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I bought the fortune auto 500 series coilovers with the hyperco front spring upgrade in April, both 8k spring rates front and back. took 6 weeks to arrive. Had them installed for about a month now.
The initial quality is very nice, all parts look nicely machined. The front coilovers are simple to adjust dampening, open hood and turn knob, same with front camber adjustment. The front wheel must be removed to adjust height and preload which can be done separate from each other. The rear wheel needs to be removed to adjust height and dampening, the dampening knob is at the top of the shock shaft at the upper mount, can easily be reached and adjusted. The rear height adjustment takes a few additional steps, I found the easiest way is to remove the lower control arm to spindle nut then lower the arms together and pop the springs out, adjust height and reinstall. It is very easy just takes more time. The ride quality is very good, I have been messing with dampening to find the best for street use. I found 16 out of 24 for front and rear feel firm but not too harsh. The ride is actually alot better than I was expecting before installation. I like that they are made on the east coast and can be sent out for rebuilding if needed and they have a 5 year warranty which is more than most of the coilovers available. They were about 1600 with the spring upgrade but I think it is well worth it.
So far exceeded my expectations, I hope to get to English town raceway park for a track day this summer but it been hard to find the time. There is still adjustmenteft to go stiffer if needed for the track.
The initial quality is very nice, all parts look nicely machined. The front coilovers are simple to adjust dampening, open hood and turn knob, same with front camber adjustment. The front wheel must be removed to adjust height and preload which can be done separate from each other. The rear wheel needs to be removed to adjust height and dampening, the dampening knob is at the top of the shock shaft at the upper mount, can easily be reached and adjusted. The rear height adjustment takes a few additional steps, I found the easiest way is to remove the lower control arm to spindle nut then lower the arms together and pop the springs out, adjust height and reinstall. It is very easy just takes more time. The ride quality is very good, I have been messing with dampening to find the best for street use. I found 16 out of 24 for front and rear feel firm but not too harsh. The ride is actually alot better than I was expecting before installation. I like that they are made on the east coast and can be sent out for rebuilding if needed and they have a 5 year warranty which is more than most of the coilovers available. They were about 1600 with the spring upgrade but I think it is well worth it.
So far exceeded my expectations, I hope to get to English town raceway park for a track day this summer but it been hard to find the time. There is still adjustmenteft to go stiffer if needed for the track.