Swift Springs , wheel spacers install = HAPPY

Zipper 104 · 06-19-2015, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by markesc

Looks much much better!

How did it change the handling at the limits on poor roads?

My concern is that on lowered cars, you usually give up compliance/suspension travel, resulting in excessive under or over-steer depending at the limits if the suspension becomes unsettled (hit gravel/pebbles/expansion joints mid corner).

Stock, for me atleast, the car is predictable and manageable at the limits on public roads.... but I'm not in love with the ride height either.

Experts and OP please chime in!

Would this setup not compromise performance in any way?

Would it be an improvement not just looks wise, but performance wise vs. stock?

I did not consider the stock springs compliant at all, especially on less than great roads. I hated them. I was so underwhelmed I half thought about unloading my Z. I was hesitant to lower my car because, "How could lowering it be any better?" It just had to be worse, right?
No chance. The Swifts are waaay better than the stockers. I drive the car a little bit more carefully now, but it's not really all that much different than at stock height. I never drag anywhere. I added spacers last weekend and I think the ride is just so superior to stock. It wouldn't have cost Nissan much to drop it a bit, change the spring rate and put it on subsequent model years.
You wouldn't be putting up this post if they had.
A zillion Swift owners can't all be wrong.

104

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