Swift springs review!!!!!

cheshirecat · 03-10-2011, 09:31 AM

Depends on the tire. On my 350z the stock bridgestones would wear out before 15k. All other brands I tried, including Nitto and Hankook, lasted over 20k. Granted, 80%+ of my driving is on the highway.

Being that I have a long commute, I tend to take a good look at the tread wear ratings.

I'm still on my stockers for my 370. My next tires will be some RE-11s. Hopefully they will perform as well as I'm expecting.

brado · 03-10-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Depends on the tire. On my 350z the stock bridgestones would wear out before 15k. All other brands I tried, including Nitto and Hankook, lasted over 20k. Granted, 80%+ of my driving is on the highway.

Being that I have a long commute, I tend to take a good look at the tread wear ratings.

I'm still on my stockers for my 370. My next tires will be some RE-11s. Hopefully they will perform as well as I'm expecting.

i also have a long comute on the interstate, 41 miles one way to work. i bought the continental dws with a treadwear of 540. hopefully they will last me a while

370zjames · 03-13-2011, 07:03 PM

I just installed Swift springs with 15mm spacers! (real only) I was having a problem to install 15mm ichiba spacers in the front. did Anyone have a same problem installing 15mm spacers in the front????

tjlazer · 03-13-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zjames

I just installed Swift springs with 15mm spacers! (real only) I was having a problem to install 15mm ichiba spacers in the front. did Anyone have a same problem installing 15mm spacers in the front????

Yeah you can only install 15mm spacers that are the stud replacement type, not the bolt on type. You can use 20mm front and rear with no issues.

speedworks · 03-14-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zjames

I just installed Swift springs with 15mm spacers! (real only) I was having a problem to install 15mm ichiba spacers in the front. did Anyone have a same problem installing 15mm spacers in the front????

What was the problem? Rubbing, not long enough studs, etc?

370zjames · 03-15-2011, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by speedworks

What was the problem? Rubbing, not long enough studs, etc?

I couldn't put the front wheels back on !!!! Stock stud was too long!!!!

tjlazer · 03-22-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zjames

I couldn't put the front wheels back on !!!! Stock stud was too long!!!!

You will want to either go with 20mm front/rears or get the15mm front that have the replacement studs.

Red__Zed · 03-22-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

You will want to either go with 20mm front/rears or get the15mm front that have the replacement studs.

I thought we still ran into that issue with 20mms?

atl370z · 03-14-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zjames

I just installed Swift springs with 15mm spacers! (real only) I was having a problem to install 15mm ichiba spacers in the front. did Anyone have a same problem installing 15mm spacers in the front????

Nice!

speedworks · 03-14-2011, 10:12 PM

Anyone put 20mm spacer in fronts with swift or have equivalent wheel offsets? I am very close to doing this, and don't want to rub - want to know what people have.

christian370z · 03-14-2011, 10:17 PM

I will know in a week or so how a set of sport package Rays along with 20mm spacers all around will look on my car. I will surely post pictures when that happens.

ZForce · 03-21-2011, 12:45 AM

Reading here and on Swift's website about other leading brands and the improper stroking. Any confirmation from Swift as to who the other leading brands are? Was Eibach one of them?

Been sporting the Eibachs for some time now....but...these sound great and if Eibach is one of the "other leading brands" that do not have their spring set up for proper stroking then I might change over to Swift.

The Swifts sound like they are tuned for the OEM struts. What other struts would these pair up with and have the same performance? Maybe Koni's? Heck for that matter I am not sure what Nissan went with this time around for an OEM strut on the 370z. They went with a mfg spec'd Tokeko for the 350Z. As most of us are into modding and more likely to replace a worn out part with an aftermarket part versus OEM for the mere fact that in most cases aftermarket is always better than OEM.

christian370z · 03-21-2011, 02:35 AM

^Either Eibach or H&R springs, those are the two most popular brands of lowering springs so Swift most likely used one or all of those to compare.

ZForce · 03-22-2011, 12:04 AM

I was thinking along those same lines. So I can now say I have sported both major brands. H&R on the 350Z and now Eibach on the 370Z.

Can anyone (or maybe Swift themself) chime in on the second question posted above regarding which other brand struts can be paired up with the Swift springs? With the same results or an improvemnt over OEM.

speedworks · 03-22-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

I was thinking along those same lines. So I can now say I have sported both major brands. H&R on the 350Z and now Eibach on the 370Z.

Can anyone (or maybe Swift themself) chime in on the second question posted above regarding which other brand struts can be paired up with the Swift springs? With the same results or an improvemnt over OEM.

I would just call Swift, they will give you the best answer.

03-14-2011, 10:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 434	I will know in a week or so how a set of sport package Rays along with 20mm spacers all around will look on my car. I will surely post pictures when that happens. __________________ -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

03-21-2011, 02:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 434	^Either Eibach or H&R springs, those are the two most popular brands of lowering springs so Swift most likely used one or all of those to compare. __________________ -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

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03-10-2011, 09:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 294	Depends on the tire. On my 350z the stock bridgestones would wear out before 15k. All other brands I tried, including Nitto and Hankook, lasted over 20k. Granted, 80%+ of my driving is on the highway. Being that I have a long commute, I tend to take a good look at the tread wear ratings. I'm still on my stockers for my 370. My next tires will be some RE-11s. Hopefully they will perform as well as I'm expecting.

03-14-2011, 10:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 19	Anyone put 20mm spacer in fronts with swift or have equivalent wheel offsets? I am very close to doing this, and don't want to rub - want to know what people have.

03-21-2011, 12:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 23	Reading here and on Swift's website about other leading brands and the improper stroking. Any confirmation from Swift as to who the other leading brands are? Was Eibach one of them? Been sporting the Eibachs for some time now....but...these sound great and if Eibach is one of the "other leading brands" that do not have their spring set up for proper stroking then I might change over to Swift. The Swifts sound like they are tuned for the OEM struts. What other struts would these pair up with and have the same performance? Maybe Koni's? Heck for that matter I am not sure what Nissan went with this time around for an OEM strut on the 370z. They went with a mfg spec'd Tokeko for the 350Z. As most of us are into modding and more likely to replace a worn out part with an aftermarket part versus OEM for the mere fact that in most cases aftermarket is always better than OEM.

03-22-2011, 12:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 23	I was thinking along those same lines. So I can now say I have sported both major brands. H&R on the 350Z and now Eibach on the 370Z. Can anyone (or maybe Swift themself) chime in on the second question posted above regarding which other brand struts can be paired up with the Swift springs? With the same results or an improvemnt over OEM.