SWIFT Springs in Production

WarmAndSCSI · 06-25-2010, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

the spec-r's should have a little more of an agressive drop imo..1.2fr/1rr would be perfect in my estimation...this is swift so yeah they should be superior than eibach,h&r,tein,etc..all which I have run in the past..I have h&r's currently but will switch out once these are available..

Oh. I missed that part.

I actually wish they'd come out with some Sport Springs at the same time. The 370Z chassis is already low as it is. I'm used to slammed 4 door sedans, couldn't imagine having my Z that low.

Hell the stock wheel gap/ride height on the Z is already better than the drop/stance on my Evo X with Tein S.Tech springs! A mild 0.4" drop would be perfect for me.

tbonesteak · 06-25-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

Oh. I missed that part.

I actually wish they'd come out with some Sport Springs at the same time. The 370Z chassis is already low as it is. I'm used to slammed 4 door sedans, couldn't imagine having my Z that low.

Hell the stock wheel gap/ride height on the Z is already better than the drop/stance on my Evo X with Tein S.Tech springs! A mild 0.4" drop would be perfect for me.

Definitely my case as well. I've been holding off because i don't want a 1.2" drop on my daily driver in socal, especially with the car that low as it is. A .5" drop with non-jaw breaking spring rates is what I'm praying either RsR or Swift start manufacturing.

KingZee · 06-24-2010, 02:18 PM

The milder the drop the easier this decision will be for me...I can't wait

wishihadnav · 06-25-2010, 11:46 AM

noted..perhaps they will release a sport option with a less aggressive spring rate/drop like they did for the 350z..

johnnydrama · 06-25-2010, 01:47 PM

If you guys are wanting that mild of a drop the Nismo springs I believe give you a .4" drop which sounds about right, dont' know how much a set runs but... and I'll be posting some pics soon of my Tein S techs I installed which is a fairly mild drop... I believe .9"front and .7"rear on a stock Z.

wishihadnav · 06-25-2010, 01:52 PM

yeah the stock Nismo susp is a .4 drop..HOWEVER it is not the most compliant setup out there..kinda harsh.

WarmAndSCSI · 06-25-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

yeah the stock Nismo susp is a .4 drop..HOWEVER it is not the most compliant setup out there..kinda harsh.

That's $1000 though. And for 10-15% increased spring rate, I'd rather keep the stock springs if the NISMO ones really are that much more harsh.

I trust in Swift to get the Sport Springs application right.

johnnydrama · 06-25-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

That's $1000 though. And for 10-15% increased spring rate, I'd rather keep the stock springs if the NISMO ones really are that much more harsh.

I trust in Swift to get the Sport Springs application right.

Thats Nismo springs and struts... thought we were just talking springs which I believe you can get a set on ebay for a lil under $300.

WarmAndSCSI · 06-25-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnydrama

Thats Nismo springs and struts... thought we were just talking springs which I believe you can get a set on ebay for a lil under $300.

Yep, but I wouldn't want to pair the NISMO springs with the stock struts, honestly. And I definitely would never buy used springs. The Swift springs will be tested on the stockers, so I'd rather go with those if we're talking about pairing a set of springs with the stock struts.

Boost_lee · 07-14-2010, 08:15 PM

Any updates from swift, anyone?

fuct · 07-15-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

Yep, but I wouldn't want to pair the NISMO springs with the stock struts, honestly. And I definitely would never buy used springs. The Swift springs will be tested on the stockers, so I'd rather go with those if we're talking about pairing a set of springs with the stock struts.

you can buy new springs off ebay

johnnydrama · 06-25-2010, 01:55 PM

Yea understandable... I have to say my Teins ride much better than my Nismos did atleast with the small inconsistencys in the road, however the large bumps is another story ouch

tbonesteak · 08-03-2010, 01:35 AM

no dice for me once again. i was hoping ~.5" all around with softer rates.

CFZ · 08-03-2010, 01:25 PM

My friend recieved a test prototype set for his Z and I drove it around. Honestly you would probably have to drive it to believe it, but it really is more comfortable than stock, but it corners like your on a set of coilovers.

I didn't realize that so much of the road vibrations is felt through the car, until I drove the 370z with the Swift springs on it. The owner says he loves them but says that Swift might change it up a little bit for the production model.

I am already pretty much sold on them so I will do a write up on them when the production model comes out.

Anyways I have pictures of the car lowered on it. Cell phone pics but should be decent quality.

speedworks · 08-03-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CFZ

I didn't realize that so much of the road vibrations is felt through the car, until I drove the 370z with the Swift springs on it.

That is the stiffer spring that causes that. This above statement, to me, contradicts where you say that they are supposedly more comfortable then stock.

I do like the look though. And if Andy Porterfield (testimonial on their site) says they are good, then I might be interested.

06-25-2010, 01:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
johnnydrama Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 41 Posts: 606 Drives: Nismo & FPace SVR Rep Power: 2233	If you guys are wanting that mild of a drop the Nismo springs I believe give you a .4" drop which sounds about right, dont' know how much a set runs but... and I'll be posting some pics soon of my Tein S techs I installed which is a fairly mild drop... I believe .9"front and .7"rear on a stock Z. __________________ 358WHP/271WTQ BUILD THREAD Last edited by johnnydrama; 06-25-2010 at 01:50 PM.

06-25-2010, 01:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
johnnydrama Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 41 Posts: 606 Drives: Nismo & FPace SVR Rep Power: 2233	Yea understandable... I have to say my Teins ride much better than my Nismos did atleast with the small inconsistencys in the road, however the large bumps is another story ouch __________________ 358WHP/271WTQ BUILD THREAD

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CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 235	My friend recieved a test prototype set for his Z and I drove it around. Honestly you would probably have to drive it to believe it, but it really is more comfortable than stock, but it corners like your on a set of coilovers. I didn't realize that so much of the road vibrations is felt through the car, until I drove the 370z with the Swift springs on it. The owner says he loves them but says that Swift might change it up a little bit for the production model. I am already pretty much sold on them so I will do a write up on them when the production model comes out. Anyways I have pictures of the car lowered on it. Cell phone pics but should be decent quality.