas" "All Show, No Go" aren't sayings around here for no reason.

Local culture may influence the car scene, but it does nothing to prevent someone from buying whatever parts they happen to want ON THE INTERNET.

[Tristor]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

#metoo

Was looking at RCE Tarmac II's but might give the 510's a go instead after this season.

I went WAYYYY deep on the suspension rabbit hole for my weekender/track car. I ended up getting RCE Tarmac 2s. Take that for what you will, but I'd reconsider your choice to go to FAs in preference to T2s.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Tristor

I went WAYYYY deep on the suspension rabbit hole for my weekender/track car. I ended up getting RCE Tarmac 2s. Take that for what you will, but I'd reconsider your choice to go to FAs in preference to T2s.

They are just on the "consideration" list.

[strat61caster]

Does anyone in this thread even have Fortune Autos?

[why?]

not yet, but since Fortune Auto will build anything custom for you and see it as no big deal, and also make sure everyone knows everything they build is modular, which means you can always upgrade easily, so you can buy a simple 500 and if you need to you can upgrade it all the way to having remote reservoirs and the whole kitchen sink, they are worth looking into for everyone.

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I tried to watch them. I really did. Just couldn't get over them annoying me all to hell.

Yea, the videos are hard to watch, but they have a boatload of info.

Originally Posted by Tk rocket

Location has a lot to do with many things. Don't try and pretend where you're located doesn't affect what you are exposed to, influence your likes and dislikes and what you're familiar with.

For example seeing a car with stretch tires and stance style you will see in much more major cities and if someone is saying they don't like it I'll often see it's from an area such as Alabama where they never see stuff like that. So naturally especially being different one isn't so keen on it

You are so incredibly naive it is not even funny. So I take it you've never ever seen cars from other countries, oh wait, there are car magazines and an entire internet now. Not to mention real to life video games that have all the cars. I have no problem saying stretch tires and stance is for losers.Unlike you I have lived in 4 different states and been involved in actual different car scenes, not just socal jdm blindness.

I mean pay attention, the USA has a absolutely massive WRC fanbase even thought the World Rally Championship doesn't come to the USA. They didn't find that stuff in their local city and it happened before the internet. Just please grow up and get a clue.

[Tokay444]

Wait, this derp drives a Prius?

[Tokay444]

Originally Posted by Tk rocket

On a serious question why would you not consider dg-5. It has been stated to be the best coilover anyone has ever used not just a fanboy like myself but so many people

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11847

Price goes up from here, if you want 4 way adjustability.
https://www.counterspacegarage.com/p...g-brz-frs-gt86

https://www.penskeshocks.com/product...-2013-present/

You can also have dampers built to your very own spec, for upt to $10,000.00 per corner.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Tokay444

Wait, this derp drives a Prius?

Only those in California will understand. The rest of us don't know shit about the car scene.

[BigTuna]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

They are pretty much on par with my 57DR's which are just a cast knock off TE37 too People mistake the DR's all the time as reps because they look dual drilled though they are good enough for the girls I go out with.

Is this an AvE reference?




The rest of this thread is not worth responding to.

[RayRay88]

Originally Posted by Tk rocket

The market has really changed a lot over the years. trying to stay with all quality Japanese parts used to be a thing but instead of pride in the car all people care about is price

WUT?


People still care about quality. The problem is Japan is not the final stop for quality anymore. The world has moved on and found the truth thanks to globalization. You're the only one stuck 90's/00's fast and the furious fantasy world.



Also "assembled in XXX" is not a thing. Most countries have laws that allow for last value added and assembly of parts from foreign countries to count as "Made in XXX". You seem to have very limited knowledge about the manufacturing sector, so your attitude towards "JDM vs the world" comes as no surprise.

[RayRay88]

GERMANS USING CDM DAMPERS??? BLASPHEMY.


Le Mans winning, and arguably the fastest thing on 4 wheels (including F1) Porsche 919 LMP1

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by RayRay88

GERMANS USING CDM DAMPERS??? BLASPHEMY.


Le Mans winning, and arguably the fastest thing on 4 wheels (including F1) Porsche 919 LMP1

What do they know? They put it in sideways.