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Old 11-02-2006 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tom kerr
Ill I think the H+R's are a cut below JIC?
I dont know man, could be because my car is too low and set too stiff
 
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Old 11-03-2006 | 01:37 AM
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My Father is currently using the JIC with H&R f/r sways on his TT. He used to have H&R on his C2. From my point of view, the JIC is the better deal. You get 3 choice of spring rates, pillow ball mount with camber adjustment, separate height adjustment and also more dials for the stiffness settings. Also from the previous Turbo shoot out that I read, the tt cab got the JIC coils and the review on them is very good. Btw, the tt cab took second place.

I got quite a few chances to drive my Father's turbo on the track. The car handled fabulously and it always feels planted. Car certainly feels alot more nimble but i cannot say much about the ride quality. This is his track car so ride quality isn't his concern. If this is the case, I highly suggest the JICs for its competitive pricing and the attractive features that it offers. He also have the stiffestest springs that are offered by JIC.

Other than that he also have the Evo CF f/r tower bar so I m sure it helps along with his porsche roll bar.

I believe that the Pss9 is more of a street use than track use. The previous H&R coil overs we had on the C2 handled beautifully as well, however it was a little soft for his preference.

I hope this helps.
 
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Old 11-03-2006 | 05:16 AM
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Wow, was i the only one who had problems with JIC's.. rattles, front top bolts came loose almost every other month, etc... i probably had a bad set..

Then i got the techart set up now and i love it...
 
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Old 11-03-2006 | 02:49 PM
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just purchased the jic coilovers 9kg, gt3 rear sway bar, bushings for gt3 sway bar, and agency power rear sway bar links.

will update on how things go once installed.
thanks all for help.
 
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does your jic suspension come with camber plates??? cause alex (sharky) told me camber plates would rattle


Originally Posted by lei
Wow, was i the only one who had problems with JIC's.. rattles, front top bolts came loose almost every other month, etc... i probably had a bad set..

Then i got the techart set up now and i love it...
i have the kw v3s on my car rite now just got them installed about a week or 2 ago from alex at shark werks there kinda stiff with stock kw adjustments but after some adjustments the car rides better
 
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Old 11-16-2006 | 05:44 AM
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I hear the JIC make noise as well... I'm trying to decide between the PSS9's and the JIC... any other feedback out there?
 
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Old 11-16-2006 | 06:01 AM
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no problems with my pss9s... with over 40K miles driven on them... whats really important is to have a race shop like Orbit racing do the install correctly... make custom drop links and corner balance the car...
 
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Old 11-16-2006 | 11:10 AM
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Well guys I must admit after all the info and experiences I have learned on the board and from the race track I have gone with the moton clubsport set up, GT3 sways, camber plates, helper springs the whole deal.
I will post after the install is complete and my new sebring lap times also.
I went with this cause I didnt want to do it again later, but my "other" first choice was the JIC set up.
Again, my car is 90% track driven!
 
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Old 11-16-2006 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by AIRjordan23
tom..thanks.

from what i read and undertand the jics are better than the pss9's..so i guess for a few dollars more i would go for the better setup. for the most part i have been hearing only good things about the jics.

i was curious to get feedback on the kwvariants.

one forum member posted pics and great feedback alittle while back..
just wanted to know if thier were more out thier.


also in regards to rear sway bar.
what is the difference between an hnr rear sway bar and gt3.
which one is better and which one needs adjustments.
thanks!
"Few dollars more?" really?? i went with the JIC at that time because it was a few dollars cheaper?? a few dollars more could have gotton me the pss9.. the resale on the jics also stink..
 
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Old 11-16-2006 | 09:40 PM
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lei, you have it backwards.
 
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Old 11-16-2006 | 09:58 PM
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I have the JIC's love them, they do make a little noise, no big deal.
the car handles very well!! Great for street & some track!
 
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