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Coilovers

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So as the title says, worth it or not.

Also what do people think of JIC coilovers?

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The bc coilovers on ebay are pretty cheap i had them on my other car and the ride quality was good and handling was awesome best $1300 i ever spent.
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do a search, should be a few on here about coilovers for the FTO
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If i had to buy them again i'd go with anodised ones, my teins have the paint coming off them and there is some surface rust underneath... they'r ejust paint chip sized holes, but that'll do it...

I think Cusco are anodized and good quality and good value aswell... so i'd buy them if i had to get a new pair but plenty of other brands are the same quality.

If you want to use the FTO on long cruises and you have a choice of spring rate even if you go with 3 kilo you're doing better (about twice) as better as the springs are from factory - they are about 1.2kilo and 1.6 kilo(?) and you dont lose much ride comfort...
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Iv got the bc gold ones and so far so good!
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Saw a set of JIC on ebay last night for $325 buy it now, looked today and some bastard has bought them.

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Re: Coilovers

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Should i just buy a set of king springs and kyb adjustable shockers. Total price is $606 for the lot.
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If its just for sporty street use, then yes, that would be perfect - and a good price.
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Yea it's only for street use, last owner decided to lower the car by cutting the springs. Which means my roadworthy counts for nothing.

Only noticed it today when I was under the car doing my swaybar.
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