KW suspension vs Ohlis vs Fortune Auto 510

[BuntaTypeR]

I'm considering whether to purchase the KW COILOVER KIT V3, Ohlins, or the Fortune Auto 510. The Ohlins Road and Track Coilovers are priced at $2700, while the KW V3 costs $3000. There's also the option of the KW V3 CLUBSPORT KIT, which is priced at $6000. Currently, I have a KW/MPP coilovers setup on my Tesla and I'm genuinely impressed. It delivers a near-stock feel on the freeway with exceptional rotation. My Type R is primarily used as a weekend car, with plans for track usage once a month. However, I still want to enjoy driving around the city during weekends.

are there any other options?


Does anyone have experience with these coilovers? Which one would you recommend?

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[FL5Frank]

Ohlins R&T i had it for 3 years on the FK8 type R with tons of canyon driving and street driving and it is definitely a solid set up

Very comfortable on the streets and the car was planted

 

[sugarl4nd]

Another vote for Ohlins DFV Road & Track

 

[ToddR]

Never ran Ohlins or Fortune, but I have run KW V3s on my STi years ago....they were excellent! Another option for the FL5 CTR: AST (made by Moton).

https://dotekiautosolutions.com/products/ast-true-coilover-system

 

[SKINNIE]

Can't go wrong with Ohlins or KW. I ran both on my EVO X & S2K.

 

[MERAKIAUTOWORKS]

Is this more of a track car, daily , or both?

If track setup is what you're looking for, we can do something more like AST, Moton.

Either way, we can get you taken care of with Ohlins, KW, or RSR

-Josh

 

[void*]

I have Öhlins DFVs (this kit specifically) on "track dedicated" spring rates at 11kg/6kg (616lb/336lb) on an ND1 Miata RF primarily for autocross. Even at those spring rates on a lightweight car, it's actually totally fine to drive on shitty Pittsburgh roads in summer/fall (after they fill the huge pot holes) for a couple of hours before being uncomfortable (36 year old here). I've managed two smaller local FTDs/"fastest time of the day" autocrosses on those as well. Made me an Öhlins appreciator and fan.

 

[Manettino]

I ran Ohlins on my E46, they fairly compliant on the street and buttoned down on track. If you want something more serious, consider a two or three way adjustable setup - I had MCS three ways on my E92 and loved them. You could dial them in for all tracks and almost cushy on the street. Moton, JRZ, and AST are also great brands.

 

[BuntaTypeR]

Is this more of a track car, daily , or both?

If track setup is what you're looking for, we can do something more like AST, Moton.

Either way, we can get you taken care of with Ohlins, KW, or RSR

-Josh

more on track.
i was thinking of RSR but I dont know their reputation.
what do you think?

 

[MERAKIAUTOWORKS]

more on track.
i was thinking of RSR but I dont know their reputation.
what do you think?

I have RSR sitting waiting for install for mine. 90% daily 10% track car.

RSR is very well known in Japan and the US for Lexus vehicles. Its a good coilover, the people at Apexi use their coilovers for their track cars. It will do fine, is it the best for track? No. I would go Ohlin, KW, etc.

-Josh

 

[simpleisbest]

I'm surprised the KW V3 Clubsports are now inverted mono-tube in the fronts! But $6k tho?

https://blog-int.kwautomotive.net/2...-clubsport-and-kw-v3-coilover-suspension-kit/

 

[BuntaTypeR]

I'm surprised the KW V3 Clubsports are now inverted mono-tube in the fronts! But $6k tho?

https://blog-int.kwautomotive.net/2...-clubsport-and-kw-v3-coilover-suspension-kit/

yeah, with that $6k price, its pushing me to Ohlins and fortune auto.
btw, i have a KW v3 in my other car and so far its great.

 

[Clark_Kent]

KW and Öhlins are great options for your use case. It may be beneficial to give a look at camber/caster plates and rear top hats as well.

If you're spending the money for a proper coilover system I suggest having it set up properly by a shop - performance alignment and corner balancing. I don't feel like this is covered much here, if at all. Good luck and let us know where you land.

 

[tibwolf]

I had a set of Fortune Auto's when I owned a Focus RS. Wasn't too impressed with the performance daily driving on rough streets. This is coming from the notoriously stiff stock suspension.

Customer service is great though

 

[BuntaTypeR]

KW and Öhlins are great options for your use case. It may be beneficial to give a look at camber/caster plates and rear top hats as well.

If you're spending the money for a proper coilover system I suggest having it set up properly by a shop - performance alignment and corner balancing. I don't feel like this is covered much here, if at all. Good luck and let us know where you land.

i bought front camber from whilteline and i think i will get the ohlins. im waiting for Nov. for a black friday sale. Yah, i have a go to race shop here that does alignment and corner balancing.

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