Swift springs review!!!!!

ZForce

Not if you are running -1.3 to -1.5 in the fronts. Ideally you want a 0.3 difference from the fronts to the rear with the fronts having MORE negative camber than the rears. IMO.

Red__Zed

Yes, you want more camber front than rear, but 1 degree Is far too upright for how the car is setup.

speedworks

Here is what my Swifts looks like - installed 8 days ago (not too much driving). No alignment yet.

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ZForce

Well, with the limitations of camber on the fronts (non adjustable) the best we could get in negative camber is -1.5 Fr. Therefore to keep the fronts with MORE negative camber the rears would have to be set at no more or less but right at -1.2.

Front Control Arms will open up much more possiblities with adjusting the camber +/-.

ZForce

speedworks, the wheel tire combo you selected really fill up the wheel well. Stance looks great. What is your first driving impression? Were you on stock springs prior to Swift?

speedworks

I haven't driven it yet with the Forgestars, but I did have OEM before the Swifts. My first impressions, are that they are great. You hear on this site that they are better (softer) then OEM on normal driving, but I don't agree with that; I think they are equal or maybe a smidge stiffer then stock. As for aggressive driving, they are definately stiffer, less body roll. I like the overall stance of the vehicle a lot, and the ride is great. Having driven on many different mfgrs of springs over my lifetime (even owned a speed shop for 5 years), I think Swift has a done a great job on developing these springs - especially since they are made for the OEM shocks, which in the long run is more affordable. Even though they cost more out of the box, overall they are cheaper because they don't require new shocks (they should market that!). I think Swift has a home-run here, and you can tell because everyone who is buying just springs is going that way.

wheee!

I'll chime in and agree with speedworks that I find the ride a tad firmer on the small stuff as well. I expected that, and I am not disappointed. The reduction in body roll is substantial and the overall feel is excellent. Nothing but compliments from the other Z owners in our club and have still not rubbed or scraped over anything!

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KamiSpeed

another stock update: only about 6-7 sets left that aren't presold!!! if you already have a set ignore me

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tsolin01

Checked my ride height today and it seems the springs have settled some more on the passenger side and it more or less matches the driver side. Current height: 26.625" front, 26.875" rear. That works out to 1.245" drop front, 1.115" drop rear.

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ZForce

speedworks, great feedback. I too after the intial placebo effect wore off and have about 600 miles on the Swift springs with new paws felt it to be little stiffer than OEM, but much softer than Eibachs. Body roll, no chance can Eibachs compare to these, they are awesome.

I wish I had those numbers. Maybe I can achieve those numbers after a few hundred more miles and some hard twisties coming up on this weekends run. Or maybe I need a fat passenger to drop the passenger side ride height...haha

Alchemy

Man all I hear is great stuff bout these springs, cant wait to get mine. Lets get this shipment in

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314WHP | 260LB-FT | STILLEN | KONI | SWIFT | STOPTECH | Z1 | PROJECT MU | CNT | UPREV | FORGESTAR | BRIDGESTONE | PWJDM | ENEOS | MOTUL

CFZ

Has anyone gone competitive with these springs on yet?

Red__Zed

Jon and I just ran the dragon with the swifts. Have to say that I was very pleased with how planted the Z felt, and how well they held up.

I ran into some alignment issues, as well as issues with the base front tires, but the springs were flawless as far as I could tell. Jon might be able to chime in more since his setup seemed to be working well.


Whenever I get home, I have video of his car on the dragon, so you can see how planted it stays.

ZForce

Please do tell, I am going for my third alignment tomorrow and would like to know what part of your setup is the issue.

Red__Zed

I just want more camber up front to match the rear. Couldn't grip enough up front.