What's It Like To Daily Drive Coilovers?

In this video Foster gives his review of the @FortuneAutoUSA Gen 8 500 series coilovers he installed on his 2015 WRX. This recent release from Fortune Auto features several upgrades over the previous coilover lineup. Watch this video to find out which coilover setup is right for you!

Fortune Auto Gen 8 500 Series Coilovers (2015-2021 WRX/STI)

Fortune Auto Gen 8 500 Series Coilovers (2022+ WRX)

Fortune Auto 500 Seires Gen 8 Coilovers (2008-2014 STI)

[codyhendrickson]

One thing I wish people would mention is the fact that coilovers have a lifespan of around 60k miles before they need to be serviced. The service for the Fortune Autos is $900 plus the fact that you got to pay to ship them. If your Subaru is your only car, which is the case for a lot of us, your car will probably be on jack stands for a month as you send out the coilovers and wait for them to return.

[TwoLittleMochi]

What’s it like to daily without a Kevin?

[mysteriousguy]

Tien flex A are amazing here in Wisconsin especially with all the bumps etc.

[slosubies]

I've been putting off getting coilovers in my Impreza. I'm letting the stock suspension get beat up by PA roads until it's worn out. Maybe around 80k miles (spring of 2024) will be time to pull the trigger. It's good to know that modern coilovers are no longer too harsh on the street. Thanks for the review, Foster!

[darksolara]

whats the damping set at? just curious....

[jasend.]

I have the Faction Fab coilovers on my ‘20 WRX and I can say they’d be great on a track car, but are way too stiff for my liking on a daily. The whole car gets tossed from bumps when on the highway.

I’ll be on the market for a new set soon, and this video helped to sell me on the Fortune Auto 500s that have been on my radar.

[Brisky]

While they are not the newer Gen 8s, I did manage to snag a new scratch and dent set of the Gen 7s. I can't wait to get them!

[K_Vang]

My first time here, so what happened to Kevin? Can we hear your side of the story?

[Lillskooter]

What spring rate do you have on the front and rear??

I feel like picking the right spring rate is more important than brand but no one ever shares what spring rate they chose.

[Roxas_DM]

When are the headlights and taillights coming out for the 22?

[tylerb]

I have the Cygnus Performance comfort series and I love them. They’re essentially a custom spec’d FA 500 series coilover, but it rides better than factory

[austinpalm]

This is a dumb question. And I know this post is a year old. But can you tell me the height of your side skirts front and rear. Mine are lower than my bumpers and they scrape over almost anything. My main concern is the driveway to my apartment. It’s barely even sloped. Mine are about 4” above ground. I want to know the lowest they can be without scraping

[squxshyy]

My hyundai accent gls struts are pretty much shot and an auto shop I get oil changes af wants to charge $1200 to replace just the struts. I found coil overs for my for about $650. Thinking of getting them and installing em

[charleshawk]

FA’s and HKS are good daily coilovers. I like the HKS because they’re set right out the box.

[paladin]

Been running on FA Gen7's since spring of this year and, despite being 8 clicks from full hard, the ride is a perfect balance for both the freeway and the backroad twisties. #FA500 #WRX #hatchgang

[dali]

Hello, my car is a 2022 wrx GT and I want to buy an EDC deletion kit (electronic dampening conteol). Do you know where I can buy one? Thank you very much.

[bivensrk]

Fwiw, your link to Fortune Auto 500 Seires Gen 8 Coilovers (2008-2014 STI) is a 404.

[waybach]

I’m trying to checkout using the 10% off discount code but it’s not updating when checking out. It says “discount code applied” but shows $0 amount. Please advise as I am trying to get these fortune auto’s from y’all. Kindest regards, Joe

[thomaswahahauw]

Does someone can advise me which coilover is the soft as almost as oem ones ?!

[chainringcalf]

What range of ride heights do you get? Is it possible to stay at stock height or higher?