Ohlin vs Fortune Auto
Feb 23, 2016, 04:16 PM
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Ohlin vs Fortune Auto
Im having a hard time deciding between Ohlin Road & Track coils and the Fortune Auto 510 Series coils, anyone running these? How are they for track and for daily driving?
Feb 23, 2016, 04:44 PM
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If you have the cash, the ohlins are the better dampers.
Feb 23, 2016, 04:52 PM
#5
Has the time finally arrived where FA & Ohlins are being compared as equals 
I run track prepared 510's w/the bearing & the Swifts (10K 12K). Certainly not the best street choice but on the track they perform really well (digressive valving)
I think Ohlins, especially on build looks / quality are a step above FA
But as far as customization, customer service & quality of the valving components, FA c/o's will give many top of the line c/o's a run for their money
I run track prepared 510's w/the bearing & the Swifts (10K 12K). Certainly not the best street choice but on the track they perform really well (digressive valving)
I think Ohlins, especially on build looks / quality are a step above FA
But as far as customization, customer service & quality of the valving components, FA c/o's will give many top of the line c/o's a run for their money
Last edited by MinusPrevious; Feb 23, 2016 at 06:57 PM.
Feb 23, 2016, 07:00 PM
#6
If you street your car I would say hands down Ohlins. Ohlins just have their valvung and piston design on point.
I didn't even get my Evo to the track but on the street they were great, nice road feel and pretty soaked up bumps great, even when I had the stage IVs which are a true short stroke race coilover.
A little story.....a friend of mine, hardcore track guy, couldn't even drive down a main street in our town when he had FA 510s and AD 08r tires. He said it was bone jaring and he would go out of his way to avoid that road.
I ended up getting the Ohlins stage IVs and had AD 08r tires and it was not bad at all. We both had 10k/12k springs as well.
IMO the Ohlins are an off the shelf shock and the FA are built for the spec you tell them and Ohlins just has the mix of street and performance.
I didn't even get my Evo to the track but on the street they were great, nice road feel and pretty soaked up bumps great, even when I had the stage IVs which are a true short stroke race coilover.
A little story.....a friend of mine, hardcore track guy, couldn't even drive down a main street in our town when he had FA 510s and AD 08r tires. He said it was bone jaring and he would go out of his way to avoid that road.
I ended up getting the Ohlins stage IVs and had AD 08r tires and it was not bad at all. We both had 10k/12k springs as well.
IMO the Ohlins are an off the shelf shock and the FA are built for the spec you tell them and Ohlins just has the mix of street and performance.
Feb 23, 2016, 08:25 PM
#7
If you street your car I would say hands down Ohlins. Ohlins just have their valvung and piston design on point.
I didn't even get my Evo to the track but on the street they were great, nice road feel and pretty soaked up bumps great, even when I had the stage IVs which are a true short stroke race coilover.
A little story.....a friend of mine, hardcore track guy, couldn't even drive down a main street in our town when he had FA 510s and AD 08r tires. He said it was bone jaring and he would go out of his way to avoid that road.
I ended up getting the Ohlins stage IVs and had AD 08r tires and it was not bad at all. We both had 10k/12k springs as well.
IMO the Ohlins are an off the shelf shock and the FA are built for the spec you tell them and Ohlins just has the mix of street and performance.
I didn't even get my Evo to the track but on the street they were great, nice road feel and pretty soaked up bumps great, even when I had the stage IVs which are a true short stroke race coilover.
A little story.....a friend of mine, hardcore track guy, couldn't even drive down a main street in our town when he had FA 510s and AD 08r tires. He said it was bone jaring and he would go out of his way to avoid that road.
I ended up getting the Ohlins stage IVs and had AD 08r tires and it was not bad at all. We both had 10k/12k springs as well.
IMO the Ohlins are an off the shelf shock and the FA are built for the spec you tell them and Ohlins just has the mix of street and performance.
The Ohlins dampers are valved differently depending on which car they are made for.
All Fortune is saying is that you can tell them what spring rates you want to use, and they will valve the shocks accordingly. A nice service, but do not go around calling Ohlins "shelf dampers."
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Feb 23, 2016, 08:57 PM
#8
^^^^ LOL at this.
I don't see a comparison. Ohlins are on another level.
Fortune Auto are shelf dampers despite anything they say. They have a big sheet on the wall that tells them what valving to use for the spring rates you tell them. That's not car specific. Now keep in mind any coilover set is going to suck if you dont have someone to set them up properly on YOUR car. That being said, Ohlins has the a similar sheet.
Now who would i trust more with a base setup? Ohlins
Which can be a better performing coilover? Either one, depending on how much time you spend with them.
I don't see a comparison. Ohlins are on another level.
Fortune Auto are shelf dampers despite anything they say. They have a big sheet on the wall that tells them what valving to use for the spring rates you tell them. That's not car specific. Now keep in mind any coilover set is going to suck if you dont have someone to set them up properly on YOUR car. That being said, Ohlins has the a similar sheet.
Now who would i trust more with a base setup? Ohlins
Which can be a better performing coilover? Either one, depending on how much time you spend with them.
Feb 24, 2016, 11:10 AM
#11
@ DatEvoKid
Ohlins R/T are definitely worth the extra cash. Get the job done right first time and don't look back.
While you are in there replace your stock suspension bushes with PU to completely transform the handling of your Evo. I regret not doing it sooner because it is like driving a brand new vehicle with intuitive, sharp handling.
Ohlins R/T are definitely worth the extra cash. Get the job done right first time and don't look back.
While you are in there replace your stock suspension bushes with PU to completely transform the handling of your Evo. I regret not doing it sooner because it is like driving a brand new vehicle with intuitive, sharp handling.
Feb 24, 2016, 02:03 PM
#12
Your post is misleading, and you are gobbling up the Fortune marketing speak a little too much..... The Ohlins dampers are valved differently depending on which car they are made for. All Fortune is saying is that you can tell them what spring rates you want to use, and they will valve the shocks accordingly. A nice service, but do not go around calling Ohlins "shelf dampers."
And FYI, Ohlins are an off the shelf damper. Ohlins just has their valving and piston technology on point.
Also, all shocks can and should be valved if the spring rate is going to make it go out of spec.
As much as I recommend Ohlins, FA does more than just valve them for the spring rate if you ask them to......but I would still recommend the Ohlins.
Feb 24, 2016, 02:14 PM
#14
For a car that sees mostly street driving, I would argue that KW v3 is the way to go. Being stainless steel, they will hold up better than the Ohlins or the FA.
If you are talking track day coilovers, there are a lot of options out there and it really comes down to your budget. That said, MCS ftw!
If you are talking track day coilovers, there are a lot of options out there and it really comes down to your budget. That said, MCS ftw!
Feb 24, 2016, 03:17 PM
#15
Get the Fortune auto and pay to have a roadrace specific shop set (droop/preload, ride height, dampening) and corner balance your car.
They WILL outperform the Ohlins for equal price. Quote me on that.
Think you can do this adjustment secessfully yourself with basic suspension knowledge? - doubt it. But it will allow you to stand with the stance **** and brag about the Ohlins you Know nothing about while being outperformed by stock MR suspension on the track.
They WILL outperform the Ohlins for equal price. Quote me on that.
Think you can do this adjustment secessfully yourself with basic suspension knowledge? - doubt it. But it will allow you to stand with the stance **** and brag about the Ohlins you Know nothing about while being outperformed by stock MR suspension on the track.