Fortune Auto Coilovers
#1
Fortune Auto Coilovers
I have noticed the coilovers on my Miata I just bought has fortune auto coilovers on it. I do not care too much for them and wanted to switch over to something a little softer. Does anyone have a recommendation? I have been looking at some skunk2 coilovers, but haven't really heard anything about them. I will probably still hold onto the fortune auto coilovers, for when I get serious about building a Miata, but for now just need something a bit softer.
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Don't replace crap with crap. Cheap coilovers don't ride well. Being low generally doesn't ride well. If you want comfort you have a few options. Stock replacement shocks and stock springs. Good shocks and a lowering spring from somewhere like Flyin' Miata. Bilsteins with coilover perches and relatively soft springs (maybe 450/300) and set to a moderate ride height. If you want the best of performance and comfort, Xida's.
#4
I didn't install the coilovers on it, I'm just looking to swap them out. Haven't heard much about them, but do not think I will go back to stock suspension. I will have to check out Flyin' Miata and Xida's. Still pretty new to Miatas. Have only really done work on Hondas before this. What do you run on your Miata?
#7
I have been looking into Blistein, they seem to be pretty good, I will check it out soon.
gooflophaze - The coilovers aren't bottomed out, but yeah it could be that I just need to adjust the dampening. I haven't really messed with the car since I have gotten it, just done basic maintenance. I will have to check to see how the preload is. Thank you for the input.
gooflophaze - The coilovers aren't bottomed out, but yeah it could be that I just need to adjust the dampening. I haven't really messed with the car since I have gotten it, just done basic maintenance. I will have to check to see how the preload is. Thank you for the input.
#10
Fortune Auto makes pretty good stuff for being the generic china garbage most forum folks have dubbed them.
It'll be cheaper for you take them off, send them to Fortune Auto and have them resprung and revalved to what you actually want.
Send them an email explaining your situation and theyll help you through the whole process, including figuring out what spring rates will meet your current needs. I've dealt with them a few times and have had their products on multiple cars. Really great company to work with.
It'll be cheaper for you take them off, send them to Fortune Auto and have them resprung and revalved to what you actually want.
Send them an email explaining your situation and theyll help you through the whole process, including figuring out what spring rates will meet your current needs. I've dealt with them a few times and have had their products on multiple cars. Really great company to work with.
Last edited by KevinK121; 01-24-2019 at 03:32 PM.
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Don't replace crap with crap. Cheap coilovers don't ride well. Being low generally doesn't ride well. If you want comfort you have a few options. Stock replacement shocks and stock springs. Good shocks and a lowering spring from somewhere like Flyin' Miata. Bilsteins with coilover perches and relatively soft springs (maybe 450/300) and set to a moderate ride height. If you want the best of performance and comfort, Xida's.