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Originally Posted by Zipper 104 (Post 3255930)

I can't answer that for you. Maybe someone else is able.

No rubbing on the front on mine at all. I also can't remember the last time I scraped anything on the underside due to the drop of the Swifts. I do take care over things that I think might be an issue, but I rarely drag anything. Better than I ever expected it to be. I thought I'd be hitting something everywhere I went. The ride on Swifts is so superior to the ride on the stock springs. Best mod I've done. (it is the only mod I've done, however)

You won't look back.

104

I've been looking at some of the other pics you posted in other threads too, I'm really feelin the 20s in the front now lol, they look really nice. I'm definitely really excited about this! I am a little worried about my FI exhaust cans, I'll just have to be extra careful...

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Originally Posted by Swindler (Post 3255931)

I'm still running the stock exhaust so I can't comment there.

The 20s up front were a no brainer for me. Picking the rears were what beat me up. I bought a single set of the 20s first and tried them on the rear to see if I liked them. I did, so I bought a second pair.
So, if you're thinking about 20s up front now and can't make your mind up around the rears, you might try doing what I did. Buy ONE pair and try them out. I made sure I had an alignment done first though. I didn't want any change in the camber later to mess with my test. The key is you get what you know you want for sure for two wheels. Once you mount them, you can't return them.

104

Cool cool but I think after seeing some pics of the 25s in the rear I've really decided that 20s are cool, I think they stick out a little too much with the 25s. So really I guess I'll be goin with 20s all around! Haha it's nice being able to see pics for sure and hear opinions, I really appreciate it!

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Originally Posted by Swindler (Post 3255933)

:tup:

Hey guys I placed my order with Kamispeed, but I ordered the stud replacement spacers. 20mm all around. Is that cool?? Or should I have gotten bolt ons? Will it still be cool? I do know it will be more work to install.

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Originally Posted by Swindler (Post 3259742)

They will both work just the same. Stud replacement is more safe technically

Looks good & I know it handles even better ;)

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Originally Posted by Zipper 104 (Post 3255919)

I eventually went with my gut which told me 25s on the rear would poke too much for my liking, or rather, make the rear appear different than the front. It's a tough call. The tires you run might make all the difference. Sorry to mess with you more.

104

You sure are right when you say it's a tough call. Here's my thought process.

The 20 mm spacers in front are the right call for the Sport wheels. I have Swift springs, and the tires don't rub at all, even at full lock at parking lot speeds. Visually, it seems that the wheels could be pushed out a bit more, and you may think that 25 mm spacers will work, but I think that that particular setup may introduce some rubbing, if only in extreme circumstances. Just a guess.

As for the back, you are correct when you say the tires might make all the difference. The OEM Bridgestone RE050 (275/35/19), according to the specs, has a tread width of 10.2", which is wider than the Michelin Pilot Super Sport (10.0"), the Bridgestone RE-71R (10.0"), the Bridgestone RE760 (9.8"), and the Bridgestone S-04 (9.2")(!), but narrower than the Continental ExtremeContact DW (10.4"), just to name a few of the popular replacement tires. If you get wider tires, then the tread width of those will certainly be wider than all the tires listed here.

I currently have 25 mm spacers in back on the OEM wheels and tires, and the tire does stick out about a quarter to a third of an inch from the body (I have -1.5 degrees of rear camber). The OEM tires have a very pronounced rim protector, which makes the sidewall appear more "angular," and this is what causes most of the poke. The lip of the wheel, to my eyes, appears to be flush with the body.

In my opinion, using 25 mm spacers with OEM rear tires is borderline acceptable; however, thinking into the future, when I replace the OEM tires, I will almost certainly choose an OEM size tire that has a narrower tread width and a more upright sidewall (Pilot SS or S-04). I think those tires will look much better with the 25 mm spacers than the OEM tires do. I realize we're talking fractions of an inch here, but you can visually detect those differences.

Swift spec R springs, Koni yellows, and spacers (20 mm F, 25 mm R)

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If anyone is wondering, alignment is set with -1.65*camber in front, -2.38* in rear (thanks, in part, to SPC adjustable rear camber arms), and +.1* toe all around.

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Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 3279556)

Looking good! Twins! (except I have 20mm all the way around)

Just got my Z back after installing swifts and SPC rear camber arms and toe bolts. It feels softer than the nismo springs and its really touchy in the rear on the highway. I know I will need an alignment and im pretty sure I have crazy neg camber right now. Hopefully its just the camber but not really liking how much softer the feel is. Anyways will post pics and thoughts in a week after springs have settled and alignment is done.

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Originally Posted by James10694 (Post 3280407)

I agree. I kept my Swifts for about a month before I replaced them with coilovers. They just felt too squishy.

So now that its lowered is 20mm perfect all the way around, or do your feel 25 rear and 20 front would have been a more flush fill?

The touchiness on the highway is due to the alignment / toe settings. Once that is fixed it will be much better. As far as the springs feeling softer. Swift springs material they use may make the ride "feel softer" but the spring rate is true. They design their springs to be compliant for everyday drivers but also perform well in the twisties.

If you want your car to feel stiffer, than you need to get coilovers like sandersd did.