FS - JIC Magic FLTA2s - Buy Them!
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FS - JIC Magic FLTA2s - Buy Them!
They were in my car for a year. I re-rated the springs for some more rearward bias. They come with 503 lb-in F/ 559 lb-in R, Front springs were replaced with Hypercoil racing springs ($129/pair) they now have 400 lb-in front/ 559 lb-in rear. Lower front brackets have some coating corrosion, its, its tarnish on the gold plating from a combination of brake dust, grease and water trapped between the knuckle and the bracket, some of the welds have some corrosion on them, but this is pretty normal with any non-stainless steel welding job, makes no big deal other than its looks blackish, you can't see them anyways. Some minor rust dots on the ram sleeve on the front struts. The shock guts are underneath this and it's just the protective sleeve, once again, no operational problems caused, think of it like a dirty dust boot. Black stuff in the threads is graphite from the thread grease I've been using on them, it has no ill effects, infact it helps the threads stay corrosion free. Setup is currently dissassembled for a thorough cleaning, it also answers the threads stuck question, no, they're not. New spring rates are more applicable to an EM/ES application with less weight on the front end. The rear bias will cause oversteer with stupid manuvers, so be aware of that. They have been raced on, but thats what they're intended to do and they do it very well.
Dampers are 15 way adjustable
Inverted monotube struts
Adjustable length damper bodies (3rd lock nut)
Preloadable springs
Camber plates (will go to about -2.5 deg)
Pillowball upper mounts on all 4 corners
Spanner wrenches included
Aluminum Spring seats
And the rest of the list (read the JIC website)... I'm assuming anyone who's buying them knows what they're buying.
I pulled them to make way for my tinker project suspension (Konis/GCs/Camber plates and all the custom crap). I didn't have any problems with these other than I wanted something that was a little more customizable on the fly (changing springs on these requires taking them out of the car).
They ride very firm, no bitching about firm rides on racing suspensions. The spring rates can be lowered by swapping springs. They take standard 2.5" racing coils, 8" in the front, 6" in the back. Choose your rates and brands.
It fits 2001-2005. Yes All of them. The kit is for the EP3R.... 16mm crash bolts. I used them with 14mm knuckles. I'm sure you all want to know how... because I did it without bushings to cut the diameter down (which you can do if you choose). All you have to do is install as usual, before you torque the bolts down, push up and in hard on the knuckle, and torque them to heck. It worked, they never moved. The angle at which the knuckle fits in prevents if from coming out. It actually buys you about 1/2 a degree of negative camber right off the bat.
The price on these works like this.
I'm in DC. If I can get to you in 60 minutes or less based on mapquest's estimates, I'll deliver them to you.
60
More than 60, you come to the 60 mile line.
$900, which is way down from what it started at 6 months ago. I really don't want to go any lower, this is a rediculous deal on a $2000 suspension.
If you want me to ship them..... plan on paying for it. Its probably going to be more than 50 bucks IF I can even find a box sturdy enough to ship them.
I'll also entertain trades for 15 or 16x7.5 (NOT 7) 4x100 wheels of similar value (read: they better be forged)
Dampers are 15 way adjustable
Inverted monotube struts
Adjustable length damper bodies (3rd lock nut)
Preloadable springs
Camber plates (will go to about -2.5 deg)
Pillowball upper mounts on all 4 corners
Spanner wrenches included
Aluminum Spring seats
And the rest of the list (read the JIC website)... I'm assuming anyone who's buying them knows what they're buying.
I pulled them to make way for my tinker project suspension (Konis/GCs/Camber plates and all the custom crap). I didn't have any problems with these other than I wanted something that was a little more customizable on the fly (changing springs on these requires taking them out of the car).
They ride very firm, no bitching about firm rides on racing suspensions. The spring rates can be lowered by swapping springs. They take standard 2.5" racing coils, 8" in the front, 6" in the back. Choose your rates and brands.
It fits 2001-2005. Yes All of them. The kit is for the EP3R.... 16mm crash bolts. I used them with 14mm knuckles. I'm sure you all want to know how... because I did it without bushings to cut the diameter down (which you can do if you choose). All you have to do is install as usual, before you torque the bolts down, push up and in hard on the knuckle, and torque them to heck. It worked, they never moved. The angle at which the knuckle fits in prevents if from coming out. It actually buys you about 1/2 a degree of negative camber right off the bat.
The price on these works like this.
I'm in DC. If I can get to you in 60 minutes or less based on mapquest's estimates, I'll deliver them to you.
60
More than 60, you come to the 60 mile line.
$900, which is way down from what it started at 6 months ago. I really don't want to go any lower, this is a rediculous deal on a $2000 suspension.
If you want me to ship them..... plan on paying for it. Its probably going to be more than 50 bucks IF I can even find a box sturdy enough to ship them.
I'll also entertain trades for 15 or 16x7.5 (NOT 7) 4x100 wheels of similar value (read: they better be forged)
Last edited by Boilermaker1; Oct 13, 2005 at 08:20 PM.
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Rep Power: 425 Deal fell through. Back up for sale again.... If someone buys them before this weekend is over, take $50 off. or $900 shipped
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Rep Power: 0 i've been reading your suspension post for years now and I know you're a wiz with suspension.....so why give up the prestigious name of jic for your own custom setup of koni's and cg's? I know that koni's are great too, but do you personally think that they'll out perform the jics in auto-x. I've personally been wanting to go with koni's, linear spring rated SWIFT springs, and Tein camber plates. I want to hit 120 degree turns in the 80's and pull out smooth and also sharp cornering. what do you suggest I use in my suspension set-up? how much stiffer that stock is 400lbs rated springs in the front uhhmm percentage wise and 559lbs for the rears over stock?
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Originally Posted by specks
i've been reading your suspension post for years now and I know you're a wiz with suspension.....so why give up the prestigious name of jic for your own custom setup of koni's and cg's? I know that koni's are great too, but do you personally think that they'll out perform the jics in auto-x. I've personally been wanting to go with koni's, linear spring rated SWIFT springs, and Tein camber plates. I want to hit 120 degree turns in the 80's and pull out smooth and also sharp cornering. what do you suggest I use in my suspension set-up? how much stiffer that stock is 400lbs rated springs in the front uhhmm percentage wise and 559lbs for the rears over stock?
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Rep Power: 0 Ok a couple of quiestion a friend is interested
How do you service them if one of the dampers gets fugged up?
Whats shipping on thse to Laredo, TX 78040?
Do you offer payment plans?
How do you service them if one of the dampers gets fugged up?
Whats shipping on thse to Laredo, TX 78040?
Do you offer payment plans?
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Rep Power: 425 They have to go back to JIC in california who probably sends them to JIC Japan
Best guess on fedex.com is about $40
ummm. No. All the money up front, I'm not a bank.
Best guess on fedex.com is about $40
ummm. No. All the money up front, I'm not a bank.
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Rep Power: 425 $900 shipped. Come on people, this is a good deal on some good ****. I just bought new wheels, I need room. Someone take em.
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Originally Posted by AzNmiKex215
Bump for boilermaker!! Did you try to sell them on club RSX or ephatch.com?
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Rep Power: 425 OK... seriously, someone's gotta buy these. If you've got a FAIR offer, make it. If you're embarrased to make the offer, then don't make it
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Come on... its the holidays. I'm generously giving you the gift of handling.... someone give me money. Because tis the time of the year for giving.
Come on... its the holidays. I'm generously giving you the gift of handling.... someone give me money. Because tis the time of the year for giving.
WOW this is an insane deal and no one's bitting. 
I don't autocross so if I were to buy these it'd be a waste IMO. I'd more then likely be bitching about too stiff of a ride as well. Good deal nonetheless.
I don't autocross so if I were to buy these it'd be a waste IMO. I'd more then likely be bitching about too stiff of a ride as well. Good deal nonetheless. 
