Swift springs review!!!!!

willskip · 02-10-2012, 02:11 PM

I had my Z aligned a month after I installed my swift springs. I opted to install rear camber arms and now my rear left is at -1.7 and rear right is -1.6. a week after I had the alignment done I had my Z serviced and the rear left tire rated at 5 and the rear right tire rated 4 for thread dept. now I ordered a new set of Hankook V12s and I was wondering if I need to have an alignment again after I install the new tires or should it be fine without?

joshs09slvrZ · 02-13-2012, 07:55 PM

Quick question...is a spring compressor needed to install these?

Mandingo · 02-13-2012, 08:53 PM

Yep. But you can rent a pair from Autozone. It was a $60 (if I remember correctly) deposit that you get back when you turn em back in.

joshs09slvrZ · 02-14-2012, 05:23 AM

Ok...thanks for the info!!

corner3garage · 02-15-2012, 01:36 PM

Swift Springs dynoed - North American Motoring

This is why we all love swift springs!

The best in consistency, quality, weight, stroke, longevity and least amount of sag.

Ron · 02-15-2012, 01:38 PM

yuck, nobody likes sag

zguynate · 02-21-2012, 10:52 PM

Just ordered mine! Ill post pics when I get them installed and settled!

Alfamale · 02-23-2012, 07:39 AM

Had done a wire transfer to you Saku, ship them asap please can't wait!!

Alchemy · 02-23-2012, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfamale

Had done a wire transfer to you Saku, ship them asap please can't wait!!

Jason23 · 02-25-2012, 08:53 PM

I have the koni/swift setup on my 2012 Z. I would say it compliments the spring very well ( Aside the minor ) weeping on my adjustment knob on my front right shocks. Anyways if anyone is thinking about purchasing the koni's dont hesitate. ( still playing with the adjustment ( rebound ) settings to suite my riding style/comfort

btw i purchased and install the koni's and swift at Amplified Motorsport. Also the drop is alittle lower with this combo...but its bad AZZZ ..........

Telephone · 02-25-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason23

I have the koni/swift setup on my 2012 Z. I would say it compliments the spring very well ( Aside the minor ) weeping on my adjustment knob on my front right shocks. Anyways if anyone is thinking about purchasing the koni's dont hesitate. ( still playing with the adjustment ( rebound ) settings to suite my riding style/comfort

btw i purchased and install the koni's and swift at Amplified Motorsport. Also the drop is alittle lower with this combo...but its bad AZZZ ..........

Thanks for the feedback. Please keep us posted.

I just got my Z. I'm honestly wondering if it's worth the extra expense for the Konis. That's well over a $1000 for the combo. For that kind of money, I can't ignore the fact that I'd be well into coilover territory.

zguynate · 02-26-2012, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason23

I have the koni/swift setup on my 2012 Z. I would say it compliments the spring very well ( Aside the minor ) weeping on my adjustment knob on my front right shocks. Anyways if anyone is thinking about purchasing the koni's dont hesitate. ( still playing with the adjustment ( rebound ) settings to suite my riding style/comfort

btw i purchased and install the koni's and swift at Amplified Motorsport. Also the drop is alittle lower with this combo...but its bad AZZZ ..........

Get some pictures posted of the new height! Id be interested into seeing the difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telephone

Thanks for the feedback. Please keep us posted.

I just got my Z. I'm honestly wondering if it's worth the extra expense for the Konis. That's well over a $1000 for the combo. For that kind of money, I can't ignore the fact that I'd be well into coilover territory.

The only thing is you would have a better performing spring/shock combo than most of the cheaper sets of coilovers. So you would still have better "bang for your buck".

Most cheaper coilovers have horrible damping, or at least thats what I have heard. That and you would have better springs than what would come on the coilovers as well.

area3z · 02-26-2012, 07:38 AM

Can anyone comment on the life expectancy of the stock sport shock after swift spring installation?

zguynate · 02-26-2012, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by area3z

Can anyone comment on the life expectancy of the stock sport shock after swift spring installation?

+1 I would also like to know if anyone has any estimates.

CFZ · 02-27-2012, 07:02 PM

Im probably one of the first people to purchase these springs, and I have not replaced my shocks yet. The car is a daily driver and the shocks are still running really strong. Now Im sure it depends on what roads you drive on, on a daily basis. I live in California and for those of you who live in Socal would understand but I drive about 70 miles back and forth from work. I live in the Orange County area and I work in LA. So the drive around OC is fairly nice, but once you get to LA the road get a little crazy. Especially off the 101N. Now Im sure a lot of people reading this on the east coast might Im full of crap compared to their roads, but none the less my point is that I have clocked in enough miles on the this setup to show its durability.

I will eventually buy the Koni shocks when the shocks feel tired, but these springs are made around the stock shocks and if the stockies can dampen these springs, and hold the test of time, I dont see what the reason is for me to change it out. At least for now. I dont think its a dumb idea to switch however. I have spoken to the tech guys at Swift and they do say that you will only improve the ride (handling characteristics) with upgraded shocks to better dampen the springs, but the stock will work just fine.

02-10-2012, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
willskip Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: houston Posts: 53 Drives: '10 370z silver 6MT Rep Power: 15	I had my Z aligned a month after I installed my swift springs. I opted to install rear camber arms and now my rear left is at -1.7 and rear right is -1.6. a week after I had the alignment done I had my Z serviced and the rear left tire rated at 5 and the rear right tire rated 4 for thread dept. now I ordered a new set of Hankook V12s and I was wondering if I need to have an alignment again after I install the new tires or should it be fine without? __________________ Stillen Gen 3/ Invidia Gemini CBE/ 15mm front & 20mm rear spacers/ Swift Spec-R Springs/ SPC Rear Camber Arms/ GT-R start button/ Evo-R LED foglight

02-13-2012, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	Quick question...is a spring compressor needed to install these? __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

02-13-2012, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3372	Yep. But you can rent a pair from Autozone. It was a $60 (if I remember correctly) deposit that you get back when you turn em back in. __________________ some mods Last edited by Mandingo; 02-13-2012 at 08:55 PM.

02-14-2012, 05:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	Ok...thanks for the info!! __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

02-15-2012, 01:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 36	Swift Springs dynoed - North American Motoring This is why we all love swift springs! The best in consistency, quality, weight, stroke, longevity and least amount of sag. __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

02-15-2012, 01:38 PM	#6 (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	yuck, nobody likes sag __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

02-21-2012, 10:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 75	Just ordered mine! Ill post pics when I get them installed and settled!

02-23-2012, 07:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
Alfamale Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Island Singapore Posts: 38 Drives: 09 370z black MT Rep Power: 16	Had done a wire transfer to you Saku, ship them asap please can't wait!!

02-25-2012, 08:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jason23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 12 Drives: 2012 370z Tour/sport Rep Power: 16	I have the koni/swift setup on my 2012 Z. I would say it compliments the spring very well ( Aside the minor ) weeping on my adjustment knob on my front right shocks. Anyways if anyone is thinking about purchasing the koni's dont hesitate. ( still playing with the adjustment ( rebound ) settings to suite my riding style/comfort btw i purchased and install the koni's and swift at Amplified Motorsport. Also the drop is alittle lower with this combo...but its bad AZZZ .......... Last edited by Jason23; 02-25-2012 at 08:56 PM.

02-26-2012, 07:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
area3z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT sptourin Rep Power: 17	Can anyone comment on the life expectancy of the stock sport shock after swift spring installation?

02-27-2012, 07:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
CFZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: F-Town Posts: 134 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 235	Im probably one of the first people to purchase these springs, and I have not replaced my shocks yet. The car is a daily driver and the shocks are still running really strong. Now Im sure it depends on what roads you drive on, on a daily basis. I live in California and for those of you who live in Socal would understand but I drive about 70 miles back and forth from work. I live in the Orange County area and I work in LA. So the drive around OC is fairly nice, but once you get to LA the road get a little crazy. Especially off the 101N. Now Im sure a lot of people reading this on the east coast might Im full of crap compared to their roads, but none the less my point is that I have clocked in enough miles on the this setup to show its durability. I will eventually buy the Koni shocks when the shocks feel tired, but these springs are made around the stock shocks and if the stockies can dampen these springs, and hold the test of time, I dont see what the reason is for me to change it out. At least for now. I dont think its a dumb idea to switch however. I have spoken to the tech guys at Swift and they do say that you will only improve the ride (handling characteristics) with upgraded shocks to better dampen the springs, but the stock will work just fine.

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