JIC FLT-A2's availabe. BEST FRIKIN' SUspension made for Protege
 

Guys they are available and we did test it out. Just amazing. I'll let the owner give his input later. I'm putting mine on this week.

Hefty price of $1850.00 minus your club deal, but still so worth it. Do this over any power mods you'd want. It's not about speed, it's about driver and handling. At least my preferences.

Rishie

I'll post pics too.

YES I FREKIN AGREE .. THE BEST EVER ... ZOOMZOOM


HEHEH I HAVE THEM THATS WHY

Bastard :the finge

hahahah
 

hahah very funni :the finge
hey you should be happy you beat me in the car show buddy... :crying:
when i go back down to the bay ill take you for a ride .. so i can rub it in :evilgrin: haha n e ways ill see you when i go back down ... and maybe we can play Initial D at golfland... hahah hey keep me updated on the turbo ... talk to you later

$1850 :wtf:

not to be an asshole, but for $20k I could have gotten a Mazdaspeed Pro AND bought X-mas presents for the kids


(don't mind me I'm just jealous)

are they struts/ springs/ coil overs?

thanks

We're putting mine on right now. OMG, I can't wait. I'll post reviews afterwards. I've been in all the suspension setups on this including my Mazdaspeed adj and HR springs. From first test in djhyper's car I could already tell that the JIC's were more comfortable and waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy better handling.

Here's a pic of the type of suspension it is. notice the perch below the spring and the perch above the shock bracket. The lower one, above the shock bracket, is the one you move upward, then spin the bracket upward towards the spring. This is how you shorten the overall distance without sacrificing suspension travel or ride quality. Also notice the inverted design of the strut, where's the bumpstop. This allows better load handling as well as allows all dampening adjustments to be made at the bottom of the strut. No need to pop the hood or take the trunk apart.

These are 15 way Adjustable, monotube dampers, aircraft aluminum bodies and brackets that are fully anodized. They also include pillowball mounts front and rear with camber adjustment in the front. The rear shock bracket has a slotted hole to allow for more negative camber in the rear as well. Very nicely done. They are rebuildable and can be customized later to full race spec if you so desire in the future. They are the shit.

http://jic-magic.com/suspension/flta2_detail.jpg

I am freakin' drooling. They better come out with something for the Mazda6. I'll sell a child to get that :D

Rishie, NO DOUBT that with you will be storming thru Laguna's "corkscrew" with your sano JIC suspension setup......


See ya, Speedbump.


2002 Protege5
vivid yellow/5speed
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17x7.5 ROTA Sub-Zero's / gun metal
215/40HR17 Kumho 711 BK Ecsta
H & R Springs
B & M Sport Shifter
AutoExe rear wing
MP3 front carbon splilter
ObX alloy pedals
MoMo shifter/Belts
Bosal cat bac exhaust system
tinted windows

now that just looks so sweet. I'd definilty consider saving up for a set.

HOLY Mother of GOD. I went around the block a couple times. Just wanted to keep going. It's like an oval track., hehe. Even took Ron for a ride. I'm sure he'll post. He got my Mazdaspeeds and HR's.

Just absolutely amazing. I can't speak enough. And my alignment is jacked up I'm sure. CAn't wait to get this thing corner weighted. Can you imagine a 50/50 weight distribution in the P5. Se lavi to the exaggerated understeer.

Next stop, MP3 sway bars. Oh man. I got a new car all over again. I really don't care about power anymore. The Turbo kit would be nice but just asking for warranty problems. It's all about handling now. Gonna see if Roger Foo wants to take this for a drive and give me some feedback. I know he'll immensly approve. He'll probably shit his pants considering this is so well handling and amazingly comfortable. I mean amazing comfort.

Start saving guys. I'll put together a promotional offer on these but will wait to see who is actually ready.

Thanks, Rishie

Corkscrew, hehe. yeah, corkscrew. Very soon my dear friend.

Damn .. promo pricing? :( Stupid shipping, taxes, and duty charges for us North of the border....

OMG, the freakin JIC'S are the sickest suspension setup...the ride was awesome in rishie's ride...all i can is that it is the shit...my mazdaspeed struts are sick too, but shit, nothin can compare to the jic's...shit, they are just too tight, the ride and handling is amazing...if any of you guys got the cash, get that shit, it is off the hinges!!!!peace out rishie...thanks for the mazdaspeeds...theyre sick too...

ron

How do these compare to Tein's?

I think the Teins will be a bit cheaper but are not available yet other than the prototype's

They are two totally different levels of suspension. The JIC FLT-A2 is a mono tube damper whereas the tein will be a twin tube. Also the FLT-A2 is gas charged, whereas Tein is oil.

THe JIC's are repairable and rebuildable in the US and customizable as well, with regards to damping and spring rates.

The Tein most likely will sacrifice suspension travel when lowered and will most likely require the use of helper springs.

The TEin suspension that compares to these JIC's are the R series. which list out around $2300.00. Not their entry level stuff. So it's kinda like comparing apples to oranges.

LAters, Rishie

how low can you get your car with jic's. i know the tien's only allow 1.3" lowering in the back according to their site. i dont think i would spend that much to lower it 1.3inches.

I heard that Tein is releasing a "flex" coilover set for the 3rd gen protege. This is what tein used on their J-spec '02 Integra Type R. They supposedly are their best balance of handling and ride and are compatible with their electronic dampening controller. I didn't know anything else other than that, and that the flex set would not be retardly expensive

Some one on this board had a prototype Tein suspension on his P5 I believe. That was all I was comparing it to. He said the suspension would list for about $1250 without any electronic equipment.

ok I checked out the site.

http://www.tein.com/mazda.html

They do make a setup that is availalbe for the protege and p5. Not positive on what dampers are used, but because of the price I assume Type Flex which are a more entry level damper. They lower up to 1.3 to 2.1 in. in front and .7 to 1.2 in back so nothing crazy ( I am not sure if I read the site correctly on that. Kind of mis leading chart). Price is $1350. So yes these would most likely be a much more entry level true coilover setup than the JIC's. Just another option for people looking for a lower price. Oh and the EDFC, which is the DIN sized damping controller you mount on the inside of the car, is not compatible with the Pro or Pro5 most likely do to hood clearance issues.

Rishie do you carry Tein products? Just curious. Personally I am saving for the JIC's.

Tein is no problem.

Easiest suspension to get.

Thanks, Rishie

I just suggest JIC's cause they are so much more for your money.

Do not be a wuss-if you're ready to shell out $1850US for suspension, you shouldn't worry about petty taxes and shipping.
Have it shipped by US Parsel post and declare $700 value...I don't think Rishie would mind?

I'll help in whatever way I can.

Please do remember that this is not an entry level coilover. Hence the price. It is the top of the line inverted monotube, pillowballs inlcluded, with independent ride height and spring preload adjustments. It can be rebuilt and custom valved to your future needs.

Thanks, Rishie

I'm lookin to purchase a high end suspension setup, such as jic, but i don't have the facilities or the technical knowhow to do the install myself. I don't know of any tuning shops around me other than chain autoshops and actual mazda dealerships. Just wonderin if the intsall and setup can be trusted to one of those chains. I know the dealership would do it, but they'd take ever penny I own. Any input would help, thanks.

Hey guys, I'm back from SEMA. The show was dope and I think we had the only MP3 that was featured there. It was sweet. We saw some Protege5's but not really of my taste. Nice nonetheless.

Let's figure out where you live. If for some reason we can't find a place I can tell you exactly how to do it. You just have to be a little handy and a little confidence. REally is quite simple. I can explain the steps and let you know what tools you'll need.

Let me know what your city and state are as well as your zip code. I'll see what I can find.

Rishie

there nice, but a bit on the pricey side , why not just get a turbo for the same money ... or get the fsze intake many with the cams . and proper tunning ...

Mostly because those mods have nothing to do with handling. That would be the engine and drivetrain section. A better comparison would be Turbo expense versus what you've indicated.

It may seem pricey but I don't think one can even conceptualize how incredible the handling and comfort are. If that was conceivable for you then the expense would appear miniscule.

Because I'm more of a track guy, not stop light to stop light, I've found that a low powered car with incredible handling can easily out run a powerful car with decent handling on the track.

I would easily spend my first loads of cash on a good suspension and then go from there. No matter what you do it will cost a lot to make a difference in power on the 2.0's. This however is a dramatic change.

Laters, Rishie