Dam Mr Onzedge you must work for Swift considering you have about 60 posts and a Swift tattoo.:roflpuke2:

Don't forget about my Michelin posts also. :tup:

Still rocking swifts. About time you installed yours Francis!

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps34902347.jpg

Swift springs on order
 

Looking forward to the change! I'll be sure to post my experience and impressions.

I installed mine on the weekend. Took a while with the camber arms and toe bolts but the ride is so much better. I can whip around corners with no body roll. I got an alignment just to get everything straight but am going to get another in a week or so once everything settles.

KaienZ34: what is your camber in the back because if you go more negative it should eliminate the gap a bit?

This is a great thread. I was looking at buying some springs and looked at all other brands but was leaning more towards swifts and this just made it easier for me to decide. Swift springs it is!:driving: :happydance:

:tup:

Stock spec camber in the rear with SPL camber arms.

Will the Swifts fit on the 370z Roadsters will no probs????

I've been running on Swifts for quite a while now and have been loving it, but I'm wondering if anyone has gone from Swifts to a coilover setup?

KW V3's have always been my dream setup, but now that I'm considering gettin a set, I'm worried that I might not like the change from linear springs to their progressive springs. Has anyone ever regretted the change?

Install complete!
 

The Swift's arrived from 3 Corner Garage muy pronto, and I did the install today with the help of a friend. Followed the DIY, and it was a breeze, though it did take about two hours to get the fronts in (an impact wrench is definitely your friend!). Rears couldn't be easier.

I started out stock with 1 7/8" in front, and 1 1/2" in the rear. After the install and a short shake down ride, I ended up with 1" in the front, and 3/4" in the rear. We'll give it about a week to settle and then I'll get an alignment done to check the specs.

Just from a feel stand point, the steering seems as neutral and centered as before (no major alignment issues). On city streets, the car seems to "settle" a bit faster than the stock Nismo springs, and the car feels a bit flatter in sharp corners. I haven't ran it hard yet, but will get a chance later in the week. I'll try and get a pic or two up in the next day or so.

Next up, install of the Z1 oil cooler, and then the long wait for the FI CBE.

Installed Swifts today; dramatically reduced body roll; made taking corners a blast. I'm very happy w/ the performance aspect of it, but my front chin spoiler is not.

Those that are thinking about getting these, stop thinking and get them; you will be very happy.

Is that a vinyl on your roof?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- faya baby!

Yeah, he got it on this forum from Blue Bat.

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...ps32f179d3.jpg

After two months, I've learned to ignore the occasional sounds :tup:. The ride is definitely better. Though, I wish the springs gave a bit more drop. Still better than the Eibach Prokit springs I have on my 350Z.

The fenders have a cast a shadow on the tires creating the illusion of a bigger fender gap.

I got to check out my other Z'z at Zdayz and all the swift ones had the same (almost 2 fingers) gap between the rear tires and fender as mine do. Since my rear offset is +0 the wheels pokes out a lot and that's why it looks off.

Would you guys still do the swifts again or pick something else????

I'd do it again and again, unless I needed more drop then KW V3's for me. Spring wise i'd go no other route.

alright guys i just pulled the tripper on the swifts. i was reading on here a few days ago about some other type of gasket that i should buy for the install of the swifts..it cost like $25 or something...are these necessary..or i guess my real question is do i need anything other than the springs for the swift install????

^ I installed springs and reused the jacket/sleeves on the front. I have no weird noises coming from anywhere.

Nice!! How long does it usually last?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk- faya baby!

http://i42.tinypic.com/333c1t0.jpg

Crappy camera phone

No it's not needed, I don't know anyone on here who has them.



Not really sure, but I'd guess a good long while (years) depending on if it's in the sun a lot and whatnot. It's a good quality product from a good vendor.

I reused the stock gasket in the front, no issues (sits on top of the front assembly). There is a removable plastic piece on the bottom of the front springs that gets transferred to the new springs. In the rear, just make sure the rubber boot at the bottom goes back on when you install the new rears. Piece of cake.

Thanks guys... I'm excited to get these in the roadster . I'm thinking they might sit a little lower than the coupe as well since the vert is a little heavier-which would be perfect for the look I'm going for. Looking for right between H&R and regular swifts on a coupe. About 1/4" or so more lower is tit

So you can run these springs with stock shocks and they won't blow even though they are stiffer than what the stock shocks are designed for?

Supposedly the Swifts were designed for the stock shocks. You can read about it on their website.

The swifts should not really affect the life of the shocks too much, when they do eventually go out...just upgrade to Koni Yellows or buy some coilovers.

I love my Swift springs, but I really wish they gave more of a drop. Just saying.

im hoping that that give a little more with the roadster since there is a 300lb weight difference :tiphat:

I'm thinking of picking up a set of these. From skimming the thread, it seems like I'll need rear camber arms and toe bolts to get back within alignment specs. Nothing needed for the front?

Every car is different, some cars need kits, some (like mine!) did not need any kind of kit at all. Within OEM spec. :ughdance:

You won't know until you install and drive for a few weeks and check alignment.

Yeah I know I have a chance of getting lucky but I'd hate to pay for an alignment only to find out I have to install the kit and then get another one. The rear arms and toe bolts are cheap enough that I don't mind just getting them before checking the alignment. The fronts are another story. Has anyone needed fronts yet?

IMO adjustable front A-arms aren't needed unless you are going to the track frequently and feel the need to tweak settings. After the Swifts, my front camber settled to -1.7 degrees and is wearing perfectly.

That's a bit outside spec but doesn't seem too drastic. I think I'll leave the fronts alone and see how it goes. Thank you, sir :tiphat:

The minimum needed to match the front and rears are just the toe camber bolts. This will put you within safe specs. Front arms aren't really needed with these springs.

Good to know, thanks ;)

Not a problem. :)

Here we go again...
 

Been scrubbing all the blogs on this for a while now... I have a 2012 Nismo :tiphat:and just purchased Swift springs and H&R 15mm/20mm for my ride. I have stock rims and tires. Apparently everyone says this is THE setup to have..
I was going to just go 15/15 with no change in springs, but the rebound I was getting on the highway was starting to bug me and my GF a bit. SUPPOSEDLY, this will smooth that out a bit and tighten corner turns a lot.

My only worry is that I live in Michigan and our roads are not like Cali and Florida... :icon14: oh well... wish me luck, pics to follow.

Let me know if anyone has the same setup. From what I hear, the ride should be perfect and hopefully I won't rub and/or bottom out!:happydance:

I think the Swift/Nismo damper setup would be the best compromise over all the options for light track duty and street use. Base dampers are too soft and Koni's are a bit stiff. Finding some Nismo dampers in the classified section and grabbing some Swifts for them is a sweet and inexpensive combo IMO. Nismo owners are fortunate to have them already haha.