P10 Chassis Suspension :: Fortune Auto 500 Series Gen 4
Posting this on the dash as well in case anyone is interested, they list a B13, B14, B15, P10 and P11 chassis so I figured it couldn't hurt.
Front Coilover
Full View.
Front Coilover
Swift Springs do NOT come standard but is available as an upgrade (which I HIGHLY recommend)
Front Coilover
Offset top hats come STANDARD with the suspension package, this helps pull the suspension away from our infamous multi-link.
Note an additional bushing above the top hat (and see below) to help compliance and stress on the top hat. The adjuster is permanently
connected and an Allen wrench is used to remove the connector top (if taking apart the top hat)
Front Coilover
Additional bushing supplied to help squeaking and stress on upper top hat.
Front Coilover
Slightly inverted bottom connector, this allows for better movement within the multi-link where other coilover kits bind due to a thick shaft.
Front Coilover
Installed front suspension under the hood, simple color (no flashy bling), and the offset top hat can clearly be seen WITHOUT extending
the coilover length by adding an additional hat (like other setups) or extra material added to complete the task.
Rear Coilover
Beefy rear strut one is used to seing on a McPherson strut.
Note the bushing under the rear top hat (same as the front)
Rear Coilover
The rear top hats are actually CNC'd at an angle to help support the geometry of the P10 chassis,
anyone who has ever installed coilovers in the rear can see that when bolting a straight up and down
strut design, plenty of stress goes into the housing and top hat as one has to physically pull the unit towards
the rear hub causing the coilover stress. This gives the coilover a natural angle towards the hub causing less
stress on the coilover itself and easier camber adjustment and overall wear. This was new to me but during installation
I could totally understand the reasoning and design aspects of why they chose to go down this route, I have not seen this on other setups.
Rear Coilover
Another angle of the slanted top hat (this would be installed on the drivers side rear)
Rear Coilover
Note the bushing to help stress and compliance of strut and top hat.
Rear Coilover
Lower housing, note how the bottom bolt hole is not extended while the top hole is, this makes for easy camber adjustment without having
to hold the entire assembly while adjusting camber. I was able to quickly adjust the camber to my specifications by adjusting the wheel angle,
then locking the top bolt down and then locking the bottom. With prior systems I would have to have multiple hands holding the wheel and coilover
and crossing fingers that when locking down bolts, the entire housing won't move. This housing eliminates that scenario for quick adjustments.
Front and Rear Coilover
Locking collars and bushings between springs. Both the top and bottom of the spring has bushings so no metal on metal with these!
Teaser Photo
Front Coilover
Full View.
Front Coilover
Swift Springs do NOT come standard but is available as an upgrade (which I HIGHLY recommend)
Front Coilover
Offset top hats come STANDARD with the suspension package, this helps pull the suspension away from our infamous multi-link.
Note an additional bushing above the top hat (and see below) to help compliance and stress on the top hat. The adjuster is permanently
connected and an Allen wrench is used to remove the connector top (if taking apart the top hat)
Front Coilover
Additional bushing supplied to help squeaking and stress on upper top hat.
Front Coilover
Slightly inverted bottom connector, this allows for better movement within the multi-link where other coilover kits bind due to a thick shaft.
Front Coilover
Installed front suspension under the hood, simple color (no flashy bling), and the offset top hat can clearly be seen WITHOUT extending
the coilover length by adding an additional hat (like other setups) or extra material added to complete the task.
Rear Coilover
Beefy rear strut one is used to seing on a McPherson strut.
Note the bushing under the rear top hat (same as the front)
Rear Coilover
The rear top hats are actually CNC'd at an angle to help support the geometry of the P10 chassis,
anyone who has ever installed coilovers in the rear can see that when bolting a straight up and down
strut design, plenty of stress goes into the housing and top hat as one has to physically pull the unit towards
the rear hub causing the coilover stress. This gives the coilover a natural angle towards the hub causing less
stress on the coilover itself and easier camber adjustment and overall wear. This was new to me but during installation
I could totally understand the reasoning and design aspects of why they chose to go down this route, I have not seen this on other setups.
Rear Coilover
Another angle of the slanted top hat (this would be installed on the drivers side rear)
Rear Coilover
Note the bushing to help stress and compliance of strut and top hat.
Rear Coilover
Lower housing, note how the bottom bolt hole is not extended while the top hole is, this makes for easy camber adjustment without having
to hold the entire assembly while adjusting camber. I was able to quickly adjust the camber to my specifications by adjusting the wheel angle,
then locking the top bolt down and then locking the bottom. With prior systems I would have to have multiple hands holding the wheel and coilover
and crossing fingers that when locking down bolts, the entire housing won't move. This housing eliminates that scenario for quick adjustments.
Front and Rear Coilover
Locking collars and bushings between springs. Both the top and bottom of the spring has bushings so no metal on metal with these!
Teaser Photo