FS: [VIC] JIC Coilovers for BA Astina

Rupewrecht · 18-10-2011, 07:52 PM

Selling my JIC Magic coilovers, as i upgraded to Aragostas.

Fits:
- 1993-1998 Mazda 323 Astina - BA model
- Hatch AND Hardtop
- V6 and I4

Specs:
- Made by JIC Magic of Japan.
- Adjustable height front and rear
- Cusco adjustable camber pillowball tops front and rear - better than the standard JIC tops
- Fronts are damper adjustable, rears are not.
- Spring rates are 7kg front, 5kg rear
- Damping is stiff.

Condition:
- No leaks, no bends, but some scratches and paint missing.
- Bump stops in average condition.
- Rebuilt a couple of years ago with new dampers, seals and hard-chromed shafts at a cost of just over $1200!
- I'd guess around 10,000kms use - i've got no idea to be honest. Probably less than that, considering how rarely i drive my car.

Pics:

Height of car at current adjusted height of the coilovers - so they can go over an inch lower

Price: $825.

Happy to ship Australia-wide, might be able to do internationally too depending on weight.

Clean_Cookie · 18-10-2011, 08:55 PM

Decisions decisions. Probably too stiff for my project though.

Rupewrecht · 02-11-2011, 09:51 AM

Bump! Make a sensible offer!

SLY 323 · 02-11-2011, 12:43 PM

Were these used or new when you purchased them? How so they compare to say bc or k sport?

Rupewrecht · 02-11-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLY 323

Were these used or new when you purchased them? How so they compare to say bc or k sport?

Used, but as mentioned above them were fully rebuilt a couple of years ago and have seen minimal use since then.

Never had BC or K Sport so couldn't say.

Demanius · 10-11-2011, 12:45 AM

825 dollars I'm keen I like stiffness hehe

Since mi car is abit of a rocket now , I'm keen for these, I'll let you know Dan when I have the money

Rupewrecht · 10-11-2011, 06:54 AM

No worries

project.r.racing · 10-11-2011, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLY 323

How so they compare to say bc or k sport?

Personal view, as I have owned/used all 3 in the same Astina...

build quality - jic and bc are the same, d2/k-s much below unless to baby them.
stiffness - jic and d2/k-s are the same, bc much softer.
shock adjustablility - jic 5 click system, d2/k-s 6 360 degree rotating screw, bc 32 click system. none better than the other.
height adjustability - jic effect shocks stroke, d2/k-s and bc do not. all have around the same lowering capabilities.
camber adjustability - jic and bc front only, d2/k-s front+rear.

Dans JICs are a little different to the ones that I have used, he has Cusco camber tops added to allow front + rear camber adjustment. So that is an added bonus!

Personal note to buyers, if these were rear adjustable coilovers, I would've purchased them in a heartbeat. I think that anyone buying their 1st coilovers will not be dissappointed.

pyromaniac11 · 10-11-2011, 11:30 AM

so if I swapped these in for my springs/shocks...would that do the same thing as a "lower"?? The people at tyre zone said they'd lower my car for $400, but I think they were gonna cut my springs or something?
Whats involved in putting these bad boys on the car...

Rupewrecht · 10-11-2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyromaniac11

so if I swapped these in for my springs/shocks...would that do the same thing as a "lower"?? The people at tyre zone said they'd lower my car for $400, but I think they were gonna cut my springs or something?
Whats involved in putting these bad boys on the car...

Exactly that - remove your old spring/shock assembly, and replace it with the JICs. Two bolts at the bottom, 3-4 at the top - that's it.

pyromaniac11 · 10-11-2011, 12:14 PM

Well thats easy ain't it!
It looks like demanius wants them. I'd take em if he didnt want em. wouldn't be able to pay for the full lot until 1 or 2 weeks of paydays though.

The fact that they've been "rebuilt"... what did that involve... Why didn't you just purchase new coilovers?

Clean_Cookie · 10-11-2011, 01:36 PM

It took me a while to get the back shelf out and the hardtop is really hard to install the rears without long arms. On the hatch its a piece of piss.

And if you don't buy them, the gold matches my wheels....

Rupewrecht · 10-11-2011, 01:48 PM

LOL, the rears are easy for Hardtop. Just need a socket with an extension to do it.

Clean_Cookie · 10-11-2011, 03:23 PM

How does a longer socket help, I had trouble physically reaching around to put the nuts on! May well need a deep socket too.

Rupewrecht · 10-11-2011, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc3_racer_001

How does a longer socket help, I had trouble physically reaching around to put the nuts on! May well need a deep socket too.

Ah i did the rears by myself when i put the Aragostas in recently. Just a short extension to do/undo the top nuts, and being careful not to hit the rear window! I've had my parcel shelf out quite a few times now so it's a quick process.

Demanius · 10-11-2011, 07:26 PM

Pyro. You can have rupes coil overs , I'm in financial mess ATM, my car suspension is fine for the time being.

thanks for sticking by me boys, I'll work something out in the future with any parts that come up.

pyromaniac11 · 10-11-2011, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demanius

Pyro. You can have rupes coil overs , I'm in financial mess ATM, my car suspension is fine for the time being.

thanks for sticking by me boys, I'll work something out in the future with any parts that come up.

Haha cheers mate!!
But yeah, like i indicated... i'm also financially burdened (just recently got a gf) woe to me and my never-filling bank account.

Dan seems okay with a deposit though, so I'll still take em

pyromaniac11 · 10-11-2011, 09:16 PM

Sold b1tches

Clean_Cookie · 10-11-2011, 10:49 PM

sick. i will want a ride once installed.

pyromaniac11 · 11-11-2011, 08:14 AM

well you're helping me install them, so that's probably not a bad trade-off

18-10-2011, 07:52 PM	#1
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	FS: [VIC] JIC Coilovers for BA Astina Selling my JIC Magic coilovers, as i upgraded to Aragostas. Fits: - 1993-1998 Mazda 323 Astina - BA model - Hatch AND Hardtop - V6 and I4 Specs: - Made by JIC Magic of Japan. - Adjustable height front and rear - Cusco adjustable camber pillowball tops front and rear - better than the standard JIC tops - Fronts are damper adjustable, rears are not. - Spring rates are 7kg front, 5kg rear - Damping is stiff. Condition: - No leaks, no bends, but some scratches and paint missing. - Bump stops in average condition. - Rebuilt a couple of years ago with new dampers, seals and hard-chromed shafts at a cost of just over $1200! - I'd guess around 10,000kms use - i've got no idea to be honest. Probably less than that, considering how rarely i drive my car. Pics: Height of car at current adjusted height of the coilovers - so they can go over an inch lower Price: $825. Happy to ship Australia-wide, might be able to do internationally too depending on weight. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

18-10-2011, 08:55 PM	#2
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Decisions decisions. Probably too stiff for my project though. __________________ Worklog

02-11-2011, 09:51 AM	#3
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Bump! Make a sensible offer! __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

02-11-2011, 12:43 PM	#4
SLY 323 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wollongong Car: 95' Mazda BA 323 Posts: 747	Were these used or new when you purchased them? How so they compare to say bc or k sport? __________________ Too many Mazdas. ♡

10-11-2011, 12:45 AM	#6
Demanius AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sydney Car: 323 Astina Hardtop V6 Posts: 407	825 dollars I'm keen I like stiffness hehe Since mi car is abit of a rocket now , I'm keen for these, I'll let you know Dan when I have the money __________________ CAR IS SOLD !!! 323 Astina Hardtop Sedan V6 Sports Pack KFZE - 130 kilowatt Screamer *MAZDA V6's ROCK!!!!!* CURRENT CAR : Rolla Sportivo/T Sport/RunX 2ZZGE - nutter of an engine lol 2.75 inch CAI with Red Pod Filter Stock Exhaust Future Plans : Slowly will see.

10-11-2011, 06:54 AM	#7
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	No worries __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

10-11-2011, 11:30 AM	#9
pyromaniac11 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisvegas Car: 1997 Mazda 323 BA Hardtop Posts: 112	so if I swapped these in for my springs/shocks...would that do the same thing as a "lower"?? The people at tyre zone said they'd lower my car for $400, but I think they were gonna cut my springs or something? Whats involved in putting these bad boys on the car... __________________

10-11-2011, 12:14 PM	#11
pyromaniac11 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisvegas Car: 1997 Mazda 323 BA Hardtop Posts: 112	Well thats easy ain't it! It looks like demanius wants them. I'd take em if he didnt want em. wouldn't be able to pay for the full lot until 1 or 2 weeks of paydays though. The fact that they've been "rebuilt"... what did that involve... Why didn't you just purchase new coilovers? __________________

10-11-2011, 01:36 PM	#12
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	It took me a while to get the back shelf out and the hardtop is really hard to install the rears without long arms. On the hatch its a piece of piss. And if you don't buy them, the gold matches my wheels.... __________________ Worklog

10-11-2011, 01:48 PM	#13
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	LOL, the rears are easy for Hardtop. Just need a socket with an extension to do it. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

10-11-2011, 03:23 PM	#14
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	How does a longer socket help, I had trouble physically reaching around to put the nuts on! May well need a deep socket too. __________________ Worklog

10-11-2011, 07:26 PM	#16
Demanius AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sydney Car: 323 Astina Hardtop V6 Posts: 407	Pyro. You can have rupes coil overs , I'm in financial mess ATM, my car suspension is fine for the time being. thanks for sticking by me boys, I'll work something out in the future with any parts that come up. __________________ CAR IS SOLD !!! 323 Astina Hardtop Sedan V6 Sports Pack KFZE - 130 kilowatt Screamer *MAZDA V6's ROCK!!!!!* CURRENT CAR : Rolla Sportivo/T Sport/RunX 2ZZGE - nutter of an engine lol 2.75 inch CAI with Red Pod Filter Stock Exhaust Future Plans : Slowly will see.

10-11-2011, 09:16 PM	#18
pyromaniac11 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisvegas Car: 1997 Mazda 323 BA Hardtop Posts: 112	Sold b1tches __________________

10-11-2011, 10:49 PM	#19
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	sick. i will want a ride once installed. __________________ Worklog

11-11-2011, 08:14 AM	#20
pyromaniac11 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisvegas Car: 1997 Mazda 323 BA Hardtop Posts: 112	well you're helping me install them, so that's probably not a bad trade-off __________________

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