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Old 09-05-08, 10:43 PM
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Default JIC coilover feedback

So i am looking to put some coilovers on my 07 is350 , I like the jic magic flt-a2 but would like to get some feedback from anyone that has had them on their car for a bit . Any input would be helpful.
Old 09-06-08, 12:40 AM
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For JIC's, the body is treaded more thus you can lower the car more than normal coilovers... As for me I run Tein CS-T, nice drop in terms of conservative but the SS gives more of a drop than the CS-T... Tanabe is almost the same as the SS... Megan coilovers is like the JIC's but IMO I wouldn't trust the workmanship ( Its because Ive experiance only top brand names especilally JDM stuff ) Don't get me wrong Some 2IS owners like the megan coils... But thats not for me... Hope this helps...
Old 09-06-08, 12:59 AM
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the tanabe goes a taddddddd bit lower than SS's
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Originally Posted by VIP LXS
For JIC's, the body is treaded more thus you can lower the car more than normal coilovers... As for me I run Tein CS-T, nice drop in terms of conservative but the SS gives more of a drop than the CS-T... Tanabe is almost the same as the SS... Megan coilovers is like the JIC's but IMO I wouldn't trust the workmanship ( Its because Ive experiance only top brand names especilally JDM stuff ) Don't get me wrong Some 2IS owners like the megan coils... But thats not for me... Hope this helps...
Sorry but I have to disagree with you on the whole "Megan is like JICs" things, cause its no where near JICs quality. To me its JICs hands down, you cant go wrong with Teins either but if I had a choice its JICs....
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thanks for the input guys ! as of right now jic looks like the way im gonna go . Does anyone have the jic on an is ? how is the ride ? how are they as far as servicabilty ?
I dont wanna spend alot and have issues with leaking seals .
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I had JICs in my previous car and I bought it for my IS350 but I changed to air. Didnt have any problems with it, I know quite a few people that run JICs and no problem either. You wont be disappointed IMO
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i think he ment the way the tread is on jic is like megan because he says he doesnt trust the workmanship of megan either
Old 09-11-08, 11:47 PM
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Very dependable coils.

Cant go wrong. 12: 's up!
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Originally Posted by VIP LXS
For JIC's, the body is treaded more thus you can lower the car more than normal coilovers... As for me I run Tein CS-T, nice drop in terms of conservative but the SS gives more of a drop than the CS-T... Tanabe is almost the same as the SS... Megan coilovers is like the JIC's but IMO I wouldn't trust the workmanship ( Its because Ive experiance only top brand names especilally JDM stuff ) Don't get me wrong Some 2IS owners like the megan coils... But thats not for me... Hope this helps...
+1 cant go wrong with tein cs.
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Jic All The Way!!!
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I have the JICs on my IS. No complaints.
Old 09-21-08, 01:08 AM
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I'm running with FLT-A2'a and love them, better than stock in every way IMO.
Old 09-22-08, 05:05 PM
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so uh,,is JIC better then Teins??
sorry guys, I'm super newb to coils
from what I read, it seems like JIC will go lower than Teins?
Old 09-22-08, 05:41 PM
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sigh... i shoulda got the JIC's regret regret
Old 10-18-08, 11:00 AM
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hmmm now in stuck between JIC's and TEIN's


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