Swift springs review!!!!!

binary0x01 · 11-05-2012, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Another day and the car is even lower?!

Current measurements:

F = 26.69"
R = 26.81"

Total drop from OEM now:

F = 1.18" drop (just shy of advertised 1.2")
R = 1.18" drop (over advertised 1"!)

Car looks and feels really, really good (note: Koni yellow shocks with the springs) -- about 1 finger of fender gap between tire and wheel arch.

I'll share some fresh pics later in the week, or whenever I see no further evidence of additional dropping.

What's your settings for the shocks??

I can't wait to get mine on... waiting really sucks ugh.

ZMan8 · 11-05-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandingo

Weird. The passenger rear is actually lower than all the other corners for me.

Just to add to the Swift height database, this is after almost 9K miles:

26.55" driver side front
26.50" passenger side front

26.60" driver side rear
26.35" passenger side rear

For anyone about to install or thinking about installing springs:

Remember to torque down all the pivot point bolts with the suspension under load!

On the front, use a hydraulic jack under the brake disc to raise it up to where it would be while driving, then tighten bolts. The distance between fender and center of wheel bearing is about 14" under normal load with these springs fyi.

I wish I did this the first time around

I wonder if it's normal to have variation like that. Even if it's not a lot.

Jordo! · 11-05-2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binary0x01

What's your settings for the shocks??

I can't wait to get mine on... waiting really sucks ugh.

I actually attempted to find a shop with a shock dyno in my area so that I'd have a very clear idea what effect changing the setting would have -- and it was a failure (although they seemed to think after playing with each shock that the dial only adjusted rebound rather than compression or both).

The two shops in my area that can do it are set up specifically for Penskes, and had no way to mount the Koni to their dyno

Luckily I know of a very good shop in my area that preps track cars routinely, and has experience with Konis, so I do not know the exact settings, but they told me they were set to "medium firm" (which is kind of meaningless)...

When I go back for an alignment tweak in early December (when I have time and after the springs have completely finished settling), I'll see if I can get more precise info to share.

binary0x01 · 11-05-2012, 11:20 PM

Sounds good bud. My swifts settled already.

rikkiphan1506 · 11-13-2012, 12:52 AM

Hi guys,
I just installed my Swift 3 days ago and I havent had my alignment done yet. I will do it tmr. However, My steering wheel were shaking pretty bad when I drove back home these days. Is it a normal thing that happen when We just installed our Spring or its because of somehting else. My steering wheel was fine after installing the Swift plus the front spacers. I think its either the Spacers or the Spring. I am just worried but will get alignment done by tmr. Hope u guys can help! Thanks

ZForce · 11-13-2012, 08:23 AM

Spacers

onzedge · 11-13-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Spacers

corner3garage · 11-14-2012, 06:20 PM

Definitely spacers, even some of our customers with the higher quality H&R spacers have this problem when using them on the front!

GTLAW · 11-16-2012, 06:48 AM

Never go cheap on wheel spacers! I would only buy H&R

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ZForce · 11-22-2012, 11:52 AM

Jordo! · 11-22-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rikkiphan1506

Hi guys,
I just installed my Swift 3 days ago and I havent had my alignment done yet. I will do it tmr. However, My steering wheel were shaking pretty bad when I drove back home these days. Is it a normal thing that happen when We just installed our Spring or its because of somehting else. My steering wheel was fine after installing the Swift plus the front spacers. I think its either the Spacers or the Spring. I am just worried but will get alignment done by tmr. Hope u guys can help! Thanks

It could also be the alignment. Did you include rear camber arms? If it feels really squirrelly, your toe settings may be off.

JungleZ · 11-23-2012, 02:20 PM

I'm still scared to get these springs, I feel like I will ruin my f1 exhaust and I already scrape that black under spoiler guard.

I just don't want the saggy spring too low look

Alchemy · 11-24-2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JungleZ

I'm still scared to get these springs, I feel like I will ruin my f1 exhaust and I already scrape that black under spoiler guard.

I just don't want the saggy spring too low look

Good, you wont get this with the Swifts

Swifts are about the best bang for your buck mod you can do to the 370. They increase the handling a ton and give it a much needed drop. Get $600 bucks together, buy some Swifts, a set of sway bars and itll handle 7834989 times better.

onzedge · 11-24-2012, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy

Good, you wont get this with the Swifts

Swifts are about the best bang for your buck mod you can do to the 370. They increases the handling a ton and give it a much needed drop. Get $600 bucks together, buy some Swifts, a set of sway bars and itll handle 7834989 times better.

JungleZ · 11-24-2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy

Good, you wont get this with the Swifts

Swifts are about the best bang for your buck mod you can do to the 370. They increase the handling a ton and give it a much needed drop. Get $600 bucks together, buy some Swifts, a set of sway bars and itll handle 7834989 times better.

thanks, ya i already got the PSS that helped my handling tremendously thanks the mronzedge praise. Swift springs are for sure next. Some questions`

-will i be ok with 20mm spacers all around?
-Also i will need an alignment for sure right?
-What about camber toe stuff! If i dont really care about tire wear does it matter or does it help your handling.

11-05-2012, 11:20 PM	#1414 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 13	Sounds good bud. My swifts settled already. __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

11-14-2012, 06:20 PM	#1418 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 34	Definitely spacers, even some of our customers with the higher quality H&R spacers have this problem when using them on the front! JungleZ likes this. __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

11-16-2012, 06:48 AM	#1419 (permalink)
GTLAW Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbia MD Posts: 373 Drives: Black ??? Rep Power: 14	Never go cheap on wheel spacers! I would only buy H&R Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 6MT IPL GrSh\|V-Leds\|OSRAM \| SWIFT \| H&R \| CUSCO \| HKS \| 3M \|

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JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	I'm still scared to get these springs, I feel like I will ruin my f1 exhaust and I already scrape that black under spoiler guard. I just don't want the saggy spring too low look