Hey quick question... What would happen if you didnt put the bottom locking collar all the way back down at the bottom and just locked it in place where you rotated it to? Also, of course I know you never unlock the top preload collar, but can you use that one to adjust height the same way you do the bottom? They both seem to turn when you use the other? Hope that makes sense.
Not sure. I was measuring from the ground to the fender. To make sure once on the ground both sides were perfect. They were all the same when installed but I learned quick when I was measuring the car was on the ground. The car has different weight on each corner so they were all slightly different.
Only after pulling the trigger on these did I start to see horror stories about guys chasing clunks/squeaks for months. Are you experiencing any kind of noises like that? Waiting on mine to come in and feeling some worry.
Most of the time, the clunk comes from the preload.. some coilovers do not come preloaded.. if your coilovers have the little yellow tag then it has been properly preloaded by a fortune auto tech but if not then look at there website on how to properly preload it.
Do you happen to know the number by any chance? I was hearing that stock torque numbers on aftermarket coils were bunk and that some were hearing noises as well
@@mariot8879extra tight. I'm not sure why everyone is having an issue with the end links. Just make it tight and you're all set. If it makes noise then it's not tight enough.
Another great video, Joey. Good work! Any chance you'll be upgrading your camera and garage lighting soon?
Definitely doing some garage upgrades soon!
Nice job!!! Looks sick
Thanks man!
Hey quick question... What would happen if you didnt put the bottom locking collar all the way back down at the bottom and just locked it in place where you rotated it to?
Also, of course I know you never unlock the top preload collar, but can you use that one to adjust height the same way you do the bottom? They both seem to turn when you use the other?
Hope that makes sense.
My OCD is kicking in lol did you measure these exactly after adjustment or were you just eye balling it throughout?
Yes I measured all 4 corners again. The front is the same and the rears are the same.
Hey Joey. Do you know the length between the collars? I would set the same length for my coilovers. It’s a nice ride height.
Not sure. I was measuring from the ground to the fender. To make sure once on the ground both sides were perfect. They were all the same when installed but I learned quick when I was measuring the car was on the ground. The car has different weight on each corner so they were all slightly different.
Only after pulling the trigger on these did I start to see horror stories about guys chasing clunks/squeaks for months. Are you experiencing any kind of noises like that?
Waiting on mine to come in and feeling some worry.
I don’t have any extra noises. Make sure you tighten the endlinks a lot. The clunks are from the endlinks not being tight enough
Most of the time, the clunk comes from the preload.. some coilovers do not come preloaded.. if your coilovers have the little yellow tag then it has been properly preloaded by a fortune auto tech but if not then look at there website on how to properly preload it.
Did you ever get them installed? Any clunks? I’m getting my FA500’s installed on Thursday and also a bit worried.. keep us posted
@@JoeyMontaltothat’s what heavymetalWrx said it was coming from.. don’t think he completely got the noises gone from what I seen in his last video
@@waybach all good here. Had a slight clunk after alignment. Just had to tighten front passenger side end link. They don’t make a peep. Enjoy.
Hey Joey! What number did you torque your endlinks to?
Extra tight. I have had no issues with them making noise.
Do you happen to know the number by any chance? I was hearing that stock torque numbers on aftermarket coils were bunk and that some were hearing noises as well
@@mariot8879extra tight. I'm not sure why everyone is having an issue with the end links. Just make it tight and you're all set. If it makes noise then it's not tight enough.
Did you have to align when readjusting the ride height?
With the minor adjustments I did not have to realign
Are those my torque sticks are yours is a message right no
You know what the torque specs for the top nuts of coilovers for engine bay & trunk? & you left the OEM end links???
Yes, I reused the oem endlinks. Still have zero issues with them. Not sure of the torque spec
are these Gen 8 500 series?
Yes! The new gen 8 500 series
Debating between these and BC’s, just want something comfy to daily still
I'd highly recommend the fortune auto coilovers!
Get the FA’s man just save that lil more
I installed Factionfab Fr series v2 and ride comfort quality dropped dramatically. How fortune auto compares to the stock shocks ?
Ride quality with the fortune auto coils are more comfortable than the stock suspension in my opinion
I’d have to agree w/ joey
Lost sound at the end, I have no idea what was said
They make covers that zip on $100 for a set of 4.....no cleaning when adjusting...
Ive been checking them out. Thanks for the recommendation. I might go get a set and clean them up before installing them
I got set silvers from IIR