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kensnismo 02-21-2011 03:42 PM

I'm considering the swifts to take away some of the harshness and to bring the car lower.maybe some 305/30x19 in the rears to

JJ-NISMO 02-21-2011 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kensnismo (Post 951427)
I'm considering the swifts to take away some of the harshness and to bring the car lower.maybe some 305/30x19 in the rears to



I did a Nismo review on the Swifts... search for the post for full details.

In summary, the Swifts seem to reduce some of the recoil in the stock Nismo suspension. I noticed that when going over ripples or bumps, the Nismo suspenion compresses nicely, but recoils with a lot of force, providing a bouncing sensation. The Swift springs are stiffer, but do smooth out the recoil. With the Swifts, the car will still have a very tight set-up, but without the jerking sensation. Overall handling is improved as well.

kensnismo 02-21-2011 05:25 PM

Did search found your review.Thanks

JJ-NISMO 02-26-2011 02:39 PM

UPDATE: Still no creaking in the springs. I think the OEM rubber install did the trick. Make sure you guys swap the rubber from your OEM springs if you go with the Swifts :)

LOU@AMPLIFIED 02-26-2011 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ-NISMO (Post 959854)
UPDATE: Still no creaking in the springs. I think the OEM rubber install did the trick. Make sure you guys swap the rubber from your OEM springs if you go with the Swifts :)

That's good news JJ
Guys with swift, OEM rubber sleeve should be places on the bottom part of the spring, not on top since the top mount is rubber and will not cause it to creek but the bottom of the spring sits on metal from the front struts.

J, I didn't get a chance to take a picture, can you?

Thanks

JJ-NISMO 02-26-2011 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LOU@AMPLIFIED (Post 959884)
That's good news JJ
Guys with swift, OEM rubber sleeve should be places on the bottom part of the spring, not on top since the top mount is rubber and will not cause it to creek but the bottom of the spring sits on metal from the front struts.

J, I didn't get a chance to take a picture, can you?

Thanks



Hey Lou, I will take a pic and upload it as soon as I can! May take until tomorrow.

Like Lou said, put the OEM rubber on the bottom part of the front springs. The metal to metal contact can cause some rubbing (creaking noises), but once the rubber is on there it is nice and quiet :)

Viera 02-27-2011 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ-NISMO (Post 960059)
Hey Lou, I will take a pic and upload it as soon as I can! May take until tomorrow.

Like Lou said, put the OEM rubber on the bottom part of the front springs. The metal to metal contact can cause some rubbing (creaking noises), but once the rubber is on there it is nice and quiet :)

Question, are we putting the OEM rubber on just the bottom of the front springs, or are you putting them on both the front and rears? Thanks.

JJ-NISMO 02-27-2011 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Viera (Post 960494)
Question, are we putting the OEM rubber on just the bottom of the front springs, or are you putting them on both the front and rears? Thanks.

Only the front pair. Your OEM springs should only have the rubber on the front; transfer the rubber to the new springs when installing. Put the rubber on the bottom coil of the Swifts so that it eliminates the metal on metal contact.

Viera 02-27-2011 04:00 PM

^Ah, gotcha. Thank you, sir!

FricFrac 03-01-2011 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ-NISMO (Post 951346)
Spring manufacturers should include all necessary parts. You should not have to mix and match parts for an aftermarket piece IMO.

Also, which coil did your put your OEM rubber on? The Swifts come with a sleeve already placed in the upper middle of the front springs.






The rubber sleeves (silencers) will not affect the performance at all. They are simply to reduce noise and will prevent metal on metal contact. The material is very thin and will have no real effect when compressed.

Do you currently have the swifts and are looking for a softer ride or are you considering the Swifts to ease the harshness of the Nismo ride?

Right - the springs should come ready to go with the rubber boots, bump stops, struts, mounting bolts, etc :rolleyes:

CFZ 03-02-2011 11:14 AM

I went with my friend to get his car aligned at Evasive and they have a few sets in stock. Just letting you guys know. I dont know if there is still a problem with these springs being out of stock.

Baer383 03-02-2011 12:04 PM

Are you guys using or needing toe bolts when your swift springs are in.

birdmanx1 03-03-2011 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CFZ (Post 965813)
I went with my friend to get his car aligned at Evasive and they have a few sets in stock. Just letting you guys know. I dont know if there is still a problem with these springs being out of stock.

Thanks for the heads up CFZ, I was waiting the end of the month for KamiSpeed to get a new shipment. I just called Evasive and ordered a set. They have 2 more left. :tiphat:

370zjames 03-03-2011 03:31 PM

Ok I just ordered last set from Evasive!!!! It's all gone!!

370zjames 03-03-2011 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CFZ (Post 965813)
I went with my friend to get his car aligned at Evasive and they have a few sets in stock. Just letting you guys know. I dont know if there is still a problem with these springs being out of stock.

Thank U!!!!!!:tiphat:


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