Swift springs review!!!!!

wheee! · 05-06-2011, 05:15 PM

What's your height from road to fender TDC?

KamiSpeed · 05-06-2011, 05:50 PM

those who want to buy a set, Swift has already pre-sold over half of whats coming in so if you want a set I suggest you pre-order (for more info click on my sig)

Red__Zed · 05-07-2011, 02:13 PM

I know most people freak out about now being able to get the camber back into factory specs, but I'm loving the fact that I can run enough camber to actually grip now. Still don't have my exact alignment dialed in, but I'm loving the improvements here.

I think I could use some spacers for the stock rims though

christian370z · 05-07-2011, 02:16 PM

My thoughts on the camber exactly, turn in is much improved and the car just bites with more immediacy. It is to be expected as stock camber is adjusted for tire wear, not performance.

Red__Zed · 05-07-2011, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

My thoughts on the camber exactly, turn in is much improved and the car just bites with more immediacy. It is to be expected as stock camber is adjusted for tire wear, not performance.

Yep, and that makes sense, I just wish it was slightly more adjustable from the factory.

Red__Zed · 05-07-2011, 02:46 PM

I'm trying to figure out what size spacers to go with.... I think I'll need at least 25's out back.

speedworks · 05-07-2011, 09:59 PM

In the middle of an install (can't finish the back because a locking nut broke on the wheel, and can't get it off), but I think I know a possible reason for those with abnormal heights. When I separated the fronts, and attempted to put the springs in the same spots as the OEM, I found out that the they don't start/stop the coils in the same spot. So, if you attempt to put the tophat in the same ending spot (on the coil), the only way to install them is to pre-load the springs, by turning the strut, and this will cause a height difference. I chose to take the strut back apart and match up the top and bottom alignments so it fit back in without any preload (and no turning), but the tophat rubber mount is not in the same place as the OEM (no biggie, I don't think).

speedworks · 05-08-2011, 04:36 PM

Got the broke lugnut off, so finished it today. Took it for a spin, car rides great, and it looks great. Now I just need the bronze f14s to show up, and do an alignment.

Ron · 05-08-2011, 05:47 PM

Here's how mine turned out.

Baer383 · 05-08-2011, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

Here's how mine turned out.

That's a nice drop looks similar to mine

good job

Ron · 05-09-2011, 06:21 AM

thank you sir.

KingZee · 05-09-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

Here's how mine turned out.

Looks great

stephen · 05-09-2011, 02:16 PM

wheee. my fender height b4 was drivers f 27 3/4 and now 27 1/8. passenger f 27 5/8 now 26 3/4. dr r was 27 5/16 now 26 3/4. pass r was 27 1/2 now 26 7/8.

BeachZTT · 05-09-2011, 08:46 PM

Rears installed this afternoon and I will get the fronts on tomorrow.

Teaser pics...

KingZee · 05-09-2011, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I know most people freak out about now being able to get the camber back into factory specs, but I'm loving the fact that I can run enough camber to actually grip now. Still don't have my exact alignment dialed in, but I'm loving the improvements here.

I think I could use some spacers for the stock rims though

I still have stock wheels on mine as well and a steep *** driveway...what's the height after the drop from the center of the wheel to the fender?

05-06-2011, 05:15 PM	#571 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	What's your height from road to fender TDC? __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

05-06-2011, 05:50 PM	#572 (permalink)
KamiSpeed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 5,888 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	those who want to buy a set, Swift has already pre-sold over half of whats coming in so if you want a set I suggest you pre-order (for more info click on my sig) __________________ KAMISPEED \| SHOP 370Z PERFORMANCE PARTS & MODS \| SUPPORT@KAMISPEED.COM KAMI SPEED REVIEWS \| FINANCE YOUR PARTS WITH US \| MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS PRE-ORDER DEPOSIT PROGRAM \| HKS MASTER SELLER

05-07-2011, 02:16 PM	#574 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	My thoughts on the camber exactly, turn in is much improved and the car just bites with more immediacy. It is to be expected as stock camber is adjusted for tire wear, not performance. __________________ -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

05-08-2011, 05:47 PM	#579 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 21	Here's how mine turned out. Wonka2581 likes this.

05-09-2011, 08:46 PM	#584 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 16	Rears installed this afternoon and I will get the fronts on tomorrow. Teaser pics... __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

05-07-2011, 02:13 PM	#573 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	I know most people freak out about now being able to get the camber back into factory specs, but I'm loving the fact that I can run enough camber to actually grip now. Still don't have my exact alignment dialed in, but I'm loving the improvements here. I think I could use some spacers for the stock rims though

05-07-2011, 02:46 PM	#576 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	I'm trying to figure out what size spacers to go with.... I think I'll need at least 25's out back.

05-07-2011, 09:59 PM	#577 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	In the middle of an install (can't finish the back because a locking nut broke on the wheel, and can't get it off), but I think I know a possible reason for those with abnormal heights. When I separated the fronts, and attempted to put the springs in the same spots as the OEM, I found out that the they don't start/stop the coils in the same spot. So, if you attempt to put the tophat in the same ending spot (on the coil), the only way to install them is to pre-load the springs, by turning the strut, and this will cause a height difference. I chose to take the strut back apart and match up the top and bottom alignments so it fit back in without any preload (and no turning), but the tophat rubber mount is not in the same place as the OEM (no biggie, I don't think).

05-08-2011, 04:36 PM	#578 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	Got the broke lugnut off, so finished it today. Took it for a spin, car rides great, and it looks great. Now I just need the bronze f14s to show up, and do an alignment.

05-09-2011, 06:21 AM	#581 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 21	thank you sir.

05-09-2011, 02:16 PM	#583 (permalink)
stephen Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: charleston sc Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	wheee. my fender height b4 was drivers f 27 3/4 and now 27 1/8. passenger f 27 5/8 now 26 3/4. dr r was 27 5/16 now 26 3/4. pass r was 27 1/2 now 26 7/8.

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