![]() |
|
User Classifieds Got stuff to sell? Looking for something to buy? Check here! |
![]() |
|
Thread Tools |
![]() |
#1 |
The Doink
Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 20,335
Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata
Class: PDX/TT-6
The way out is through
|
![]()
For Sale:
JIC FLT-A2 Coilvers - for '02+ WRX, '04 STi - pillowball topmounts on all 4 corners - camber adjustable front plates - has the extended throw rear struts - 7kg/mm front springs - 5kg/mm rear springs - 7kg/mm rear springs w/ helpers - 40mm inverted dampers - non-independent bump and rebound damping adjustment (bump and rebound both adjusted by same screw) - independent ride-height adjustment (lower the car w/o changing spring pre-load or strut throw) - approx 15k miles on them - $1000 ($1600 new) I won't BS you, these coilovers bounce on the freeway, they are *not* comfortable. I daily drove on them for about a year. Not bad at all around town but I *hated* them on the freeway. They were great at soaking up the big bumps, but I think they're over sprung for the little stuff and would bounce on what looked like smooth road. So if you commute on the freeway, I'd suggest passing on 'em. With a load of stuff in the trunk, they seemed to smooth out, so if you've got a 2nd gen Legacy or Outback, they might be a decent choice due to the extra weight. Preloading the rear springs might achieve the same effect as well, but since I was happy w/ the on-track handling, I stopped fussing with them. On track/autocross, they rocked. I went to a stiffer rear spring for a little but of a looser setup, and used a helper simply to capture the shorter 7k spring. Spring rates are linear on all 6 main springs. Both sets of rear springs and the helpers are included. Bump and rebound are adjustable, but there's a single screw that changes them both at the same time. Inverted struts reduce unsprung weight. Ride height is rediculously adjustable... I had the car +1 inch above stock and -3 inches below stock (it rubbed badly), and there was more adjustment to spare. Height adjustment does not effect damper pre-load. On my car, these coilover never clunked or squeeked or anything... they were dead quiet. As with any coilovers, you will need rear camber bolts and an alignment to make these work. They will drop into any 2002-2005 WRX/RS, and the 2004 STi. Other Imprezas will work with different rear topmounts. Struts are off the car and sitting on my garage floor. I will post pics as soon as I clean them up. I'm asking $1000 for the set, including the extra springs. They sell new for $1500-$1700. Photos: More/full size pictures here. Here's the car with them installed: ![]() ![]()
__________________
Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints? Last edited by sperry; 2005-08-30 at 02:06 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
The Doink
Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 20,335
Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata
Class: PDX/TT-6
The way out is through
|
![]()
Bump for pictures!
__________________
Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
EJ205
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 2,354
Car: 2004 STi
Class: TSM
I can't complain
|
![]()
for 1k thats a hot deal!!!!!
__________________
Cobb Stage 2 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
EJ205
Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Dayton, NV
Posts: 1,888
Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L
Class: RNP sometimes (see motto)
"Kids are ruining autocross."
|
![]()
How bad is the freeway bouncing? What was the ride like on various parts of the 395, such as through Reno, Washoe, etc?
__________________
Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 | |
The Doink
Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 20,335
Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata
Class: PDX/TT-6
The way out is through
|
![]() Quote:
I tried a bunch of things to fix the issue. Initially I thought it was an issue of being over-damped... with the bounce being caused by the tires themselves. I so I went to the stiffer rear springs. It helped the bounce a little, but didn't get rid of it. The nice side effect was that the stiffer rear springs really made the car ride great for autocross. So I stopped trying to dial out the bounce and just lived with it, since I wasn't driving long distance very often. In hindsight, I think the car is actually over-sprung... which is what normally causes bounce. Some softer springs on the car may actually make it downright comfortable, but I need some stiff rates for the track, so I never tried that route. The JICs use standard 2.5" ID springs, so anything from the Eibach catalog would work, which means you can get a complete set of springs for around $200 IIRC. Since you're local, if you're interested in buying the coilovers, I'd be happy to help with the install, plus I've got everything to do an alignment in my garage, so you wouldn't need to drop $70 at a shop later. If you'd like to take a look at 'em, and/or discuss the bounce issue in person, I'll be around tonight if you don't mind making the trip up to Reno. I live in the South Meadows area so it's not terribly far from Carson. PM me for my phone number.
__________________
Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints? |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
EJ205
Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Dayton, NV
Posts: 1,888
Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L
Class: RNP sometimes (see motto)
"Kids are ruining autocross."
|
![]()
Sorry, I posted right before leaving for work. I spent nearly 12 hours (got home about 4:30AM) setting up my fall sales floor re-lay. . .
![]() I won't be able to afford any major mods to the car until october, so if someone else decides to pick them up, go for it. I'm definitely interested in them, but I need to decide how deep I can afford to go right off the bat. Are you going to be at Bully's on thursday?
__________________
Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
The Doink
Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 20,335
Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata
Class: PDX/TT-6
The way out is through
|
![]()
I may or may not make it to the meet depending on work. This week is going to be pretty rough (as if the last 20 days of 12 hours days wasn't rough enough...).
__________________
Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
The Doink
Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 20,335
Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata
Class: PDX/TT-6
The way out is through
|
![]()
Bump-o-rama!
__________________
Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
The Doink
Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 20,335
Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata
Class: PDX/TT-6
The way out is through
|
![]()
SOLD!
![]()
__________________
Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
EJ207
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada
Posts: 3,482
Car: 2000 2.5RS
Class: RestNPeace
Master Slurper.
|
![]()
You car is hawt, I would know that by now had I gone to any meets...
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 | |
The Doink
Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 20,335
Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata
Class: PDX/TT-6
The way out is through
|
![]() Quote:
![]()
__________________
Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints? |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
EJ251
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Everett, WA
Posts: 603
Car: '06 Impreza WRX STi
Class: Out of class!
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.
|
![]()
Is it done? Fixed? Still in Sac?
__________________
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " ~Frank Sinatra |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 | |
The Doink
Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 20,335
Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata
Class: PDX/TT-6
The way out is through
|
![]() Quote:
__________________
Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints? |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
EJ251
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Everett, WA
Posts: 603
Car: '06 Impreza WRX STi
Class: Out of class!
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.
|
![]()
ETA?
__________________
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " ~Frank Sinatra |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
The Don
Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 3,097
Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT
Class: low
|
![]()
No.
heh ![]() ETA is, we're working on the bahstid ![]()
__________________
Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
EJ251
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Everett, WA
Posts: 603
Car: '06 Impreza WRX STi
Class: Out of class!
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.
|
![]()
You guys short handed down there?
__________________
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " ~Frank Sinatra |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
The Don
Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 3,097
Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT
Class: low
|
![]()
Nope, just funky car issues. Doesn't need to be duscussed in a dead classifieds thread
![]()
__________________
Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
EJ251
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Everett, WA
Posts: 603
Car: '06 Impreza WRX STi
Class: Out of class!
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.
|
![]()
TRUE.
__________________
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " ~Frank Sinatra |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
FS: Helix DNA Coilovers for 02+ RS/WRX, 04 STi | M3n2c3 | User Classifieds | 20 | 2006-08-11 09:48 PM |
megan racing coilovers? | ddub | Technical Chat | 33 | 2006-01-05 12:19 PM |
FS: Vishnu Valved JIC Coilovers FLTA2 | Egan | User Classifieds | 10 | 2004-04-15 06:23 PM |
The JIC Drama | sperry | General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat | 21 | 2004-01-22 11:19 PM |
DO NOT buy anything from JIC USA | DC5Denver | General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat | 14 | 2004-01-18 10:36 AM |