i just ordered a set of JIC FLT-A2's for my car. i've heard that they are extremely harsh for street use. I don't do much track or drifting (just take the occasional hard turns). Question: should i initially set it to the softest setting? i want to get it right the first time, or at least get it close to what i want, so that i can do minor adjustments to get it exactly how i want...

i know that the A2 is more for track use than street use, but i got a really good deal on these, so i couldnt' pass them up. so please no posts telling me that i should've gotten different coilovers.

if there are any people who use these for mostly street use, what settings do you have them on?

Thanks.

 

You should have researched before you purchased. The A2's are not specifically designed for street use. They will be harsh, and I would not recommend the softest setting for daily driving. What other suspension mods do you have? Do you even know your own driving style? Does your car understeer currently? Oversteer?

Just because you get a great deal on something does absolutely not mean that you should buy, nor does it mean that it fits your application.

 

to answer your questions:
Yeah, i took a chance in buying them even though i've heard that they are harsh.... reason being, even if i don't like them, i think i can sell for at least what i paid for them, so no loss there. i've been getting more and more comfortable with taking harder turns (this is my first rwd)... once i get completely comfortable, i drive pretty aggressively on open roads....
i've only had the car for about a month, but from what i could tell, the car seems to oversteer a bit.
new wheels and tires (255/35/19F, 285/35/19R) will be getting slapped on at the same time as these........
my previous car was a "sprayed" maxima, so i'm having the most fun with the much improved handling of the 350z.... so i think i will be more interested in more suspension mods in the near future (but for now, it will just be the wider wheels and tires, and these coilovers).........

 

ekim, I have been thinking about getting the Jic FLT-A2's. Please keep us updated on the ride.

Thanks
Matt

 

It understeers stock.

 

Do yourself the biggest favor and get rubber shock mounts for the rear. I have the progressive rear spring fltA2's. I like them. A good alignment is your best investment after install. Just for convenience lower it as little as possible.

 

I got my FLT-A2's 2 days after I got my Z 9/03... They are not as harsh as they are said to be. At the softest setting they are actually softer than stock.
I agree, get a mechanical alignment, not a computerized one, and don't lower the car anymore than you have too.