Swift springs review!!!!!

Felix 808 · 08-02-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Damn was hoping for more so I didn't have to buy front arms. Thanks

It's really going to be a case by case basis. You might get your within spec & then again? Who Knows....Ask Who

synolimit · 08-02-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Felix 808

It's really going to be a case by case basis. You might get your within spec & then again? Who Knows....Ask Who

I guess that's true but -2.5 I think is asking to much. I'm still going to need arms. The rear also trying to achieve -1.5.

JtodaR_Z34 · 08-16-2013, 07:09 AM

👍👍👍

wheee! · 09-19-2013, 02:57 PM

I have 305's on the rear so I have -1.2 rear camber to keep the meat on the street....

eastwest2300 · 09-19-2013, 03:01 PM

wheeeee!

jlw2546 · 09-22-2013, 10:34 AM

Swift springs installed with rear camber arms and still couldn't get alignment back to specs. Need to get rear toe bolts and front adjustable arms because the left and right are just too different. Really wasn't planning on spending money on the front but its just too different from left to right. I will post pic of results later.

synolimit · 09-22-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jlw2546

Swift springs installed with rear camber arms and still couldn't get alignment back to specs. Need to get rear toe bolts and front adjustable arms because the left and right are just too different. Really wasn't planning on spending money on the front but its just too different from left to right. I will post pic of results later.

Tell us your camber arms too.

PS not sure why everyone wants spec! If you modded the car to handle better OEM spec is the worst specs you can use.

jlw2546 · 09-22-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Tell us your camber arms too.

PS not sure why everyone wants spec! If you modded the car to handle better OEM spec is the worst specs you can use.

I don't mind the negative camber in the front but the left front is a lot different than the right front. If they were closer in range I would be fine with it. You can actually see the difference

synolimit · 09-22-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jlw2546

I don't mind the negative camber in the front but the left front is a lot different than the right front. If they were closer in range I would be fine with it. You can actually see the difference

I believe you, I'm off 0.5* left to right. But don't shoot for spec. Specs under -1 while the rear spec can go as high as -2.1. Those numbers need reversed and I'd always shoot for a -1* difference. So maybe -2 front -1 rear to save tires.

carlitos_370z · 09-25-2013, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabestro

I've been reading a lot in the forum and I thought I would end up buying at least the toe bolts, but nope. The car align just fine, I don't really know what are the specs exactly but for now it'll do.

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Originally Posted by fastfood98

We should definitely make a meet!

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Originally Posted by M3Lv0

There u go. Lets plan and schedule it

Im in for the meet

BTW i want to install the Swift springs too but i have the same question.... i can install the springs with out buy the camber kit??? maybe here in this thread some one write something but my eyes are tired lool and i dont want to search in all 100+ pages lol

Thanks!!!

KamiSpeed · 09-25-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by carlitos_370z

Im in for the meet

BTW i want to install the Swift springs too but i have the same question.... i can install the springs with out buy the camber kit??? maybe here in this thread some one write something but my eyes are tired lool and i dont want to search in all 100+ pages lol

Thanks!!!

Yes, you can install the springs without having to buy a camber kit. However, if you want the rears to match the front camber wise, you'll need at least a set of rear camber bolts. Nothing needed for the front.

wheee! · 09-22-2013, 11:10 AM

Yes people.... Swift Springs will lower your car AND change your negative camber. The rear is too aggressive for most people, but the front camber is only about -1.6 which actually improves the cars handling and has had no effect on my tire wear.

If you want a less aggressive stance and more rear tire life, you will need rear camber arms AND toe bolts. The stock parts do not have the range of movement to allow for the proper correction. You will also need to ENLARGE the oval hole in the frame (both front and back of the toe bolt holes, both sides) to get the proper range of movement for adjustment into spec.

This has been discussed hundreds of times in this thread and others. When you buy the rear camber arms, get the toe bolts at the same time.

I know this thread is long but the vendors should make sure that customers are aware of this when they are selling Swifts.

btw, it is still the best mod I ever made to the car. Performance and handling are amazing.

wheee! · 09-25-2013, 07:23 AM

here we go again...

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Yes people.... Swift Springs will lower your car AND change your negative camber. The rear is too aggressive for most people, but the front camber is only about -1.6 which actually improves the cars handling and has had no effect on my tire wear.

If you want a less aggressive stance and more rear tire life, you will need rear camber arms AND toe bolts. The stock parts do not have the range of movement to allow for the proper correction. You will also need to ENLARGE the oval hole in the frame (both front and back of the toe bolt holes, both sides) to get the proper range of movement for adjustment into spec.

This has been discussed hundreds of times in this thread and others. When you buy the rear camber arms, get the toe bolts at the same time.

I know this thread is long but the vendors should make sure that customers are aware of this when they are selling Swifts.

btw, it is still the best mod I ever made to the car. Performance and handling are amazing.

wheee! · 09-25-2013, 06:09 PM

Different geometry for traction arms.

wheee! · 09-25-2013, 06:10 PM

Lock out washers are best for the toe arms. Those are adjustable in the arm therefore you lockout the eccentric bolt.

09-19-2013, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
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09-22-2013, 10:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
jlw2546 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 157 Drives: 13 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 13	Swift springs installed with rear camber arms and still couldn't get alignment back to specs. Need to get rear toe bolts and front adjustable arms because the left and right are just too different. Really wasn't planning on spending money on the front but its just too different from left to right. I will post pic of results later. __________________ 18% tint - Swifts - SPL - H&R 20mm - F I Carbon Fiber TDX w/12in Res. - F I Hfc - R2C Short Ram Intake and a little Plasti Dip

09-22-2013, 11:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 59 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40183	Yes people.... Swift Springs will lower your car AND change your negative camber. The rear is too aggressive for most people, but the front camber is only about -1.6 which actually improves the cars handling and has had no effect on my tire wear. If you want a less aggressive stance and more rear tire life, you will need rear camber arms AND toe bolts. The stock parts do not have the range of movement to allow for the proper correction. You will also need to ENLARGE the oval hole in the frame (both front and back of the toe bolt holes, both sides) to get the proper range of movement for adjustment into spec. This has been discussed hundreds of times in this thread and others. When you buy the rear camber arms, get the toe bolts at the same time. I know this thread is long but the vendors should make sure that customers are aware of this when they are selling Swifts. btw, it is still the best mod I ever made to the car. Performance and handling are amazing. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

09-25-2013, 06:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 59 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40183	Different geometry for traction arms. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

08-16-2013, 07:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
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09-25-2013, 06:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 59 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40183	Lock out washers are best for the toe arms. Those are adjustable in the arm therefore you lockout the eccentric bolt. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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