I would also like to know more about the swift springs on the nismo.

Man I missed the deals on these springs last week and now they're sold out til March :(

I know amplified is sold out but did you check with kamispeed or 370ztune?

All sold out from swift until March they all say. Kamispeed thought they had it in stock then called swift and all sold out.

Yup,

they're out of stock until March, but like I've been telling everyone else, you guys should start pre-ordering pretty soon I have a feeling they'll sell out before they arrive in march.

Swift Spec-R Springs 370Z 08+

:tup: let me know if you have any questions

^Great deal from a very good vendor!

thanks!!!

Hey guys just got my car aligned.

Front: -1.75
Rear: -2.50

Should I invest in alignment kits?

Yes, front and rear

What is this? Weren't there quite a few people on here saying that camber arms are not necessary with this spring setup?

Wow, I came in under -2.0 in the rear and around -1.6 in the front. That is definitely off, especially the rear.

It's always going to vary from car to car. That does sound pretty off for the amount of drop though.

Yea I'm gonna get at the SPC rear kit.

The front is pretty close to factory specs right?

Anyone get corner weights stock and with these springs? I'm interested in how weight gets distributed. Anyone have actual specs on these springs? Anyone have them in stock?

Spring Drop: Front 1.2 / Rear 1.0 (inches)
Spring Rate: Front 10 / Rear 10.5 (kg/mm)

Those are currently in back order from Japan but they're coming in stock in march, I suggest you pre-order though, they are pre-selling quick.

Swift Spec-R Springs 370Z 08+

Okay, so i happened across ClemsonWill's photos; he also has Black Z with RE-11's and TE37's but has not lowered the car. So, this makes for a good visual for what the drop is like with the Swift springs. Hope you don't mind me comparing Clemson :) Here is his vehicle without springs:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...1287960531.jpg


And mine with the Swift springs:
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...10122-0900.jpg

One more angle:
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...10123-1138.jpg

And for an update, mine have not really settled anymore than what i originall got which is: 1.25" front 1" rear.

I purchased my Swift Sport Springs from Lou at Amplified Motorsports and installed today by the fine folks at AAM Competition up in Annapolis Junction, MD. I had just enough time to pick the car up and drive through rush hour traffic home but I really like it so far. The visual is great but I'm still reserving my opinions for the performance until later. Until then, here are some great photos taken by Jon at AAM Competition showing my Z before and after.

Before Rear
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/...f928c37b_b.jpg

Before Front
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/...05c31a9d_b.jpg

After Profile
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/...70a58cc7_b.jpg

Front Driver
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/...808e34f4_b.jpg

Front Passenger
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/...987169ed_b.jpg

Well crap. Scrapped the cans today! Speed bump was not even that big, but I did not CRAWL over it like I usually do. Do yourself a favor and C.R.A.W.L. over every single speed bump or you can scrape the cans! Its not that bad but it still bothers me. Not sure it's even worth trying to fix it at this point. I might just paint them flat black anyway...

lookin good Zcarman!

Dude these black Z's are looking insane.

I'll have mine installed and posted soon ;)

What part of the cans did you scrape? I've only scraped the bottom edge of the can, so it is barely noticeable. I can only imagine what it would be like after installing the springs. I wonder if Tony can retool his design to raise up the cans a bit since it seems like there is over 1" of headroom.

^^ Guys don't worry about scraping, just have Tony weld on skid plates to the exhaust cans. I had it done for me over a year ago, and have never even noticed they are there. I will be ready for when I first scrape.

http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...id-plates.html

Looking good man... How did you paint your door handles ?

Jon,
Looks good!!!
Any comments on an alignment and camber kits?

Thanks! I had a local autobody shop take care of them for me. 4r3s on the forum here also went to the same place for his blue Z and the handles came out looking super as well.

Thanks! I'll keep you guys posted as to what if anything needs to be done with the camber or alignment. Haven't had the car with the springs long enough to comment. I'm told though that there should not be a need to adjust camber with these springs but I'll likely take it into have it checked to be sure.

It was the lowest part of the cans toward the top. Just the edge so it's not bad or anything. Another thing I noticed is there were some long scratches on the cans much higher up and there is no way the speed bump did those. I am thinking it was debris or rocks! It's gonna happen I guess, such a shame as they are so nice looking! In the end they are just exhaust cans.

Thanks for the reviews guys. I am ordering a set.

FINALLY got my Swift springs and Stillen sways installed yesterday.
I'll post pics tomorrow after I've had a chance to wash her and take decent pics.
I got a 4-wheel alignment done at the same time and they were NOT able to align the wheels to within factory specs.
Please find attached a copy of the factory specs and the results.
Anybody have any recommendations on what I should get to correct everything?

Edit: 2/12/11 10:20pm
Saw the post from Spohn regarding his Z, and his reference to the great deal from THMotorSports for the SPC Combo Camber Kit.
Just ordered them.

Rear camber arms?

Got mine installed last week.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b8...9/IMAG0409.jpg
What do you think the back? I'll probably need a alignment right?
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b8...9/IMAG0411.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b8...9/IMAG0410.jpg

Drop looks good! Just need alignment and some wheel spacers!

Rear Camber Kit...

:iagree:

Got my Swift springs and Stillen sways installed yesterday.
Unfortunately, they were NOT able to get the alignment within specs, so I have camber kits (front and back) coming to be installed soon.
Here's what it looks like so far.
3 pics from before (side, front gap, rear gap), the same pics from after, and the initial alignment results.

Edit: 2/14/11 9:30pm
Added a decent picture in the sun.

So, it looks like just your camber is out - 0.1 in the front, and very close to the edge in the rear. If anything, I would look to do something for the front. Toe and Caster are good.

True, but they're right at the limits. I'd rather have everything nicely centered. A little bit of OCD here.

^^ I hear ya, but honestly, they don't come from the factory in the center, and your car could have very well been at the other end of the range before the lowering. Camber is camber, if you have any you will get more wear in the inner side, with less camber it will be less (width) of wear, but you will still get wear. Look at the benefits you will get on turning grip. :)

Question for the forum..... I have had my springs installed for about 1.5 weeks. When I go over speed bumps and similar road changes at a slow speed my springs make a creaking sound. I imagine it has to do with the way the springs are sitting in the rubber. Is this cause for concern? Should I look at rotating them within their seats? Thanks ahead of time for any replies.

I have not heard any of this on my car, but you can try jacking the car up and unloading the suspension and then rotating the spring a bit. Other than that, can you tell if it is coming from the front or the back?