I'm looking to order new coilovers and was set on the Auto Fortune 500s, but a friend of mine loves his Skunk2 Pro C's. I haven't seen many reviews or anyone really talking about them. I was wondering which set would be better for me? The car is my DD, but I do enjoy going to the track atleast twice a month. Which ones do you guys recommend?

 

Neither. Get a set of KW's.

 

I'd perfer not to go over $2,000 new :-)

 

I think 510s w/ swifts would be the best option for the budget

 

No need. You can find KW V3's for under $2k. Or buy a set of KW v2's, which are rebound adjustable only (just like the FA's)' and are around the same price.

I've driven the FA's on track, and wouldn't recommend them for track duty. If it is mostly for street driving, then give 'er.

 

Did they have the swift spring upgrade on them?

 

Yessir

 

have you ridden or driven your friends car? for some, im sure skunk2 coilovers are good enough, but for others, nothing short of the V3 will be good enough. In my opinion, Ive ridden the skunk2's, the buddy clubs, the megans, the teins, and currently own FA500's with 10k swifts, and I personally feel the Bilsteins are the only coilovers under $2000 worth a damn, OR even used set of V3's since they regularily go for less than 2k on the for sale forum.

 

kw v3 can be found at quite a few vendors for ~1900$ shipped.
the best quote i've got was 1850$.
check also ebay.

 

I just finished installing my fortune 510 with swift upgrade.
They are phenomenal and can be rebuilt. Order through jb autosports and ask for 11k springs front and rear and to valve for 14k.
You will not be disappointed.
Car rides so great I can't even tell u through chatting. If your near new York anytime u could check mine out