Battle Magazine — March 1997
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116 available scans from Battle Magazine — March 1997, in rtl reading order. Original scans with English draft translations and searchable page text. Drafts have not received exhaustive image proofreading; unreadable source remains recorded in the archival data.All 59 provided PDF pages retained as 116 reader pages; completeness against a physical printed copy has not been independently established.
Page 19 — English draft translation
Let’s ask Baisho how to choose coilovers. “Twin-tube and ram types suit very different preferences, so it is impossible to declare one universally better. But whichever you choose, it will feel far better than stock. The ride is especially different with the ram type. For beginners, I recommend the twin-tube type. The ram type is better for people who have already used coilovers or suspension kits; it is more for advanced drivers. Its handling response is sharper, and the steering can briefly feel light. The best choice also depends on the car. For double-wishbone cars such as the 30 Soarer, Chaser, Tourer, or Civic, I definitely recommend the Type I twin-tube. Multilink suspensions also tend to suit Type I. Strut-type cars such as the FC, Silvia, Impreza, and Legacy are better suited to the ram type. On cars supported directly by the shock and spring, the ram type greatly increases rigidity. Its lower unsprung weight is another advantage. Keep in mind that coilovers should be selected for the specific car.”
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JIC’s development goal is to make parts whose benefits anyone can feel once installed, so it does not focus on appearance. It continually pursues performance.
Tips for choosing coilovers
Coilovers are not parts you simply install and forget; they should reliably improve the car’s performance. Consider both their capabilities and how you use your car when choosing a setup.
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This brand will also offer stainless-steel roll bars. Older stainless bars were heavy, but modern stainless steel has become lighter and less expensive.
He confidently described the bars as making good use of stainless steel’s shine. Hardtop cars have recently become popular among driving enthusiasts. When driven hard, their bodies flex, and the roll bars are designed to address that.
Development began for that reason. The new roll bar also became possible after the regulations began allowing stainless-steel bars.
That is why the company is focusing on roll bars for hardtop Laurel and Chaser models, while also planning products for other vehicles. The stainless-steel roll bar displayed at Auto Salon will be available soon—stay tuned.