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tjlazer 10-23-2010 02:49 PM

Swift springs arrived!

http://www.the370z.com/members/tjlaz...spec-r-box.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/tjlaz...ec-rs-370z.jpg

Will try to get them installed this week...

Boost_lee 10-23-2010 03:22 PM

Mine arrived also :)

If I have time, I might try to install tomorrow evening.

egz 10-23-2010 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee (Post 778510)
Mine arrived also :)

If I have time, I might try to install tomorrow evening.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer (Post 778482)

Awesome! Let us know how you like em ASAP!!!

Boost_lee 10-24-2010 10:57 PM

I was beat from a car show event today, and I didn't get to install them. They will probably have to wait until next weekend now, sucks

370ZAttack 10-25-2010 04:55 PM

Damn! Mine's aren't here yet. lol According to UPS they'll be here on Wednesday. I hate living at the tip of the penis of the USA haha :(

370ZAttack 10-28-2010 10:03 AM

BTW guys, Kami Speed told me to let everyone know that they still have 2 sets left. One in Florida and the other left in California. Go get them and tell them Ron sent you for best pricing :)

tjlazer 10-28-2010 12:12 PM

Got mine installed!

egz 10-28-2010 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer (Post 785793)
Got mine installed!

Bout time!:excited: how are they?

504 370z 10-29-2010 09:07 AM

Just now ordered mine. They could've been $301 shipped but I had bad experience with USPS.

tjlazer 10-30-2010 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by egz (Post 786903)
Bout time!:excited: how are they?

Awesome! Drop is less than I expected but I am happy as I didn't want to go as low as the H&R's. 1" front and .75" rears.

http://www.the370z.com/members/tjlaz...side-shot.jpeg

tjlazer 10-30-2010 09:32 PM

double post, delete

egz 10-31-2010 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer (Post 789322)
Awesome! Drop is less than I expected but I am happy as I didn't want to go as low as the H&R's. 1" front and .75" rears.

Looks good! How has the ride quality changed? Is it more stable at higher speeds? Thats what I really want for my car, the stock sport package feels mushy and feels like its floating at high speeds.

tjlazer 10-31-2010 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by egz (Post 789801)
Looks good! How has the ride quality changed? Is it more stable at higher speeds? Thats what I really want for my car, the stock sport package feels mushy and feels like its floating at high speeds.

The spring is a progressive and linear combo I believe so it handles great once you get on it. But it handles normal driving very nicely too. I had the Nismo combo on before and that was harsh as hell! This is nice and exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend them. I hope these don't go any lower as I think it's perfect the way it is! I might even get away with not having a camber kit installed. I am ok with some negative camber even if out of spec...

Boost_lee 10-31-2010 10:41 PM

I love the swifts also.

Normal driving is as smooth as stock, but sudden dips and potholes are much softer. The ride is very enjoyable. Once you start to drive a little more aggressive, the spring feel very tight and there is far less body than before. Car feels great! I love these springs so far

tjlazer 11-04-2010 04:35 PM

Springs have settled down some to about 26.75" in the front and still around 27.25" in the rears...

I also have some neg camber in the rear I need to address:

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/b...kit-camber.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/b...ift-drop-1.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/tjlaz...r-settling.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/tjlaz...r-settling.jpg

wishihadnav 11-04-2010 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer (Post 796333)
Springs have settled down some to about 26.75" in the front and still around 27.25" in the rears...

I also have some neg camber in the rear I need to address:

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/b...kit-camber.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/tjlaz...r-settling.jpg

thats a nice looking drop:tup:

CFZ 11-04-2010 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer (Post 789917)
The spring is a progressive and linear combo I believe so it handles great once you get on it. But it handles normal driving very nicely too. I had the Nismo combo on before and that was harsh as hell! This is nice and exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend them. I hope these don't go any lower as I think it's perfect the way it is! I might even get away with not having a camber kit installed. I am ok with some negative camber even if out of spec...

Actually these are linear springs. I think its the material used for the spring that makes it feel comfortable like it is.

I read about it but Ill look around and post up a link that describes it if I can find it again.

christian370z 11-04-2010 07:02 PM

So do these springs definately offer a real noticeably increase in corning performance over stock? I am thinking about springing on them when they next become available except I am only really concerned with handling performance increases over looks of a lowered car.

tjlazer 11-04-2010 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z (Post 796499)
So do these springs definately offer a real noticeably increase in corning performance over stock? I am thinking about springing on them when they next become available except I am only really concerned with handling performance increases over looks of a lowered car.

Um yeah! They have 10K+ spring rates. The highest from ANY springs, even the Nismo and S-tune.

Boost_lee 11-05-2010 12:06 AM

I agree, my dropped settled some more also. And the cornering definitely improved. The car feels less sloppy, and the body roll was minimized. I think these paired with some sways would be perfect.

370Z JT 11-05-2010 12:38 AM

these are definitely be in my future.

christian370z 11-05-2010 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer (Post 796604)
Um yeah! They have 10K+ spring rates. The highest from ANY springs, even the Nismo and S-tune.

That is awesome, thanks for the information! I am torn right now; should I do a brake revamp (pads/fluid) or should I go for Swift springs? Ah!

Boost_lee 11-05-2010 02:57 AM

Depends when your budget replenishes Christian. I think the Swift Springs will have a 6-8 week wait before they are back in stock from what I heard. If you can squeeze in the brake-work beforehand, go for it!

esfourteen 11-05-2010 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee (Post 797026)
Depends when your budget replenishes Christian. I think the Swift Springs will have a 6-8 week wait before they are back in stock from what I heard. If you can squeeze in the brake-work beforehand, go for it!

I ordered a set last night and called to check after reading this, they had 2 in stock, so they have 1 set left now for anyone interested.

tjlazer 11-05-2010 10:19 AM

I would order the springs now, or else you risk having to wait 2+ months to get another set... You can do your brakes anytime after with no wait time.

egz 11-05-2010 10:36 AM

i would jump on this.... but i will have to garage me car soon = ( stupid chicago winters...... ill just get them after the winter and more reviews

christian370z 11-05-2010 12:39 PM

I have decided to put in an order later today, good point on the brakes!

esfourteen 11-05-2010 01:15 PM

mine shipped today already, should have these installed next weekend.

christian370z 11-05-2010 06:12 PM

I just ordered mine, there is still one set left guys for anyone wondering!

Boost_lee 11-07-2010 11:28 PM

Let us know how you like them!

chops 11-12-2010 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer (Post 789917)
The spring is a progressive and linear combo I believe so it handles great once you get on it. But it handles normal driving very nicely too. I had the Nismo combo on before and that was harsh as hell! This is nice and exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend them. I hope these don't go any lower as I think it's perfect the way it is! I might even get away with not having a camber kit installed. I am ok with some negative camber even if out of spec...

are you still running nismo struts with these springs?

CFZ 11-12-2010 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chops (Post 807552)
are you still running nismo struts with these springs?

I will answer for him. No. He sold his suspension kit. He is on stock shocks, unless he just recently changed it.
http://www.the370z.com/brakes-suspen...eviewed-4.html
Post number 47.

chops 11-12-2010 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFZ (Post 807570)
I will answer for him. No. He sold his suspension kit. He is on stock shocks, unless he just recently changed it.
http://www.the370z.com/brakes-suspen...eviewed-4.html
Post number 47.

ah thanks. must have missed that post.. hoping someone with a nismo installs these! (curious if the stiffer struts do anything to the drop)

tjlazer 11-12-2010 05:41 PM

Nope went back to OEM as I didn't really need the extra dampening.

Got my alignment today! I do not have any camber kits installed and it seems I don't need them. :)

Brought the rear camber to -1.9 (from -2.5).

Fronts are -1.8 and -1.2 (L/R) Did not change much at all, fronts are NOT adjustable.

Not sure why the difference...

christian370z 11-12-2010 05:58 PM

Hmmm, so you were able to bring camber back to 'close to stock' specifications. That is good since I would prefer to save the $200 or so SPC camber arms cost right now.

CFZ 11-12-2010 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops (Post 807645)
ah thanks. must have missed that post.. hoping someone with a nismo installs these! (curious if the stiffer struts do anything to the drop)

Generally speaking it will not. Stiffer shocks normally have to do with the ride height. it has to do with the internal valving. The only way a shock will increase the height of the car is if they have a much higher gas pressures, which increase the internal spring rate of shocks. Even then the increase in shock pressure only raises the spring rate a hair, so the height changes will not be too affected. Now I'm not sure but I think the stock shocks as well as the nismo's are twin tube shocks. So they are low pressure units.

tjlazer 11-16-2010 11:02 AM

I think the fronts will be a tad higher in the fronts than base shocks when you install the Swifts. I say go for it...

370Ztune 12-21-2010 04:59 PM

Hey guys, just posted up a little sale we have going right now for these springs. I never saw anyone else selling them on here and I'm a fan of Swift so I figured I'd post something up. Hope this helps save you guys some money.

http://www.the370z.com/suspension-br...tml#post860987

Mike

370ZAttack 12-29-2010 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egz (Post 797251)
i would jump on this.... but i will have to garage me car soon = ( stupid chicago winters...... ill just get them after the winter and more reviews

Here you go buddy! They have them in stock:

Swift Spec-R Springs 370Z 08+

370Ztune 12-29-2010 07:01 PM

hey guys, Swift is getting our next shipment in next week I'm being told. We have some available still so we welcome your orders for those that want them.

PS - we have a price match policy on everything we sell as well, so if anyone else is doing deals just let us know and we'll get you that price on these or anything else.


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