Well Im looking into getting coilovers for my fd. I have been researching and I think Tien Flex are the ones for me. I want something that isnt too over priced. I do mostly street driving and ocassionally autox. I want something that I can lower the car about 1.75 with out making the suspention too stiff. Im also considering JIC FLT-A2 .Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks.

Also does anyone have pics of fd with stock wheels lowered about 1.5-1.7 in?

 

Let me direct you to: https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/

 

moved...

 

The JICs are WORLDS ahead of the tein FLEX.

 

how bout buddy club race spec?

 

I strongly suggest that you don't get coilovers because:

a) you mostly street drive with occasional auto-x

b) you don't want too stiff of a ride

Just get some H&R springs, they lower the car 1.25" and stiffen up the handling a bit. Use them with OEM R1 shocks or some Konis. It will be a lot cheaper, will ride softer, and be cheaper to maintain.

Almost all of the Japanese coilovers are WAY too stiff for street driving. Unless you like kidney damage and losing traction when you hit a pebble going around a curve.... That said, if you are set on coilovers, the Tein Flex and the JIC FLT-A2 seem to be the most streetable.

 

I have JIC FLT-A2s on my FC, and it's my daily driver. It's a fine setup for street driving and autocross, and they make a world of difference, especially when coupled with thicker swaybars. As for spring rates, it's true that those are set in stone and cannot be adjusted (JIC has softer springs than Tein), but you CAN change your shock valving, so if you in fact are skidding all over bumps and imperfections, you can soften up your setup to be more accepting. Keep in mind that these true coilovers are adjustable with ride as well as height, and can be personally tuned to your personal usage preferences. I can honestly say that my car rides fine (it rode stiffer with ST springs and Tokikos), and it also handles like a bat out of hell.

 

Ok its now between the JIC and the Buddy Club Racing Spec. Theres a new set of buddy clubs on ebay for $900, I think thats something I cant refuse. But there isnt much info on these coilovers, but jason from jt-imports said their really good.

 

That sounds like a good deal for the Buddy Club coilovers. That's about half of what the FLT-A2s retail for. However, since there's not much info on them and they're called "racing spec", they may not be adjustable dampers, and you could end up with a really stiff ride.

 

Heres the spec on the buddy club :

The Racing Spec Damper is ideal for the enthusiast who needs a street/track coilover with an emphasis on track performance. Racing Spec Dampers feature: adjustable stroke, to adjust ride height without sacrificing suspension travel, pillowball uppermount with aluminum top hat, adjustable spring perch, 15 way adjustable damper with 46mm piston, chromium plated steel body for high rigidity and strength and weather resistance.

http://www.first-inc.co.jp/buddyclub/top_m.html

Also I belive the sring rates are 10/10

 

They sound more like racing coilovers that are streetable. You sound more like you want street coilovers that you can race. Also, 10/10 setup will balance the car toward oversteer -- and be pretty stiff, as well.

 

I have the JIC FLT-A2's on my FD and I really like them. If I had to do it over again I would buy the JIC's again without even thinking.

But ultimately it is up to you as to what you want to do with your money. Everyone on here is going to offer you their advice. Just remember to take each persons advice with a grain of salt and don't believe everything you hear.

- Cody