Has any one used JIC fltA2 as chioce of suspension?, Wanted feed back on using these as 80% daily driver, 20% track use. Is it damaging to the car or just harsh?
Ron with blue delsol.

 

id do a lot of reading/research and make sure you know what you're going to be doing with your car. People need to do alot of research and understand when they buy a product, dont just go on specs and the price to determine if it's worth buying. Don't buy a product because it's top-of-the-line or JDM. Buy the product that is BEST SUITED for your specific build. (i know you Ron )

Been doing some research on here, and hear GOOD and BAD about JIC. But i'll try to help ya out!

I keep hearing their Customer Service is EXTREMELY horrible.
(Albeit this is really a separate issue from actual function/perfromance of the prorduct)

I also here that JIC's break/malfunction
(according to JIC, these are the 'older' models that do this).

In the end, i guess it all comes down to your opinion/preference.


JIC vs. (Insert Brand Here)
FLT-A1 vs TEIN SS
FLT-A2 vs Zeal S6
FLT-A2 vs Tein Flex
JIC vs Buddy Club (in general)


JIC HORROR STORIES
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1119039
Group Buy Nightmare
Bad Customer Service #1


OTHER Misc. JIC THREADS
JIC FLT-A2's - Installed
owners who've had for more than 2K miles
JIC flt-a2... aluminum?
JIC coilovers: What spring rates are best for daily and autox. (EF Forum)
JIC full coilovers? quality, ride, reviews (EF forum)
JIC FLT-A2 damper: opinions needed
JIC FLT-A2s opinion

 

wow that was as complete a response as i've ever seen on h-t.

 

Yeah, that was an awesome response, lots of good info! Personal taste, these aren't good for daily use at all. Had a friend with the JIC's and they weren't comfortable for daily use, you could feel a dime on the road it seemed like.

 

they are valved very stiff but as was stated are great for competition. i personally vouch for the crappy service as my gf used to work for them(no she wasn't part of the crappy service, she just did what they told her to.) in other words good luck on getting any support without having to pay a premium.

 

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Ron with blue delsol.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes the ride is a little harsh for a daily driven car... i have had them on my car for a year or so now and the car is daily driven... not one problem.. i love them... great coilovers...

 

A guy on here posted about the bad C.S. I've also heard of them lasting for only a year. What type of use are they going to be put under? If you're doing somthing all the time, i'd suggest somthing with a strong warranty.

 

I know this guy that posted all this info. Thanks Adam for your research
1rst After reading all the links and info and opions, It seems that customer service and quality are on top of my list. It is absulutely clear that JICUSA needs to sell there rights to distrubute in United States. It is obvious to me that you cannot advertise revalving shocks and selling custome spring rates in US if you dont have Shock Dyno. I Know currently that Hondata will not give you rights to sell its software without a chassis dyno. Aem also will not give you rights to sell Ems with out a chassis dyno. How can JIC in Japan give rights to sell its shocks to a company that has no shock dyno or the rights to revalve. It sounds like JICUSA is all about money but not about its Product. Those who have had them or have them that said customer service is great, That is bonus to you. But the other customers where screwed over. Any company that builds its empire by screwing customers, which is majority present, should not succeed as a company. I am an advid honda fan just like the rest of us are. And due to that would stay away from All JIc Products. If one gets screwed all should stand up and aviod all products from that company, This would force a change. Maybe JIC Japan will Find a different company than what is JIC USA.
2nd I Thank everyone that has responded to my post.
Those that have used them I also appreciate your response and to Adam with all that research.
ROn with blue delsol

 

I will be looking at ZEAL coil overs and Tein.
Another Idea I may consider is Tokiko Aluminas with custom spring rates. I would go with koni but I think you have to raise the car to adjust the shock. If this is not true, then let me know, the tokikos are adjustable from top of strut. The negitive thing on going this route is not able to corner wieght. If I went will ground control I think you can only corner weight by raising and lowering the spring perch, which may effect suspension travel. I am trying to aviod that. But IF you know of a spring company that supplies custom springs that would be a great help.
Ron with blue delsol

 

I would look at the nuespeeds http://www.neuspeed.com/produc...d=898

 

H&R.

 

sorry for not responding lately,5 spywares to remove and two trojan horses. almost crashed my computer. Took a while to kill trojans.

Iam considering H&R coil overs, but have not considered Nuespeed. This may be not correct thinking, but I have impressions of certain companies do really good with there core product.(I.E.) Holy for fuel pumps and carbs. AEM for fuel rail, cold air intake and engine management, Nuespeed for Strut braces. H&R for coil overs, Tein for full coil overs. That may be the reason I would not consider the NUespeed coil overs. But IF possible, I would like to corner weight without sacrifice to reduce suspension travel. The full coil overs I am interested in has independent adjustment for corner wieghting than for ride hieght.
But I would consider a simple coil over with custom rate springs to ad to my Tokiko 5 way. To simplify and If funds are tight at the time. But I know when the finances are good I will end up with a high end full coil over setup.
Ron with blue delsol

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsrdelslo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sorry for not responding lately,5 spywares to remove and two trojan horses. almost crashed my computer. Took a while to kill trojans.

Iam considering H&R coil overs, but have not considered Nuespeed. This may be not correct thinking, but I have impressions of certain companies do really good with there core product.(I.E.) Holy for fuel pumps and carbs. AEM for fuel rail, cold air intake and engine management, Nuespeed for Strut braces. H&R for coil overs, Tein for full coil overs. That may be the reason I would not consider the NUespeed coil overs. But IF possible, I would like to corner weight without sacrifice to reduce suspension travel. The full coil overs I am interested in has independent adjustment for corner wieghting than for ride hieght.
But I would consider a simple coil over with custom rate springs to ad to my Tokiko 5 way. To simplify and If funds are tight at the time. But I know when the finances are good I will end up with a high end full coil over setup.
Ron with blue delsol</TD></TR></TABLE>

the endless suspensions aren't bad, and the customer service at endless is awesome. however, you're wrong about the koni's adjustment--depending on the model, most if not all of the koni yellows are available with adjustable rebound adjusted on top of the shock rod (like the toki). the illuminas however, i doubt their effectiveness with stiffer spring rates above 450#/in. The koni yellows can effectively damp about 600#/in of spring before they themselves need to be revalved.

alot of people running stiffer springs get the konis revalved at any number of places to the "SPSS3" valving, which damps up to 1000# of spring, and use them w/ ground controls and custom rate ERS springs. Another koni option is the koni 3011.

what you ultimately decide on using depends on how comfortable you want the car in daily driving situations. if the car is daily driven, then off the shelf koni yellows and custom rate springs should be fine, rates on the order of 450F/550R or similar.

 

This may seem odd but I prefer a punishing ride for a daily driver just to get that extra when I am at the track. The only concern on the higher spring rates and aggresive shocks is what it would do to my car damage wise. But I remember when I was looking for shocks about 3 years to 4 years ago, the deciding factor not to go with konis/ not sure what model, they had a turn **** on the bottom of the shock. At the time I was a newbie to hondas and wanted a hassle free set up. so I choose the alluminas over the koni,s. But the basic Knowlege I had, I knew konis where a better shock. Koni Yellows may have been different to what I was looking at. I remember that blue and yellow was the color.
But anyways, I appreciate your info on the alluminas, so If go for H&R coil over with custome rate springs then koni yellows will be my choice of shock. This will also be cheeper than what I will eventially end up with down the road. The spring rate sound real good. I do want a little rotation on tight corners, with my lsd, that will make for an interesting ride on the road coarse. Thanks again,
Ron with blue delsol

 

anyone have any info as to the internal construction of the dampers? or any shock dyno results?

 

twin tube nitrogen filled dampers.

 

Any body lookin to buy these race inspired has a good deal going on right now.
https://www.raceinspired.com/Shoppin...ck=1&acds=True

 

I had them on my type-r jic flta2's type-r specs one of the best coils i
ever owned stiff handles like a dream, and the car was hella dumbed!

 

have you looked into PIC suspension? they have excellent customer service, shock dynos for their products and i can vouch for the product. i have PIC selects with custom spring rates on my ITR. excellent ride quality and it is more than capable of autox and lapping days. I have yet to bottom out the suspension and i live in a city that has absolutely terrible roads and potholes.

just another brand to consider

 

Yay for bumping 2 year old threads about coilovers that are discontinued...