Swift springs review!!!!!

christian370z · 03-24-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZee

Nice Chris, pretty similar to what I'm looking to do on my Z...only thing I'd add to this setup is a BBK

That is in the cards, trust me on that one.

cdoxp800 · 03-24-2011, 02:34 PM

Doing my Swift springs, SPC camber kit F/R and Rotora 6/4 BBK this Saturday. Can not wait to get it all done.

christian370z · 03-24-2011, 03:26 PM

Sweet! That will be quite the transformation, do you have plans with your Akebono brakes?

cdoxp800 · 03-24-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Sweet! That will be quite the transformation, do you have plans with your Akebono brakes?

Just going to hang on to the Akebono. Hell they have under a 1000 miles on them. LOL

christian370z · 03-24-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cdoxp800

Just going to hang on to the Akebono. Hell they have under a 1000 miles on them. LOL

Darn it, I was going to try and see if I could persuade them from your grasp... haha.

cdoxp800 · 03-25-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Darn it, I was going to try and see if I could persuade them from your grasp... haha.

LOL. I have gotten about five other offers too. lol

370zjames · 03-26-2011, 01:52 AM

After swift spring installed and got alignment done at the Dealer! And now The car tracks straight but my steering wheel is slightly off-center!! I should take my car back to the dealer or what?? hm... dame It's hella bothering me...

christian370z · 03-26-2011, 03:31 AM

Yep, they should have centered the wheel during the alignment.

ZForce · 03-28-2011, 06:11 PM

Update on whether non OEM struts will work with Swift Springs: I spoke to Billy at KamiSpeed and he said swapping out the OEM shocks to another brand (for one example: the Koni yellows) will still work well with the Swift Spec-R springs.

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Reading here and on Swift's website about other leading brands and the improper stroking. Any confirmation from Swift as to who the other leading brands are? Was Eibach one of them?

Been sporting the Eibachs for some time now....but...these sound great and if Eibach is one of the "other leading brands" that do not have their spring set up for proper stroking then I might change over to Swift.

The Swifts sound like they are tuned for the OEM struts. What other struts would these pair up with and have the same performance? Maybe Koni's? Heck for that matter I am not sure what Nissan went with this time around for an OEM strut on the 370z. They went with a mfg spec'd Tokeko for the 350Z. As most of us are into modding and more likely to replace a worn out part with an aftermarket part versus OEM for the mere fact that in most cases aftermarket is always better than OEM.

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Originally Posted by ZForce

I was thinking along those same lines. So I can now say I have sported both major brands. H&R on the 350Z and now Eibach on the 370Z.

Can anyone (or maybe Swift themself) chime in on the second question posted above regarding which other brand struts can be paired up with the Swift springs? With the same results or an improvemnt over OEM.

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Originally Posted by christian370z

Well, the only struts they could possibly be paired with are the OEM and Nismo shocks, both of which have been reviewed and I have seen nothing but positive comments. I love mine in everyway, worth every penny!.......

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Originally Posted by speedworks

I would just call Swift, they will give you the best answer.

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Originally Posted by ZForce

christian370z & speedworks, thanks for your responses and advise. Since then I have read the entire FAQ section on Swift's website and the other earlier thread on the forum (up to page 6 so far) and have come to the conclusion that I will stick with the OEM struts since most of their R&D is based around the tuning the spring to work in conjuction with OEM strut. This post with an email from Swift sold me on their product (well along with the info on their website).

From Swifts website under the FAQ section: Swift Springs USA "You won’t have to change out your shocks (unless if you want to) to compensate with our Sport springs. It is truly a plug and play part for your performance vehicle".

Here is the post from the other thread. SWIFT Springs in Production

Sold!

Anyone want to buy two sets of really good performing Eibachs. Will be up for sale once I have the Swifts installed on both Z's. I will be letting them go for a really low price to recoup the cost of Swifts.

Christian, the stance looks great!

ZForce · 03-28-2011, 06:14 PM

Billy at KamiSpeed was great and very helpful.

I just placed my order this morning with Billy for two sets of Swift Spec-R Springs.

I am getting mine from the container that just hit the L.A. Port. Billy is hoping for the product to reach Tampa, FL by mid to end of next week, then shipping mine out back to Cali.

cheshirecat · 03-29-2011, 07:26 AM

I'm waiting on mine from that container also. Going to Kamispeed to get them installed. Really looking forward to it.

LunaZ · 03-29-2011, 07:37 AM

Sounds like mine are on that boat, too.
Can't wait!

ZForce · 03-29-2011, 06:54 PM

I am hoping my alignment will prevent the front wheels from rubbing the nib on the inner fender well. I am not one to be running allot of negative camber, I want to get the most out of the tires. My current alignment is treating the tires great at 25k miles. Probably the last 10-15k were with the new alignment and on Eibachs. Hoping to get in the same range with Swifts. RCZ hooked me up with a sweet camber setting.

Can't wait for the shipment to arrive!

Will be getting new tires also.

chesirecat is that you from my350z with the OC issue?

bigdog1250 · 03-29-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

I am hoping my alignment will prevent the front wheels from rubbing the nib on the inner fender well. I am not one to be running allot of negative camber, I want to get the most out of the tires. My current alignment is treating the tires great at 25k miles. Probably the last 10-15k were with the new alignment and on Eibachs. Hoping to get in the same range with Swifts. RCZ hooked me up with a sweet camber setting.

Can't wait for the shipment to arrive!

Will be getting new tires also.

chesirecat is that you from my350z with the OC issue?

Haha you ordered them already!? We will likely be getting ours the same day, hopefully they come in soon, I can't wait to get them on. I'm planning on a Friday install and a Sat/Sun drive

sstevens7 · 03-29-2011, 07:53 PM

Saku Ono emailed me back the other day saying my springs will be hitting the states by the end of the week, then have to clear customs, then get back into shipping to come to me here in Italy. Gotta love it! I guess good things come to those who wait, NOT!

03-24-2011, 02:34 PM	#287 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 19	Doing my Swift springs, SPC camber kit F/R and Rotora 6/4 BBK this Saturday. Can not wait to get it all done. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

03-24-2011, 03:26 PM	#288 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Sweet! That will be quite the transformation, do you have plans with your Akebono brakes? __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-26-2011, 03:31 AM	#293 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Yep, they should have centered the wheel during the alignment. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

03-29-2011, 07:37 AM	#297 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Sounds like mine are on that boat, too. Can't wait! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

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370zjames Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 404 Drives: 10' 370Z 6MT/ Sports Rep Power: 14	After swift spring installed and got alignment done at the Dealer! And now The car tracks straight but my steering wheel is slightly off-center!! I should take my car back to the dealer or what?? hm... dame It's hella bothering me...

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ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 20	Billy at KamiSpeed was great and very helpful. I just placed my order this morning with Billy for two sets of Swift Spec-R Springs. I am getting mine from the container that just hit the L.A. Port. Billy is hoping for the product to reach Tampa, FL by mid to end of next week, then shipping mine out back to Cali.

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cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	I'm waiting on mine from that container also. Going to Kamispeed to get them installed. Really looking forward to it.

03-29-2011, 06:54 PM	#298 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 20	I am hoping my alignment will prevent the front wheels from rubbing the nib on the inner fender well. I am not one to be running allot of negative camber, I want to get the most out of the tires. My current alignment is treating the tires great at 25k miles. Probably the last 10-15k were with the new alignment and on Eibachs. Hoping to get in the same range with Swifts. RCZ hooked me up with a sweet camber setting. Can't wait for the shipment to arrive! Will be getting new tires also. chesirecat is that you from my350z with the OC issue?

03-29-2011, 07:53 PM	#300 (permalink)
sstevens7 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tucson Posts: 199 Drives: '10 370Z TOUR/SPORT Rep Power: 15	Saku Ono emailed me back the other day saying my springs will be hitting the states by the end of the week, then have to clear customs, then get back into shipping to come to me here in Italy. Gotta love it! I guess good things come to those who wait, NOT!