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Jordo! 08-25-2015 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by James10694 (Post 3280407)
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.

The springs feel less firm because they are progressively wound -- they firm up under load (i.e., higher speeds). The Nismos are the same firmness all the time, so harsher in slow driving by comparison.

Be careful -- too much toe can make the car handle VERY unpredictably. If the car feels twitchy, I'd go back and have them at least dial in the toe to about zero now, and then re-align/adjust after it settles.

Its dangerous to drive around with too much toe.

James10694 08-25-2015 10:16 PM

Yea ur right I noticed how much more squishy they were compared to the nismo springs. I typically drive slow in parking lots and over bumps and daily driving. The rear toe was crazy out of spec. The shop literally just slapped them on. It's all good now though I drove cautious until the alignment. The alignment was a night and day difference, feels alot better now.

FLUJOKE 08-25-2015 10:46 PM

I got the springs I've just never put em on. Afraid of scraping my exhaust and stuff like that


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Swindler 08-26-2015 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FLUJOKE (Post 3293083)
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?


I think it could've come out a little more in the back but I think it might've felt like it stuck out too much toward the bottom and it would've bugged me a lot, so I I'd do it again lol. Also I have fast intentions exhaust which hangs super low in the back, but I've been ok so far going in and out of driveways, parking lots, and over speed bumps. You should go for it since you have the springs already!!


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onzedge 08-26-2015 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 3293508)
The springs feel less firm because they are progressively wound -- they firm up under load (i.e., higher speeds). The Nismos are the same firmness all the time, so harsher in slow driving by comparison.

Be careful -- too much toe can make the car handle VERY unpredictably. If the car feels twitchy, I'd go back and have them at least dial in the toe to about zero now, and then re-align/adjust after it settles.

Its dangerous to drive around with too much toe.

:iagree:

NORAIN 08-26-2015 06:02 PM

Yep :iagree:

JerryDeluxe 10-16-2015 10:03 PM

Is it necessary to buy spacers? I only need the camber adjusters right

Swindler 10-28-2015 04:37 AM

Is it safe to drive this set up in the rain? Hadn't thought about that before and haven't had to drive in the rain yet since I got lowered haha but is it harder to drive in the rain with the negative camber versus stock?


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Swindler 10-28-2015 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryDeluxe (Post 3329620)
Is it necessary to buy spacers? I only need the camber adjusters right


Don't think you need to buy spacers. Only if you want the flush look, which looks a lot nicer


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/Angelo350Z/ 10-28-2015 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryDeluxe (Post 3329620)
Is it necessary to buy spacers? I only need the camber adjusters right

You don't even need camber arms. I've had my Swifts for about two years and after I removed my OEM wheels, the tire wear was almost even. Then again, Guam has a 35 mph speed limit :ugh2:. Spacers? I would definitely get 20mm in the front and 25mm in the rear if you're on OEM Rays for a more aggressive look.

Swift springs are great, but after I installed aftermarket wheels, the tire-to-fender gap was much more noticeable. In fact, my 350Z on conservative Eibach Pro Kit springs looks lower than what it really is next to my 370Z on Swift springs. I purchased Ark GT-S springs but haven't installed them yet.

For reference:
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...scsdaavn1.jpeg

sandersd 10-29-2015 06:04 AM

35 mph! That sucks.

Dragon_Ball_Z 11-08-2015 03:06 AM

So are these springs lower than tein s techs?

Zbrah 11-08-2015 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragon_Ball_Z (Post 3343272)
So are these springs lower than tein s techs?

What are the specs on tein s?

Iirc, Swifts lower the car 1.2'' front & 1'' rear

Rayzz 11-09-2015 08:59 PM

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I consider this one of the best mods ive done to my Z and it doesn't hurt that they are inexpensive :) I couldn't be happier with the ride quality and stance I got I would highly recommend these springs

JerryDeluxe 11-26-2015 10:19 AM

Help me out guys, what exactly do i need for rear camber adjustments. SPL has the rear arms, links, lock out kit, toe arms, toe bolts. Which items for sure do i need to buy. Do i buy the arms and lock out kit or toe arms and camber arms. Im a little confused. Thanks


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