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Old 10-15-2015, 12:08 PM
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Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers

Would there be any interest from the 3G TL community to get Fortune Auto 500 coilovers?

They currently make versions of their 500 coilovers for 2G and 4G TL's, but not the 3G.

http://www.fortune-auto.com/500series.htm

^ website or do a quick google search. This would be a great option compared to the current coilovers available for the 3G TL.
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Originally Posted by 6spd-GERCO
Would there be any interest from the 3G TL community to get Fortune Auto 500 coilovers?

They currently make versions of their 500 coilovers for 2G and 4G TL's, but not the 3G.

http://www.fortune-auto.com/500series.htm

^ website or do a quick google search. This would be a great option compared to the current coilovers available for the 3G TL.
They'll be a lot of interest if the coils does come with camber plate on the top.
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If the price is right. Coilovers for the 3g are pretty cheap currently.
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Originally Posted by mvp2765
If the price is right. Coilovers for the 3g are pretty cheap currently.
I would think they would be around $1400 to $1200, which is great considering what's offered. Don't compare these to the twin tubes or mono tubes that are currently available for the 3G. Look up MCS (Motion Control Suspension), Penske Shocks or AST suspension. That's what real suspension is & costs.


Originally Posted by turtlecivic
They'll be a lot of interest if the coils does come with camber plate on the top.
The TL has a double wish-bone front suspension, camber plates are for MacPherson struts.
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Originally Posted by 6spd-GERCO
I would think they would be around $1400 to $1200, which is great considering what's offered. Don't compare these to the twin tubes or mono tubes that are currently available for the 3G. Look up MCS (Motion Control Suspension), Penske Shocks or AST suspension. That's what real suspension is & costs.
the only problem with real race car stuff is that 99% of the people here and on instagram and on facebook dont even care about that kinda stuff.

we see it all the time on here...

"what are your goals?"
"to drop it low and look fucking sexy"
"oh, so you dont care that it's monotube?"
"which one is cheaper, cuz i'll go for that one!"


99% of the people that own the TL dont care whats in the product as long as the product reaches (or lowers) their goals of looking sexy with extreme camber
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Originally Posted by justnspace
the only problem with real race car stuff is that 99% of the people here and on instagram and on facebook dont even care about that kinda stuff.

we see it all the time on here...

"what are your goals?"
"to drop it low and look fucking sexy"
"oh, so you dont care that it's monotube?"
"which one is cheaper, cuz i'll go for that one!"


99% of the people that own the TL dont care whats in the product as long as the product reaches (or lowers) their goals of looking sexy with extreme camber
I agree, maybe people will like the flashy colors Fortune Auto doesn't have any current plans to make a kit for the 3G but maybe if there's a real interest they would consider it.

Most coilovers are in the $1000 range with KW's at over $1,600, or $1194 Aspecs lol. These Fortune Autos look like a great deal compared to the current offerings.
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They are something ugly though. Dem colors...
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
They are something ugly though. Dem colors...
I don't really care about the color when I'm going very fast and I'm busy swerving to avoid potholes.
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Originally Posted by TacoBello
They are something ugly though. Dem colors...
You probably prefer brown...

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I don't really care about the color when I'm going very fast and I'm busy swerving to avoid potholes.
They have potholes on race tracks?
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Originally Posted by 6spd-GERCO
You probably prefer brown...



They have potholes on race tracks?
I don't own a racecar.


Fret not, it was only a jab at my great province with potholes the size of cars.
Gaping pothole blamed for flipping car on Montreal's West Island - Montreal - CBC News
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Originally Posted by polobunny
I don't own a racecar.


Fret not, it was only a jab at my great province with potholes the size of cars.
Gaping pothole blamed for flipping car on Montreal's West Island - Montreal - CBC News
Oops should've put it in red, I know you and Mr. Taco are just messing around. That's a monster pothole you linked there. Brown = rust, you can read into that however you want lol.

No one said the TL is a race car, just that some times people take their street car to the track. I took my Integra to Road America and had a blast although the straights killed me (point by's galore). I think the TL would do great at Road America but lacks a good shock for any serious action. It's a lot of weight to manage.
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Originally Posted by 6spd-GERCO
Oops should've put it in red, I know you and Mr. Taco are just messing around. That's a monster pothole you linked there. Brown = rust, you can read into that however you want lol.

No one said the TL is a race car, just that some times people take their street car to the track. I took my Integra to Road America and had a blast although the straights killed me (point by's galore). I think the TL would do great at Road America but lacks a good shock for any serious action. It's a lot of weight to manage.
It's a heavy FWD car, the weight is going to be hard to manage no matter what, although I'm not saying a better suspension but quite the contrary everything helps.
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6spdgerco, did you see the one video of a spring/shock company employee's personal TL?
since he had access to his companies R&D, he fabbed up custom shocks and springs and is faster around turns!
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Originally Posted by polobunny
It's a heavy FWD car, the weight is going to be hard to manage no matter what, although I'm not saying a better suspension but quite the contrary everything helps.
The automatic with no LSD makes it much worse. Plus the auto gearboxs are heavy!

The TL has a great chassis, suspension, engine and the ability to accept wide tires. It's a great FWD platform.



Originally Posted by justnspace
6spdgerco, did you see the one video of a spring/shock company employee's personal TL?
since he had access to his companies R&D, he fabbed up custom shocks and springs and is faster around turns!
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