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evil370z 02-12-2015 09:13 AM

swift spring question before my purchase
 
2014 touring sports package 6mt Z daily driver, tell me if I'm purchasing the right stuff
want to lower my car without any tire damage in the long run + later buying motor dyne exhaust, the clearance would be good right ?

swift spec-r springs = $314
SPL titanium rear camber link = $300
SPL rear toe bolts = $30

- thanks

oscargarza88 02-12-2015 06:44 PM

I have this exact setup besides the toe bolts. From what i read they are not necessary to get proper alignment specs. I have an appointment at 9am tomorrow to get it aligned so i will find out.

Nut_N_Much 02-12-2015 06:49 PM

set up is good. Exhaust wont rub unless your fly over speed bumps. Sifts are good buy!:driving:

NismoNY 02-12-2015 07:06 PM

Good thread because I'm looking to do the same. But is the rear camber kit very necessary?

evil370z 02-12-2015 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscargarza88 (Post 3110252)
I have this exact setup besides the toe bolts. From what i read they are not necessary to get proper alignment specs. I have an appointment at 9am tomorrow to get it aligned so i will find out.

please let me know what you find out, thanks

evil370z 02-12-2015 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NismoNY (Post 3110279)
Good thread because I'm looking to do the same. But is the rear camber kit very necessary?

when you lower a car, camber is important because you don't want to wear out your tires. I've seen bold tires in like less than a year. i DEFF don't want to wear out my tires, my car only has 1500 miles on her. plus to be on the safe side, i don't want my car lowered and having problems down the road with suspension work.

oscargarza88 02-13-2015 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil370z (Post 3110336)
when you lower a car, camber is important because you don't want to wear out your tires. I've seen bold tires in like less than a year. i DEFF don't want to wear out my tires, my car only has 1500 miles on her. plus to be on the safe side, i don't want my car lowered and having problems down the road with suspension work.


Seems like this route is not for you. If your having this many concerns already I say don't bother.

Rahul718 02-13-2015 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil370z (Post 3110336)
when you lower a car, camber is important because you don't want to wear out your tires. I've seen bold tires in like less than a year. i DEFF don't want to wear out my tires, my car only has 1500 miles on her. plus to be on the safe side, i don't want my car lowered and having problems down the road with suspension work.

But Swift isn't an aggressive drop. Does it still require these?

Chuck33079 02-13-2015 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rahul718 (Post 3110610)
But Swift isn't an aggressive drop. Does it still require these?

Yes.

evil370z 02-13-2015 08:38 AM

I'm getting swifts either way haha.

oscargarza88 02-13-2015 11:00 AM

So got the alignment.
I dont know why there is such a difference in in the front camber. And with no adjustment im wondering if i might have installed the springs differently on either side or what? any ideas?

http://i.imgur.com/ueqUKFtl.jpg?1
thanks

littlejuanito 02-28-2015 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscargarza88 (Post 3110842)
So got the alignment.
I dont know why there is such a difference in in the front camber. And with no adjustment im wondering if i might have installed the springs differently on either side or what? any ideas?

http://i.imgur.com/ueqUKFtl.jpg?1
thanks

Did you ended up getting the rear camber links?

Zipper 104 02-28-2015 10:33 PM

Perfect timing
 
I just installed my Swifts today with the SPL camber arms. I'd still be out doing it if it wasn't for Merv. Merv....I owe you Big Time.
My initial thought is SWIFTS OUGHT TO BE ON 370s FROM THE FACTORY.
I just got my Z out from winter storage yesterday. Since day one I have been griping about the 'ride' on the stock springs. Yeah, yeah, I know it's a sports car so it ought to have a firm ride, but I've never believed the stock suspension was as 'compliant' as it ought to be. I basically live downtown Vancouver so the streets are always patched where the city has dug things up to lay fiber optic cable, etc. The ride was firm, yes, but at times bloody bone jarring over potholes and some of the patched sections. I was not a big fan.
Today I went back downtown to work to drop off a bunch of stuff I borrowed to make sure we had everything to do the install.
What a difference. Yeah, the ride is still firm but the Swifts just work WAAAY better sucking up the bumps. Now I know why everybody says they're the way to go.
I'm going to give a few days then get an alignment. After that I'll measure things up for spacers. Big thumbs up on Swifts.

104

evil370z 02-28-2015 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zipper 104 (Post 3125139)
I just installed my Swifts today with the SPL camber arms. I'd still be out doing it if it wasn't for Merv. Merv....I owe you Big Time.
My initial thought is SWIFTS OUGHT TO BE ON 370s FROM THE FACTORY.
I just got my Z out from winter storage yesterday. Since day one I have been griping about the 'ride' on the stock springs. Yeah, yeah, I know it's a sports car so it ought to have a firm ride, but I've never believed the stock suspension was as 'compliant' as it ought to be. I basically live downtown Vancouver so the streets are always patched where the city has dug things up to lay fiber optic cable, etc. The ride was firm, yes, but at times bloody bone jarring over potholes and some of the patched sections. I was not a big fan.
Today I went back downtown to work to drop off a bunch of stuff I borrowed to make sure we had everything to do the install.
What a difference. Yeah, the ride is still firm but the Swifts just work WAAAY better sucking up the bumps. Now I know why everybody says they're the way to go.
I'm going to give a few days then get an alignment. After that I'll measure things up for spacers. Big thumbs up on Swifts.

104

nice mannnn, gonna go for swifts too

oscargarza88 03-01-2015 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlejuanito (Post 3124843)
Did you ended up getting the rear camber links?

I got the SPL camber arms in the back and had them set at -2.0 if thats what you mean...


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