Nissan 370Z Forum - Swift springs review!!!!!

alright guys i just pulled the tripper on the swifts. i was reading on here a few days ago about some other type of gasket that i should buy for the install of the swifts..it cost like $25 or something...are these necessary..or i guess my real question is do i need anything other than the springs for the swift install????

No it's not needed, I don't know anyone on here who has them.

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Originally Posted by faya (Post 2324740)

Nice!! How long does it usually last?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- faya baby!

Not really sure, but I'd guess a good long while (years) depending on if it's in the sun a lot and whatnot. It's a good quality product from a good vendor.

olddudesrule

05-21-2013 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jlbrenne (Post 2324356)

I reused the stock gasket in the front, no issues (sits on top of the front assembly). There is a removable plastic piece on the bottom of the front springs that gets transferred to the new springs. In the rear, just make sure the rubber boot at the bottom goes back on when you install the new rears. Piece of cake.

jlbrenne

05-21-2013 09:38 PM

Thanks guys... I'm excited to get these in the roadster . I'm thinking they might sit a little lower than the coupe as well since the vert is a little heavier-which would be perfect for the look I'm going for. Looking for right between H&R and regular swifts on a coupe. About 1/4" or so more lower is tit

Driftomodachi

05-22-2013 12:49 AM

So you can run these springs with stock shocks and they won't blow even though they are stiffer than what the stock shocks are designed for?

N0SL3N

05-22-2013 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Driftomodachi (Post 2327301)

So you can run these springs with stock shocks and they won't blow even though they are stiffer than what the stock shocks are designed for?

Supposedly the Swifts were designed for the stock shocks. You can read about it on their website.

ZMan8

05-22-2013 10:36 AM

The swifts should not really affect the life of the shocks too much, when they do eventually go out...just upgrade to Koni Yellows or buy some coilovers.

/Angelo350Z/

05-22-2013 11:02 AM

I love my Swift springs, but I really wish they gave more of a drop. Just saying.

jlbrenne

05-22-2013 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/ (Post 2327855)

I love my Swift springs, but I really wish they gave more of a drop. Just saying.

im hoping that that give a little more with the roadster since there is a 300lb weight difference :tiphat:

puckshaw

05-29-2013 12:14 PM

I'm thinking of picking up a set of these. From skimming the thread, it seems like I'll need rear camber arms and toe bolts to get back within alignment specs. Nothing needed for the front?

tjlazer

05-29-2013 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by puckshaw (Post 2337883)

I'm thinking of picking up a set of these. From skimming the thread, it seems like I'll need rear camber arms and toe bolts to get back within alignment specs. Nothing needed for the front?

Every car is different, some cars need kits, some (like mine!) did not need any kind of kit at all. Within OEM spec. :ughdance:

You won't know until you install and drive for a few weeks and check alignment.

puckshaw

05-29-2013 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer (Post 2338029)

Yeah I know I have a chance of getting lucky but I'd hate to pay for an alignment only to find out I have to install the kit and then get another one. The rear arms and toe bolts are cheap enough that I don't mind just getting them before checking the alignment. The fronts are another story. Has anyone needed fronts yet?

Mandingo

05-29-2013 04:29 PM

IMO adjustable front A-arms aren't needed unless you are going to the track frequently and feel the need to tweak settings. After the Swifts, my front camber settled to -1.7 degrees and is wearing perfectly.

puckshaw

05-29-2013 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandingo (Post 2338433)

That's a bit outside spec but doesn't seem too drastic. I think I'll leave the fronts alone and see how it goes. Thank you, sir :tiphat:

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