Swift springs review!!!!!

Ron · 07-04-2011, 07:46 PM

No other rubber sleeve besides the OEM gray ones that go on the bottom. You're good.

Mandingo · 07-04-2011, 10:25 PM

Much apreesh Ron

Alchemy · 07-09-2011, 05:09 PM

Just got mine in. Quick pic w the Droid.

<a href="http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/avryan/?action=view&current=photobucket-18254-1310238640699.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/avryan/photobucket-18254-1310238640699.jpg" border="0" alt="2011-07-09_14-56-11_555"></a>

Red__Zed · 07-09-2011, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy

Just got mine in. Quick pic w the Droid.

<a href="http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/avryan/?action=view&current=photobucket-18254-1310238640699.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/avryan/photobucket-18254-1310238640699.jpg" border="0" alt="2011-07-09_14-56-11_555"></a>

ZeN · 07-12-2011, 11:26 AM

Guys..at almost full tank of fuel, my rear sits at 26.75'' while my front sits higher at 27''..normal ? This is after 5 days installed. BTW i ran 20mm front and 25mm rear with H&R spacers - stock rays. I checked and both marking for rear and front spring is correct...is there any chance that the rear spring fit at front with the shocks?

Most people get 26.75 front and 27'' back measured from ground to edge of the fender through center cap..pardon my english - 3rd world country

tjlazer · 07-12-2011, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeN

Guys..at almost full tank of fuel, my rear sits at 26.75'' while my front sits higher at 27''..normal ? This is after 5 days installed. BTW i ran 20mm front and 25mm rear with H&R spacers - stock rays. I checked and both marking for rear and front spring is correct...is there any chance that the rear spring fit at front with the shocks?

Most people get 26.75 front and 27'' back measured from ground to edge of the fender through center cap..pardon my english - 3rd world country

No not normal. Rear should sit at around 27" and front should be a little lower. You might want to check your springs, especially in the front.

Econ · 07-12-2011, 01:09 PM

yea im gettin a little suspicious of my swifts. my ride height is almost the same front vs back

CFZ · 07-12-2011, 02:40 PM

Usually ride height changes depending on vehicle, the wear rate of the rubbers in our suspension is not all the same.

Mine is currently the same all around as well.

Mandingo · 07-12-2011, 04:19 PM

My springs have about 20 miles on them now. Here are my fender heights so far:

FL-27 1/16 FR-26 15/16

RL-27 3/16 RR-27 2/16

BTW I found that the autozone rental compressors only worked if I attached them as pictured:

Spanning 3 coils on either side did not compress the springs enough in my case.
Its a baetch to get the compressor spanning 4 coils off once the springs are uncompressed because the top arm of the compressor is wedged in the coils pretty tight. Its doable though.

tjlazer · 07-12-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandingo

BTW I found that the autozone rental compressors only worked if I attached them as pictured:

Spanning 3 coils on either side did not compress the springs enough in my case.
Its a baetch to get the compressor spanning 4 coils off once the springs are uncompressed because the top arm of the compressor is wedged in the coils pretty tight. Its doable though.

Yes this is a big issue, I had to wedge my top of the clip up as far as I could to get more coils in to compress enough, otherwise, like you said, it did not compress enough to remove them.

Alchemy · 07-12-2011, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandingo

My springs have about 20 miles on them now. Here are my fender heights so far:

FL-27 1/16 FR-26 15/16

RL-27 3/16 RR-27 2/16

BTW I found that the autozone rental compressors only worked if I attached them as pictured:

Spanning 3 coils on either side did not compress the springs enough in my case.
Its a baetch to get the compressor spanning 4 coils off once the springs are uncompressed because the top arm of the compressor is wedged in the coils pretty tight. Its doable though.

I did my Swifts Sat. Absolutly no problem w the Autozone compressor what so ever. A lot of people on here say its not easy to use, I really dont understand why. I only spanned 3 coils and had no prob removing them. Got my install done in under 3 hrs.

Mandingo · 07-17-2011, 12:08 PM

Update on settling

After 20 miles:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandingo

FL-27 1/16 FR-26 15/16

RL-27 3/16 RR-27 2/16

After 200 miles:

FL-26 15/16 FR-26 15/16

RL-27 1/16 RR-26 1/2

So my rear passenger side went down an additional 0.625 inches for a total drop of 1.49 inches. Doesn't seem right lol. I've checked it multiple times though on different surfaces. Air pressures are all equal. Rubber seats are aligned correctly. Spring doesn't look damaged.

I'm gonna to take it apart tomorrow and check out whats going on.

Baer383 · 07-17-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandingo

Update on settling

After 20 miles:

After 200 miles:

FL-26 15/16 FR-26 15/16

RL-27 1/16 RR-26 1/2

So my rear passenger side went down an additional 0.625 inches for a total drop of 1.49 inches. Doesn't seem right lol. I've checked it multiple times though on different surfaces. Air pressures are all equal. Rubber seats are aligned correctly. Spring doesn't look damaged.

I'm gonna to take it apart tomorrow and check out whats going on.

How are you measuring it ?
From the center of the wheel to the rim on the quarter panel/fender I hope.

B/c if you are measuring from the ground it won't be correct.

Econ · 07-12-2011, 04:54 PM

well done!

corner3garage · 07-15-2011, 01:51 PM

Its Great to see more customers enjoying their swift springs!!!

07-04-2011, 10:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3372	Much apreesh Ron __________________ some mods

07-09-2011, 05:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 46 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3526	Just got mine in. Quick pic w the Droid. <a href="http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/avryan/?action=view&current=photobucket-18254-1310238640699.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/avryan/photobucket-18254-1310238640699.jpg" border="0" alt="2011-07-09_14-56-11_555"></a> __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

07-12-2011, 11:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
ZeN Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 116 Drives: 09 PW 7AT 370z Rep Power: 16	Guys..at almost full tank of fuel, my rear sits at 26.75'' while my front sits higher at 27''..normal ? This is after 5 days installed. BTW i ran 20mm front and 25mm rear with H&R spacers - stock rays. I checked and both marking for rear and front spring is correct...is there any chance that the rear spring fit at front with the shocks? Most people get 26.75 front and 27'' back measured from ground to edge of the fender through center cap..pardon my english - 3rd world country Last edited by ZeN; 07-12-2011 at 11:29 AM.

07-12-2011, 01:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 21	yea im gettin a little suspicious of my swifts. my ride height is almost the same front vs back __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-12-2011, 04:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3372	My springs have about 20 miles on them now. Here are my fender heights so far: FL-27 1/16 FR-26 15/16 RL-27 3/16 RR-27 2/16 BTW I found that the autozone rental compressors only worked if I attached them as pictured: Spanning 3 coils on either side did not compress the springs enough in my case. Its a baetch to get the compressor spanning 4 coils off once the springs are uncompressed because the top arm of the compressor is wedged in the coils pretty tight. Its doable though. __________________ some mods

07-04-2011, 07:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 23	No other rubber sleeve besides the OEM gray ones that go on the bottom. You're good.

07-12-2011, 02:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 235	Usually ride height changes depending on vehicle, the wear rate of the rubbers in our suspension is not all the same. Mine is currently the same all around as well.

07-12-2011, 04:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 21	well done! __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

07-15-2011, 01:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 36	Its Great to see more customers enjoying their swift springs!!! __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Swift Springs-- Nismo Review!!	JJ-NISMO	Brakes & Suspension	39	07-29-2014 07:59 AM
[WTB] Swift Springs	Beastmode	Parts for sale (Private Classifieds)	1	09-13-2011 04:46 PM
BC ERs with Swift Springs and RA Valving REVIEW / (Picture Heavy)	Mozen	Brakes & Suspension	31	05-24-2011 10:46 AM
WTB: Swift or H&R Springs	Mr&Mrs	Wanted	5	04-26-2011 10:51 PM
Swift Springs	Justin1686	North East Region	10	02-24-2011 06:58 PM