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Old 07-21-08, 09:22 AM
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Default JIC VIP vs HKS RS

i cant decided which one i want to get!? i heard both are really good with going really low and keeping some of the comfort cuz im tired of riding a horse around lol (slammed on TEIN Flex). What are the pros and cons of each? Which one do you guys prefer? Whats the difference between the JIC FLT-TAR VIP and JIC FLT-A2?

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is the ride that bad on the Flex?
i believe the JIC's go lower than the RS...double check tho i like the ride in my RS' tho.
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
is the ride that bad on the Flex?
i believe the JIC's go lower than the RS...double check tho i like the ride in my RS' tho.
yea its pretty bad. ive memorized all the bumps and dips on the 405, 73, 55, 57, 22 and a bunch of inside streets hahaha.

are you slammed all the way on ur HKS?
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Im glad you started this thread... I was going to buy some Tein Flex.. But there Spring Rates are Pretty High...
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Originally Posted by eyecon7
Im glad you started this thread... I was going to buy some Tein Flex.. But there Spring Rates are Pretty High...
yea slammed all the way its pretty harsh but i can tuck my wheels wit it. if i left like a finger gap btw my tire (235/35/19 n 265/30/19) its not that bad. the dampering setting is second from the lowest also.
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Originally Posted by DangGS3
yea its pretty bad. ive memorized all the bumps and dips on the 405, 73, 55, 57, 22 and a bunch of inside streets hahaha.

are you slammed all the way on ur HKS?
i was tucked in my rear with about another 1/2" to go and my fronts were pretty much maxed out, tucked about say 1/4" on 19s. again, i could be wrong, but i think the JICs go lower.

i'd show u my car, but, i'm about stock now...oh and the ride, i've only adjusted once...if i could do it all over again, i'd go with HKS first and only
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I believe JIC only makes the TAR VIP for our car. Ive been hearing from alot of ppl Tein just hasnt been keeping up with their quality anymore. I just orderd JIC gonna take about 2 months, but should be well worth the wait.
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Originally Posted by whitevomr
I believe JIC only makes the TAR VIP for our car. Ive been hearing from alot of ppl Tein just hasnt been keeping up with their quality anymore. I just orderd JIC gonna take about 2 months, but should be well worth the wait.
i could be wrong, but, i believe Seize's brother has the FLT-A2s on his 2GS w/produce kit.
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The only thing i herd with JIC's Though is that they Blow out alot... and you have to rebuild them.. Esp if your using them in the Winter...
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i have teh TAR-VIPs and they ride smoooooooth..im tucking all around and i still have a good 3" to go front and rear..although ur gonna be bottoming out at the height..so u gotta make a few sacrifices..check my thread for some pics of my current height on the JICs..
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Originally Posted by 4play4dr
i have teh TAR-VIPs and they ride smoooooooth..im tucking all around and i still have a good 3" to go front and rear..although ur gonna be bottoming out at the height..so u gotta make a few sacrifices..check my thread for some pics of my current height on the JICs..
koo koo im leaning towards JIC. where did u get ur JICs 4play4dr?
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no love for HKS LS? It's made for luxury cars.
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
no love for HKS LS? It's made for luxury cars.
do you have the HKS LS? how do they ride? and how low can they drop?
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
i could be wrong, but, i believe Seize's brother has the FLT-A2s on his 2GS w/produce kit.
Well the JIC VIP's are pretty much the FLT-A2's. They allow lower drop while not affecting the dampening. 4play4dr's GS is pretty slammed and he said he can go another 3 in. lower.


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