Swift springs review!!!!!

JJ-NISMO · 02-15-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Hmmm no creaking at all here. Did you install the rubber spacer on in the top middle of the front springs?

TJ, can you take a pic when you get a chance?

I was unable to tell tonight in the dark, but will check tomorrow.

VaGntlmn · 02-16-2011, 06:18 AM

I've only had my springs (and sways) on for about a week, but I haven't noticed any noise.

JJ-NISMO · 02-16-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by WDRead

I've only had my springs (and sways) on for about, but I haven't noticed any noise.

Did your springs come with spacers for the front? Any pics?

370Z JT · 02-16-2011, 10:19 AM

I think they are called spring silencers. It is a rubber tubing that goes in the middle coil and top coil of the front springs.

JJ-NISMO · 02-16-2011, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT

I think they are called spring silencers. It is a rubber tubing that goes in the middle coil and top coil of the front springs.

Like this?
PDM Racing - Suspension

scroll down until you see the below text. It would make sense if this was the issue becuase the noise I am hearing definitely sounds like coil contact.

Silence Noisy Coils Use Whiteline's new spiral coil wrap to silence noisy progressive coil springs. Most new cars use coil spring insulators to reduce NVH resulting from coil bind or contact between "dead" or closed coils. Many aftermarket springs require a progressive design using "dead" coils to meet captive height design requirements. These can become noisy under certain loads making an add-on insulator very useful.

The spiral design lets you insulate the springs WHILE the coils are in the vehicle saving time and money. Each pack contains 1.5 metres of heavy duty plastic spiral wrap which is enough to do 2 springs.

JJ-NISMO · 02-16-2011, 11:47 AM

Check out the image below...... These are the Swift Spec R. You can definitely see the silencers on them. I did some looking around, and spacers seem to be used to adjust the ride height so I don't think that would apply.

I also took a look at my front springs and I do not think the isolator is the issue.

VaGntlmn · 02-16-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ-NISMO

Did your springs come with spacers for the front? Any pics?

Re: spacers - I'm sorry, but I don't know. I picked up the box on the way to the installers and just give it to them.
Re: pics - they're on the previous page.

370Z JT · 02-16-2011, 12:06 PM

You can use plastic wire loom. Will have the same results.

JJ-NISMO · 02-17-2011, 11:46 AM

I took some pictures of my springs this morning. The car was on the ground and the springs were not unloaded. It appears that the isolators are in place. I also notice what may be the silencer in the upper middle portion of the springs.

Take a look and let me know what you think! Do the springs look too compressed? What about the shocks?

Front Passenger's Side-- first two pics
Front Driver's Side-- second two pics

christian370z · 02-17-2011, 03:46 PM

I can't see your pictures.

JJ-NISMO · 02-17-2011, 03:57 PM

Fixed

Shamu · 02-17-2011, 11:54 PM

Seems like negatives outweigh spring change for Nismo owners. These springs don't seem to be much of an improvement with noise issues. Think I will wait for high quality coil over

JJ-NISMO · 02-18-2011, 12:44 AM

The noises are only over bumps at slow speed. The drop looks sexy as hell :/

christian370z · 02-18-2011, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

Seems like negatives outweigh spring change for Nismo owners. These springs don't seem to be much of an improvement with noise issues. Think I will wait for high quality coil over

Nismo > than all, amiright?

DIGItonium · 02-18-2011, 07:17 AM

Just double checking with recent owners and those who are dealing with the creaking noise:
1) How is daily driving feel over stock (mine is a base trim).
2) Despite the noise, do you feel the performance is still good?

I still haven't installed my springs and decided to have Baker do all the work once my car gets shipped to their shop this summer.

02-16-2011, 06:18 AM	#212 (permalink)
VaGntlmn Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centreville, Va Age: 63 Posts: 377 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport, 6MT Rep Power: 14	I've only had my springs (and sways) on for about a week, but I haven't noticed any noise. __________________ Bill 2010 370z; Tour/Sport; 6mt; BlackCherry/Grey; 318 rwhp; 265 lbs rwtq. To view a list of my mods, click here; To view a photo journal of the mods, click here. Last edited by VaGntlmn; 02-16-2011 at 11:53 AM. Reason: Left out "a week" in the above sentence :facepalm:

02-16-2011, 10:19 AM	#214 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	I think they are called spring silencers. It is a rubber tubing that goes in the middle coil and top coil of the front springs. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

02-16-2011, 12:06 PM	#218 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	You can use plastic wire loom. Will have the same results. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

02-17-2011, 03:46 PM	#220 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	I can't see your pictures. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

02-17-2011, 03:57 PM	#221 (permalink)
JJ-NISMO Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 276 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z PG Rep Power: 242	Fixed Last edited by JJ-NISMO; 02-17-2011 at 04:09 PM.

02-17-2011, 11:54 PM	#222 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	Seems like negatives outweigh spring change for Nismo owners. These springs don't seem to be much of an improvement with noise issues. Think I will wait for high quality coil over

02-18-2011, 12:44 AM	#223 (permalink)
JJ-NISMO Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 276 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z PG Rep Power: 242	The noises are only over bumps at slow speed. The drop looks sexy as hell :/

02-18-2011, 07:17 AM	#225 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Just double checking with recent owners and those who are dealing with the creaking noise: 1) How is daily driving feel over stock (mine is a base trim). 2) Despite the noise, do you feel the performance is still good? I still haven't installed my springs and decided to have Baker do all the work once my car gets shipped to their shop this summer. __________________

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