Swift springs review!!!!!

onzedge · 07-13-2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

Finished the installation of the front springs last night so now all 4 corners have Swift springs. Car settled a bit overnight and I can say I thoroughly enjoyed my 32 mile journey to work today. Though the car feels a bit "floaty" because the springs have to settle...the ride is exponentially improved over stock. As others have stated...the springs really do absorb many of the bumps, but also stick through the corners. I'm looking forward to the next couple of weeks as the springs settle a bit more. After that it's time for the alignment!!

I'll post some pictures early next week!

That sounds good.

Huck · 07-14-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

You don't want 0 camber. Even the stock setup has some negative camber to aide with handling and response. Negative camber yields more grip. 0-1 degree of negative camber is better for tire wear, 1-2 degrees of negative camber is the optimal performance range for most cars while not completely sacrificing tire wear.

Basically, you want enough camber to enhance grip but not enough to put excessive pressure on the inside corner of the tire.

Sweet, thanks for the info guys, I didn't realize this. After I get my engine mods done and my Uprev, this will be my next purchase.

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370zjames · 07-19-2012, 05:03 PM

Anyone had a issue with 20mm spacer on the front?? I just want to make sure before I install front spacer! Thank u!

wheee! · 07-19-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zjames

Anyone had a issue with 20mm spacer on the front?? I just want to make sure before I install front spacer! Thank u!

Are you lowered? The stock springs will bring the sport wheels/tires too close to the fender with a 20mm spacer. With a drop, the increased negative camber makes a 20mm fit nice and flush...

370zjames · 07-19-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Are you lowered? The stock springs will bring the sport wheels/tires too close to the fender with a 20mm spacer. With a drop, the increased negative camber makes a 20mm fit nice and flush...

Im lowered on swift! Thanks ! Ima camber it to -1.7

binary0x01 · 07-19-2012, 06:31 PM

I'm gonna be on swifts with base wheels, with 20mm front and 25mm rear spacers, will my camber be too negative? will i need to get camber arms front/rear?

wheee! · 07-20-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zjames

Im lowered on swift! Thanks ! Ima camber it to -1.7

Swifts will give you front camber of -1.7 automatically, no camber kit required.

KaienZ34 · 07-19-2012, 06:32 PM

Atleast camber kit for the rear.

NBZ34 · 07-19-2012, 06:50 PM

I just needed toe bolts for the rear after swifts and 20mm spacers all around. Rear camber is -1.8 after, I think. I need to get the alignment sheet from the shop to verify.

wheee! · 07-20-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by agrotech

I just needed toe bolts for the rear after swifts and 20mm spacers all around. Rear camber is -1.8 after, I think. I need to get the alignment sheet from the shop to verify.

Wow... my rear camber before arms was -2.8 with Swifts... maxed out! I needed the Camber Arms to get it back in line. The toe bolts of course too. Currently at -1.2 on the rears with 305's.

whoady4shoady · 07-21-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Wow... my rear camber before arms was -2.8 with Swifts... maxed out! I needed the Camber Arms to get it back in line. The toe bolts of course too. Currently at -1.2 on the rears with 305's.

What toe bolts do you recommend with the spl arms?

NBZ34 · 07-22-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Wow... my rear camber before arms was -2.8 with Swifts... maxed out! I needed the Camber Arms to get it back in line. The toe bolts of course too. Currently at -1.2 on the rears with 305's.

Yeah, i asked several times if i would need the arms and they said they would be able to get the rear camber close to spec with just the SPC toe bolts. By the way, i'm still running with OEM wheels and tires.

wheee! · 07-25-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by agrotech

Yeah, i asked several times if i would need the arms and they said they would be able to get the rear camber close to spec with just the SPC toe bolts. By the way, i'm still running with OEM wheels and tires.

I never tried just the toe bolt, but I suppose it is possible to get it closer to spec that way than without the toe bolts... but the price for camber arms and toe bolts is so reasonable, why not have the maximum adjustability? Especially if you plan on different wheels and tires eventually. My 305's sit way different than the stock 275's did.

corner3garage · 07-19-2012, 07:50 PM

We Recommend SPL rear camber kits and SPC toe bolt! These are by far the best quality units available.

binary0x01 · 07-20-2012, 10:16 AM

Thanks guys.

07-19-2012, 06:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 16	I'm gonna be on swifts with base wheels, with 20mm front and 25mm rear spacers, will my camber be too negative? will i need to get camber arms front/rear? __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

07-19-2012, 06:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 179	Atleast camber kit for the rear. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

07-19-2012, 06:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
NBZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 56 Posts: 467 Drives: '12 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 15	I just needed toe bolts for the rear after swifts and 20mm spacers all around. Rear camber is -1.8 after, I think. I need to get the alignment sheet from the shop to verify. __________________ *CHRIS* 開田 2012 370Z MB Touring/Sport/AT/Nav \| Takeda \| Fast Intentions \| SWIFT \| H&R \| UpRev \| Michelin PSS \|

07-19-2012, 07:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 36	We Recommend SPL rear camber kits and SPC toe bolt! These are by far the best quality units available. __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

07-20-2012, 10:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys. __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

07-19-2012, 05:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
370zjames Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 404 Drives: 10' 370Z 6MT/ Sports Rep Power: 16	Anyone had a issue with 20mm spacer on the front?? I just want to make sure before I install front spacer! Thank u!

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