SWIFT Springs in Production

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.

mattjk · 08-03-2010, 03:05 PM

perfect!

speedworks · 08-03-2010, 07:24 PM

Quote:

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.

WarmAndSCSI · 08-03-2010, 08:05 PM

I like that drop... if the ride quality is good, I'm sold.

kenchan · 08-03-2010, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

I like that drop... if the ride quality is good, I'm sold.

really? i thought for sure you'd go KW V3's.

CFZ · 08-04-2010, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedworks

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.

I meant that I didnt know that there were so much road vibrations felt from the stock springs until I put the Swifts on there. In other words the Swift dampened the road surface.

I apologize for the misunderstanding.

fuct · 08-04-2010, 11:29 AM

odd, because my tein springs brought MORE road vibrations and such...

wishihadnav · 08-04-2010, 12:15 PM

the spec r's are going to be linear/progressive combo...the reason they did this is to soak bumps and seat the springs better..this will be a very street friendly spring but sill offer great performance.

takeshima · 08-04-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

odd, because my tein springs brought MORE road vibrations and such...

You can't compare tein and Swift.
Tein uses cheap materials sags instantly, makes all roads feel rough, and they are just that, cheap springs.

Swift's are well known as a high quality spring. In fact there probably isnt a spring thats better quality. Now drop heights and rates are subjective. But then i am sure that they have done their homework

speedworks · 08-04-2010, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFZ

I meant that I didnt know that there were so much road vibrations felt from the stock springs until I put the Swifts on there. In other words the Swift dampened the road surface.

I apologize for the misunderstanding.

Ah, ok, you are actually saying that with the swift, you didn't feel anything, vs what you felt with OEM. Very interesting.

wishihadnav · 08-04-2010, 04:47 PM

pretty much Swift>any thing else...extremly linear and lightweight perfect coilover spring for track whores..haha

Jeffblue · 08-04-2010, 04:56 PM

interesting. if it handles as good or better than OEM, is LESS harsh on rough roads, and is a modest enough,yet noticable drop that i dont need to get a camber kit etc i'm sold.

BeachZTT · 08-04-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

interesting. if it handles as good or better than OEM, is LESS harsh on rough roads, and is a modest enough,yet noticable drop that i dont need to get a camber kit etc i'm sold.

Subscribed! Sounds like what I am looking for too.

akoo · 08-04-2010, 07:59 PM

Looks like this might be my choice if I don't go for coilovers.

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08-03-2010, 01:35 AM	#46 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	no dice for me once again. i was hoping ~.5" all around with softer rates.

08-03-2010, 01:25 PM	#47 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 233	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.

08-03-2010, 03:05 PM	#48 (permalink)
mattjk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Azusa Posts: 331 Drives: 09 370z K51 09 Elise Rep Power: 266	perfect!

08-04-2010, 11:29 AM	#53 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	odd, because my tein springs brought MORE road vibrations and such...

08-04-2010, 12:15 PM	#54 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	the spec r's are going to be linear/progressive combo...the reason they did this is to soak bumps and seat the springs better..this will be a very street friendly spring but sill offer great performance.

08-04-2010, 04:47 PM	#57 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	pretty much Swift>any thing else...extremly linear and lightweight perfect coilover spring for track whores..haha

08-04-2010, 04:56 PM	#58 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	interesting. if it handles as good or better than OEM, is LESS harsh on rough roads, and is a modest enough,yet noticable drop that i dont need to get a camber kit etc i'm sold.

08-04-2010, 07:59 PM	#60 (permalink)
akoo Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 16 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	Looks like this might be my choice if I don't go for coilovers.